Matera Travel Guides (Updated September 2026)

It was a very educational tour. We learned a lot about life in the sassi in the old times, the transformation in the 20th century, the importance of the cisterns, the water collection and the UNESCO recognition. We visited one crypt and one house and did a tour in Sasso Caveoso. It is good to start visiting the city with such a tour thus you are better oriented about the site, know what to visit afterwards on your own and where to spend more time. Alessia, our guide, was excellent. We recommend.

A very unique afternoon showing Matera and surroundings from a different point of view! Well organized and highly informational

We booked our transfers and whole trip through Voyage Prive who uses Nitrodi Viaggi as their local operative. They were very efficient, transfers came on time, tickets were booked, the welcome pack very comprehensive. I would definitely recommend. The Poseidon thermal park was especially good, great to relax at a day before coming home.

This excursion was called Matera: Cheese Tasting with a Cheese Maker. That title is a very brief description of the event. It is given by a beautiful, very personable husband, wife and son that have been making cheese for generations for over 55 years. The husband was very skilled, showing us how to use hot water, yeast and curd to make the different cheeses which varied by different heat of water and different timing in the processes, also salt is used in different ways for different cheeses. He even had my wife and I stand up and Kneading the Mozzarella, tying it in knots, pinching it to make shapes. We both finished the excursion after two plus hours and had eaten a lot of cheese being very satisfied. The event was a spectacular experience that I would rank second to none and highly recommend.

Luca was a perfect guide, competent and friendly; he made the visit interesting and fun. An experience that the whole family enjoyed

Walking tour was great, tour guide passionate, knowledgeable, friendly, engaging and a great communicator. Tour was good length and not overly strenuous but the clue is in the name! You need to be able to walk including steps! Couldn’t fault it and really value for money. Would recommend to anyone.

It was a beautiful experience. Anita the guide and Nicola the bus driver accompanied us into the magical world of the Sassi of Matera

Tour with Teresa dedicated to understanding the birth of Matera from its origins to the modern age. Guide was prepared and available to answer questions. Attention to the Sassi with a visit to a cave house and a cenobitic church later transformed in the Baroque age. We recommend Teresa

Tour suitable for families with small children. Very knowledgeable and friendly guide. Highly recommended

This was an excellent activity to provide an overview of Matera and an excellent opportunity to learn its history.

Well organized, nice guide

Giulio is very good, very friendly, and immerses you in the history in a simple yet detailed way. He knows how to engage everyone, both adults and children. Time flies even under the scorching heat of August. Don't make the mistake of walking around the Sassi without Giulio! Highly recommended

Absolute most incredible way to spend a day on Ischia. I couldn’t believe how quickly the day flew by. I enjoyed every moment, and in addition, the food was incredible paired with a lovely glass of white ischian wine.

Giulio is a genius, his tour is very fun and very interesting

It was a wonderful experience with Brunella; you can see how she shares the passion and history of this wonderful city that belongs to her. Highly recommended!!

Professional guide, and very good at explaining. Personal history too, a very beautiful experience.