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Best Family Activities in Matera

Ancient cave dwellings carved into a ravine — one of the oldest continuously inhabited places on Earth. A curated grid of family-friendly Viator experiences in Matera — kid-safe, age-appropriate, and bookable in one tap.

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Family-friendly activities in Matera

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15 min to 30 min

Materasum_Materaunderground

1200 m2 underground, to discover the history of the city of the Sassi and beyond, up to a depth of 12 meters.

4.6★ · 89 reviews
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From $9 a person

2h to 3h

Discover Matera, the ancient city - English tour

An immersive experience to discover everything that makes Matera unique by discovering motherhood and trying to enter, even in the philosophy of life of this strange and unique...

Top-rated · 4.9★
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From $35 a person

Guided Tour of Matera Sassi

Discovering Matera, the city of the Sassi which has the title of European Capital of Culture for 2019 and a UNESCO World Heritage Site.

Top-rated · 4.7★
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From $17 a person

Altamura and Matera Tour from Bari with Transport Included

Discover the authentic charm of Altamura and Matera on a tour from Bari.

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From $80 a person

2h to 3h

Caves, Counts and Crusades Self Guided Tour of Matera

Beneath Matera's main piazza lies a sealed underground city — Roman cisterns, a ninth-century church, and a tank that held five million litres of rainwater.

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From $7 a person

Self Guided Walking Tour of Matera with Audio Guide

Explore Matera at your own pace with a self-guided walking tour on your phone.

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From $6 a person

Complete Sassi of Matera Small Group Walking Tour with Tasting

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.

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From $31 a person

1h 30m

Panoramic Tour of the Sassi of Matera in Open-Bus with House-Cave

Discover the magic of Matera with the panoramic bus tour!

Top-rated · 4.9★
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From $23 a person

3h to 4h

Matera Walking Tour with Audio and Written Guide by a Local

If you're looking for a fun and curious way to visit Matera, you've come to the right place!

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From $8 a person

10h

Day Trip to Alberobello and Matera from Bari with shared transfer

Alberobello and Matera in One Day: Journey Between Trulli and Sassi Discover two of the most fascinating gems of Southern Italy in just one day! Set out on a day trip and travel...

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From $70 a person

1 min to 3h 30m

Paris With Kids - A Private Family Experience

Discover Paris as a family — not in separate parent/kid tracks, and not through treasure hunts and worksheets.

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From $240 a person

Matera Day Trip and Sassi Guided Tour from Alberobello

Discover Matera on a comfortable day trip from Alberobello with shared round-trip transfer included.

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From $70 a person

Matera : Sassi tour with the iconic churches carved into the rock

With an authorized guide you will visit the beauties of the historic center of Matera reaching, with a pleasant walk, places and breathtaking views.

Top-rated · 4.8★
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From $26 a person

40 min

Tuk Tuk tour Matera - Panoramic tour by bee calessino

A tour of the three districts in the historic center of Sassi with panoramic stops and curiosities about the recent history of the city of Matera: from a national shame to a city...

Top-rated · 4.9★
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From $38 a person

1h to 1h 10m

Tuk Tuk tour Matera - between History, legend and anecdotes

Visit Matera on board a bee, a comfortable and fun experience.

Top-rated · 4.9★
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From $62 a person

45 min

Matera : Local Products and Wine Tasting in Caves in the Sassi

1 - Large historical location of 300sqm of typical houses of the Sassi di Matera 2 - Over 300 types of selected local products 3 - Experience unique flavors among the rocks of the...

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From $22 a person

Castel del Monte & Matera: Private Tour from Bari or Matera

Explore two unique treasures of Southern Italy in one day with this guided tour from Bari to Castel del Monte and Matera.

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From $303 a person

2h to 6h

Matera Private Walking Tour with a Local

Skip the standard sightseeing tour and discover Matera through the eyes of a local.

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From $56 a person

Guided Tour to the Sassi of Matera in Spanish

Guided tour of the Sassi of Matera The tour of the Sassi of Matera investigates various architectural particulars of the city of Matera in a route that, starting at the Città del...

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From $41 a person

Matera by Night. Entrance fees included Cave House and Rock Church.

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4.9★ · 92 reviews
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From $17 a person

1h 30m

English Matera Tour included entrances Cave House and RockChurch.

English Guided tour in the Sasso Caveoso, Sasso Barisano and City Center During our guided tour we are going to see the amazing old city of Matera. We are going to visit the...