Panoramic Tour of the Sassi of Matera in Open-Bus with House-Cave
Overview
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1 hour 30 minutes
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Discover the magic of Matera with the panoramic bus tour! A comfortable and engaging experience that will take you to discover the Sassi of Matera, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, while crossing streets rich in history and charm. During the tour you will admire the ancient houses carved into the rock and enjoy beautiful views of the Murgia Park. The tour also includes the entrance to a typical cave house, to get to know the lifestyle of the Sassi inhabitants up close, and a 40-minute stop in Piazza San Pietro Caveoso, one of the most suggestive of the city. On board, an experienced tour leader will accompany you with explanations in Italian and English, to make your trip even more interesting and complete.
Additional Info
Service animals allowed
Public transportation options are available nearby
Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
tolerance for delays: there is a maximum waiting time of 5 minutes beyond the tour departure time. After this time, you will no longer be able to join the tour and will not be entitled to any refund
change to the day and time booked: the ticket is valid only for the date and time indicated at the time of issue and cannot be changed
Please note that the agency does not have a toilet. We advise you to plan accordingly before your tour departure
Please also consider the time it takes to find parking. We advise you to arrive early to avoid delays and make sure you are on time at the tour departure time
animals allowed only with prior authorization; it is essential to always have a muzzle to use in case of need
What To Expect
Castello Tramontano, Matera, Italy
Hear the story of Giovanni Carlo Tramontano, Count of Matera, and discover the ancient Aragonese fortress, one of the symbols of Renaissance Matera.
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Panoramic Tour of the Sassi of Matera in Open-Bus with House-Cave
What‘s Included
Tour leader on board, who will provide explanations in Italian and English
40-minute stop in Piazza San Pietro Caveoso, with about 25 minutes of free time
Map of Sassi
Discount on souvenirs and typical products, at our agency
Entrance ticket to a House - Cave
Guided tour with guide during the stop
Tastings of typical products
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Reviews
242 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
beautiful Matera
monicaA2659TU,Jun 26, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00wonderful Matera! Our guide Anita was truly friendly, pleasant, and knowledgeable! Lovely experience
Culture, comfort and leisure.
Sorayafinco,Jun 19, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Anita was our guide, very attentive, the tour was enriching and from it we could better understand about the history of Matera.
Discovery of Matera
Y7312XTnadinec,Jun 19, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Discovery of Matera in a pleasant and informative way, allowing one to navigate the historic city and select sites to visit later.
A fairytale come to life.
manuelal147,Jun 13, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Wonderful tour, and Anita was excellent and engaging.
Perfekte Tour..Empfehlung!
pkP5881PK,Jun 13, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We took the Eco bus tour, it was very informative and simply a tour full of positivity and joy! Anita is a great guide, she tells a lot and takes great care of her guests. The bus driver was also fantastic, pleasantly calm, considerate, and confident. Highly recommended!
A visit not to be missed.
elenae96,Jun 12, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00The guide Anita was very helpful, kind, and thorough, to put it in one word: top-notch. The driver Nicola was also very kind. If I had to give a rating from 1 to 10, I would give a 10.
Visit to the Sassi of Matera
482odettei,Jun 9, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00A beautiful experience! Our guide Anita was very knowledgeable and extremely kind. This hour and a half flew by amidst enchanting landscapes. The driver Nicola is also very skilled at navigating through traffic before arriving at the Sassi! We highly recommend the Matera City Tour.
Easy transportation in Matera.
Diletta T,Jun 8, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Tour guide Luca was very knowledgeable. Visit to the cave house was mesmerizing and very informative. For people with mobility problems it’s a perfect solution. Vehicle could be smaller to enable a smoother visit. Good price versus quality.
Traveling by bus.
liberop139,Jun 6, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Excellent organization, our guide Anita deserves a 12 out of 10; the driver was wonderful. Highly recommended.
Tiring but satisfying.
giorgios875,Jun 6, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Excellent tour, the guide was skilled and competent.
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