10 Sightseeing Tours in Basilicata That You Shouldn't Miss

April 12, 2022 Leonardo Torrence

Discover the best top things to do in Basilicata, Italy including Maratea Private tour: Italy's little bit of Rio, Miglionico tour: Castle and Polyptych will surprise you, Private walking tour in Matera, Matera Half Day Tour, Long Private Panoramic Tour with Ape Calessino in Matera, Ape tour Matera - Guided tour in ape calessino, Private Panoramic Tour with Piaggio Ape Calessino in Matera, Pietrapertosa walking tour: memorable villages and landscapes near Matera, Matera Like a Local: Customized Private Tour, Private guide Melfi: an amazing walk through so many cultures from 11th century.
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1. Maratea Private tour: Italy's little bit of Rio

85046 Maratea, Province of Potenza, Italy Le Terre Di Federico
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The tour of Maratea starts from the highest part of the city: Mount San Biagio. Here you can admire in all its beauty the statue of Christ the Redeemer, the symbol not only of the city of Maratea but of the whole region of Basilicata. The second largest statue in the world as a dimension after Christ of Rio de Janeiro, the statue of Maratea is 21 meters tall, with a 19-meter arm opening and a face measuring 3 meters. The statue was made of reinforced concrete covered with a mixture of white cement and Carrara marble and created by the artist Bruno Innocenti in 1965. After admiring the Christ, the visit continues in the nearby Basilica of San Biagio, patron saint of the town. The tour continues in the medieval village, with ancient houses with arches close to each other and divided only by narrow lanes and characteristic lanes that fociano in small squares paved in local stone.

Inclusions: Licensed guide

Exclusions: Private transportation

Reviewed By RomeAddict

Better condition ruins, smaller, more accessible, great glimpse into the lives of the rich and famous ancient Roman's. Poppaea was Nero's wife. Ruins are about 90% wheelchair accessible.

2. Miglionico tour: Castle and Polyptych will surprise you

Piazza Castello, 75010 Miglionico MT, Italy Le Terre Di Federico
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Miglionico is located on a hill near Matera between the Bradano and Basento rivers and is famous for the majestic Malconsiglio castle, known for the historic conspiracy of the Barons (1485) against King Ferdinando I of Naples. Flanked by square and circular circular towers, placed at the top of the building. On the upper floor, there are the Malconsiglio hall, where the conspiracy was held, and the Star or Spirits room with a star-shaped ceiling and caskets where the most precious treasures and documents were kept. After the visit of the castle the tour continues towards the mother church of Santa Maria Maggiore which preserves precious works such as the splendid Polyptych (1499) oil on panel of the Venetian master Cima da Conegliano, composed of eighteen panels arranged in four orders, with a central beautiful Virgin on the Throne with Child and St. John the Baptist, the Crucifix by Father Umile Da Petralia Soprana (1629) and the great baroque organ.

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Reviewed By RomeAddict

Better condition ruins, smaller, more accessible, great glimpse into the lives of the rich and famous ancient Roman's. Poppaea was Nero's wife. Ruins are about 90% wheelchair accessible.

3. Private walking tour in Matera

Piazza Vittorio Veneto, 75100 Matera MT, Italy Turisti in Puglia - Day Tours
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Private tour with a multilingual tour guide that will lead just you discovering the city and its history.

Inclusions: Multilingual guide

Exclusions: Entrance ticket to the cave house and church

Reviewed By Anthony L

The tour was wonderful and we were provided with a great deal of helpful information and suggestions for our stay in Puglia. This was our fist visit and day in Puglia

4. Matera Half Day Tour

Puglia Tours
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Explore the 3 districts of Matera: Civita’ and the most fascinating part of the old town, named “Sassi”: Sassi Barisano and Caveoso.The stones of Matera is a real cultural landscape, capable of perpetuating from the most distant prehistoric past to the modern times.During the walking tour which lasts approx. 2 hours, our professional guides will show you the Sassi and take you to visite inside a cave house to see the tools, the furniture, the lifestyle of the people that lived in THE SASSI OF MATERA an experience that will take you back in time.

Inclusions: Private transportation, Air-conditioned vehicle, WiFi on board, ENTRY TICKET TO CAVE HOUSE

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Reviewed By yingatha

The day I shared with Michaela was wonderul! She showed me poligano a mare but first I went to the cave which was a good walk then we went to the beach area! beautiful! I didn't do coffee tasting as it had alcohol. but I didn't mind that. we went to eat at the most delicious restaurant and we chatted about all sorts of different things! Michaela is a lovely person very open minded very kind. I hope to have her for my future trips again. she is so nice and her price is very fair! unlike other tour agents!

