Guided walking tour · Matera, Italy

Secret Matera Sassi (Private Tour)

A private walk through the lesser-known corners of Matera's Sassi.

Rating on Viator
5.0 out of 5 from 70 reviews
Duration
3 hours
Guided in
English, Italian
Price
From £170 per person
Group
Private: your group only
Fitness level
Moderate
Run by
Apulia Tours
Cancellation
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Where the tour goes

  1. Sasso Barisano
  2. Casa Grotta di Vico Solitario15 min
  3. Chiesa rupestre di Santa Lucia alle Malve10 min
  4. Piazza Don Vittorio POLONI
  5. Sassi di Matera
  6. Chiesa del Purgatorio

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

What to know before you book

Included

  • Professional guides

Not included

  • Gratuities

Access

  • Public transport nearby

How it compares in Matera

  • Price: from £170. 1 of the other 5 priced tours we list here costs more, and their middle price is £26.
  • Reviews: 5 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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