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Matera Guided Sunset Tour: Murgia Timone&Belvedere with Transfer

Discover the wild and ancient side of Matera on a guided walking tour through the Regional Park of the Rupestrian Churches. After a shared transfer …More

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4.8 (61)

Matera Guided Sunset Tour: Murgia Timone&Belvedere with Transfer

Discover the wild and ancient side of Matera on a guided walking tour through the Regional Park of the Rupestrian Churches. After a shared transfer...

2 hours 30 minutes • Free Cancellation
4.8 (61)
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$29
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. …More

4.8 (300)

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....

2 hours • Free Cancellation
4.8 (300)
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$23
Discover Matera: Overnight Stay, Meal, and Sassi Tour

Experience the magic of Matera with this exclusive package! Enjoy a one-night stay for two in a charming B&B nestled in the heart of the …More

4.9 (114)

Discover Matera: Overnight Stay, Meal, and Sassi Tour

Experience the magic of Matera with this exclusive package! Enjoy a one-night stay for two in a charming B&B nestled in the heart of the...

2 days • Free Cancellation
4.9 (114)
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$171
Tour in the Sassi of Matera with Teresa, choose quality!

Teresa is a very good Guide, exhaustive, professional, able to take you anywhere, in search of the most suggestive places of the Sassi of Matera. …More

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Tour in the Sassi of Matera with Teresa, choose quality!

Teresa is a very good Guide, exhaustive, professional, able to take you anywhere, in search of the most suggestive places of the Sassi of Matera....

2 hours • Free Cancellation
5.0 (85)
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$14
Guided Tour to the Sassi of Matera in Spanish

Guided tour of the Sassi of Matera The tour of the Sassi of Matera investigates various architectural particulars of the city of Matera in a …More

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Guided Tour to the Sassi of Matera in Spanish

Guided tour of the Sassi of Matera The tour of the Sassi of Matera investigates various architectural particulars of the city of Matera in a...

3 hours • Free Cancellation
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$41
Guided tour of Matera including Casa Grotta and Rock Church

We select the best locations thanks to our experience and passion. You will discover with us hidden corners of Our ancient city. We have selected …More

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Guided tour of Matera including Casa Grotta and Rock Church

We select the best locations thanks to our experience and passion. You will discover with us hidden corners of Our ancient city. We have selected...

2 hours • Free Cancellation
4.9 (39)
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$14
The Sassi of Matera

The visit begins in Piazza Vittorio Veneto, a beautiful nineteenth-century square from where you will enjoy a panoramic view of the Civita and the Sasso …More

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The Sassi of Matera

The visit begins in Piazza Vittorio Veneto, a beautiful nineteenth-century square from where you will enjoy a panoramic view of the Civita and the Sasso...

120 to 150 minutes • Free Cancellation
4.9 (139)
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$29
Scopri i Sassi di Matera

This is a tailor-made tour. People can decide to stop wherever they like. They will have time to explore the Old Town and its history …More

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Scopri i Sassi di Matera

This is a tailor-made tour. People can decide to stop wherever they like. They will have time to explore the Old Town and its history...

2 hours • Hotel pickup offered • Free Cancellation
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$116
Matera by Night. Entrance fees included Cave House and Rock Church.

Only with Us you can organize a Tour carried out by the best Authorized Guides of the place. It starts with the lights of the …More

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Matera by Night. Entrance fees included Cave House and Rock Church.

Only with Us you can organize a Tour carried out by the best Authorized Guides of the place. It starts with the lights of the...

2 hours • Free Cancellation
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$14
Explore Matera: 2-Hour Private Walking Tour

Live a suggestive walk of 2 hours in the history of a modern city still stuck to its origins, accompanied by a specialized local guide. …More

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Explore Matera: 2-Hour Private Walking Tour

Live a suggestive walk of 2 hours in the history of a modern city still stuck to its origins, accompanied by a specialized local guide....

