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
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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
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
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Sassi of Matera: complete tour for up to 15 people
Reviews
155 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
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...
Hike to the stones with Sara della Zirlio
Pioneer05253604280,,Oct 11, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00It will be the guide you always want to meet! Good, nice and above all prepared! Available to help you with any info you need. Recommended!
Typical experience, to be redone.
cristinabK5548RW,,Oct 11, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Beautiful experience with Sara, one of the guides, very prepared and nice, clear and detailed explanations never boring, to be redone.
Stones of Matera
725otellob,,Oct 8, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Sara is a myth. I had been told about it, but reality exceeded expectations, prepared, smiling, helpful, patient, understanding, fulfilling, engaging.... I don't know what else to say.... Super recommended
The city you don't expect and that surprises you
giuseppefranco27,,Oct 6, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Wonderful. My wife and I discovered Matera with the Zirlio Travel Experience that provided us with a guide, Sara, very prepared, who revealed secrets and curiosities that you do not find in classic guides. The tour with the dedicated guide was an added value to be able to deepen the characteristic aspects of a city that deserves much more than a fleeting superficial visit. As well as prepared Sara was very kind and helpful at all our requests for information, not only about history, architecture and art in general, but also about life daily life of past and present Materans. Dear Francesco, who on the phone guided us in discovering the surroundings we scoured in the following days. I recommend this guided tour, before venturing into a misleading "do-it-yourself", which you can postpone to the next day with much more information. Matera really deserves it. Thank you. Giuseppe and Laura
Great tour!
elisabethkM2548YS,,Oct 4, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Really great tour - Sara is from Matera and therefore knows the story and can also tell about the current life in Matera. If anyone is really interested in Matera, be sure to join a tour and I can recommend it 100%!
Explore Matera
lucialexandro,,Sep 21, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Impeccable organization and our guide Sara prepared and cute, great to discover the wonderful Matera!
The stones of Matera and the cave houses
Claudiomomo03,,Sep 8, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Visiting Matera with Zirlio Travel Experience was like taking a trip back in time, thanks to our guide Sara, who with her preparation and passion made us experience the city in a unique way. With great clarity and sensitivity he told us the story of the cave houses, weaving together curiosities, anecdotes and details that made the experience unforgettable. It was not a simple explanation, but a real story that made us feel part of that ancient world. Thanks to Sara we were able to capture the authentic soul of Matera, not just its external beauty. A tour that I wholeheartedly recommend to anyone who wants to discover the city in depth and be excited by its history.
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