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 Church of 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 Spanish
Museum entrances: Neighborhood cave house Church of Santa Maria DE Idris San Giovanni al Monterrone
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
455 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
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.
I recommend!
448helener,,Nov 5, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Very interesting guide tells lots of stories and anecdotes! City to visit. We were a small group in French.
Great informative guided walk.
Erik d,,Nov 1, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Very well informed guide. Good English. The walking trip was very well planned as we started high and ended low, so almost no climbing. At the end you had the choice of staying on the main street of the old town, or walk back with the guide up to the new town.
A great walking tour of Matera
ellensN8014YE,,Oct 31, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Patricia was an excellent informative guide who showed us all over Matera. We were lucky to have her to ourselves. She spoke perfect English and answered our many questions about life in Matera,past and present. It was very historical and interesting. How amazing to visit the third oldest inhabited city in the world! We were very glad to take his guided tour and learn so much!
The Best tour of the Sassi
Mary V,,Oct 30, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00Excellent informative walking tour of the Sassi. We learned so much about the region and covered alot of ground. We could have never done this without our amazing guide Lorena
Matera Tour
Steven S,,Oct 29, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00Lorenza was a wonderful guide. She was very knowledgeable regarding the history and culture of Matera. Highly recommend!
A knowledgeable stroll through history.
Rpneal,,Oct 28, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Our guide, Lorenza, was excellent. We were only a group of 4 which made for a very engaged tour. Being a sunny warm day (even in late October) really added to the experience. Obviously 2 hours is only enough to scratch the surface of this astonishing place that has been inhabited for millennia. But you could not get a better introduction than Lorenza’s professional and warm guidance. She was excellent. Highly recommend Lorenza and Passi nei sassi.
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