Sassi of Matera: complete tour for up to 15 people
Overview
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The Sassi of Matera, the cathedral, the rock churches and the cave house are the most important ancient sites of this complex city, and visiting them alone can be counterproductive. Save time with an expert guide by taking part in a tour that includes all the most unmissable monuments! Discover the history and curiosities about the Matera Sassi and enter the Cathedral, the most representative rock church of the city (the Madonna di Idris) and visit the first cave house in Matera.
Additional Info
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Service animals allowed
Public transportation options are available nearby
Not recommended for pregnant travelers
Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
What To Expect
Cattedrale di Matera
We will visit the Cathedral of Matera, an example of Apulian Romanesque style and dedicated to the Madonna delle Bruna. The latter is the Marian effigy dearest to the people of Matera and is celebrated during the homonymous festival on 2 July.
Casa Grotta di Vico Solitario
We will enter a cave house "inhabiting it" for a few moments like Matera from other times. We will become one with the thought of the now disappeared peasant civilization for a small emotional journey. The visit also includes admission to the neviera and the rock church of S: Agostino al Casalnuovo. NB. in case this particular cave house is inaccessible, another equivalent one will be visited
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Sassi of Matera: complete tour for up to 15 people
What‘s Included
Entrance ticket to the rock churches of Idris and San Giovanni in Monterrone
Headphones (if the group exceeds 10)
Tour guide service
Entrance ticket to the Historic Cave House of Vico Solitario
Entrance ticket to the Cathedral
Everything that is not indicated under "included"
Any tip
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Reviews
164 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Experience rated ten and praise
Quest66242089231,May 17, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We are two couples of friends and a little dog. During our trip, we stayed in Matera for two days and took advantage of the guided tour offered by Zirlio. From the very first contacts, we received precise and detailed information about the tour. We chose to have a private guide just for us, and I must say we could not have met a better guide. Sara, our guide, conveyed all her love for this city, in addition to being very knowledgeable and ready to answer all our curiosities. Sara made us spend 3 wonderful hours, taking us into the heart of Matera, its origins, and its evolution, all with great professionalism and friendliness. She showed and explained things that we would have never known on our own... Even Charly, our little dog, had his own spaces and explored Matera with us without any difficulty. I truly recommend trying our same experience. At the end of the guided tour, we felt part of the city and greatly enriched by what Sara shared with us... Thank you, Zirlo, thank you, Sara Daniela, Giuliano, Riccardo, Ilaria, and Charly P.S. Thank you also for the photos
The Sassi in Matera
615annemariet,May 9, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Many thanks to Francesco de Zirlio Travel Experience who suggested Maria for the visit of the Sassi. Inhabited by the memory of the city, its accompaniment with patience and sensitivity made us live an authentic visit. I recommend!
Guided tour of Matera
Z3578FIfrancescom,Jan 10, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00The tour was really interesting and Sara made it even more compelling with her timely and professional historical narration, as well as with the stop and guided tour of the fascinating places of this beautiful city. Congratulations to the whole organization!
Experience not to be missed
447giudittam,Jan 8, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Sara made us spend three fantastic hours. I recommend this guided tour to those visiting Matera. I hope to return to visit with her other places. Thank you.
Fabulous
angelinivincenzo,Jan 7, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00WONDERFUL CITY ILLUSTRATED BEAUTIFULLY BY GUIDE MRS SARA of the Agency . The visit is nice and Sara very good and nice.
Very impressive
PinaC219,Jan 7, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00I visited Matera for the first time, very beautiful city! The Sassi Tour was really special and suggestive! It will be a very nice and super expert guide!!! Thanks to Zirlio!
They're great.
Vadeseintheworld,Jan 4, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00It is true that we were a small group, only 6 people but Sara was able to conquer us! Prepared, funny and engaging! Beautiful experience that I highly recommend!
Guided tour and panoramic coach
cristinad303,Dec 11, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We took a guided tour of the city of Matera with Mr. Antonio. Initially the visit was designed for a disabled friend to attend, then it was converted into a full visit. Zirlio Agency has been very quick to respond to particular requests and very flexible in changing programs from the beginning. We were also organized a tour of the Murge with the panoramic bus. Very suggestive and pleasant
“Rocks” in the heart
cdelicato,Nov 16, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We had two beautiful walks first with Angelo in the Murgia Park, from which the vision of Matera is an unforgettable show, and then with Sara through the streets and stairs of the city, touching on its history and experiencing its transformation. Rock churches and cave house complete the experience that undoubtedly remains in the heart. Bravo Sara and Angelo! Without you it wouldn't have been so significant.
Matera the magic relived...
407marziat,Nov 13, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We returned to Matera after twenty years. We slept in a hotel located in the Sasso Caveoso, being able to admire the splendor and magic of the places at any time of day, with different lights. We approached this agency to be able to visit the city. Thanks to the competence and professionalism of Angelo we visited so many places that without a guide we would not have noticed. Absolutely recommended both the tour operator and Angelo! Thank you Matera for the emotions you gave us...
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