Italy · UNESCO Heritage Sites

Guided Tour of Matera Sassi

2 Hours Round trip from Matera Easy pace

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The journey

Trip highlights

01 Guided walking tour through the Sassi di Matera
02 Discover a UNESCO World Heritage Site
03 See historic squares, churches, and scenic alleys
04 Enjoy entrance to a rupestrian church
05 Visit a traditional cave house
06 Take in views from Belvedere Piazzetta Pascoli
07 Learn about Matera’s architecture and heritage

Explore Matera on a guided walking tour through the extraordinary Sassi, the ancient stone districts that have made the city one of Italy’s most distinctive destinations. A UNESCO World Heritage Site and European Capital of Culture 2019, Matera is known for its cave dwellings, rupestrian churches, and dramatic limestone landscape.

Over the course of two hours, stroll through historic squares, narrow alleys, and panoramic viewpoints as your guide brings the city’s architecture, religious heritage, and daily life to life. Along the way, enjoy access to a rupestrian church and a traditional cave house for a deeper look into Matera’s remarkable past.

Explore Matera on a guided walking tour through the extraordinary Sassi, the ancient stone districts that have made the city one of Italy’s most distinctive destinations.

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At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 2 Hours

Tour type Shared

Activity level Easy

Accommodation Not included

Transport Not included

Wheelchair access No

City Matera

Languages English, French, German, Italian, Spanish

Day by day

The itinerary

Day 01

Meet your guide

Meet your guide at the agency and start your stroll.

Chiesa Del Purgatorio (esterno)

A pit stop along the way (not always available)

Piazza San Francesco

The next stop of the tour takes visitors to Piazza San Francesco, in front of the majestic church of the same name. This moment allows for admiring the architecture and understanding the role that churches have played in the history and daily life of the Sassi.

Piazza del Sedile

From Piazza del Sedile, the group begins the descent into the Sassi di Matera, one of the oldest and most fascinating areas of the city. Along the way, visitors can admire the rock architecture and picturesque streets.

Chiesa Sant'Antonio Abate

Via Madonna della Virtù

The tour continues along a scenic route that winds through the narrow alleys and streets of the Sassi. This stretch offers breathtaking views of the city and allows participants to fully immerse themselves in the unique atmosphere of the place.

Casa Grotta "Once Upon a time"

Piazza San Pietro Caveoso

Via Bruno Buozzi

Belvedere Piazzetta Pascoli

The route