Pearls Of Matera Walking Tour

If you're looking for a fun and curious way to visit Matera, you've come to the right place! With this digital guide created with the support of a local guide, you will be able to visit all the most important monuments at your own pace. You'll get to know the stories and curiosities of Matera! But also you will discover everything about local foods, Italian Aperitivo in authentic local restaurants, and much more!

Discover the natural and cultural wonders of Matera on this guided walking tour through the Regional Park of the Rupestrian Churches. Travel by shared transfer from Matera’s city center to the scenic Murgia plateau, a UNESCO World Heritage Site known for its ancient cave churches and wild beauty. Walk scenic trails with a knowledgeable guide and explore two remarkable rock churches—San Vito and Madonna delle Tre Porte—featuring Byzantine frescoes from the 12th to 17th centuries. Learn about the monks, hermits, and settlers who once lived in this rugged landscape. The tour ends at the Belvedere viewpoint, where you’ll enjoy panoramic sunset views over Matera’s iconic Sassi districts. With nature, history, and unforgettable scenery, this experience is perfect for curious travelers and culture lovers alike.

You will visit Matera with a local tour guide that knows the city and will lead you to discover it as only an inhabitant can do.

Private tour with a multilingual tour guide that will lead just you discovering the city and its history.

The Sassi of Matera, declared a World Heritage Site by UNESCO in 1993, are a unique place with extraordinary charm which testify to how man has lived for millennia in a fairy-tale environment. The Sassi of Matera are connected to the modern city center through numerous alleys that create a continuous exchange between these two urban environments. Our journey starts with a walking tour of the famous “Sassi” (historical cave dwellings). The tour continues through the alleys and streets of the Sassi, the natural setting of several films such as 'The Passion of the Christ' by Mel Gibson and 'The Gospel According to Matthew' by Pier Paolo Pasolini. During the tour, you will enter a real cave house, discover an ancient rock church and enjoy a breathtaking view over the Murgia plateau.

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 learn about the ingenious system for the rainwater collection, 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.

Explore the 3 districts of Matera: Civita’ and the most fascinating part of the old town, named “Sassi”: Sassi Barisano and Caveoso.The stones of Matera is a real cultural landscape, capable of perpetuating from the most distant prehistoric past to the modern times.During the walking tour which lasts approx. 2 hours, our professional guides will show you the Sassi and take you to visite inside a cave house to see the tools, the furniture, the lifestyle of the people that lived in THE SASSI OF MATERA an experience that will take you back in time.

Join us for a three-hour walking tour to explore the enchanting city of Matera. Visit Casa Cava, a unique space where history and modernity blend, and marvel at the beautiful frescoes of Chiesa di San Giovanni Battista. Take in the stunning views of Piazza Vittorio Veneto and delve into the fascinating history of Chiesa del Purgatorio. Discover the fascinating Casa Grotta nei Sassi di Matera, and explore the charming Chiesa di Santa Lucia alle Malve. Finally, immerse yourself in the timeless beauty of the Sassi di Matera, a UNESCO World Heritage Site and one of the oldest continuously inhabited settlements in the world.

Our private walking tour in the historic Sassi district of Matera will last approximately 2 hours and will be hosted by a local guide with whom you will discover the alleys and panoramic views of Sasso Caveoso and Sasso Barisano, and immerse yourself in the rich history, architecture and cultural heritage of the city. During the tour, our expert guides will offer a comprehensive analysis of the historical and social drivers that have influenced the socio-economic trajectory of the region. You will discover the fascinating transformations and stratifications that have shaped the unique urban landscape of Matera over the centuries. During the route you will be able to experience firsthand the gradual evolution of the Sassi area, from its ancient origins to its modern revival. Immerse yourself in the past and discover the present of Matera on this private walking tour, where each step reveals a new aspect of the UNESCO Heritage Site of Sassi di Matera.

Matera has been elected Capital of Culture 2019. This experience departs from Bari and you will be transferred to Matera by comfortable minivan. Once in Matera, start your walking tour from the old town with a magnificent view of the Sasso Barisano. Appreciated and visited for its stones, Matera also offers many other pearls of beauty and culture.

