Guided Tour of Matera Sassi
Overview
Available languages
2 hours
Mobile ticket
Discovering Matera, the city of the Sassi which has the title of European Capital of Culture for 2019 and a UNESCO World Heritage Site. The ancient stony districts are characterized by houses carved into the limestone rock and rock churches that make it unique in the world. This natural conformation, which evokes biblical scenarios, has always made them ideal sets for important films, most recently the film by Ben Hur.
Additional Info
Public transportation options are available nearby
Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
Not recommended for pregnant travelers
Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Children must be accompanied by an adult
Shared tour. This experience will be shared with other guests
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
What To Expect
Meet your guide at our agency
Chiesa del Purgatorio
Church of Purgatory
What‘s Included
Local tour guide
10% Discount Coupon at MòVado Food & Drink
Entrance fees to a cave house
Entrance fees to a Rupestrian Church
Transportation
Food tasting
Options
Tour Sassi English
Tour Sassi French
Tour Sassi Italian
Exploring the Sassi di Matera, a UNESCO World Heritage Site and European Capital of Culture 2019, they offer the visitor a glimpse of the life of ancient populations.
Tour Sassi English
Tour Sassi German
Tour Sassi Spanish
Reviews
1,310 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Visit si Sassi di Matera
Viaggiatrice2702,,Jan 5, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We repeated the experience with this Agency together with some of our friends who came for the first time to Matera. Unique satisfaction. Visiting the Sassi of Matera with the joyful expert and professional Dr. Giusy was a charm 2 hours passed fast but that allowed us to know even the most secret parts of this beautiful city. Agency super recommended also for the availability and courtesy of the owner.
Sassi Materi English tour.
MaryAnn M,,Jan 4, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Maria gave a tour of the Sassi Matera. There is quite a bit of walking but she was patient with her tourists.
Everything perfect
B5563PQclaudiar,,Jan 3, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Thanks to the precious help of the very kind Mrs. Mariagrazia of the agency we were able to recover a tour booked some time ago but skipped because of a sickness of my daughter. Our guide was Giusy, a cultured, shrewd and passionate woman who guided us on a very interesting itinerary in the beautiful Matera.
Engaging tour
Dana G,,Jan 3, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Maria was a knowledgeable and engaging guide! The pace was perfect for two 70-somethings and our two 40-something daughters.
Matera spectacular!
Safari770305,,Jan 3, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00First of all I absolutely wanted to thank Nadia for supporting you with the various bookings, a kind and helpful person and super efficient... the tour in Matera was really nice our guide Romina was very prepared and kind recommend it
Expertise and sympathy
Simone F,,Jan 1, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00We did the tour of 2 hours with Ms. Maria, and was comprehensive competent and also nice, not hurried and.All the stops we liked and would absolutely recommend it
Stones of Matera
stefanov449,,Dec 31, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00On a wonderful winter day, we could appreciate with the guide, Paola, an exceptional route among the stones of Matera. Helped by the professionalism and pride of the guide we got to know the history and traditions of this wonderful city. Recommended tour
RIGHT I LOVE YOU ❤️
dftb,,Dec 20, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00RIGHT I LOVE YOU!!! ❤️❤️❤️ Walking with you is like jumping into the picture of the famous Mary Poppins film in Regent's Park in London How nice to walk with you Giusi 🎶🎵🎶 rare for really is you!! A journey inside is out of a movie through the alleys of beautiful Matera. See you soon With much affection
With Giusy among the Sassi
Marialuce33,,Dec 14, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Wonderful tour, thanks to our friendly and informative guide Giusy. Recommended. How to step out of time walking.
An exceptional guide to an exceptional city
Alfio S,,Dec 12, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00We spent almost three hours in the company of Pasquale Marchetti, authorized tour guide of Martulli Viaggi, who accompanied us through the streets of Matera showing us the wonders and mysteries of this fantastic city. Unlike the many guides who work out of duty and who always repeat the usual things by heart and in a bored and colorless way, Pasquale Marchetti has shown that he knows not only what a tourist wants to know about the place he is visiting, but also deepened topics related to the history, architecture and socio-anthropological aspect of the city. Thanks to his unique humor, Pasquale proved to be an extremely nice person, and in his company time flew by. An afternoon spent in a really excellent way! Alfio Samà
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