Things to Do in Matera

Visit the city of Matera in a tuk tuk to admire all the city's most iconic locations while comfortably seated.

Discover one of Matera’s ancient landscapes on a guided tour of Sassi, exploring the UNESCO-listed site’s alleys, churches, and historical caves on this unique cultural adventure.

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.

View an awe-inspiring recreation of Matera through the centuries

Get ready to be amazed by the historic center of Matera on this guided walking tour. You'll see the famous churches and rural houses of this city in Basilicata.

Set off from Matera for a day of authentic discovery in the heart of Puglia's wine country and enjoy a guided visit to the Domenico Russo Winery and immerse yourself in the traditions of local winemaking.

Discover Alberobello and Matera on a self-guided or guided tour (depending on the selected option) from Bari. Explore their UNESCO sites, the Trulli and the Sassi, for an unforgettable experience.

Get ready to experience something extraordinary: an authentic journey between emotions and culture. Every detail of our experience is designed to give you the most: breathtaking places and fascinating stories that will make you feel part of the place. It's not just about visiting, it's about immersing yourself: you'll meet locals, discover stories you don't find in guidebooks, and bring home true memories, full of energy and inspiration. Book now and be surprised: every moment will be a new chapter of your journey to tell!

Explore the world's most interesting underground olive oil museum!

Explore the national park home to 150 ancient rock-hewn caves churches on this tour of Murgia Park in Matera, the 2019 European Capital of Culture.

Discover the haunting charm of Craco and the rich heritage of Amaro Lucano on this private day trip from Matera. Travel in comfort through the scenic Basilicata countryside, explore one of Italy's most iconic ghost towns, and dive into local tradition at the Essenza Lucano Museum.

Walking tour of the Sassi of Matera with a local guide: from the historic center to the Sasso Caveoso, with the rock churches of Santa Maria de Idris and San Giovanni in Monterrone and cave house.

Set amongst the unique and beautiful nature of the Basilicata countryside, the farmhouse was built using traditional and local materials. The farm includes over 2000 olive trees and around 300 orange trees as well as organic fruit and vegetable plots that provide eggplants, zucchini, tomatoes, artichokes, chicory, lemons, cherries, pomegranates and much, much more. Guests will learn to cook in the farm's professional kitchen.

Explore 2019's European Capital of Culture on a guided walking tour of Matera

Cave dwellings, rock churches and giant ancient cisterns: explore Matera's historic centre in a fun and comfortable way on this tuk tuk tour.

Experience adrenaline, scenery, and local flavours on an unforgettable day trip from Matera to Castelmezzano. Ride the new panoramic Lucanian Dolomites rollercoaster, taste authentic Lucanian delicacies, and explore one of Italy's most picturesque mountain villages—all with the ease of private transport and personalized pick-up.

Take in unique views of Sassi and hear stories about the city on an open-top sightseeing bus tour. Stop in San Pietro Caveoso Square and visit a typical furnished cave dwelling.

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.

Explore Europe's Cultural Capital of 2019 with an Italian-speaking guide

Discover the ancient cave dwellings and rock churches of Matera, the European Capital of Culture for 2019, on this fascinating guided tour.

Discover Matera's natural caves, unique underground architecture and cisterns. Immerse yourself in the history and culture of the city.

Discover the secrets of one of the most ancient city in the world on a guided tour of Matera in the evening hours.

The rides fits the needs of travelers that wanna experience a comfortable and enjoyable ride from Rome to the coast and viceversa, we provide English speaking drivers that can not only drive you but even assist you during the ride, that includes of course stops for food and restroom, we gonna always offer you a safe and comfortable pickup and drop off, the only things requested to you are respect for the driver and to enjoy the ride we gonna offer all the rest. Once booked you gonna have the chat of your booking to stay in touch with us, we’ll always answer asap, we’ll also try to give you advices to make your experience as more enjoyable and smart as possible .

Discover the cultural and historic highlights of the Murgia region

By buying this ticket to Ipogeo MateraSum, you'll explore the underground city of the Sassi and discover its hidden treasures with an audio guide in English!

Discover Sassi of Matera, from being the “shame of Italy” to being a UNESCO Heritage site with your professional guide.

Outdoor walking tour of Matera and its Sassi districts. This tour provides a comprehensive understanding of Matera's history and architecture, with hints on what is worth to visit on your own!

