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.

A guided walking tour in Matera, a UNESCO site and 2019 European Capital of Culture. A local tour guide will lead you to discover the "Sassi", a historic town where you'll see cave houses and rupestrian churches.

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.

Explore Craco ghost town and Lucano distillery on a private minivan tour from Matera. Enjoy an unforgettable Basilicata adventure with a customized pick-up and drop-off.

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

On this two-hour sightseeing tour of Matera you'll discover the main monuments of this city of Basilicata in all its beauty.

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.

Explore the city on a 2-hour walking tour, enjoying its alleys and hidden corners. Relive the history of the oldest town in Italy by visiting a rock-hewn church and a typically furnished 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 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.

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.

Explore the history of the Sassi of Matera on a walking tour. Discover the Caveoso and the Barisano neighborhoods, visit a rock church with fresco paintings, a cave house and an underground museum.

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

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

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

Step back in time at the Crypt of the Original Sin, a natural cave adorned with stunning biblical frescoes from the 8th century. Enjoy an included ticket, audio guide, and transfer from Matera.

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

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

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

Walk immersed in nature and the thousand-year history of the Murgia Materana UNESCO Park at an amazing price

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

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!

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

Enjoy first sunset, then a nocturnal landscape and a fascinating breathtaking view of the Sassi di Matera, from a really new perspective. A guided walk to enjoy a stimulating peaceful experience.

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)

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

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

Enjoy a walking tour in Matera, a UNESCO-listed city which was elected the European Capital of Culture 2019. This town is one of the most evocative places in southern Italy, filled with unique architecture.

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

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.

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

Step behind the scenes of the James Bond spy film "No Time to Die" on a guided walking tour in Matera. Learn all the tidbits regarding the filmmaking process while exploring Matera's winding alleys.

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.

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.

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.

Delve into the history of Matera with an entry ticket to the historical house of Casa Noha. Journey through the city's long history with an immersive multimedia project and learn about its culture.

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.

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.

The workshop offered here is the ideal experience to combine with a guided tour of the Sassi. During the workshop we will make a small ceramic artefact by modelling and shaping on a potter's wheel.

what to do in Matera after visiting the beauty of the stones? you can live a unique experience, inside a cave, the underground escape room offers the visitor the opportunity to measure their intuition, trying their hand at mysteries, puzzles, tests of intelligence and logic. it is possible to book the escape with minimum 4 participants and maximum 8, for each time slot. To spend an hour, when the summer heat gives no respite or when the winter cold bites. To challenge yourself, your skills, your fears. To test the understanding between fellow adventurers To consolidate work teams. Everything is possible in one location, to MateraSum_Materasotterranea

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.