Matera: Capital of Culture Day-Trip with Food Tastings from Bari
3.7
10 Ratings
Bari
Experience the charm of Matera, the Capital of Culture 2019, on a day-trip from Bari. Explore the old town, marvel at the Sasso Barisano, and indulge in delicious food tastings.
Duration: 6 hours
Cancellation: 1 day learn more
Highlights

Departure by minivan from Bari to Matera.

Once in Matera, start the walking tour with the knowledgeable guide. Proceed towards Piazza Pastures to visit the Sasso Caveoso, where there are narrow streets and ancient neighbourhoods. Don’t miss a visit to the House cave, typically decorated, and then climb on Mount Errone, where you can find the Churches of San Giovanni in Monterrone (11th century) and Madonna De Idris (13th century).

Visit the Church of San Pietro Caveoso, with its sober façade of the 17th century. To finish your walk you can visit one of the many craft workshops to learn about products of ceramic production of Matera.

At the end of the guided tour in the Sassi, the guide will allow you to do a tasting (very inviting) of typical products such as bread of Matera, garlic bread, bagels, pastries, wine.

Points of Interest

  • Bari
What's Included
  • Food-tasting
  • Certified guide on site
  • Transport by minivan
  • Departure and arrival from Bari airport or train station
What's Not Included
  • Food and drinks
  • Hotel pickup and drop-off
Additional Information

Matera was chosen as the Capital of Culture for 2019. This journey begins from Bari, and you will be comfortably transported to Matera in a minivan. Upon arrival in Matera, kick off your walking tour from the historic district, presenting a remarkable panorama of Sasso Barisano. Not only is Matera renowned and frequented for its rocks, it also boasts numerous other points of artistic and cultural interest.

  • Child rate applies only when sharing with 2 paying adults
  • Minimum age is 2 years
  • Comfortable walking shoes are recommended
  • Minimum numbers apply. There is a possibility of cancellation after confirmation if there is not enough passengers to meet requirements. In the event of this occurring, you will be offered an alternative or full refund
  • Wheelchair accessibility - ON REQUEST
  • Other languages ONLY ON REQUEST.
Location
Bari
IN FRONT OF RAILWAY STATION. EXTRA cost is possible pick-up from your hotel
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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516319000amanda_w
Jun 12, 2024
Amazing tour - This was a fantastic tour. We were picked up in Bari by Domenico who had great communication and directions for pick up. Domenico drove us and then walked us to our guide Renato whose family use to live in Matera. Their insight and connection to thus beautiful town was amazing! Domenico then drove us back to Bari. Such a great team.
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Lily_f
May 19, 2024
Great matera - Evry thing was good. The transfer and the guiding tour were perfect. I will choose traveling with viator again
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Skinnycapman
Jul 10, 2023
Great trip to Matera from Polignano - Claudio picked us up at our hotel in Polignano and drove us to Matera where we met a guide to take us through the Sassi. Afterwards he drove us back to our hotel. Excellent service and he was very professional and friendly.
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Nelu_m
Jul 9, 2022
Memorable tour - Definetely is an amasing place to visit and to enjoy a professional guide private presentation . This place is plenty of history and memorable stories . Definetely taking this tour was a great choice.
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Roberta
Sep 21, 2017
This is one of the best tours I've... - <p>This is one of the best tours I've taken. Unfortunately it was raining for the first half of the day so it was a little slippery and the driver had a little difficulty getting from Bari to Matera but all turned out fine. I was a little nervous that I had missed him at the pickup point but after 3 phone calls to the agency found that he was stuck in traffic. Our guide in Matera was wonderful Stefania or Tania and very patient with our questions. She had wonderful insight into Matera and the life of the people prior to 1957. The Rock Church was amazing and so inspiring when you hear the history. There is such a feeling of tristesse surrounding Matera but what an amazing place.. I had read about a gelateria in Matera called I Vizi Degli Angeli and our driver was patient enough to let us go find it..... yummmmm don't miss it. It's in the middle of the Piazza by the cathedral.</p>
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6cleided
Jun 9, 2024
A modernX ancient city - I stayed in the non-historic part of the city, behind the train station, one thing I noticed is that the sidewalks are not level, and some are very narrow, horrible for people with limited walking. You need to be careful not to fall
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Mary_h
Sep 18, 2023
Historically amazing village. - Renato was a great guide and a local. He was very informative , funny. He walked slowly and kept us safe as it can be difficult terrain to walk on. Would have like to use facilities before food tasting . Never even saw a bathroom! Food tasting was delicious.
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Julieanne_w
Oct 9, 2017
We found it very difficult to find... - <p>We found it very difficult to find the bus/ van as the Piazza was very large and the driver had a sign by his side. Most distressing. The walk was okay but three languages Makes for boring day. Tastes at 1pm were inadequate. The guide then left us with in complete directions to the next meeting place. We got lost and missed lunch. Not value for money.</p>
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Michael_h
Sep 21, 2017
I would not take this trip from... - <p>I would not take this trip from Viator. The tour itself was fine, a little bit boring but the area is beautiful and something to see. We never had any wine or food tasting. The tasting was held in a very tiny room in the tour center I use that word loosely, as it's really 2 rooms, not a center. As we were getting on line for several small bowls of local items another tour entered and the room was now over full. It was hot and crowded and people were extremely pushy. Many walked in front of us. It was not what we paid for. The people who did receive food appeared to have a small 5 plate with a few items on it and a 4 oz glass of wine half filled. Not what I expected from Viator. I have used this company for years and it seems they might be slipping on their tours lately.</p>
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