About this tour
Explore Matera's ancient carved dwellings and baroque piazzas on your own schedule with a dedicated guide and driver. This 12-hour private tour lets you set the pace through Italy's most otherworldly hilltop settlement, where millennia-old stone caves sit alongside Renaissance churches. Your guide navigates the labyrinthine alleyways whilst your driver remains on standby for seamless transfers between neighbourhoods.
Highlights
- Wander Sassi district's honeycomb of cave homes
- Climb to viewpoints overlooking limestone valleys
- Explore baroque piazzas and hidden rupestrian churches
- Pause wherever catches your eye—no fixed itinerary
- Private vehicle and knowledgeable local guide throughout
- Flexible timing suits all energy levels
What to expect
You'll move through Matera's two main Sassi neighbourhoods on foot, ducking through narrow passages and climbing worn stone steps whilst your guide explains the settlement's Byzantine roots and 20th-century restoration. The steep, uneven terrain demands sturdy shoes and a steady pace, though you dictate when to rest. Between walking stretches, your driver ferries you to different vantage points or quieter quarters. Expect to encounter locals in their courtyards and stumble upon small churches tucked into cliffsides.
Good to know
Wear proper walking shoes—cobblestones are ancient and slippery when damp. Entrance fees to specific sites, restaurants, and gratuities aren't included. The driver waits with the vehicle; you're not carried between locations. Service animals are welcome.
Tour sold and operated by Viator via Viator. Descriptions on this page are original BugBitten summaries written by our team — not copied from the operator. Prices and availability are confirmed at checkout.