Guided Tour, Historic Center Sassi Rock Churches and Cave House
Overview
Available languages
2 hours
Mobile ticket
With an authorized guide you will visit the beauties of the historic center of Matera reaching, with a pleasant walk, places and breathtaking views.
Additional Info
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
Meeting point Central Office in Via Don Minzoni, 13
Start your journey in the heart of Matera from Piazza Vittorio Veneto, one of the main squares of the city, meeting point of social and cultural life. From here, the walk through the old town allows you to admire historic buildings, churches and picturesque views that tell centuries of history. Each alley and square houses stories of everyday life, art and tradition, while the architecture and facades of the buildings show the evolution of the city over time. The local Guide will accompany you through alleys, squares and monuments, revealing curiosities, anecdotes and details that often escape those who visit the city unaccompanied. Walking through the portals, squares and cobbled streets, you can immerse yourself in the magic of the historic center of Matera, understanding the balance between daily life and artistic heritage. This experience allows you to experience the city with new eyes, discovering the authentic and timeless charm of Matera.
What‘s Included
Entrance House cave
Entrance Church of Santa Maria De Idris San Giovanni in Monterrone
Bottled water
Snacks
Options
Tour in French Language
Museum entrances: House cave of peasant civilization Rock Church of Santa Maria de idris San Giovanni al Monterrone
Tour in Spanish
Museum entrances: Neighborhood cave house Rock Church Santa Maria de Idris San Giovanni al Monterrone
German language tour
Tours in German: The tour is not in English but in German
Museum entrances: Entrance to the Rock Church of Santa Maria de Idris and San giovanni al Monterrone
Entrance House cave museum of civilization
Tour in english
Entrances Museums: House Cave of rural civilization Rock Church of Santa Maria de Idris San Giovanni al Monterrone
Guided Tour in Italian
Entrances Museums: House Cave of rural civilization Rock Church of Santa Maria de Idris San Giovanni al Monterrone
Reviews
462 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Off-Season, Great Tour
Scott M,,Feb 6, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Our guide, Laurencia (?), was quite knowledgeable. She is a local to the area and was very informative. We were fortunate in having a small group. Her English was very easy to understand. We did go in early February, so there were not any big crowds.
Rain or Shine - Matera is worth the visit!
Sharon M,,Feb 5, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Despite some nasty weather, we had an awesome tour with our very thoughtful guide Lorensa. She has been a guide for 12 years in Matera but only started doing them in English this year - her English is excellent. She made a point of sharing really interesting little tid bits along the way, and made sure we stayed safe on the slippery steps. The Sassi is truly beautiful and haunting at the same time - it is extraordinary to think that people still lived in these caves only 75 years ago.
Beautiful Matera
francescopQ9908PO,,Feb 2, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Very pleasant, interesting and rich experience, with the guide Giuseppe who has proved to be an expert and generous with information, a passionate and engaging DOC materano!
Highly recommended
GourmetConsapevole,,Jan 10, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We did the morning tour, which is a highly recommended solution, with low costs and time. The guide Patrizia proved to be very prepared, helpful and friendly. Too bad only the Arctic cold due to the wind, but that obviously does not depend on the organization!
Stones
827benedettag,,Jan 2, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Very good our guide Brunella, serious, competent and also very nice 😀 Super recommended to better appreciate the city and its history
Great tour well worth the money
0kathleenw,,Dec 23, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Great tour! Our guide was so knowledgeable and was so nice to wait for us when we couldn't find parking. Go early so you can find a spot and walk to the meeting place! We went into the Sassi and visited spots we wouldn't have been able to find on our own. .
Guided tour
378lucaz,,Dec 9, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Simone, our guide, very good at explaining and answering questions from the group. The visit was very interesting
Wonderful and necessary
cennyx,,Nov 30, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Route with very suggestive stops and curiosities. Absolutely to do. The female guide (unfortunately I can't remember the name) made a place that is already its own even more wonderful. Rating guide 10 and honors with added honors. Passion culture and sympathy distinguish her. Just good.
Excellent guided tour
Aernout v,,Nov 23, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00Excellent Tour. Good story and very special city. Guide knew a lot and told more than enthusiastically.
No place to park made getting to tour difficult
William S,,Nov 11, 2025
- Review from Viator
3.00Our guide was knowledgeable and the walk was enjoyable. However be aware that if you are driving to the event, Matera is a very busy town with limited parking. Perhaps Viator could suggest parking options.
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