Guided walking tour · Matera, Italy

Matera : Sassi tour with the iconic churches carved into the rock

A walk through the Sassi, visiting churches carved into the rock.

Rating on Viator
4.8 out of 5 from 570 reviews
Duration
2 hours
Guided in
English, German, Italian, French, Spanish
Price
From £17 per person
Group size
Up to 20 people
Fitness level
Easy
Children
All ages
Run by
Passi nei Sassi
Cancellation
Free up to 24 hours before

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Where the tour goes

  1. Sasso Barisano10 min
  2. Church of Santa Maria de Idris20 min · entry included
  3. Antica Matera Casa Grotta15 min · entry included

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

What to know before you book

Included

  • Entrance House cave
  • Entrance Church of Santa Maria De Idris San Giovanni in Monterrone

Not included

  • Bottled water
  • Snacks

Access

  • Public transport nearby

How it compares in Matera

  • Price: from £17. 4 of the other 5 priced tours we list here cost more, and their middle price is £26.
  • Reviews: 2 of the other 5 reviewed tours here have 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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