Skip to content
Tripsora

Matera walking tour in English with Gaetano

5.0(48)Rated 5.0 out of 5 from 48 reviews2 hFree cancellationBy Gaetano Campanile
Matera walking tour in English with Gaetano

About this activity

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 visit the palombaro, the large cistern for the rainwater collection, and you will learn how the people of Matera collected the rainwater, 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.

What's included

  • ✓Visit the ancient cave houses
  • ✓Visit Matera with a licensed and experienced local tour guide
  • ✓Visit the palombaro, the rainwater collection system, for which Matera was named a UNESCO site.
  • ✓Discover the beauty of Matera and learn its secrets

Meeting and pickup

  • The tour guide will wait for you in front of the church of S. Pietro. The guide will wear an identification badge. It is advised to arrive 10 minutes before the tour starting time. There are two parking lots: one is in Via Pasquale Vena, the other one is in Via Rocco Scotellaro.

Good to know

  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Cancellation policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

More things to do in Matera

Discover Matera, the ancient city - English tour

An immersive experience to discover everything that makes Matera unique by discovering motherhood and trying to enter, even in the philosophy of life of this strange and unique city. Along with me, Renato, or Gaetano, all licensed guides with a visceral passion and love for the city. The city of Matera, with its ancient districts, is considered among the oldest in the world. An authentic open-air…

4.9(1,971)Rated 4.9 out of 5 from 1971 reviews3 hFree cancellation

From £25.50 per person

Guided Tour of Matera Sassi

Discovering Matera, the city of the Sassi which has the title of European Capital of Culture for 2019 and a UNESCO World Heritage Site. The ancient stony districts are characterized by houses carved into the limestone rock and rock churches that make it unique in the world. This natural conformation, which evokes biblical scenarios, has always made them ideal sets for important films, most recent…

4.7(1,571)Rated 4.7 out of 5 from 1571 reviews2 hFree cancellation

From £12.75 per person

Matera : Sassi tour with the iconic churches carved into the rock

With an authorized guide you will visit the beauties of the historic center of Matera reaching, with a pleasant walk, places and breathtaking views.

4.8(574)Rated 4.8 out of 5 from 574 reviews2 hFree cancellation

From £17 per person