Secret Matera Sassi (Private Tour)
Overview
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3 hours
Mobile ticket
We will visit a beautiful UNESCO site like the Sassi of Matera: SASSI represents an extraordinary urban ecosystem able to perpetuate the most distant prehistoric ways of the past to live in caves up to modernity.
Known as "the Underground City", Matera is famous for being one of the oldest inhabited cities in the world. On October 17, 2014, Matera was declared the European Capital of Culture for 2019.
Additional Info
Service animals allowed
Public transportation options are available nearby
Not recommended for pregnant travelers
Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
What To Expect
Sasso Barisano
Walk with a visit to an artisan shop
Casa Grotta di Vico Solitario
Visit with audio guide of the most famous Casa Grotta of the city of Matera.
Options
Matera Walking Tour
What‘s Included
Professional guides
Gratuities
Cancellation Policy
All sales are final. No refund is available for cancellations.
Reviews
64 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
A stroll back in time!
John G,May 19, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00My wife and I were visiting Matera for the first time. We decided to book a private tour on day 1 to get familiar with the area. Turned out to be the best idea! We had an amazing tour with Grace who explained all the history and also took us to some of her favorite spots for views, food and more. We would have never found them on our own. Highly recommend!
A Magical Visit to Matera
Amy Z,Jul 27, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00My husband and I had the pleasure of visiting the ancient city of Sassi in Matera, made even more magical by our incredible guide Georgio. His deep knowledge, passion and personal touch brought the city's remarkable history and transformation to life. Matera is unlike anywhere else in Italy, and I highly recommend both the visit- and Girgio as your guide!
What a beautiful city! I...
Donna K,Jul 23, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00What a beautiful city! I would highly recommend this tour. Our tour guide was very knowledgeable and he did a great job sharing his knowledge of this city with us.
Mattera tour
V5195CVtonic,Jul 15, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00George was an expert guide. He made us feel very welcome with his individual greetings and he set the historical context for the area prior to our very detailed exploration of Mattera. I can’t imagine exploring the area without a guide as there are just so many winding pathways and secret spots. We learnt so much not just about Mattera but also Italian culture of the region. I would highly recommend this tour. Thank you George!
Great Matera private tour experience!
KayJayT,Jun 16, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Matera is a beautiful place to visit, we did so in June 2025 with a family of five. Giorgio was a great guide and showed us not just the touristy parts but also some nice hidden gems. Highly recommended!
Great customer service
suemcnic,May 19, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00To be clear we didn’t complete our tour with Giorgio due to unexpected family circumstances. What he did provide was exceptional customer service finding us another tour guide at short notice and other options. I would recommend the tour based on our interaction. Thank you Giorgio.
Excellent tour guide! Highly recommend
AWJ0419,Mar 6, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Our tour guide Giorgio was excellent. The tour was very interesting, our guide had a lot of knowledge. He was very personable, knowledgeable and tailored it to what we were interested in. It was like having a friend show you around. We did a 3 hour private tour of Matera. Highly recommend this tour and guide. Toured with our two children.
Our guide had lots of...
Agata J,Feb 5, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00Our guide had lots of knowledge and was very personable and nice. We really enjoyed the tour. Definitely recommend! Family with 2 kids
Fantastic, highly recommended
Rodney B,Jan 24, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Excellent and informative tour with Giorgio, felt like strolling with a friend through Matera. My daughter loved the Instagrammable locations on the tour. He gave us great tips where to eat and drink in Matera, as well as other places to visit on the Salento peninsula. We loved his tour so much we arranged another with Giorgio through Lecce. Highly recommended!!
Private Matera Tour
X9820CKmichk,Oct 17, 2024
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Giorgio was a wonderful guide of Matera! It was very easy to book with him, and he gave clear instructions of where to meet. As we walked through the ancient city, he shared very interesting facts and stories about the city’s history. He also shared information about Italian culture in general to help tell the story of Matera in past and present, and how modern Italy is connected so deeply to its history. It was easy to ask questions and customize based on our interests. Thanks again! We hope to take part in one of your tours again in the future 😊
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