Enjoy a licensed guided tour of the Rock Churches Park: it's an easy walk on the Murgia plateau, within the 'Natural Historical Archaeological Park of the Rock Churches', and is led by an experienced licensed local guide. It will be possible to explore the naturalistic and geological aspects of the park, by walking on the edge of the deep 'ravine. Over 150 rock-carved places of worship, called rupestrian churches, give the Murgia plateau a spiritual atmosphere since the early Middle Ages. The deep canyon's stunning landscape acquires a new meaning as a place of the soul, besides being a scene of visible traces of agro-pastoral activities, dating back to the Neolithic period. Visit rock churches such as "Madonna delle Tre Porte". You have the chance to listen to an exiciting and cultural storytelling of the ancient time and hidden city and to observe the Sassi area walking on movie locations. This tour is for small groups of up to 15 persons and the duration is approximately 2 hours.

You will love Matera at the first sight. At first glance, Matera looks like any small Italian town, but in few steps from Baroque Churches and boutiques, you will discover a very special place called Sassi, where the people lived from the Neolithic Period until the 50th of the last century, and it is today the World Heritage Site and the stage for many films.

With our walking tours, you’ll skip the mundane historical tours and discover the city through a local’s eyes. Experience a tour that will transform the way you travel to make it as much about the people you meet, as it is the places you see. Our local guides (Lokafyers) are passionate about their city and eager to share their knowledge and perspective. Since Lokafyers are not professional guides and tour occasionally, they provide an experience that’s authentic and personal, like a friend showing you around their city. By the end of the tour, you'll feel comfortable navigating the city and confident that you have all the information you need to make the most of your stay.

Join this amazing walking tour to discover beautiful Matera, walking through its picturesque streets with a friendly local guide. Live an incredible exoerience among famous Sassi

Live a suggestive walk of 2 hours in the history of a modern city still stuck to its origins, accompanied by a specialized local guide. This tour will allow you to explore the most picturesque corners of one of the Sassi di Matera, UNESCO World Heritage Site and European Capital of Culture 2019: "Sasso Caveoso". Discover the baroque district, the rock churches, the typical houses of the rural culture as well as the beautiful landscapes that were the locations of the biblical and historical films filmed in the city.

Enjoy Matera, visite the 3 districts: CIVITA , Sasso CAVEOSO and Sasso BARISANO. MATERA is one of the world’s oldest towns dating back to the Paleolithic times. Explore this complex and beautiful network of caves, churches carved entirely out of the rock and narrow streets. During the walking tour which lasts approx. 2 hours, our professional guide will show you the 3 districts of the Old Matera : Cività, Sasso Caveoso and Sasso Barisano. The itinerary includes a visit inside of a cave house . A really unique and suggestive experience. Please note: – In the "guide only" option transfer from/to Matera is not included. Transport fees can be paid separately on the activity date upon written request (depending on the number of participants).

FROM BARI TO MATERA IN ONE SHORT DAY • 9.00 am departure from Bari • 10.00 am arrival in Matera and short stop to use the public toilets. Panoramic stop at the terraces and start of the guided tour. Entrance to the cave house with multilingual audio guide. • 12.00 Free time • 14.00 pm Meeting with driver and guide and departure for Bari. • 15.00 pm Arrival in Bari A day trip for those who like to visit without rushing. Only a few people and the perfect opportunity to discover the best that the city has to offer. Meet the driver and the tour leader in Bari and then head towards Matera. Together with the tour leader you will visit a typical cave house with audio guide service and taste the typical local liqueur, the “Amaro Lucano”. You will have some free time to spend on your own. You will be fascinated by the discovery of the existence of houses and churches dug into the rock, where some inhabitants lived until the first half of the 20th century.

Immerse yourself in the European Capital of Culture 2019 and Unesco world heritage site! Are you ready to explore the secrets of Sassi? Admire the town in carved out rock where inhabitants lived until 20th century. Visit the cave cathedral. Why it is truly unique? You will find out why Matera is an architectural miracle. Why Matera's cemeteries are quite unusual? And did you know that the city has its own Bizarre Festival? You will see the most impressive places of the city together with a professional local guide.

Join us on a festive 3-hour walking tour and discover the beauty of Matera's historic center during the holiday season. Start at the magnificent Chiesa di San Giovanni Battista, then explore the picturesque Piazza Vittorio Veneto, with its charming Christmas decorations. Admire the stunning Church of Saint Peter 'Barisano' and stroll through the lovely Piazza S. Pietro Caveoso, where you can find a lovely Christmas market. End your tour at the charming Piazzetta San Biagio, known for its beautiful nativity scene and festive atmosphere. This tour is perfect for families, couples, and anyone looking to experience the magic of Christmas in Matera.

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.