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6-Hour Matera Tour from Bari with Cave House Visit and Liqueur Tasting

6 Hours Round trip from 75100 Matera Moderate pace

The journey

Trip highlights

01 Discover Matera, the famous "City of Sassi"
02 Visit a typical cave house with an audio guide
03 Taste the local liqueur "Amaro Lucano"
04 Learn the history of Matera's rock-hewn houses and churches

Join a one-day tour from Bari to Matera, the famous "City of Sassi," with comfortable minivan transport, a tour leader, and a guided walking tour. Explore this extraordinary rock-hewn city, visit a typical cave house with an audio guide, and taste the local liqueur, "Amaro Lucano." It is an ideal way to discover Matera in comfort, without the stress of driving, while enjoying an intense and rewarding day trip.

With the tour leader, visit a typical cave house with an audio guide service and taste the local liqueur, "Amaro Lucano."

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 6 Hours

Tour type Shared

Activity level Moderate

Accommodation Not included

Transport Included

Wheelchair access No

Cities Bari, Matera

Languages English, Italian, Spanish

Day by day

The itinerary

Day 01

Bari to Matera Day Trip

9.00 am: Meet the driver and tour leader in Bari and head towards Matera.
10.00 am: Arrive in Matera and make a short stop to use the public toilets. Enjoy a panoramic stop at the terraces before starting the guided tour. With the tour leader, visit a typical cave house with an audio guide service and taste the local liqueur, "Amaro Lucano."
Noon: Enjoy some free time on your own. You will be fascinated by the discovery of houses and churches dug into the rock, where some inhabitants lived until the first half of the 20th century.
2.00 pm: Meet the driver and guide and depart for Bari.
3.00 pm: Arrive in Bari.

Where this trip takes you

Sassi di Matera, a typical cave house, panoramic terraces

The route

Where you'll travel

Tour route map — Round trip from 75100 Matera 2 cities · 6 Hours

The fine print

Trip details

What's Included

Transfer in a minivan (guaranteed with a minimum of 3 participants)
Guided walking tour in Matera
Ticket for the cave house

What's Not Included

Meals
Tips and gratuities
Personal expenses

What to bring

We recommend comfortable, closed clothing and shoes, as the Sassi area has numerous ups and downs.
Bring a bottle of water and a hat in the warmer months.
Cell phones and cameras are a must, as well as a pole for group selfies.

Know before you go

POPULARITY: 10/10
This one-day Bari Matera tour is for those who prefer an organized trip to Matera in maximum comfort. It is ideal for those who have arrived in Puglia without transport or do not want to use a car. This tour is for travellers seeking a convenient solution to reach the City of Sassi by sharing costs and the experience in a group tour with a guide and minivan alongside other visitors.
It is not suitable for those with walking difficulties or those who get tired quickly on hills because, in Matera, you walk quite a bit. However, with a supplement, it is possible to organize an apecar tour.
You will get excited discovering houses and caves dug into the rock where people lived until the mid-20th century. You will be enchanted by the panoramic view of the suggestive Sassi. You will understand why this city has been the location of many famous films...
DIFFICULTY: Medium
TIME: 6 hours
GUARANTEED: Minimum 3 people. Maximum 14 people
We guarantee you a complete, authentic, and engaging experience. Expert tour leaders will guide, assist, and transport you in a comfortable minivan. The tour also includes entrance with an audio guide to a typical cave house in Matera and the tasting of a typical liqueur that has become an icon, the famous "Amaro Lucano."
An apecar tour can be arranged for an additional supplement, subject to availability.