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This 3-hour walking tour is perfect for travelers looking to experience the Sassi of Matera in a deeper and more complete way, beyond the usual panoramic routes. The itinerary explores both historic districts, Sasso Barisano and Sasso Caveoso, and includes visits to two of the city’s most important rock churches. Led by a local guide, you’ll learn how Matera evolved from a “built” city into one carved directly into stone, as you pass through historic squares, scenic viewpoints, and rock-hewn spaces that reveal centuries of everyday life and spiritual tradition. The highlight of the tour is the visit to the rock churches, from Sant’Antonio Abate to the striking Madonna de Idris. Here, you’ll admire frescoes dating from the 12th to the 17th century and explore the ancient crypt of San Giovanni in Monterrone. The experience ends with a tasting of traditional Lucanian specialties. The tour runs in small groups, allowing for a more engaging pace and better interaction.
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Complete Sassi of Matera Small Group Walking Tour with Tasting
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Discover the magic of the Sassi of Matera, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, with a guided tuk tuk tour, a comfortable, original and suggestive way to explore one of the oldest cities in the world. Accompanied by an expert Guide, you will cross the famous Sasso Caveoso and Sasso Barisano, admiring rock churches, ancient houses carved into the rock and breathtaking views of Gravina. The tuk tuk allows you to reach even the most characteristic and panoramic points, making the experience pleasant and accessible to everyone. Along the way, the Guide will tell you about the history, curiosities and traditions of Matera, from its prehistoric origins to the cultural revival that made it the European Capital of Culture. Photographic stops are planned at the most iconic points to capture unique views. An ideal experience for those who want to get to know Matera in a relaxed, authentic and fun way, without sacrificing the charm and depth of the historical story.
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Private guided tour of the Sassi of Matera in Tuk Tuk - 2 hours
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Unique panoramic tour on board the historic Piaggio Ape Calessino, it will give you an indelible memory of the splendid Matera. Customizable for your every need.
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Private Panoramic Tour with Piaggio Ape Calessino in Matera
45 to 50 minutes
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Beneath Matera's main piazza lies a sealed underground city — Roman cisterns, a ninth-century church, and a tank that held five million litres of rainwater. This self-guided audio tour of the Sassi di Matera, delivered through an app, takes you past what most visitors never notice. You'll learn why families paid for better skull placement on a church door, how an assassinated count sparked a city motto about patient revenge, and why Hollywood chose these cave streets over the actual Holy Land. Your guide covers both Sasso districts, the cathedral, and cave homes where families of eleven lived alongside their animals. Start anytime, pause for photos, go at your pace — no group to follow, no fixed schedule. Works offline in the narrow streets. Over 20,000 travellers trust our self-guided tours, and every booking comes with a full refund guarantee. If you want to understand Matera rather than just photograph it, this Matera walking tour is built for exactly that.
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Caves, Counts and Crusades Self Guided Tour of Matera
2 to 3 hours
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Skip the pre-set itinerary and script of a professional guide and enjoy an informal, behind-the-scenes Matera visit with a local host. Learn about daily life in the ancient “cave city” and create a customized route to suit your interests and passions, from landmark churches to little-known eateries. This “Lokafy” experience is aimed at connecting with a Matera native who can offer a uniquely authentic perspective on the city and its people.
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Matera Private Walking Tour with a Local
2 to 6 hours
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Discover Matera with an exclusive private walking tour that will guide you through the magic of its Sassi. Begin your journey on the lively Via Alessandro Volta, then admire the majestic Church of Purgatory with its baroque façade. Continue towards Piazza San Francesco, the beating heart of the city, and stroll through Piazza del Sedile, where history comes to life. Visit the Cathedral, with its spectacular view over the valley, and then head to Sasso Barisano, where ancient stone houses will tell you stories from millennia past. Explore the Sassi, a UNESCO World Heritage site, and immerse yourself in history by visiting a typical furnished cave house. Finally, reach Piazza San Pietro Caveoso, with its captivating atmosphere, and visit the Church of San Pietro Caveoso, a perfect example of rock-hewn architecture. A unique experience to discover the timeless beauty of Matera!
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Private Guided Tour Sassi of Matera
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Try something new with this Crypt of Original Sin excursion with hassle-free transportation included. Tucked away in a cave on the stunning Mugia plateau near Matera, this hidden gem—often called the "Sistine Chapel of the south"—is truly one of a kind. With an expert guide leading the way, you’ll explore its fascinating frescoes and uncover the rich history of Basilicata with ease.