2 hours • Free Cancellation
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$26
Private UNESCO Heritage Tour at Matera and Alberobello

Discover the timeless charm of Matera and Alberobello on a private full-day tour from Polignano a Mare. Explore Matera’s ancient cave dwellings and rock churches, …More

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Private UNESCO Heritage Tour at Matera and Alberobello

Discover the timeless charm of Matera and Alberobello on a private full-day tour from Polignano a Mare. Explore Matera’s ancient cave dwellings and rock churches,...

8 hours • Free Cancellation
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$232
Day in Altamura and Gravina Guided Tour with Lunch in an Osteria

You will be able to taste the uses, customs and dishes of two unique Apulian territories and, thanks to the knowledge and skills of the …More

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Day in Altamura and Gravina Guided Tour with Lunch in an Osteria

You will be able to taste the uses, customs and dishes of two unique Apulian territories and, thanks to the knowledge and skills of the...

7 to 8 hours
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$75
Pearls of Matera Private Walking Tour

Enjoy a private, exclusive tour with your own local guide. Join us for a three-hour walking tour to explore the enchanting city of Matera. Visit …More

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Pearls of Matera Private Walking Tour

Enjoy a private, exclusive tour with your own local guide. Join us for a three-hour walking tour to explore the enchanting city of Matera. Visit...

3 hours
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$158
Discover the Wonderful Matera Sassi with Local Guide

Join this fascinating 2-hour private tour of the Matera Sassi. Meet your expert guide in Piazzetta Pascoli, a viewpoint with a breathtaking panorama over the …More

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Discover the Wonderful Matera Sassi with Local Guide

Join this fascinating 2-hour private tour of the Matera Sassi. Meet your expert guide in Piazzetta Pascoli, a viewpoint with a breathtaking panorama over the...

