Location: Matera
Top Things to do in Matera
Things to do in Matera, Basilicata: The Best Historical & Heritage Tours
Get to Matera quickly, because it’s still relatively undiscovered by foreign tourists. In town, visit the Domenico Ridola National Museum. Matera’s real claim to fame, though, and the reason it’s a UNESCO World Heritage Site, is the extensive series of cave dwellings ("i sassi") southeast of town, first inhabited by Benedictine and Basilian monks. You’ll see individual cells, chapels, and even some churches, many adorned with Byzantine decorations and frescoes.
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1. UNESCO Matera from Bari port or accomodation
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5.0 based on 1 reviews
on this TOUR travelers can be transportated into the mediterranean history! caves, grottoes where first mediterranean culture lived and start the civilization of the area, greeks, romans, bizanthine etc. ENJOY!!!!!
Inclusions: pick up,drop off from and to Bari cruise port , hotels, accomodation etc. , Air-conditioned vehicle, tickets
Exclusions: on payment on request
Reviewed By 851maddalenal
Oh it was a beautiful day and we visited the area with Vito Maurogiovanni and his beautiful family and friends!!, hope back soon as possible.
2. Private walking tour in Matera
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5.0 based on 2 reviews
Private tour with a multilingual tour guide that will lead just you discovering the city and its history.
Inclusions: Multilingual guide
Exclusions: Entrance ticket to the cave house and church
Reviewed By Anthony L
The tour was wonderful and we were provided with a great deal of helpful information and suggestions for our stay in Puglia. This was our fist visit and day in Puglia
3. - 4 Days in Puglia from Alberobello and Matera to Ostuni and Lecce -
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5.0 based on 1 reviews
We offer tailored daily excursions and multi-day tours for our guests. They are all private exclusive itineraries and can be accompanied with luxury car, minivan or bus (according to the number of people in your party). Each vehicle is provided with Free On-Board Wifi. Each tour can be accompanied by an English speaking guide and a private driver (2 different persons).
Inclusions: Private tour guide, Transport , Accommodation
Exclusions: Gratuities
Reviewed By chooms
We set up a 4 day tour during our visit to Puglia recently. Months ahead I contacted Tours of Puglia to help us get the most of our visit. Francesca asked us what we wanted to see instead of telling us “this is the Tours we have”. Our main goal was to visit our ancestral home of Alberobello. I also asked her recommendations, which she gladly provided. She set up a full 4 days of touring which included 2 night stays in Alberobello (Trullo houses) and Lecce. We visited all of the main sites of Puglia like Locorotondo, Matera , Ostuni, etc....she included an incredible meal each day, including a meal at a Masseria....our guides, Vincenzo and Flo were beyond incredible....they were like walking historic encyclopedias. Vincenzo was instrumental is us locating the street in Alberobello where our grandmother was born. They, and our drivers, went out of their way to insure we missed nothing. We were just 4, so everything could be personalized. Everything went as planned and we could not have asked for for more....we cannot recommend Tours of Puglia mort highly...
4. Tour of the Sassi of Matera
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5.0 based on 3 reviews
The itinerary winds along alternative and less touristic routes to discover the most hidden and authentic corners of the historic center. The historical story is accompanied by the social story of the local guide who will involve customers by narrating anecdotes and stories of past life
Inclusions: Local Guide
Exclusions: Any inputs
Reviewed By 721helmak
Again it was great to work out this trip with Michele. The cyclingroute was beautyful, the bike were super and the hotel on request very special. Michele thanks for your great support!!! See you next time for an another trip. I can recommend strongly to make such a trip with Ferula Viaggi.
5. Long Private Panoramic Tour with Ape Calessino in Matera
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5.0 based on 3 reviews
Private panoramic tour of the historic districts of the city, aboard the historic Ape Calessino Piaggio. You will not share the tour with other guests.
Inclusions: Private transportation
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Reviewed By marcon560
We really enjoyed this tour and I think its the best way to visit the city. The sun in august is very strong and can be heavy to walk around the old city. Francesco, our guide, was friendly and gave us very clear explanations. Its better to send them a whatsapp message (photo attached) to reserve a slot in advance, we were lucky to book last second but we noticed is not always easy to book same day. Strongly recommended tour.
