Matera walking tour in English with Gaetano
Overview
Available languages
2 hours
Mobile ticket
Starting from Piazza S. Pietro Caveoso, you will explore the Sassi, the ancient districts of the city. Discover Matera's charm, from the most beautiful and breathtaking viewpoints, to the most hidden and fascinating corners.
Entering the caves of Matera, you will see how families once lived. You will visit the palombaro, the large cistern for the rainwater collection, and you will learn how the people of Matera collected the rainwater, essential for the survival of the population.
Knowing all the secrets of Matera, you will learn how this city went from being the 'shame of Italy' to be a UNESCO site and a jewel of the Italian cultural heritage.
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
Sassi di Matera
The Sassi, the ancient districts of Matera.
La Raccolta delle Acque
You will visit the large cistern for the rainwater collection, and you will learn how the people of Matera collected the rainwater, essential for the survival of the population.
What‘s Included
Visit the ancient cave houses
Visit Matera with a licensed and experienced local tour guide
Visit the palombaro, the rainwater collection system, for which Matera was named a UNESCO site.
Discover the beauty of Matera and learn its secrets
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Matera walking tour in English with Gaetano
Reviews
48 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Matera tour with Gaetano
georgianng36,May 18, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Excellent tour - very informative! Gaetano was an excellent guide and fun too. Would highly recommend.
Super tour og Matera
Gro I,May 16, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Gaeto is an excellent guide. He knows every bit of Matera and shares his knowledge with his audience in an interesting way. Highly recommended!
Exellent tour
rodf315,May 16, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Excellent guide, well delivered talk and highly recommended!
Gaetano, the best guide in Italy.
J M,May 16, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00If we could give Gaetano more stars, then we would! He was engaging, entertaining and knowledgeable. His tour is a must!! Walking around Matera would not be the same without Gaetano's guidance.
Spectacular place to visit brought to the attention of the modern world by its use as a location for A list movies
Jayne W,May 16, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Gaetano is a fabulous guide who takes you from the prehistoric cave dwellers of Matera to the unbelievably modern day experiences of families being forcibly removed from their cave homes as late as the 1970s. He is a true historian with theatrical flair, sound effects and a passion for his home town
Incredible guide Gaetano...
nvernovsky,May 12, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Incredible guide Gaetano (Tano), very knowledgeable, great narrator, awesome tour. Make sure to have water, comfortable shoes.
Excellent tour- full of information
dkmclellan,May 12, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Gaetano was really an exceptional guide. He must have delivered this tour many times but with his evident passion and knowledge of his subject, it could have been the first. He kept us interested and involved and the two hours passed really quickly. We felt we came away knowing so much about the lives and traditions of the cave dwellers- highly recommend
Very enjoyable.
alanhA8659SY,May 12, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Very informative with humour.
Gaetano is your best guide for Matera.
Donna C,May 9, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Gaetano was amazing in his knowledge of the Matera area. We enjoyed his tour very much. He was funny and kind and was a wealth of information. I would highly suggest his tour! Thanks Gaetano!
Gaetano is the best guide in Matera
karenkennaby,May 9, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Best tour guide ever! I was going to book a 1:1 tour but the reviews were so good for this tour with Gaetano that I booked this instead. Such a wonderful explanation of Matera, the Sassi, the history and the culture - with plenty of humour too! A great, and great value, tour
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