Recently Viewed
Matera Walking Tour: Explore UNESCO Heritage City
4.9
450 Ratings
Matera
Explore Matera’s Sassi on a 3.5-hour tour. Discover Baroque churches, Romanesque cathedrals, and historic districts in this cultural landscape.
Explore Matera’s Sassi on a 3.5-hour tour. Discover Baroque churches, Romanesque cathedrals, and historic districts in this cultural landscape.
Duration:
3 hours
Cancellation:
24 hours
Highlights
- Piazza Vittorio Veneto - The tour kicks off at Piazza Vittorio Veneto, a central and easily reachable location in Matera. Here, participants will meet the certified regional tour guide, who will introduce them to the distinctive allure of the Sassi di Matera.
- Chiesa San Giovanni Battista - The journey continues to the historic core of the…
- Piazza Vittorio Veneto - The tour kicks off at Piazza Vittorio Veneto, a central and easily reachable location in Matera. Here, participants will meet the certified regional tour guide, who will introduce them to the distinctive allure of the Sassi di Matera.
- Chiesa San Giovanni Battista - The journey continues to the historic core of the city, where the stunning Church of San Giovanni Battista, a remarkable example of Apulian Romanesque architecture, is situated.
- Casa Cava - The tour moves on to Casa Cava, an ancient underground space that was once a tuff quarry and has been transformed into an auditorium and conference center through an extraordinary restoration.
- Sasso Barisano - The next stop is Rione Sasso Barisano, where visitors can explore the rock-hewn Church of Sant’Antonio Abate and admire the characteristic troglodyte dwellings, which are emblematic of Matera’s historic architecture.
- Chiesa Rupestre Sant’Antonio Abate - A highlight of the tour is the visit to the Rock Church of Sant’Antonio, an ancient place of worship carved into the rock. The guide will provide detailed insights into the history and religious significance of this unique structure.
- Sassi di Matera - Continue the journey to the picturesque Rione Sasso Caveoso, where there is an opportunity to visit a typical cave-house furnished as it would have been in the past and take a stroll along Via Madonna delle Virtù, a street that overlooks a charming canyon.
- Casa Grotta Sassi di Matera - C’era Una Volta - Participants will have the chance to explore a typical cave house, once inhabited by the people of the Sassi. This experience offers an authentic glimpse into daily life in the past and helps visitors understand the architecture and lifestyle of the Sassi.
- Piazza San Pietro Caveoso - A brief stop at Piazza San Pietro Caveoso will allow visitors to enjoy the unique atmosphere of the Sassi, with stunning views of the city.
- Via S. Bartolomeo, 7 - The tour continues along Via Bruno Buozzi, where visitors will explore the Church of Madonna delle Grazie, another fascinating rock-hewn place of worship.
- Piazza San Francesco - Next, the tour proceeds to Piazza San Francesco d’Assisi, where visitors can admire the church dedicated to the saint from the outside—another highlight of the tour.
- Piazza del Sedile - The journey continues to the historic Piazza del Sedile, once the seat of the Parliament during the Kingdom of Naples, a square rich in history and charm.
- Cattedrale di Matera - The tour concludes with a visit to the magnificent Cathedral of Matera, a masterpiece of Apulian Romanesque style that dominates the highest part of the city. Visitors will admire the cathedral from the outside, enjoying breathtaking views of Matera and its surroundings.
What's Included
- Entrance Tickets for Casa Cava
- Entrance Ticket to a Casa Grotta
- Guided Tour of the Two Sassi Districts
- Exclusive Expert Tour Guide
- Entrance Ticket to the Church of Madonna delle Grazie
- Entrance Ticket to the Church of Sant’Antonio Abate
- 10% Discount Coupon at MòVado Food & Drink in Piazza Duomo
- Entrance Tickets for Casa Cava
- Entrance Ticket to a Casa Grotta
- Guided Tour of the Two Sassi Districts
- Exclusive Expert Tour Guide
- Entrance Ticket to the Church of Madonna delle Grazie
- Entrance Ticket to the Church of Sant’Antonio Abate
- 10% Discount Coupon at MòVado Food & Drink in Piazza Duomo
What's Not Included
- Tips
- Transport from / to place of origin
- Meals and drinks
- Tips
- Transport from / to place of origin
- Meals and drinks
Additional Information
Join an exclusive private walking tour through Matera, a city recognized as a UNESCO World Heritage site. The journey begins at Piazza Vittorio Veneto, where an expert guide will welcome participants and introduce the distinctive allure of this historic city.
The tour starts with a visit to the Church of San Giovanni Battista, a remarkable example of…
Join an exclusive private walking tour through Matera, a city recognized as a UNESCO World Heritage site. The journey begins at Piazza Vittorio Veneto, where an expert guide will welcome participants and introduce the distinctive allure of this historic city.
