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Complete Sassi of Matera Small Group Walking Tour with Tasting
Matera
About
This 3-hour walking tour is perfect for travelers looking to experience the Sassi of Matera in a deeper and more complete way, beyond the usual panoramic routes. The itinerary explores both historic districts, Sasso Barisano and Sasso Caveoso, and includes visits to two of the city’s most important rock churches.
Led by a local guide, you’ll learn how Matera evolved from a “built” city into one carved directly into stone, as you pass through historic squares, scenic viewpoints, and rock-hewn spaces that reveal centuries of everyday life and spiritual tradition.
The highlight of the tour is the visit to the rock churches, from Sant’Antonio Abate to the striking Madonna de Idris. Here, you’l...
Highlights
3 hours
Offered in English & Italian
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
3 hours
Offered in English & Italian
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
What's Included
Licensed local tour guide
Entrance to the rock church of Sant’Antonio Abate
Tasting of regional bites - taralli, local bread, and veggie spreads
City map
Entrance to the rock church of Madonna de Idris / San Giovanni in Monterrone
10% discount coupon at MòVado Food & Drink in Piazza Duomo
Entrance to the traditionally furnished Narrated Cave House
Extra meals and drinks
Tips (optional)
Meeting Points
Departure
Martulli Viaggi - Tour & Experience
Si prega arrivare in agenzia 10 minuti prima del tour e presentarsi allo staff.
Return
Via Bruno Buozzi
Important Information
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Service animals allowed
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Public transportation options are available nearby
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Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
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Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
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Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
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Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
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Cut-off times are based on the experience’s local time.
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If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
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This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.
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Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
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Complete Sassi of Matera Small Group Walking Tour with Tasting
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About
This 3-hour walking tour is perfect for travelers looking to experience the Sassi of Matera in a deeper and more complete way, beyond the usual panoramic routes. The itinerary explores both historic districts, Sasso Barisano and Sasso Caveoso, and includes visits to two of the city’s most important rock churches.
Led by a local guide, you’ll learn how Matera evolved from a “built” city into one carved directly into stone, as you pass through historic squares, scenic viewpoints, and rock-hewn spaces that reveal centuries of everyday life and spiritual tradition.
The highlight of the tour is the visit to the rock churches, from Sant’Antonio Abate to the striking Madonna de Idris. Here, you’l...
Highlights
3 hours
Offered in English & Italian
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
3 hours
Offered in English & Italian
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
What's Included
Licensed local tour guide
Entrance to the rock church of Sant’Antonio Abate
Tasting of regional bites - taralli, local bread, and veggie spreads
City map
Entrance to the rock church of Madonna de Idris / San Giovanni in Monterrone
10% discount coupon at MòVado Food & Drink in Piazza Duomo
Entrance to the traditionally furnished Narrated Cave House
Extra meals and drinks
Tips (optional)
Meeting Points
Departure
Martulli Viaggi - Tour & Experience
Si prega arrivare in agenzia 10 minuti prima del tour e presentarsi allo staff.
The route begins in the Baroque part of Matera, with an external visit to the Church of Purgatory, a symbolic site that reflects the city’s deep connection between faith, memory, and rebirth.
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Piazza San Francesco
This spot marks the transition from monumental Matera to its rock-hewn heart, introducing the story of the city’s urban evolution.
3
Cattedrale di Matera
From above, the Sassi unfold below, offering a clear overview that helps you understand the layout of the landscape.
4
Chiesa Rupestre Sant'Antonio Abate
In Sasso Barisano, a frescoed rock church brings to life the spiritual world of the Middle Ages, carved directly into the stone.
15 minutes
5
Casa Grotta Narrante
An immersive look into daily life in the Sassi, with rooms furnished as they were before the 1950s and stories of family life and adaptation.
15 minutes
6
Via Madonna delle Virtù
This panoramic stretch connects city and nature, opening onto views of the Gravina canyon and the Park of the Rupestrian Churches.
7
Piazza San Pietro Caveoso
One of the most iconic views of the Sassi, perfect for photos and a short pause.
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Church of Santa Maria de Idris
The highlight of the tour is a rock church seemingly suspended above Sasso Caveoso, preserving frescoes from the 12th to the 17th century and the crypt of San Giovanni in Monterrone.
20 minutes
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La Grotta Della Petrarola - Prodotti Tipici Matera / Degustazioni / Supermarket
The tour ends with a tasting of local Lucanian specialties, including taralli, Matera bread, and vegetable spreads.
