Small group walking tour of Matera
Make the most of your time in Matera and see the main tourist attractions in just a few hours with this guided tour. Stroll through the most historic districts of the city, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, including Sasso Barisano and Sasso Caveoso, to learn about the unique evolution of this 'city of cave houses' over the millennia. Explore cave churches and dwellings, admire Baroque and Romanesque architecture, and views of the urban landscape and surrounding countryside.
Highlights
- ✓Explore Matera without the hassle of following a map or printed guide
- ✓Your guide will provide you with useful information to understand the unique rock architecture of the city
- ✓It includes both Sasso Barisano and Sasso Caveoso, as well as the Piano area and the Civita district
What you'll see & do
- ✓The tour begins with a symbolic introduction to Baroque Matera through an external visit to the Church of Purgatory, highlighting the connection between faith, death, and rebirth in local culture.
- ✓The elegant heart of the historic city, this is the ideal place to understand Matera’s urban development before entering the Sassi.
- ✓From the top of the hill, the Cathedral overlooks the Sassi: a narrative stop to read the city from above and orient yourself within the rock-hewn landscape.
- ✓A short stop at Piazza San Pietro Caveoso will allow you to enjoy the unique atmosphere of the Sassi, with stunning views of the city.
- ✓You enter Sasso Barisano to visit one of the most representative rock churches, where frescoes and carved spaces reveal the spirituality of the medieval period.
- ✓A key stop to understand daily life in the Sassi, featuring rooms furnished as they were before the 1950s and stories revealing the real living conditions of local families.
- ✓One of the most evocative stretches of the tour, offering open views over the Gravina canyon and the Park of the Rupestrian Churches, where nature and history meet.
- ✓A photo stop in the heart of Sasso Caveoso, surrounded by one of Matera’s most iconic panoramas.
- ✓The central moment of the tour: a rock-carved church suspended above Sasso Caveoso, adorned with frescoes of great historical and spiritual value.
- ✓The tour concludes with small samples of local food products.
What's included
- ✓Exclusive expert tour guide
- ✓Tasting of local food samples
- ✓Entrance ticket to the Church of Sant'Antonio Abate
- ✓Guided tour to both Sassi districts, Caveoso and Barisano
- ✓10% discount coupon to Mòvado Food&Drinks bar in Piazza Duomo
- ✓Entrance tickets to a Casa Grotta museum (cave dwelling)
- ✓Entrance tickets to the rock church of Madonna de Idris
What's not included
- ✓Tips
- ✓Extra food and drinks
Good to know
Service animals allowed
Public transportation options are available nearby
Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
Collect your 10% discount coupon at our agency before the tour
Matera’s historic districts feature uneven stone pavements, steps, and sloping pathways. We strongly recommend comfortable, non-slip walking shoes and weather-appropriate clothing
The route includes steps, inclines, and narrow alleys. A moderate level of mobility is required. The itinerary may not be suitable for guests with limited mobility, wheelchairs, or strollers
Cancellation policy
- •A full refund will apply if you cancel more than 24 hours before the activity start time.
- •No refund is possible if you cancel less than 24 hours before the activity start time.
Small group walking tour of Matera
Make the most of your time in Matera and see the main tourist attractions in just a few hours with this guided tour. Stroll through the most historic districts of the city, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, including Sasso Barisano and Sasso Caveoso, to learn about the unique evolution of this 'city of cave houses' over the millennia. Explore cave churches and dwellings, admire Baroque and Romanesque architecture, and views of the urban landscape and surrounding countryside.
Highlights
- ✓Explore Matera without the hassle of following a map or printed guide
- ✓Your guide will provide you with useful information to understand the unique rock architecture of the city
- ✓It includes both Sasso Barisano and Sasso Caveoso, as well as the Piano area and the Civita district
What you'll see & do
- ✓The tour begins with a symbolic introduction to Baroque Matera through an external visit to the Church of Purgatory, highlighting the connection between faith, death, and rebirth in local culture.
- ✓The elegant heart of the historic city, this is the ideal place to understand Matera’s urban development before entering the Sassi.
- ✓From the top of the hill, the Cathedral overlooks the Sassi: a narrative stop to read the city from above and orient yourself within the rock-hewn landscape.
- ✓A short stop at Piazza San Pietro Caveoso will allow you to enjoy the unique atmosphere of the Sassi, with stunning views of the city.
- ✓You enter Sasso Barisano to visit one of the most representative rock churches, where frescoes and carved spaces reveal the spirituality of the medieval period.
- ✓A key stop to understand daily life in the Sassi, featuring rooms furnished as they were before the 1950s and stories revealing the real living conditions of local families.
- ✓One of the most evocative stretches of the tour, offering open views over the Gravina canyon and the Park of the Rupestrian Churches, where nature and history meet.
- ✓A photo stop in the heart of Sasso Caveoso, surrounded by one of Matera’s most iconic panoramas.
- ✓The central moment of the tour: a rock-carved church suspended above Sasso Caveoso, adorned with frescoes of great historical and spiritual value.
- ✓The tour concludes with small samples of local food products.
What's included
- ✓Exclusive expert tour guide
- ✓Tasting of local food samples
- ✓Entrance ticket to the Church of Sant'Antonio Abate
- ✓Guided tour to both Sassi districts, Caveoso and Barisano
- ✓10% discount coupon to Mòvado Food&Drinks bar in Piazza Duomo
- ✓Entrance tickets to a Casa Grotta museum (cave dwelling)
- ✓Entrance tickets to the rock church of Madonna de Idris
What's not included
- ✓Tips
- ✓Extra food and drinks
Good to know
Service animals allowed
Public transportation options are available nearby
Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
Collect your 10% discount coupon at our agency before the tour
Matera’s historic districts feature uneven stone pavements, steps, and sloping pathways. We strongly recommend comfortable, non-slip walking shoes and weather-appropriate clothing
The route includes steps, inclines, and narrow alleys. A moderate level of mobility is required. The itinerary may not be suitable for guests with limited mobility, wheelchairs, or strollers
Cancellation policy
- •A full refund will apply if you cancel more than 24 hours before the activity start time.
- •No refund is possible if you cancel less than 24 hours before the activity start time.