Matera Walking Tour: Explore the 2019 Culture Capital

Experience the charm of Matera, the Capital of Culture 2019, on a day-trip from Bari. Explore the old town, marvel at the Sasso Barisano, and indulge in delicious food tastings.

Duration: 6 hours
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights

Travel by minivan from Bari to Matera.
Upon arrival in Matera, embark on a walking tour with an experienced guide. Head to Piazza Pastures to explore the Sasso Caveoso, known for its narrow streets and historic neighborhoods. Be sure to visit the traditionally decorated House cave, and then ascend Mount Errone, where the Churches of San Giovanni in…

What's Included
  • Certified guide on site
  • Transport by minivan
  • Departure and arrival from Bari airport or train station
What's Not Included
  • Food and drinks
  • Hotel pickup and drop-off
Additional Information

Matera was chosen as the Capital of Culture for 2019. This journey begins from Bari, and you will be comfortably transported to Matera in a minivan. Upon arrival in Matera, kick off your walking tour from the historic district, presenting a remarkable panorama of Sasso Barisano. Not only is Matera renowned and frequented for its rocks, it also boasts…

Location
Bari
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Customer Ratings
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Dania_a
Jun 1, 2025
Highly recommended day trip! - This day trip was very interesting and fun! Stefano is organized and knows his history. He is passionate about puglia region and each town we visited.
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T2727daandrewc
May 20, 2025
Excellent experience - Excellent travel arrangements with a very friendly driver and a very good guide telling us the history and taking us around the sights of Matera. Everything was great
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Companion34120112708
May 20, 2025
Highly recommend - Gaetano who was from Matera was an excellent tour guide providing insights into the history of the city as well as a light touch. Very good English as well
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Kym_v
Oct 8, 2024
Matera is very different from other Italian cities. - Matera has a fascinating history. Our guide Barbara was very knowledgeable and explained many aspects about it.
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516319000amanda_w
Jun 12, 2024
Amazing tour - This was a fantastic tour. We were picked up in Bari by Domenico who had great communication and directions for pick up. Domenico drove us and then walked us to our guide Renato whose family use to live in Matera. Their insight and connection to thus beautiful town was amazing! Domenico then drove us back to Bari. Such a great team.
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Lily_f
May 19, 2024
Great matera - Evry thing was good. The transfer and the guiding tour were perfect. I will choose traveling with viator again
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Skinnycapman
Jul 10, 2023
Great trip to Matera from Polignano - Claudio picked us up at our hotel in Polignano and drove us to Matera where we met a guide to take us through the Sassi. Afterwards he drove us back to our hotel. Excellent service and he was very professional and friendly.
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Nelu_m
Jul 9, 2022
Memorable tour - Definetely is an amasing place to visit and to enjoy a professional guide private presentation . This place is plenty of history and memorable stories . Definetely taking this tour was a great choice.
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6cleided
Jun 9, 2024
A modernX ancient city - I stayed in the non-historic part of the city, behind the train station, one thing I noticed is that the sidewalks are not level, and some are very narrow, horrible for people with limited walking. You need to be careful not to fall
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Mary_h
Sep 18, 2023
Historically amazing village. - Renato was a great guide and a local. He was very informative , funny. He walked slowly and kept us safe as it can be difficult terrain to walk on. Would have like to use facilities before food tasting . Never even saw a bathroom! Food tasting was delicious.
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Cancellation: Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience (local time).