An Unforgettable Journey Through Time with Lorenza! Our walking tour of the Sassi di Matera was the absolute highlight of our trip, and that is entirely thanks to our incredible guide, Lorenza. Matera is a visually stunning place, but its deep, complex history really needs a local expert to bring it to life. Lorenza is a phenomenal storyteller. She balances historical facts, cultural anthropology, and personal anecdotes with wonderful humor and genuine warmth. She navigated our family seamlessly through the winding stone paths and stairs, pointing out fascinating architectural details, ancient cave dwellings, and stunning rock-hewn churches that we completely would have missed on our own. It was deeply moving to learn how families historically lived in the cave houses, giving us a true insight into the social history of the community. Beyond her immense knowledge, Lorenza was incredibly attentive, checking in on everyone's comfort with the steps. If you are visiting Matera, booking a tour with Lorenza is an absolute must. She doesn't just show you the city—she helps you feel its history. Thank you, Lorenza, for an exceptional and memorable experience!

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Discover Matera, the ancient city - English tour

Jocelyn_D, Nov 2026

So informative!

Our guide was Gaetano. He was very knowledgeable about the area and spoke perfect English. He was helpful to everyone with thier headsets and attentive to his groups needs and speed. In addition to the knowledge he departed on us, he also used jokes to get his point across. I don’t want to give away all of his trade secrets but consider yourself lucky if you take this tour and get him for your guide. At the end he even helped us find a restaurant that met our needs and was delicious

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Guided Tour of Matera Sassi

Emanuela_B, Oct 2026

Matera among the Sassi

Nice afternoon tour through the Sassi of Matera with a wonderful view towards sunset. Giusy, our guide, was very nice and thorough regarding the history of Matera and the habits of the people who lived in the Sassi. We also visited a small church, an ancient cemetery, and an old house in the Sassi. Despite stairs, climbs, and descents, the route was very pleasant.

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Panoramic Tour of the Sassi of Matera in Open-Bus with House-Cave

giulialR3779CE, Oct 2026

Matera Tour

Matera should definitely be visited on foot, but if you want to spend an hour and a half of pure relaxation with detailed news and information, do not hesitate to book this tour with a covered minibus. We did it with Anita, who was a precious and delightful guide. Recommended

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Tour in the Sassi of Matera with Casa Grotta and Rock Church

patriziab2016, Oct 2026

Matera… beyond expectations ♥️

First time in Matera ♥️ splendid city that also becomes magical at night. We had wonderful experiences and met top-notch people 🔝 A special round of applause for our guide Luca with whom we did the Matera by night tour … very knowledgeable and also very friendly 💙 We will definitely be back Patrizia and Ivo

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Full Private 3h Excursion to the Sassi di Matera

Craig_D, Sept 2026

Private Matera tour

Stella was an awesome guide. Welcoming and friendly when we met. Spoke good English. Most importantly her knowledge and passion for Matera and the Sassi was impressive. As a result we learned fascinating facts and insights we would otherwise not have learned. The tour was well paced especially given the extreme heat. Stella’s recommendation for lunch was perfect and we also enjoyed checking out the old water system she recommended we see. We highly recommend this tour. Thanks Stella for an interesting and insightful day 👍🏻

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Matera Guided Sunset Tour: Murgia Timone&Belvedere with Transfer

susannaei2026, Aug 2026

Beautiful experience to see Matera from another perspective.

Very pleasant and interesting tour thanks to our guide Francesco, an expert archaeologist who was helpful and friendly. He knew how to engage the group by giving explanations in a simple and engaging way, even going beyond the scheduled end time of the tour.

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Ape Calessino panoramic tour Sassi di Matera Standard.

Silvia_A, Aug 2026

Interesting Sassi di Matera Tour

Interesting tour through the Sassi di Matera with a visit to a typical house and stops to photograph the uniqueness of this city. The guide explained the history very well to us. I highly recommend it to those who wish to discover Matera in a short time and comfortably. The Ape calessino is in itself a unique experience.

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Ape Calessino panoramic tour Sassi di Matera Along.

renatekX2634LD, June 2026

a highlight in Matera.

The tour through Matera with the Ape was very nice. Angelo, our driver, was very, very nice and showed us everything. We had booked the German tour, and with a speaker, we were given a little information about Matera. The information was somewhat sparse. This could be improved. Angelo, the best tour guide, made several stops with us so that we could take photos as well. We were able to visit a cave, the city of Matera in miniature view, and not to forget, a church as well. On hot days, this tour is highly recommended.

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