Sassi Walking Tour: between history and culture
Overview
Available languages
2 hours
Mobile ticket
Our guide will accompany you to discover the oldest and most fascinating area of the city of Matera: the historic Rioni Sassi. Along this pleasant walk, which winds through the alleys and panoramic views of Sasso Caveoso and Sasso Barisano, there are many stops for historical, architectural and cultural insights. In particular, it will be possible to visit a 12th century rock church from the inside, one of the most representative carved into the rock, both for its still recognizable architectural structure and for the excellent state of conservation of the period wall paintings medieval.
Additional Info
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
What‘s Included
Map
Radio guide
Guided tour
entry to sites (usually 1 site). Cost: €2.50
What To Expect
Chiesa rupestre di Santa Lucia alle Malve
A site among those listed. One of the most representative rock churches of the medieval phenomenon of monasticism widespread in the Matera area. Very well preserved both in the architectural structure and in the decorative apparatus, it offers the possibility of spacing on topics of various types.
Options
Sassi Walking Tour in ENGLISH
Guided tour in ITALIAN
Reviews
439 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Georgia was a trip highlight
Greg B,
Jun 4, 2025
- Viator
5.00Georgia is an engaging, interactive guide with excellent English who had a talent for bringing to life the fascinating history of Matera.
Extraordinary!
Bernard A,
Jun 1, 2025
- Viator
5.00An extraordinary experience with a guide who knows the history of Matera with strategic stops.
Sassi history, rock churches and Frescos
Brett B,
May 25, 2025
- Viator
5.00Great small group walking tour that covered a wide range of the history of the Sassi with a very interesting isn’t to an ancient cave church with lovely frescos. Giorgio, our guide was amazing!
Amazing Tour
Lindsey N,
May 22, 2025
- Viator
5.00Antonio gave a fantastic and thorough tour of Matera. It was very interesting and had a great pace. Highly recommend, it made our trip.
Highly recommend
Jenny O,
Nov 4, 2024
- Viator
5.00Highly recommend this walking tour. I did it with my husband and 16 year old son who wasn’t very keen on the idea - but we all loved it, even the grumpy teenager! Our guide got it just right, a nice mix of humour and really interesting history and facts - he even shared his own experiences of playing in the Sassi as a teenager in the 90s which really captured my son’s imagination. Great fun, a natural guide and the highlight of our trip to Sassi for me!
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