Guided walking tour · Matera, Italy

Guided Tour of Matera Sassi

A guided walk through Matera's Sassi.

Rating on Viator
4.7 out of 5 from 1,565 reviews
Duration
2 hours
Guided in
English, German, Italian, French, Spanish
Price
From £13 per person
Group size
Up to 200 people
Fitness level
Easy
Children
All ages
Run by
Martulli Viaggi
Cancellation
Free up to 24 hours before

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Where the tour goes

  1. Chiesa del Purgatorio
  2. Casa Grotta Sassi di Matera - C'era Una Volta10 min · entry included
  3. Piazza San Pietro Caveoso

Stops as listed by the operator on Viator; the order can change on the day.

What to know before you book

Included

  • Local tour guide
  • 10% Discount Coupon at MòVado Food & Drink
  • Entrance fees to a cave house
  • Entrance fees to a Rupestrian Church

Not included

  • Transportation
  • Food tasting

Access

  • Public transport nearby

How it compares in Matera

  • Price: from £13. 5 of the other 5 priced tours we list here cost more, and their middle price is £26.
  • Reviews: 1 of the other 5 reviewed tours here has more reviews than this one.

Prefer no guide? Our free self-guided walk covers 2.2 km in about 29 minutes of walking, not counting stops.

From listings on our partner sites. This tour was last checked on 29 October 2026; prices and review counts change.

Walking in Matera

Matera's Sassi are ancient cave dwellings and churches cut into a ravine, now restored as hotels, homes and museums.

Terrain. Steep, with many steps.

Footwear. Wear good shoes; stone surfaces can be slippery.

Read the full Matera walking guide or try the free self-guided walk.

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