All Matera Tours &amp; Excursions in 2026 - page 6

Scopri i Sassi di Matera

2 hoursFree Cancellation

PUGLIA Private Tours&Transfers between different locations up to 8 guests

7 to 9 hoursFree Cancellation

Tour of Matera through the millennia

2 to 3 hoursFree Cancellation

$32$30

Discover the historic charm of Matera on this guided walking tour, which starts from the picturesque Piazza Vittorio Veneto. Admire the panoramic views of Civita and Sasso Barisano as you walk through the ancient alleys of the old town. Visit the amazing Rock Church and a traditional cave house to immerse yourself in the rich culture and history of the region. This 2-hour tour, with a maximum of 15 participants, offers an intimate glimpse into Matera's fascinating past and beautiful landscapes, making it ideal for culture and history enthusiasts. Duration: about 2 hours Minimum 2 adults; maximum 15 participants Daily departures at 11:30 or 15:30 Visit significant sites, including the ancient cave house and rock church.

Guided Tour of Matera and Sassi Rock Churches and Cave Houses

Guided Tour of Matera and Sassi Rock Churches and Cave Houses

1 hour 30 minutes to 2 hoursFree Cancellation

Travel from Matera in a comfortable private vehicle and begin your experience with a visit to the ancient temple included in the itinerary. Then continue to a spacious vineyard overlooking the surrounding countryside and enjoy the striking views of the ghost village of Craco at sunset. Receive a traditional picnic basket filled with an abundant selection of local specialties, such as cheeses, cured meats, bread, focaccia, and seasonal products, carefully paired with a bottle of local wine. Choose your preferred table freely among the vines and enjoy a genuine, unhurried picnic surrounded by peaceful landscapes and panoramic views. - Visit the ancient Greek temple, Palatine Tables, along the route to Montalbano - Enjoy a sunset picnic with local delicacies and local wine tasting in a vineyard - Travel in a private sedan or minivan with a professional driver - Perfect for those looking for a blend of culture, history, and gastronomy

Enjoy Hearty Picnic on Vineyard near Matera with Private Car Tour

6 hoursFree Cancellation

Hi! I’m Mimma, an official guide for the Murgia Materana Park and an independent environmental hiking and experiential guide. My tours have a strong focus on nature but take a holistic, systemic approach—meaning they naturally integrate history, archaeology, local culture, and literature. I share with hikers how the landscape we traverse has evolved over millennia, the connection between the park and the city, and the broader importance of parks worldwide. What travelers take home isn't just a tour, but a fresh perspective on nature and the world. I invite you to join me on this tour; I love this place and want to share that passion with you, tailoring the pace and level to your preferences and making you feel like Matera is a bit like home. I look forward to seeing you!

Sunset and Stars Belvedere Parco della Murgia Materana

Sunset and Stars Belvedere Parco della Murgia Materana

2 to 3 hoursFree Cancellation

$29$27

Immerse yourself in a private dining experience at a local's home, enjoy an exclusive show cooking and taste authentic recipes from Varese treasured in family cookbooks passed down by real Italian Mammas. Feel the warmth of Italian hospitality as you connect with local people. Enjoy a 4-course menu including starter, pasta, main course with side dish, dessert with drinks included (water, selection of red and white wines from regional cellars and coffee). This experience is held by Cesarine: Italy’s oldest network of home cooks all over the country in more than 500 cities. They are passionate and welcoming hosts that open the doors of their own homes to curious travellers for immersive culinary experiences.

Dining experience at a local's home in Montescaglioso with cooking demo

Dining experience at a local's home in Montescaglioso with cooking demo

2 hours 30 minutesFree Cancellation

$97$92

This is not a simple audio tour in the Sassi of Matera, but an immersive experience that combines history, mystery and spirituality. Unlike traditional guides, it accompanies you to discover the most authentic Matera: cave churches, quiet alleys and hidden places, far from the crowds. Each stage combines historical stories, mysterious curiosities and holistic readings, with an engaging and narrative style. In some stages you will also find short guided meditations, to live a deeper and more personal experience. ✔ Self-contained tour, at your own pace ✔ Secret and less touristy places ✔ Perfect for those seeking excitement and authenticity A trip designed not only to see Matera... but to really feel it.