The tour starts with a visit to the Church of San Giovanni Battista, a remarkable example of Apulian Romanesque architecture. Following this, explore Casa Cava, a former tuff quarry now transformed into a remarkable cultural center. In the Sasso Barisano district, visit the rock-carved Church of Sant’Antonio Abate, an ancient worship site, and then discover a traditional Casa Grotta in the Sasso Caveoso.
Enjoy a picturesque walk along Via Madonna delle Virtù and pause at Piazza San Pietro Caveoso for stunning views. The tour proceeds with a visit to the Church of Purgatory and concludes at the iconic Matera Cathedral, a true emblem of the city.
Location
Matera Tourist Information | Guided Tour Matera
Via Alessandro Volta
Agenzia Martulli Viaggi
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Customer Ratings
4.9
(450 Ratings)
5 stars
4 stars
3 stars
2 stars
1 star
Maps38811738727
Sep 15, 2025
Excellent tour with an outstanding guide! - Barbara was an excellent guide! Seeing that we were an 'older' group, she did a great job minimizing our time standing in the sun/heat - finding spots in the shade to stop and even suggesting we take the bus from one Sassi to the other. We saw Sassi Barisano and Caveoso, which are spectacular! Barbara even recommended a great place for lunch and called and made us a reservation (and ended the tour at the restaurant)!
Review provided by Tripadvisor
Todd_b
Sep 7, 2025
Magical Matera - We got a full tour of all the Matera highlights by such a nice Italian tour guide. Matera is a magical place and she really helped bring it to life for us! It was a fantastic orientation to the city and we got some great restaurant suggestions!!!! Definitely worth doing this tour!!
Review provided by Viator
Paolo_2906
Sep 5, 2025
Good Easter!!! - We were able to enjoy the presentation of Matera by the Pasquale Architect: it was a magnificent experience, thanks to his boundless historical, landscape, architectural and anthropological knowledge. There is an equally boundless love for his city, which inevitably infects you. Unfortunately, the visit, organized by Martulli Viaggi, unlike another we did in the past, did not include a visit to a cistern and a rock church, which are still passionate out of curiosity. In their place "popped up" visits from the "commercial" cut that we could have very well conducted independently.
Review provided by Tripadvisor
Kawanatravellers
Sep 3, 2025
In-depth exploration of Matera - We had an absolutely fantastic guide, Anna. She was very knowledgeable, friendly and humorous.
Our tour was well paced and provided us with an excellent orientation of the Sassi, while we learnt about the millennia of history of Matera.
By far the best way to get to know the area.
Review provided by Tripadvisor
Roberta_dmcs
Jul 22, 2025
Visit of the Sassi of Matera - We took part in the tour of the Sassi di Matera with guide Giusy and it was a really enlightening experience. Giusy stood out for her great preparation and clarity in the exhibition: she was able to tell us the thousand-year history of Matera with rigor and passion, making us understand the evolution of the territory, the rock architecture and the social transformations that have marked the city. A well-structured itinerary, rich in accurate historical contents and explained with great competence. Absolutely recommended!
Review provided by Tripadvisor
Michael_m
Jul 2, 2025
Fun in Matera - Guiseppe was an excellent guide. Great command of the city. Kept it fun and informative. His english was great.
Review provided by Viator
Joeyrm7
May 4, 2025
Best guided tour in our 3 weeks in Italy - Giuseppe was our guide for a 3 hour walk through Matera. Much to our surprise and delight, the terrain on this tour was relatively flat compared to the up and down that we anticipated. Giuseppe did a fantastic job of conveying what life was like in the sassi as well as the history. He was very easy to get along with and his english was perfect (forget about my non existant Italian). If you can swing it, the private tour is great as the group tours that you see all around town are quite large.
Review provided by Tripadvisor
R9664dzstefaniam
Nov 23, 2024
Excellent! - Already the city is lovely.... if you also have two excellent guides (Giusy among the stones and Francesco for the part of the Murgia) that make you live 360 degrees this charm.... you leave your heart. Highly recommended for professionalism punctuality and content!
Review provided by Tripadvisor
Lee_k
Sep 16, 2025
Enthusiasm - Barbara was enthusiastic about her town. She was fun to be with and we covered a lot of territory even though we were 30 minutes late. Thanks
Review provided by Viator
Grandtour41890796226
Aug 28, 2025
MAL GUSTO - When we arrived we were told that the guide had just called saying that it was half an hour late... we told them that we had hurried to arrive on time to which the manager of the reception responded with a joke in Italian that they did not want to translate.
BAD TASTE. BAD SERVICE
Review provided by Tripadvisor