6. Private Panoramic Tour with Piaggio Ape Calessino in Matera
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4.9 based on 10 reviews
Unique panoramic tour on board the historic Piaggio Ape Calessino, it will give you an indelible memory of the splendid Matera. Customizable for your every need.
Inclusions: Private transportation, withdrawal
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7. Discovering Matera
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4.9 based on 332 reviews
Following the COVID-19 pandemic, this tour will be carried out with radio transmitter and receiver for each participant, in order to comply with the contact rules. An immersive experience to discover all that makes Matera unique by discovering motherhood and trying to enter, even in the philosophy of life of this strange and unique city. Together with me, Renato, or one of my collaborators such as Sara, Gaetano and Domenico, all licensed guides with a visceral passion and love for the city. The city of Matera, with its ancient neighborhoods, the Sassi, is considered among the oldest in the world. An authentic open-air museum that describes man's life from the Stone Age to the present day with spectacular continuity. Not really touristic tour, step by step you will discover the history of the city, the tales and the vicissitudes of those who lived in the Sassi as well as art, architecture. a 360 ° analysis of Matera "Shame of Italy" and "World Heritage Site".
Inclusions: Each participant will be given a radio transmitter to listen to the explanations of driving with headphones in compliance with the rules for COVID-19
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Reviewed By AJRSPEN
This was a walking tour around Matera, and the history of town was explained very well. If you are interested in this town then I would recommend it..worth every euro
8. Guided Tour of Parco Murgia
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4.8 based on 32 reviews
Visita guidata di gruppo delle Chiese Rupestri nel Parco della Murgia Materana (trasferimento a/r a carico ns con ns accompagnatore). Cosa Vi attende: Escursione guidata per esplorare il Parco della Murgia materana, detto anche Parco Storico Naturale delle Chiese Rupestri. Passeggiando lungo il sentiero verrete colpiti dal fascino del Parco, inciso nelle gravine, con zone coltivate e qualche sopravvivenza della macchia mediterranea. Durante l’escursione avrete di fronte a Voi uno spettacolo unico che i Sassi regalano I Sassi al Tramonto .
Inclusions: Professional guide
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Reviewed By Ladyro_ro_13
We saw the two churches in a hurry and then our host disappeared. Nobody was there to open the door at the museum, even upon appointment. Rather visit Sassi at your iwn pace and get tickets as you arrive at the location. Not worth to buy the pass.
9. Day Tour of Bari, Alberobello, Matera
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4.7 based on 14 reviews
ready for visit some important and beautiful cities of Puglia? start at 9,30 am from your accomodation, we will move to visit Bari (visit of Saint nicholas church included the Crypt unesco, narrow streets, and beautiful sceneries!) and some of the most important spots of (Bari vecchia)!! transport to the TRULLI capital Alberobello (visit includes inside a cone shape house typical of Puglia (trullo), history of the trulli, folks etc. history and folks also about people and lifestyle! transport to Matera !! visit of the historical center of the city listed UNESCO (SASSI Di Matera) !! (capital of european culture for 2019) itinerary: first stop (balcony of Matera on the top for to pick the best pictures! then continue to entry into the SASSI ..exploring of this very ancient town 25.000 years old! itinerary for walking! back to accomodation; Enjoy!!
Inclusions: Professional art historian guide, Snacks
Exclusions: lunch on payment on demand in typical restaurant!
Reviewed By 851maddalenal
Oh it was a beautiful day and we visited the area with Vito Maurogiovanni and his beautiful family and friends!!, hope back soon as possible.
10. Guided Tour of Matera Sassi
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4.7 based on 240 reviews
Alla scoperta di Matera, la città dei Sassi che annovera il titolo Capitale Europea della Cultura per il 2019 e Patrimonio dell'UNESCO. Gli antichi Rioni pietrosi sono caratterizzati da case scavate nella roccia calcarea e chiese rupestri che la rendono unica al mondo. Questa naturale conformazione, che rievoca scenari biblici, li ha resi da sempre set ideali per importanti film, ultimo il Film di Ben Hur .
Inclusions: Local Guide, Tickets
Exclusions: Transportation to/from attractions, Tasting Food
Reviewed By Ladyro_ro_13
We saw the two churches in a hurry and then our host disappeared. Nobody was there to open the door at the museum, even upon appointment. Rather visit Sassi at your iwn pace and get tickets as you arrive at the location. Not worth to buy the pass.