The panoramic tour "Private Tour in Ape Calessino" - the Sassi in Ape "will allow you to have an exclusive experience to visit the city of Matera comfortably aboard the vintage and iconic ape calessino. The tour winds through the most beautiful alleys and squares, between Sasso Caveoso and Sasso Barisano. During the tour you will make some panoramic stops in the central squares and you will be able to admire the main attractions of the city. An excellent opportunity to learn about the stories and curiosities of this heritage of humanity.

Explore a city carved from the hills and enjoy three attractions with this pass

Immerse yourself in an Italian city's history and culture by learning how to make this delicacy at our bread making workshop in Matera.

Choose this private tour to explore Matera and Alberobello with an expert guide. No stress, transportation is included!

On this tour, you will discover two authentic UNESCO World Heritage Sites. You will visit Alberobello to admire its unique trulli, and Matera, a spectacular place and one of the oldest cities in the world.

Our drivers with luxury cars speaking English Italian Spanish have a special permit to arrive in front of your cruise. Sit back and reacquaint yourself with the journey. Port permit is included in the price Beware of imitations . many drivers do not have a permit and you will be dropped off at the stop free bus (15 minutes from the port in the sun or rain)

Join us for a tour exploring three iconic landmarks of Matera in a single day—the Lombard Cemetery, the Church of Santa Maria d'Idris, and a Cave House.

You'll get to know anecdotes, curiosities and all that happened behind the scenes of the film shot in Matera.

Hop on board our 100% electric and automatic Calessini and discover the wonders of the Sassi di Matera. YOU'LL BE DRIVING THE TUK-TUK WITH EASE

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.

Follow agent 007's footsteps on this James Bond tour in Matera. We'll visit spots where the film No Time To Die was filmed.

Book your electric bike tour of Matera and immerse yourself in the beauty of this UNESCO World Heritage City.

Visiting the Sassi di Matera is an experience that leaves its mark in each traveler. Do it with a local, expert and authorized guide, will make your experience even richer.

Organize with us your Private Tour in the Sassi and Murgia Materana. Aboard a comfortable 8-seater Mercedes van you can discover everything there is to see in the city. From Sasso Caveoso to Sasso Barisano, we will cross the Old Town until we reach the Belvedere with its breathtaking view! Bottles of water will be available to our Guests. We offer customers a “private tour” service that allows you to visit the length and breadth of Matera Everything is set up to allow you as much as possible to enjoy every single moment of your trip, and all in value for money! During the Tour in Van an audio guide service will be provided You can choose the following languages: Italian/English/Spanish/French/German/Portuguese/Bulgarian/ Czechoslovak/Danish/Chinese/Estonian/Polish/Russian/Hungarian Entrance to all listed sites is included during the Tour. In short, only with US you can visit EVERYTHING!

Join us for a two-wheeled adventure on this electric bike tour of Matera! Explore nature, history, and local flavors along the Basilicata countryside.

Visit the city of Matera with this open-top bus. Get to know the Sassi in complete comfort, and take the opportunity to capture some great shots.

Pre-book a reliable 1-way transfer from Bari International Airport to Matera's city center. Travel safely on board a modern bus with a professional driver behind the wheel.

The experience of our team will lead you towards the discovery of the true and authentic soul made in the south, made up of food and wine excellence, typical crafts and sites of historical and cultural interest. Our company is a true airline, the only Italian company in southern Italy authorized to perform commercial flights with passengers, as it has a license issued by ENAC, the National Civil Aviation Authority and specific aeronautical insurance.

In this tour of Sasso Barisano, we'll explore the narrow passages of this ancient district in the center of Matera and enter one of its typical cave houses.

Join this combo tour with private transfer from and back to Polignano a Mare to discover two UNESCO's sites in one day: Matera and Alberobello.

Exploring the Sassi is a unique experience that is enriched by the comfort and charm of a scenic tour of the Sassi of Matera by car. (Due to the delay of some customers, we'll tolerate 5 MINUTES MAX.)

The itinerary winds along alternative and less touristic routes to discover the most hidden and authentic corners of the historic center. The historical story is accompanied by the social story of the local guide who will involve customers by narrating anecdotes and stories of past life

Want to explore the Sistine Chapel of cave art? On this tour of the Crypt of Original Sin, we'll visit one of the most peculiar temples in Matera.