Matera Mystica Audio Tour in the Sassi between Mysteries and Spirituality

Matera Mystica Audio Tour in the Sassi between Mysteries and Spirituality

5 hoursFree Cancellation

$17$16

Embark on a private, fully customizable walking tour through the UNESCO-listed city of Matera. Tailor your route with a dedicated local guide to explore the ancient Sassi districts at your own pace. You decide which stops to include, how long to spend at each landmark, and what aspects of Matera's deep history to explore. Tour Highlights: Choose your route: Focus on Sasso Barisano, Sasso Caveoso, or Civita Hill based on your personal interest. Select your stops: Pick between authentic cave houses, ancient subterranean cisterns, or artisan stone workshops. Pick your sites: Decide which historic rock churches to enter to view preserved medieval Byzantine frescoes. Whether you want an in-depth dive into subterranean history or a scenic stroll to cliffside viewpoints over the Gravina Ravine, your guide adapts the entire tour to your preferences. Please note: Final itinerary variations depend on traveler selection and duration chosen.

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Private Customizable Walking Tour in Matera

Private Customizable Walking Tour in Matera

2 to 4 hoursFree Cancellation

Truffle & Champagne: A Taste of Luxury Among Ancient Olive Trees Indulge in a unique gourmet aperitif set in the heart of our organic farm, surrounded by centuries-old olive trees and unspoiled nature. Enjoy the rich flavor of fresh truffles paired with premium Champagne, served in an elegant, open-air setting that blends rustic charm with refined taste. What’s included: • Truffle-based gourmet bites • Fine Champagne tasting • Idyllic setting among ancient olive trees • Insight into truffle traditions and local flavors Perfect for food lovers seeking an authentic, peaceful escape. We don’t serve alcol at younger than 21 years old

Matera: Truffle & Champagne Aperitif under Ancient Olive Trees

Matera: Truffle & Champagne Aperitif under Ancient Olive Trees

2 hours 30 minutesFree Cancellation

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.

Tour Sassi di Matera and Murgia(Multilingual Audio Guide)

1 hour 30 minutes to 1 hour 50 minutesFree Cancellation

Start your experience in Matera with a private door-to-door transfer from your hotel. Travel comfortably through the Basilicata countryside to Mantenera, an organic farm in Tricarico surrounded by centuries-old olive trees and peaceful rural landscapes. Once there, discover the authentic taste of Basilicata with a guided olive oil experience. Walk through the ancient olive grove, learn about Mantenera’s story and find out how organic extra virgin olive oil is produced with care, tradition and respect for the land. Enjoy a guided tasting of local olive oils and learn how to recognize aromas, intensity and distinctive qualities. You can choose the standard olive oil experience or upgrade with a hearty aperitif featuring locally sourced products, cured meats, cheeses, water, wine, and dessert. At the end of the visit, you may purchase local olive oil directly at the farm as an authentic souvenir or gift. After the experience, return comfortably to Matera with your private transfer.

Tricarico Olive Oil Tasting with Private Transfer from Matera

5 hoursFree Cancellation

Matera: San Giorgio Underground, underground tour with audio guide

20 minutesFree Cancellation

Discover three of Puglia’s most iconic destinations on a private day trip from Matera, with two ways to enjoy the experience. Choose the Guided Tour option for a fully guided itinerary with licensed local guides in Alberobello, Polignano a Mare, and Bari. Learn the stories behind Alberobello’s UNESCO-listed trulli, admire the sea views and historic lanes of Polignano a Mare, and end the day exploring the highlights of Bari Vecchia. Choose the Private Transfer & Free Time option if you prefer to explore independently. Travel comfortably by private vehicle, enjoy free time in each destination, and discover the towns at your own pace without a guide. Both options include private round-trip transport from Matera, flexible logistics, and assistance throughout the day.

Private Trip from Matera to Alberobello Polignano and Bari

9 hoursFree Cancellation

Discover one of the most fascinating and surprising places in the Matera territory: the Crypt of Original Sin, an extraordinary rock complex immersed in the Murgia landscape. Known as the "Sistine Chapel of the rock," it houses a precious cycle of frescoes created between the 8th and 9th centuries by the mysterious Painter of the Flowers of Matera. Among the Apostles, Archangels, the Queen Virgin, and the suggestive scenes of Creation and Original Sin, you will enter a place where art, spirituality, and history merge in the rock. The visit allows one to discover one of the most important masterpieces of Benedictine-Beneventan art and to understand the deep link between man and the rock landscape of Matera. An intense and unconventional experience, ideal for those who wish to live an authentic journey into the city's millennial history.

