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Private Tour: Explore Two UNESCO Sites
5.0
16 Ratings
Matera
This exclusive tour offers the opportunity to explore and appreciate two UNESCO sites simultaneously at an affordable rate.
This exclusive tour offers the opportunity to explore and appreciate two UNESCO sites simultaneously at an affordable rate.
Duration:
9 hours
Cancellation:
24 hours
Highlights
- Matera - The journey begins with a visit to Matera from your accommodation, where the city’s rich history and breathtaking landscapes await exploration. Stories will be shared about Matera’s evolution and its remarkable transformation from a symbol of poverty to a UNESCO World Heritage site. The tour starts in the ancient Sassi districts, guiding…
- Matera - The journey begins with a visit to Matera from your accommodation, where the city’s rich history and breathtaking landscapes await exploration. Stories will be shared about Matera’s evolution and its remarkable transformation from a symbol of poverty to a UNESCO World Heritage site. The tour starts in the ancient Sassi districts, guiding you through a maze of cave dwellings and alleys. Discover how these caves served as homes, churches, and monasteries, offering a glimpse into the lives of people over thousands of years. To gain a deeper understanding of life in the Sassi, a visit to a “Casa Grotta,” a restored cave home furnished as it was centuries ago, is included. After some free time, the journey continues to Alberobello.
- Alberobello - Upon arrival in Alberobello, the tour begins with a visit to this remarkable town, renowned for its iconic Trulli houses. Two fascinating districts, Aia Piccola and Rione Monti, will be explored. Aia Piccola is a quieter area with fewer tourists, where some Trulli are still used as private homes. Rione Monti, although more touristy, features picturesque and decorated streets lined with hundreds of Trulli, the town’s signature whitewashed, conical-roofed dwellings. A visit to a trullo house will provide insight into its construction and how people lived within. Additionally, the unique church dedicated to Saint Anthony of Padua, built in trullo style, will be visited, blending seamlessly with the surrounding architecture. After some free time to enjoy the area independently, the tour concludes with a return to your accommodation.
What's Included
- Private transportation
- Bottled water
- All Fees and Taxes
- Private transportation
- Bottled water
- All Fees and Taxes
What's Not Included
- Tips are appreciated
- Items not listed as included are excluded and billed extra.
- Tips are appreciated
- Items not listed as included are excluded and billed extra.
Location
Matera
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Customer Ratings
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Lisa
May 8, 2026
If you are visiting Alberobello and Matera request Yurii as your guide!!! - We had an excellent tour to Alberobello and Matera with Yurii as our guide. His communication was AMAZING before the day of the trip as well as during the tour. He is a fountain of knowledge about what we would see prior to our stops as well as during the tours. He was incredibly patient in providing the slow walking pace that was needed for my elderly sister in law as well as my husband who had a foot injury. Matera is extremely hilly and Yurii made the tour as gentle on them as possible. I cannot recommend him enough!!
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T5185rcgarys
Apr 30, 2026
Great day out with a great guide - A great day out with Graziano despite wet weather we had a great day and perfect spot for lunch as well as perfect mix between guided tour and free time. Thankyou
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Vann
Mar 20, 2026
The Best private tour EVER! - I started communicating with Graziano Months in advance for my Italian dream of spending a month in Italy.
I had originally planned the trip to the Puglia region based on pictures I had seen of Alberobello, so I found a Graziano last summer that I stayed in touch with him. Very communicative
Graziano suggested a quick trip to Alberobello and then to Matera …and I have learned to trust the locals.
As we traveled he shared about the many olive groves in the area…and we could see the vast fields of Olive Trees…but he wanted us to see one of the oldest trees. Over 1000 years old. Yes..1000!
We stopped for a tasting and bought some delicious almonds. Simply spectacular visit.
Well…let me tell you, he is one of the very best tour guides we have ever had!!! Simply amazing. His love and passion for Matera became obvious very early in our journey.
And enclosed are the photos from Matera and Alberobello. We loved Alberobello…Matera is a sight to behold and takes your breath away at every turn
When I saw my first sight of the caves in Matera…my first thought was…this must be what it looked like when Jesus walked the earth. And then I learned that the Passion of Christ had been filmed here…
It was breathtaking and not a place we can ever forget. We are already plotting our next trip this beautiful coastal area.
This is where the Passion of Christ was filmed years ago..and now the sequel “The Resurrection” is currently being filmed. We didn’t run into Mel Gibson, but he was there. We did see the film stage and film crew.
I cannot recommend this tour enough!! 1000 stars!
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Heather_r
Jan 6, 2026
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Outstanding Private Driver & Guided Tour of Alberobello & Matera - This tour was the perfect combination of a private driver and a guided experience, and it exceeded our expectations. Yurii was exceptional from start to finish, offering both seamless transportation and thoughtful, knowledgeable guidance throughout the day.
We began in Alberobello, where Yurii guided us through the trulli districts, sharing insight into their unique construction and history while also giving us time to explore independently, take photos, and truly enjoy the atmosphere.
From there, we continued on to Matera, where Yurii provided excellent historical context as we explored the Sassi. He allowed us to move at a relaxed, unhurried pace, encouraging us to take our time and fully absorb the beauty and history of this extraordinary city. His explanations added depth and meaning to what we were seeing.
One of the things we appreciated most was the flexibility of the day. Yurii even accommodated a lunch stop, making the experience feel personalized rather than rigid or rushed.
This tour struck a wonderful balance between expert guidance and freedom, with the comfort of a private driver throughout. Yurii’s professionalism, knowledge, and genuine care made this a truly memorable experience. Highly recommended.
✨🚗🏛️
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Juliet614
Oct 19, 2025
Wonderdul tour! - Wonderful tour! We greatly appreciate the communication in advance plus the significant flexibility. Graziano was great!
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Laurie_b
Oct 11, 2025
Travel through the... - Travel through the countryside to 2 important historical sites. The Trulli were interesting and Matera was magical. Our guide Graziano was very knowledgeable and gave us insight all along our ride.
I wish we had more time in Matera as there was so much history and so much to see. It was wonderful to be there late day and after sundown.
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Micheleey8717uv
Sep 12, 2025
Excellent Tour with Yuri - We had a great private tour of Alberobello and Matera with Yuri. He is very knowledgeable about both sites and tailored our visits to what we were interested in seeing and where we wanted to spend most of our time. Yuri is very personable and a most excellent tour guide. We truly enjoyed our time with him and highly recommend this tour.
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Getaway56603038600
Sep 8, 2025
Great trip - Graziano was a terrific guide. He was very knowledgeable and very passionate about his love for Material. We would not have gained the same insight to the history of the city without him.
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Candace_w
Aug 8, 2025
Long awaited dream met and exceeded!! - This tour checked all the boxes! Yurii was a fantastic guide - he took us to each place we wanted to see and even more! And, being older and requiring extra time, he was quite patient with us and helpful with the ancient stairways!
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Williamlj7046wt
Jul 12, 2025
Wonderful tour & fantastic guide. - Wonderful tour! Fantastic guide. Yurii is excellent: informative, very pleasant, speaks several languages, very responsive & flexible to his clients' preferences.
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