Matera Discovery: Explore Ancient City Secrets

Immerse yourself in the unique city of Matera, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Explore its ancient districts, learn about its history, art, and architecture, and discover the philosophy of life in this captivating city.

Duration: 3 hours
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • Piazza San Pietro Caveoso - The journey takes you through the most captivating sights and scenes of historic Matera, including the Sasso Caveoso and sections of the Sasso Barisano.\n\nOn this excursion, which avoids the typical tourist paths, you’ll gradually uncover Matera’s history and learn why it remained obscure until the early 21st century….
What's Included
  • Entrance to the Diver
Additional Information

Embark on an immersive journey to uncover the unique essence of Matera by exploring its rich history and delving into the city’s distinctive philosophy of life. Join Renato, Gaetano, or another licensed guide, all of whom possess a deep passion and love for this remarkable city.
Matera, with its ancient districts, is recognized as one of the oldest…

Location
Piazza San Pietro Caveoso
Cancellation Policy

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

Customer Ratings
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Foodie1963
Mar 15, 2026
Great tour - It was great tour, very interesting and informative.
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Gems_o
Mar 7, 2026
The tour that made me fall for Matera - I’ve done hundreds of organized city tours over the years, and this one truly stood out. Our guide had a beautiful way of blending history with personal stories that made everything feel alive rather than just a series of facts. Instead of rushing from landmark to landmark, we were given context, insight, and little details about daily life that helped me understand Matera in a much deeper way. It felt thoughtful and authentic, not like a typical “check off the sights” type of tour. By the end, I felt like I understood the soul of the city much more than the average visitor. It also gave me the confidence to continue exploring on my own and notice things I might have otherwise missed. If you want to truly appreciate Matera and not just see it, I highly recommend starting with this experience.
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N_n
Mar 7, 2026
Must do - Really thorough and enjoyable. Gaetano was charming and full of facts and stories. We got a good understanding of how the area formed and people lived. We got beautiful views and answers to our many many questions. Well worth the price and time.
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Jonpz6219qa
Mar 5, 2026
A worthwhile addition to any first time visit to Matera - Our guide was Gaetano. He arrived at our accommodation promptly on time for our tour. He lead us around the city, explaining its history through the centuries, describing how the people lived in this landscape and how the growing population shaped how the city looked today. He showed us architectural details that we had completely missed when walking some of the same areas the day before! He also showed us some of the many locations used in cinema over the years. He was very generous with his time and our tour overran slightly but there was never a need to rush. This tour greatly enhanced our understanding and enjoyment of our stay in Matera. Thank you Gaetano.
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Luke_s
Feb 15, 2026
Excellent! - Guide was excellent! Very knowledgeable and enjoyed learning about Matera's history. Was an absolute pleasure and would recommend to anyone
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Ronniebmom
Jan 25, 2026
A lively history with humor - Gaetano was a superior guide who was both humorous and very knowledgeable. We enjoyed getting a deep understanding of the lifestyle of the everyday people as well as the evolution over time that resulted in the mass removal of the majority of the population.
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Christopher_b
Jan 17, 2026
Gaetano was the best!! An... - Gaetano was the best!! An absolute awesome tour!! He's funny and knowledgable. Would recommend to anyone!!
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James_b
Jan 13, 2026
Top Notch Tour with Gaetano. - Gaetano was amazing. He was extremely knowledgeable, interesting and provided a very in depth account of Matera in an entertaining manner. He provided fulsome answers to our questions and was very easy to understand. We were in awe of Matera’s history.
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Alan_w
Dec 14, 2025
Wonderful day trip in Matera - This was a very informative tour. Lots of history but presented by our guide, Getano in an interesting manner. He is very knowledgeable and passionate about sharing information and provided details that are very important to understanding the history of the region. This is a two hour tour and the time was well spent!
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331lisay
Dec 6, 2025
Great tour in Matera, highly recommend! - We had Tano (Gaetano) who was one of the best tour guides I’ve ever had! Tano if you’re reading this I wanted so much to tip you but I didn’t have any cash! Please forgive me.
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up to 8 guests
1 - Adult
Cancellation: Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience (local time).