Private Tour
Ape Calessino Tour Sassi of Matera "Standard"
Overview
Available languages
Mobile ticket
What makes the Calessino Bee Tour so special is the opportunity to discover and admire an extraordinary city in an exclusive way, without groups, optimizing time and without any effort — a valuable advantage especially during the summer. All while living a fun, authentic and comfortable experience.
You can take photos, selfies and videos in total freedom, DA alone or with your family, taking advantage of breathtaking views and unique views that will remain etched in your heart.
The Italian speaking driver will accompany you safely, and to enrich the visit even more you can take advantage of a convenient multilingual audio guide available in Spanish, German, French, Portuguese and English.
Additional Info
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Service animals allowed
Public transportation options are available nearby
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
What To Expect
I Sassi di Matera
Matera is one of the oldest cities in the world whose territory preserves evidence of human settlements from the Palaeolithic and without interruption until today. It represents an extraordinary page written by man through the millennia of this very long history. World Heritage Site since 1993 and European Capital of Culture in 2019. With the classic and typical Ape Calessino ( tuk tuk), an Italian myth, which is very popular with families, especially with children in wheelchairs, we will cross the Old Town and the Sassi, as walking is very tiring, especially in summer, speeding through the narrow streets and alleys, making short stops for photos and videos and to visit churches in the squares and characteristic Case Grotte (House Museums).
What‘s Included
Private transportation
Snacks
Bottled water
Options
Ape Calessino Tour Sassi of Matera "Standard"
Reviews
159 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Impeccable service for a quick visit to beautiful Matera
Gascat,,Nov 20, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.0045 minutes of “trip” in the Ape calessino to discover the most interesting points of the beautiful Matera : from the sasso Caveoso, to the sasso Barisano, from the countless churches to the old houses carved into the rock, an episode to the artisan workshop ... and, above all, a pleasant conversation with Mr. Antonio and his colleague on the history of the city of the Sassi, and on the commitment that all the people of Matera have with passion and competence to enhance a city that - thinking about what it was thirty years ago - should be called "the pride of Italy".
Great tour if you don't want to see anything useful
O8475QMkenb,,Nov 9, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
2.00The tuk-tuk standard tour is a rip-off and waste of time. Other than getting bounced around, we got virtually zero explanation about Matera and was constantly rushed to a total of 3 spots to take photos.
Quick Way to See City
WHC3,,Oct 31, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Well worth the money. We did the tour at dusk so got to see the city highlights lit up at night. Quick hour gets all the big sites in. Toured the old cave house tour, the Matera diorama, and tour one of the churches. Recommend after long day, an hour tuk tuk of the city.
Magnificence in Matera
Barbara V,,Oct 6, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00Had an amazing birdseye view of Sassi and also a cave house, plus a few other notable sights along the way. Loved being able to be in the historic spaces without having to walk to them, opportunities to step out and take pictures, and a hospitable driver/guide to “escort” us from place to place.
Beautiful discovery
Celine L,,Oct 3, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00Ideal when you have difficulty walking to discover this gem with a very attentive and friendly guide
Too short. Driver with...
Efra,,Oct 1, 2025
- Review from Viator
3.00Too short. Driver with limited english. It was raining and he was in a hurry. Audio could not be heard.
Gracious happy driver, lovely historical city, happy to take a break from stairs!
Shannon L,,Sep 18, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00The driver was lovely and we had a great time getting to know the town. Would definitely recommend. The best part was the cave dwelling museum. The story of the people of Matera is interesting and sad. Their living conditions were unimaginable in today’s standards but when they were forced to move into modern housing they didn’t want to go, thinking they were losing their traditional life. There is a book called “Christ stopped at Eboli” which brought light to the living conditions here in Matera and brought attention to the historical significance of this town. Around 1950 when the towns people were relocated the old town was relatively abandoned, a playground for the young kids here, so one of the locals told us. It wasn’t until it was recognized as a world heritage site in 1993 which brought resources for its revival. And now, it’s a beautiful city to explore.
Definitely do this!
Annette O,,Sep 16, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00Amazing! The wine is also reasonably priced! Our guide Peter was very knowledgeable and even shared some history about wine and regions, this was our favorite tour and they were not skimpy on the wine. Each wine portion was enough to satisfy the palate and enjoy the flavor! The food was delicious and well balanced with each wine!
Do not recommend.
carolynstulberg31,,Sep 16, 2025
- Review from Viator
1.00Very little information given. Guide spoke no English and had 3 snippets of information on a speaker. Not worth our time or money.
The only issue was...
Andrew O,,Sep 13, 2025
- Review from Viator
4.00The only issue was finding the pick up point. The map only had an area, which when you arrived had no indication that you were at the right place. Ended up having to call the operator of the tour to find exactly where to go.
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