Matera: Guided Walking Tour

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4.754491 out of 5 stars
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Matera: Guided Walking Tour
Top rated
4.754491 out of 5 stars
4.8
4.754491 out of 5 stars
334 reviews

A guided walking tour in Matera, a UNESCO site and 2019 European Capital of Culture. A local tour guide will lead you to discover the "Sassi", a historic town where you'll see cave houses and rupestrian churches.

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Duration 2.5 hours
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Italian

Highlighted reviews from other travelers

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Ariana – Canada

Giuseppe was a fantastic tour guide. Really explained the history and life of the those living in Matera. Would 100% recommend.

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Bronwyn – Australia

Mario gave us a great insight and understanding into life in Matera now and in the past. Mario’s English was excellent and he was willing and able to answer our many questions. Thank you Mario for a great tour

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Highlights

  • Admire the landascape of the "Sassi"
  • Stroll between the ancient neighborhood of Sasso Barisano and Sasso caveoso
  • Share your excursion with other curious travelers

Full description

You will meet a local tour guide in the main square, Piazza Vittorio Veneto, where you'll begin your walking tour admiring the landscape of the historic center from unique viewpoints. Then the tour will lead you through the historic center, covering topics of Matera history on the way.
Matera is a UNESCO World Heritage Site and has been chosen as the 2019 European Capital of Culture, an important acknowledgment for its history and beauty which has been carved in stone. 
Walking among the "Sassi" (the ancient neighborhoods of Sasso Barisano e Sasso Caveoso), you will discover the cave houses and churches carved in the rock, as well as the newly restored Cathedral.
From the Cathedral which is built on a high point of the hill, you will enjoy enchanting views over the historic center and of Murgia Materana Park, an area characterized by hills and Mediterranean vegetation. 
Over the course of 2 hours, you will be completely immersed in a magical unique land, seeing all of the major sights of Matera.

Includes

  • Licensed tour guide
  • Rock Church entrance

Not suitable for

  • Wheelchair users

Meeting point

Meet at the Matera Tourist Information point in Piazza Vittorio Veneto.

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Important information

What to bring

  • Passport or ID card

Not allowed

  • Oversize luggage

Know before you go

  • This tour is free for children under 6 years of age

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Overall rating

4.8 /5

based on 334 reviews

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  • Guide
    4.9/5
  • Value for money
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Ariana – CanadaApril 9, 2025 – Verified booking
Giuseppe was a fantastic tour guide. Really explained the history and life of the those living in Matera. Would 100% recommend.
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Bronwyn – AustraliaJune 12, 2023 – Verified booking
Mario gave us a great insight and understanding into life in Matera now and in the past. Mario’s English was excellent and he was willing and able to answer our many questions. Thank you Mario for a great tour
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Roel – BelgiumAugust 6, 2021 – Verified booking
Our guide Angela was very knowledgeable and even spoke excellent English. She even waited 30 minutes for us until we finally found a parking spot, without ever rushing or shortening the tour afterwards. Great experience.

Product ID: 215133

Activity provider:TURISTI IN PUGLIA INCOMING

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