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Crypt of Original Sin tour with transfer
1 hour 30 minutes
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A UNESCO World Heritage Site and former European Capital of Culture, Matera is full of history that isn’t always apparent to independent travelers. On this small-group walking tour, explore the city with a guide sharing insights into local history and culture. Start from Piazza Vittorio Veneto and explore much of the historic center in a few hours of walking, seeing stone houses, churches, and famous cave dwellings along the way.
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Walking Tour Matera
2 hours 30 minutes
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Discover two UNESCO World Heritage Sites on an exclusive journey through Castel del Monte and the Sassi of Matera. This private tour blends history, architecture, and culture for an authentic taste of Southern Italy. Travel in comfort with a local guide who reveals the stories and mysteries behind each site. Explore Castel del Monte, Emperor Frederick II’s 13th-century masterpiece, famed for its octagonal symmetry and timeless aura. Continue to Matera, one of the world’s oldest cities, where stone-carved homes and cave churches narrate centuries of human life. Enjoy flexible pacing, stunning photo stops, and personal storytelling throughout your day. Visit two UNESCO sites in one day Expert local guide and private driver Comfortable transport and custom itinerary Experience the real soul of Southern Italy
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Private UNESCO Heritage Tour at Castel del Monte e Matera
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Discover Matera in a convenient, exclusive, and engaging way with our one-hour minicar tour, perfect for exploring the famous Sassi of Matera, a UNESCO World Heritage site, without long walks. Aboard a SIGHTSEEING CART with a local driver and multilingual audio guide, you will visit the city’s most iconic sites, enjoying clear explanations, breathtaking views, and stops at the most scenic points. The route passes through the Sasso Barisano, it continues into Sasso Caveoso, the oldest, where the cave houses seem to merge with the rock, creating one of the world’s most extraordinary urban landscapes. The tour includes external visits to two important churches: the Church of San Giovanni Battista and the Church of San Pietro Caveoso, situated in a panoramic location.
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Sightseeing Cart Tour of Matera's Sassi and Rock Churches
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This is part of one of the world’s largest digital travel guide platforms, used by millions. Travelers can create custom itineraries or let AI build them instantly, based on location, time, and interests. Explore Matera’s lesser-known soul: winding Sassi cave dwellings, hidden Rupestrian churches, secret stone courtyards, symbols carved in ancient rock, and food traditions passed down for generations. Ideal for curious minds and independent travelers.
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Matera Hidden Gems – Digital Self-Guided Tour on Your Phone
1 to 6 hours
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Definitely one of the most spectacular rocky landscapes of Italy that testifies to the ancient relationship between nature and man, it is found in Basilicata, in Matera a few kilometers away from the border with Puglia.
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Murgia Materana Park Tour
2 hours 30 minutes
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Emotional experience on board a Sightseeing to comfortably visit the modern and ancient neighborhoods of the city of Matera and to enjoy the beauty of both Sassi, Caveoso and Barisano districts. The experiential tour ends in the Murgia Matera Park where you can witness an unrepeatable natural spectacle of caves and ravines. You will therefore be able to immortalise an unforgettable panorama that the Belvedere sui Sassi offers.
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Tour Sassi di Matera and Murgia(Multilingual Audio Guide)
1 hour 30 minutes to 1 hour 50 minutes
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Experience the magic of Matera with this exclusive package! Enjoy a one-night stay for two in a charming B&B nestled in the heart of the UNESCO-listed Sassi district. Treat yourself to a delicious lunch or dinner featuring traditional local dishes, giving you a true taste of Lucanian cuisine. Then, embark on a 2-hour group walking tour through the iconic Sassi neighborhoods, Caveoso and Barisano. Explore a historic rock-hewn church and step inside a typical cave house to discover what life was like in this fascinating ancient city. This is the perfect chance to immerse yourself in the history, culture, and unique atmosphere of Matera.
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Discover Matera: Overnight Stay, Meal, and Sassi Tour
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Discover the old mountainside city of Matera on a 2-hour private walking tour. Visit the city’s key landmarks like Palazzo Lanfranchi, the church of San Pietro Caveoso, the Sasso Caveoso, and visit a typical cave house from the region. Learn about the history of this centuries-old city from your informative guide and even walk the streets where Mel Gibson filmed scenes from ‘The Passion of the Christ.’
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Explore Matera: 2-Hour Private Walking Tour
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Matera reveals itself in Palazzo Acito, a 17th century building open to curious and enterprising travellers. In its rooms you will live a unique experience: the city of the Sassi is all there, in 'La Secretissima camera de lo core', a whale's belly to cross, a labyrinth that will tell you about an unprecedented Matera. Accompanied by two exceptional guides, Luciana and Massimo, actors from the Teatro dei Sassi, you will have a sensorial and engaging journey to the places of citizens' hearts: moving 40 works by national and international artists, listening to ancient stories, legends whispered between talking objects and emotional maps up to Il Giuoco dei Sissi: a dice, 7 cuckoos as placeholders and Wonder cards and of Restlessness, keys to access the language, the mysteries, the sayings, the places of the city. But it doesn't end here because the game continues outside, in the historic center of Matera, in search of those secrets revealed by the cards. And if your answers are correct you will receive a welcome surprise.
