Private Tour
Full Private 3h Excursion to the Sassi di Matera
Overview
Available languages
3 hours
Mobile ticket
Embark on an exclusive private walking tour through Matera, a UNESCO World Heritage city. Your adventure begins in Piazza Vittorio Veneto, where your expert guide will greet you and introduce you to the unique charm of this historic city.
Start by visiting the Church of San Giovanni Battista, a stunning example of Apulian Romanesque architecture. Then, head underground to explore Casa Cava, a former tuff quarry that has been transformed into an impressive cultural center. Next, in the Sasso Barisano district, visit the rock-hewn Church of Sant'Antonio Abate, an ancient place of worship carved into the stone, before discovering a traditional Casa Grotta in the Sasso Caveoso.
Take a scenic stroll along Via Madonna delle Virtù and stop at Piazza San Pietro Caveoso, where you’ll be treated to breathtaking views. The tour continues with a visit to the Church of Purgatory and wraps up at the iconic Matera Cathedral, a true symbol of the city.
Additional Info
Service animals allowed
Public transportation options are available nearby
Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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
Tips
Transport from / to place of origin
Meals and drinks
What To Expect
Piazza Don Vittorio POLONI
The tour begins at Piazza Vittorio Veneto, a central and easily accessible point in the city of Matera. Here, participants will meet the certified regional tour guide, who will introduce them to the unique charm of the Sassi di Matera.
Chiesa San Giovanni Battista
The journey continues towards the historical heart of the city, where the beautiful Church of San Giovanni Battista, an impressive example of Apulian Romanesque style, is located.
Options
Private Tour in English
Private Tour in Italian
Reviews
450 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Great experience
MarinaBiEmme,
Oct 12, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Excellent guide Giusi Napoleon, very prepared and helpful. Rich in information without being pedantic. I highly recommend.
Enthusiasm
Lee K,
Sep 16, 2025
- Review from Viator
4.00Barbara 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
Excellent tour with an outstanding guide!
Maps38811738727,
Sep 15, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Barbara 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)!
Magical Matera
Todd B,
Sep 7, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00We 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!!
Good Easter!!!
Paolo 2906,
Sep 5, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We 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.
In-depth exploration of Matera
KawanaTravellers,
Sep 3, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We 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.
MAL GUSTO
GrandTour41890796226,
Aug 28, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
1.00When 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
Visit of the Sassi of Matera
Roberta Dmcs,
Jul 22, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We 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!
Fun in Matera
Michael M,
Jul 2, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00Guiseppe was an excellent guide. Great command of the city. Kept it fun and informative. His english was great.
Best guided tour in our 3 weeks in Italy
joeyrm7,
May 4, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Giuseppe 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.
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