2 hours
5.0 (2)
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$49

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Excellent tour
New York City
Tour in the Sassi of Matera with Teresa, choose quality!
cussi2014, Sep 2026
Excellent tour
Very insightful, knowledgeable, funny, captivating and outstanding historical and political analysis of the Sassi. Perfect timing, communication and great English. Would definitely recommend!
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Fantastic Matera experience
New York City
Tour in the Sassi of Matera with Teresa, choose quality!
MariB444, Sep 2026
Fantastic Matera experience
Terry was absolutely amazing. She was super informative and provided us with very special information and local knowledge about Matera. Can strongly reccommend her tour!
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Lorenza was informative, compassionate and funny
New York City
Matera : Sassi tour with the iconic churches carved into the rock
samantha09PZ, Sep 2026
Lorenza was informative, compassionate and funny
This tour has so many exquisite views that it’s hard to single out the most memorable one: the churches, the valley, the river below… I loved the fossils in the limestone blocks and the cat doors most. But it was also fascinating to see how a whole family and their animals lived in a cave.Our guide Lorenza was approachable and welcomed our questions. She shared facts as well as personal stories with humor and care, always praising those who volunteered information they knew about Matera.She also clearly communicated about the tour - where we’d be and when - and encouraged everyone who had a hard time with all the stairs. She gave us plenty of ideas for what to come back and see or do later.Early in the tour, someone fell and was injured. Lorenza was gentle with the group, which was rattled, and called the tour office to make sure the injured person and their family were taken care of.Highly recommend this tour.
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magical mystery walking into the past
New York City
Matera : Sassi tour with the iconic churches carved into the rock
Marc_S, Sep 2026
magical mystery walking into the past
lots of up snd down hills. Bring water. guide stops alot to let us rest. very informative. wear comfortable shoes
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Truly exceptional!
New York City
Matera Guided Sunset Tour: Murgia Timone&Belvedere with Transfer
FRANCESCO_C, Sep 2026
Truly exceptional!
Beautiful experience, unforgettable, it feels like taking a leap into the past, breathtaking views. Helpful and very kind people.
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Magnificent sunset excursion
New York City
Matera Guided Sunset Tour: Murgia Timone&Belvedere with Transfer
alessandraaF6892MV, Sep 2026
Magnificent sunset excursion
Well-organized excursion. Matera at sunset is surprising. Federico is a knowledgeable, kind, and very nice guide. Excellent experience!!!
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Very interesting.
New York City
Matera by Night. Entrance fees included Cave House and Rock Church.
Monica_P, Sep 2026
Very interesting.
It helps to understand the history of Matera and what is behind the landscape, so in my opinion it is a necessary experience.
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City unique in the world
New York City
The Sassi of Matera
Culture59814011672, Sep 2026
City unique in the world
Starting from the assumption that Matera is a unique city, our guide Giuseppe, Pppn, was very good and knew how to engage us for two and a half hours, telling the history of these places in a simple and linear way. I recommend that everyone who comes to Matera book a guided tour; there are many things to discover that only a guide can tell you, making you live a unique experience.
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History and passion with a local!
New York City
Guided Tour to the Sassi of Matera in Spanish
Angel_E, Sep 2026
History and passion with a local!
An incredible experience! My husband and I took the tour of Matera and our guide Nicola was fantastic. Being a local, he knows the history, the traditions, and every secret corner of the city perfectly. He explains everything with a contagious passion and makes the tour very enjoyable and interesting. 100% recommended if you want to know the true essence of Matera with an expert!
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Nice experience
New York City
Matera by Night. Entrance fees included Cave House and Rock Church.
Gianluca_G, Aug 2026
Nice experience
Nice experience in Matera at sunset and the very knowledgeable and friendly guide was wonderful; the hour and a half tour is not tiring
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Excellent Spanish-speaking guide...
New York City
Guided Tour to the Sassi of Matera in Spanish
GracielaAlicia_R, Aug 2026
Excellent Spanish-speaking guide...
Excellent Spanish-speaking guide, Nicola. Very good historical reviews and knowledge as a local guide. Highly recommended.
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Sassi di Matera Tour
New York City
The Sassi of Matera
Vacation62899350635, Aug 2026
Sassi di Matera Tour
The tour of the Sassi was beautiful with the excellent guide Grazia!
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Beautiful day
New York City
Day in Altamura and Gravina Guided Tour with Lunch in an Osteria
N5812TEcristinag, May 2026
Beautiful day
Accompanied on the places by friendly drivers and visited the cities with experienced and passionate guides. The cost includes a great meal at the Pein Assut restaurant in Altamura with very welcoming staff.... in short, a great day
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A journey into the past
New York City
Guided tour of Matera including Casa Grotta and Rock Church
ItaliaMarco, Apr 2026
A journey into the past
Gorgeous tour also helped by the beautiful day! Angelo was an excellent guide. He accompanied us with competence and sympathy! Highly recommended
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Spectacular
New York City
Day in Altamura and Gravina Guided Tour with Lunch in an Osteria
Greta964, Apr 2026
Spectacular
We booked the tour of the Murgia relying on this agency, choosing the evening visit to be able to admire the sunset and the first lights that light up on the city, which seems to turn into a nativity scene. A minibus accompanied us first to the Sanctuary of Santa Maria della Palomba, where a very prepared guide awaited us who told us the history of the place, a hidden jewel suspended on the Gravina di Matera, where silence and panorama blend into a truly unforgettable experience. Then we continued with the minibus towards Murgia. Discovering the Murgia materana, we crossed a unique landscape made of canyons, caves, rock churches and ancient paths carved into the rock. It was a great experience at the price of 18 euros per person.
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Great visit and very pleasant!
New York City
Guided tour of Matera including Casa Grotta and Rock Church
alessio_C, Apr 2026
Great visit and very pleasant!
The guide was nice and very interesting and the place lovely. We were interested and would recommend the same guide to others as well. Oh, congratulations.
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