• Matera Tourist Information | Guided Tour Matera - Gather with your group in the heart of Matera and board the minivan/minibus heading to the Park of Rupestrian Churches.
• Parco della Murgia Materana - Enter the protected archaeological site of Murgia Timone with your included entry ticket. Explore the remnants of the ancient Neolithic village carved into the rock, where some of the earliest human communities in southern Italy once resided. Discover caves, cisterns, and remains that unveil prehistoric life in the region.
• Chiesa Rupestre di San Falcione - Visit the Crypt of San Falcione, one of the oldest rock-hewn churches in the park. Marvel at the ancient rock-cut architecture and learn about the religious communities that inhabited these secluded caves.
• Chiesa Rupestre di Madonna delle Tre Porte - Proceed to the Church of Madonna delle Tre Porte, renowned for its Byzantine frescoes and spiritual importance. Your guide will explain the symbolism and history embedded within these centuries-old artworks.
• Belvedere - Before arriving at Belvedere, traverse the dramatic Golgota hill, famous as a filming location for The Passion of the Christ. Conclude the experience at the iconic Belvedere viewpoint, the most panoramic terrace overlooking Matera’s Sassi districts.
• Castello Tramontano, Matera, Italy - After enjoying the sunset from the Belvedere viewpoint, unwind during the shared transfer back to Matera’s city center.

• Entry ticket to the protected Murgia Timone area and Belvedere viewpoint
• Shared round-trip transfer from Matera city center
• 10% Discount Coupon at MòVado Food & Drink bar in Piazza Duomo
• Certified tour guide
• Entry tickets to the rupestrian churches

• Hotel pickup and drop-off
• Food and drinks

Embark on an adventure to uncover the wild and ancient aspects of Matera with a guided walking tour through the Regional Park of the Rupestrian Churches. Begin with a shared transfer from Matera’s city center and gain entry to the protected Murgia Timone area, with the entry ticket included in the package.

This exclusive access allows exploration of one of Matera’s most significant archaeological sites, featuring the ancient Neolithic village, the panoramic Belvedere with views of the Sassi, and the rock-carved rupestrian churches.

Accompanied by an expert guide, traverse scenic paths above the Gravina canyon and explore the rock-hewn churches of San Falcione and Madonna delle Tre Porte, adorned with Byzantine frescoes from the 12th to 17th centuries.

Proceed to the striking Golgota hill, chosen by Mel Gibson as a filming site for The Passion of the Christ due to its breathtaking and timeless landscape. Conclude the tour at sunset from the Belvedere, where Matera’s Sassi are bathed in golden light.

• Children must be accompanied by an adult
• Shared tour. This experience will be shared with other guests
• The actual tour time may vary from the scheduled time as it depends on the sunset time.
• Guests should arrive at the meeting point 15 minutes before the start time. Please enter the office and introduce yourself to the staff

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