Tour of the Crypt of Original Sin

1 hour 30 minutesFree Cancellation

Leave behind the busiest streets of Matera and cycle through the open landscapes of the Murgia plateau, along quiet side roads and easy dirt tracks. Admire the sweeping views of the Gravina, reach a vantage point on the Sassi and stop to enjoy a local focaccia and a traditional dessert. The e-bike makes the route pleasant and allows you to discover a quieter and less crowded side of Matera.

Matera E-Bike Tour: Sassi, Countryside & Panoramic Viewpoint

2 to 3 hoursFree Cancellation

$110$104

2 Hours Private Guided Tour in Sassi di Matera

2 hoursFree Cancellation

Discover Matera, the ancient city - English tour

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What are people saying about Matera

Teresa_G, Oct 2026

Tour Matera with a native expert

We learned so much on this tour, having never experienced Matera before. Our guide, Renato, had a personal history, as his grandfather had been relocated from the site in 1952. He spoke of the squalor of the caves and the resourcefulness of the occupants, who foraged for food on the hillsides and built a system to provide public water. Renato told us of the "shame of Italy" and the government's efforts to relocate the cave dwellers. We heard stories, some humorous, some sad, but all with a passion for the history of Matera. There is a lot of walking and stair climbing - this tour is not for the faint of heart - but it is truly worth the effort. Grazie mille, Renato, for a wonderful experience and a lasting memory of Matera.

Matera : Sassi tour with the iconic churches carved into the rock

Mark_B, Oct 2026

Great insights with Lorenza

Our tour with Lorenza was excellent. She took us to some interesting spots around Matera that we would not have discovered by ourselves and not known the significance of as well. Very knowledgeable and able to answer a variety of questions. Challenged our group with questions and which led to more interesting insights of the area. Local knowledge of area for post tour activities also very helpful. Would book with again.

Long Private Panoramic Tour with Ape Calessino in Matera

james_k, Oct 2026

Fabulous experience!!!

It was absolutely amazing. Francesco was wonderful!!! Other tours had recordings and headphones, but Francesco spoke directly to us and provided interesting and pertinent facts. It was beyond our expectations. He stopped several times so that we could take pictures, visit a church and explore an actual cave house. I highly recommend this tour!

Guided Tour of Matera Sassi

Susan_M, Oct 2026

Tour of Matera

Our tour of Matera was an exceptional experience. Giuseppe, a local resident and our tour guide, provided us with invaluable insights into the city’s history and culture. His deep knowledge of the area complemented his firsthand perspective, making the two-hour tour truly memorable.

Tuk Tuk tour Matera - Panoramic tour by bee calessino

Keith_J, Sept 2026

Great tour

We booked this tour for our first day so that we could see the best areas quickly. We were then able to revisit where we wished, the guide was excellent with good knowledge and English. We were collected at our hotel and the correspondence between ourselves prior to our visit to Matera was excellent. Highly recommend.

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 👍🏻

Ape Calessino panoramic tour Sassi di Matera Along.

Todd_T, Jun 2026

BEST way to see Matera

This is by far the best way to see Matera. Our guide, even with limited English, was incredibly helpful and friendly and showed us everything we wanted to see and more. Plenty of time for photographs and getting out and seeing incredible views. This is a great thing for somebody with a mobility issues, and the central Meetup location was easily accessible by taxi.

From Matera : Murgia Park and Sassi at Sunset Tour

Walton_T, May 2026

Touring Outlying Areas Around Matera.

The tour to Murgia Park was beautiful, allowing us to see some of the areas surrounding the Sassi portion of Matera. We were able to tour a cave church, learn about the refrigeration system of past centuries, and learn about some of the native plants of the area. The weather was quite nice. However, the low cloud cover on the evening of our tour did not allow for a magnificent sunset as we had hoped. To compensate for this disappointment was the ability to see the night lights of Matera’s Sassi area across the deep canyon between us. Our tour guide was very knowledgeable and helpful with answering our questions. This was a very pleasant and enjoyable tour!

Matera by Night. Entrance fees included Cave House and Rock Church.

Sharyn_S, May 2026

Lost in Italian

I did the tour knowing it was in Italian but there was no English option at that time. I loved walking around in the evening and the point is to view the sight. The best part and why I booked the tour was the entry to a church and cave house that I otherwise would not have seen.