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Hidden Gems in Matera

Ancient cave dwellings carved into a ravine — one of the oldest continuously inhabited places on Earth. The lesser-known corners of Matera most tourists miss — offbeat tours and local-favorite experiences, bookable on the spot.

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2h to 6h

Naples Private Tour - Highlights and Hidden Gems with Local

Experience Naples like a local with a private, customized walking tour designed just for you.

  • Top-rated · 4.9★
  • Free cancellation
From $81 a person
2h to 6h

Milan Private Tour: Highlights & Hidden Gems with a Local

Discover the true essence of Milan with a private, fully customized walking tour tailored to your interests.

  • Top-rated · 4.8★
  • Free cancellation
From $93 a person
2h to 5h

Bologna Private Highlights & Hidden Gems Tour with a Local

Discover the authentic heart of Bologna with a private, fully personalized walking tour tailored to your interests.

  • Top-rated · 4.9★
  • Free cancellation
From $76 a person
2h to 6h

Florence Private Tour with a Local - Highlights & Hidden Gems

This isn’t a rigid itinerary—it’s a flexible walking experience through Florence, crafted entirely around what excites you.

  • 5.0★ · 75 reviews
  • Free cancellation
From $116 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
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
  • Free cancellation
From $9 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★
  • Free cancellation
From $62 a person
2h

Private Guided Tour in Matera - Local Guide

Exploring the Sassi with Vito Rondinone, an official guide from Matera, offers you an exclusive and personalized experience to truly connect with this magical place.

  • 5.0★ · 63 reviews
  • Free cancellation
From $214 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
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★
  • Bestseller
From $35 a person
3h

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
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
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
9h

From Monopoli : Visit Matera and Alberobello independently

Explore the beauty of Alberobello and Matera on your own, with comfortable transport transfers from Monopoli (7:30).

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From $76 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★
  • Free cancellation
From $23 a person
2h

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
5h

Matera Mystica Audio Tour in the Sassi between Mysteries and Spirituality

This is not a simple audio tour in the Sassi of Matera, but an immersive experience that combines history, mystery and spirituality.

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From $17 a person
35 min

Private night tour of the Sassi by tuk tuk

Private tour in the magical scenery of the Sassi of Matera illuminated during the night The drivers Antonio and Francesco will be happy to accompany you to discover this unique...

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  • Private tour
From $81 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
2h

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★
  • Free cancellation
From $26 a person
Matera
9h

From Polignano & Bari - Alberobello & Matera Self Guided Tour

Explore Alberobello and Matera independently, with comfortable transfers from Polignano a Mare (7:45) and Bari (8:45).

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From $63 a person
2h

Walking tour of the Sassi of Matera with Casa Grotta/Church

Discover the timeless magic of Matera, one of the most fascinating cities in the world, declared a UNESCO World Heritage Site.

  • Top-rated · 4.9★
  • Free cancellation
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...

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From $29 a person
Matera By Night
2h

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

Only with Us you can organize a Tour carried out by the best Authorized Guides of the place.

  • 4.9★ · 92 reviews
  • Free cancellation
From $17 a person