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Matera to Dream in an Immersive and Performative Experience
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Discover the history of a city carved into the rock and inhabited until the 20th century. Matera is a unique place, to be visited at least once in a lifetime. Explore this UNESCO World Heritage Site. Go to the 2 main districts carved into the rock, where you will discover cave houses and cave churches. During the tour, admire the view from one of the balconies overlooking the Murgia Materana Park. Discover the history and origins of Matera, one of the oldest cities in all of Europe. Finally, reach one of the highest points of the Sassi and visit the cathedral.
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Matera 2 Hours Private Tour of the Sassi
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We’ll meet at Tramontano Castle, where I’ll explain the rules of the game and give you a map with riddles linked to the places you’ll need to discover. You’ll have 2 hours to solve them, using both your brain and your legs — but the reward will be worth it! Along the way, you’ll explore hidden corners and discover what I consider to be the true gems of the city. I’ll stay at the starting point to assist you or give you hints, if needed. At the end of the adventure, you’ll return to me to decipher the key and unlock the treasure chest together, while I share stories and fun facts about the places you’ve visited. Everyone will receive a certificate, but only the winner will take home the treasure! It’s the perfect activity to explore Matera in an original way, to give someone a special gift, or simply to enjoy a fun and unique experience! On request, small gifts or notes provided by you can be placed in the chest to make the experience even more personal.
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Matera Treasure Hunt: Explore Sassi & Must-Sees
2 to 3 hours
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Our private walking tour through the historic Sassi district of Matera lasts approximately 2 hours and is led by a local guide. Together you will explore the narrow streets and panoramic viewpoints of Sasso Caveoso and Sasso Barisano, immersing yourself in the rich history, architecture, and cultural heritage of the city.
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Sassi of Matera: Private Walking Tour with a Local Guide
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Admire the elegant and majestic Cathedral of Matera and get to see its belltower that dominates the city’s skyline. Stroll in the fairy-tale districts of Sasso Barisano and Sasso Caveoso where you will see a network of structures built from rock. Also, get to see the eye-catching Church of Saint Mary of Idris perching on Monterrone cliff. Finally, you will have the opportunity to enjoy stunning panoramic views of the enchanting city from a famous viewpoint known as Casa Grotta.
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Matera Private Historic Walking Tour
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Since the 1950s the Sassi of Matera have become a great film set, there are now dozens of films shot almost all with a biblical background precisely because of its extraordinary resemblance to the Holy Land; but recently this amazing location is also suitable for action or adventure films. In fact, between August and September 2019 some scenes of the new film "No time to die" by 007 were shot, to be released in world cinemas starting from 30 September 2021. The new tour that retraces the "traces of 007 ”combining, for the visitor, both the cinematographic and the historical-architectural itinerary.
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Guided Tour on the Scenes of the Film 007 No Time to Die in Matera
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Get more out of your visit to Sassi di Matera with a guide to show you the best ways around the area. Along with leading you through the region, your guide will also tell you interesting historical and cultural facts as you go. Plus, see tops attractions such as Sasso Caveoso and Sasso Barisano.
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Matera Private Tour: Discover the Sassi and rock-hewn wonders
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Discover the timeless charm of Matera and Alberobello on a private full-day tour from Polignano a Mare. Explore Matera’s ancient cave dwellings and rock churches, then wander through Alberobello’s iconic trulli houses. Immerse yourself in history, culture, and unforgettable landscapes—book your private experience today!
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Private UNESCO Heritage Tour at Matera and Alberobello
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Skip the crowds - this is a private tour only for your group! Welcome to Matera, a city with an impressive cultural heritage. Embark on a 3-hour walking tour that includes Casa Cava, a typical house carved into the tuff rock of the Sassi, the charming Chiesa di San Giovanni Battista, and the lively Piazza Vittorio Veneto, where you can find local markets and street performers. Take a stroll to the Belvedere di Piazza Giovanni Pascoli, which offers breathtaking views of the Sassi and the surrounding landscape, and visit the historic Chiesa di Santa Lucia alle Malve. Finally, explore the fascinating Sassi di Matera, ancient cave dwellings that date back to prehistoric times and have been named a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Perfect for families looking for an educational and fun experience in the heart of Matera.
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Hidden Gems Unveiled on a Private Family Exploration in Matera
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