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Matera Bus Tour: Explore Sassi's Ancient Charm
4.9
180 Ratings
Matera
Explore Matera’s Sassi on a panoramic bus tour, uncovering ancient rock houses and stunning Murgia Park views. Experience history with expert guidance.
Explore Matera’s Sassi on a panoramic bus tour, uncovering ancient rock houses and stunning Murgia Park views. Experience history with expert guidance.
Duration:
1 hour, 30 minutes
Cancellation:
24 hours
Highlights
- Castello Tramontano, Matera, Italy - Discover the tale of Giovanni Carlo Tramontano, Count of Matera, and explore the ancient Aragonese fortress, a symbol of Renaissance Matera.
- Via Lucana - A notable thoroughfare
- Villa Comunale dell’Unita d’Italia - A lush area featuring The Great Mother, a tuff sculpture celebrating motherhood and…
- Castello Tramontano, Matera, Italy - Discover the tale of Giovanni Carlo Tramontano, Count of Matera, and explore the ancient Aragonese fortress, a symbol of Renaissance Matera.
- Via Lucana - A notable thoroughfare
- Villa Comunale dell’Unita d’Italia - A lush area featuring The Great Mother, a tuff sculpture celebrating motherhood and Matera’s agricultural heritage.
- Convento Sant’ Agostino - A historic worship site with a view of the Sasso Barisano, offering some of the city’s most picturesque scenes.
- Via Madonna delle Virtù - A stunning panoramic road in the heart of the Sassi di Matera, providing breathtaking views of the Gravina and the caves of the Murgia Park.
- Piazza San Pietro Caveoso - One of Matera’s most scenic squares, overlooking the Gravina canyon and offering a spectacular view of the Murgia Materana Park.
- Casa Cisterna Sotterranea - A captivating example of a traditional Sassi dwelling, carved into the rock and featuring an ancient rainwater collection system, illustrating daily life in past centuries.
What's Included
- Tour leader on board, who will provide explanations in Italian and English
- 40-minute stop in Piazza San Pietro Caveoso, with about 25 minutes of free time
- Map of Sassi
- Discount on souvenirs and typical products, at our agency
- Entrance ticket to a House - Cave
- Tour leader on board, who will provide explanations in Italian and English
- 40-minute stop in Piazza San Pietro Caveoso, with about 25 minutes of free time
- Map of Sassi
- Discount on souvenirs and typical products, at our agency
- Entrance ticket to a House - Cave
What's Not Included
- Guided tour with guide during the stop
- Tastings of typical products
- Guided tour with guide during the stop
- Tastings of typical products
Additional Information
Experience the enchantment of Matera with a panoramic bus tour! This comfortable and engaging journey will lead you to explore the Sassi of Matera, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, as you traverse streets filled with history and allure. Throughout the tour, you will marvel at the ancient dwellings carved into the rock and take in stunning views of the…
Experience the enchantment of Matera with a panoramic bus tour! This comfortable and engaging journey will lead you to explore the Sassi of Matera, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, as you traverse streets filled with history and allure. Throughout the tour, you will marvel at the ancient dwellings carved into the rock and take in stunning views of the Murgia Park. The tour also includes access to a traditional cave house, offering an intimate look at the lifestyle of the Sassi residents, and a 40-minute pause at Piazza San Pietro Caveoso, one of the city’s most captivating spots. Onboard, a knowledgeable tour leader will provide commentary in both Italian and English, enhancing your experience and ensuring a comprehensive trip.
- tolerance for delays: there is a maximum waiting time of 5 minutes beyond the tour departure time. After this time, you will no longer be able to join the tour and will not be entitled to any refund
- change to the day and time booked: the ticket is valid only for the date and time indicated at the time of issue and cannot be changed
- Please note that the agency does not have a toilet. We advise you to plan accordingly before your tour departure
- Please also consider the time it takes to find parking. We advise you to arrive early to avoid delays and make sure you are on time at the tour departure time
- animals allowed only with prior authorization; it is essential to always have a muzzle to use in case of need
Location
Via Rocco Scotellaro, 4
Via Rocco Scotellaro
The meeting point is in via Rocco Scotellaro n. 4, opposite the parking lot
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Customer Ratings
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(180 Ratings)
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Teraleas
Oct 15, 2025
Great, must do - Great views of the city with knowledgeable guide Luca. We enjoyed the cave house tour with a small group, easy to ask questions of the guide. Optional walk up to the rock churches, with more spectacular views of the city.
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Chapwoman1
Oct 15, 2025
Matera has amazing views that should not be missed! - Anita was great!
She was very friendly and energetic - very knowledgeable of area - very clear English!
Matera has many amazing views that should not be missed!
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Climber17544485375
Oct 11, 2025
More information about Matera. - Our guide Anita was really good.
We got good information about Matera. The tour was really interesting and could not be done just walking.
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Catherine_b
Oct 9, 2025
Excellent short tour of Matera to see all the main areas - Anita was a great guide giving history of the ancient city of matera we saw all the main sites and found orientation easier for the rest of our stay
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725otellob
Oct 7, 2025
Nice memory - Visited by bus Parco delle murgie, fantastic assistance and professionalism 'by ANITA. Matera is a fairy tale to live and ANITA made it real
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Carmenca8633ap
Oct 5, 2025
Matera- a great experience - We had a great experience with Anita, the tour of Matera was amazing! We’ve read a lot about Matera but is more than you can imagine! Lovely place with lovely people!
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E5543ygpaulr
Oct 5, 2025
Anita was a wonderful guide and it was a fabulous event - We took the midday tour with Anita. It was fantastic. Anita was very very friendly and super informative. We visited a traditional cave home which was an amazing eye opener. Anita spoke perfect English. The tour was very well organised and I would highly recommend.
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Hc22018
Oct 3, 2025
Great introduction to Matera - Anita was our guide. She was so friendly and spoke very clearly in English. She explained everything about her city.
The tour took us around the city and included a visit to an interesting cave house. It was just long enough for a good introduction to the amazing history of the town of Matera. I would definitely recommend.
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Z1815ljmauriziot
Sep 30, 2025
A step back in time... - Matera fantastic city!!! As explained by Anita, a young but experienced guide nice and friendly we got to explore from another point of view, the historical one. I do not deny that I was moved and history for me who are from Rome I have heard a lot but this is different. And I invite everyone to visit Matera because it is a leap into the past that will leave everyone speechless..... as it happened to me.
Mauritius
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Federicafq7663vs
Oct 4, 2025
Excellent agency but the guided tour left us a little disappointed. - Matera City Tour found us a guide in record time on a day in Matera unfortunately with bad weather.
But we expected that in two hours of driving we could see more things and walk more through the Sassi of Matera, without visiting places with souvenirs.
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