5. Long Private Panoramic Tour with Ape Calessino in Matera

Via del Corso, 76, 75100 Matera MT, Italy Apeppecar
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Private panoramic tour of the historic districts of the city, aboard the historic Ape Calessino Piaggio. You will not share the tour with other guests.

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Reviewed By marcon560

We really enjoyed this tour and I think its the best way to visit the city. The sun in august is very strong and can be heavy to walk around the old city. Francesco, our guide, was friendly and gave us very clear explanations. Its better to send them a whatsapp message (photo attached) to reserve a slot in advance, we were lucky to book last second but we noticed is not always easy to book same day. Strongly recommended tour.

6. Ape tour Matera - Guided tour in ape calessino

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A tour of the three districts in the historic center of the Sassi with panoramic stops and curiosities about the recent history of the city of Matera: from national shame to a city known and appreciated worldwide. It will also be possible to visit a cave house and a rock church. The route lasts just over an hour and in this time visitors will be able to observe the Piano area, that is, the part close to the Sassi and get to know the historical places from another perspective. The Piano area is actually the first area built immediately after the Sassi at the turn of the Renaissance.

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Reviewed By mop1

We did this tour in February on our 1st day in Matera. It was a great way to get our bearings in this wonderful place. Our guide was very good and knowledgeable. Would highly recommend

7. Private Panoramic Tour with Piaggio Ape Calessino in Matera

Piazza Vittorio Veneto, 75100 Matera MT, Italy Apeppecar
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Unique panoramic tour on board the historic Piaggio Ape Calessino, it will give you an indelible memory of the splendid Matera. Customizable for your every need.

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8. Pietrapertosa walking tour: memorable villages and landscapes near Matera

85010 Pietrapertosa, Province of Potenza, Italy Le Terre Di Federico
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Pietrapertosa is a small mountain village in Basilicata at 1088 meters above sea level. It is located inside the Park of Gallipoli Cognato and the Little Lucanian Dolomites and is surrounded by fantastically shaped sandstones. Pietrapertosa Saracen fortress acquired importance with the Normans. The guided tour will take you to know the area of Arabata, the oldest and most striking of Pietrapertosa. In the walking path in the historic center. The tour continues by visiting the solar clock, the sundial of Pietrapertosa and the many staircases: alleys carved into the rock. The guided tour ends with a visit to the magnificent Norman-Swabian castle, formerly Saracen fortress, dominating from the top of the rocks. As an alternative to the classic historical-archaeological itinerary, one can choose to undertake the "Path of the seven stones", a naturalistic-trekking path that connects the municipalities of Pietrapertosa and Castelmezzano to be covered in about ninety minutes

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Reviewed By RomeAddict

Better condition ruins, smaller, more accessible, great glimpse into the lives of the rich and famous ancient Roman's. Poppaea was Nero's wife. Ruins are about 90% wheelchair accessible.

9. Matera Like a Local: Customized Private Tour

Cathedral of Saint Mary 'della Bruna' and Saint Eustace, Piazza Duomo, 75100 Matera MT, Italy Cathedral of Saint Mary 'della Bruna' and Saint Eustace, Piazza Duomo, 75100 Matera MT, Italy
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With our walking tours, you’ll skip the mundane historical tours and discover the city through a local’s eyes. Experience a tour that will transform the way you travel to make it as much about the people you meet, as it is the places you see. Our local guides (Lokafyers) are passionate about their city and eager to share their knowledge and perspective. Since Lokafyers are not professional guides and tour occasionally, they provide an experience that’s authentic and personal, like a friend showing you around their city. By the end of the tour, you'll feel comfortable navigating the city and confident that you have all the information you need to make the most of your stay.

Inclusions: Local guide "Lokafyer", Customized private walking tour

Exclusions: Entrance fees, Personal expenses, Tips and gratuities (optional), Food and drinks, Local transportation around the city (It’s a walking tour, car transportation isn’t included)

10. Private guide Melfi: an amazing walk through so many cultures from 11th century

Melfi Castle, Via Normanni, 85025 Melfi PZ, Italy Le Terre Di Federico

The tour of Melfi, with a licensed guide, starts from the castle, certainly one of the most important Italian medieval castles. The castle is surrounded by ten towers, of which seven have a rectangular plan and three with a pentagonal plan. The visit starts from the sarcophagus of Rapolla marble from the 2nd century. A.C., a tomb so called because found in the surroundings of the small town that is 7 km from Melfi, with relief decoration, referable to the workshops of Asia. The tour continues in the national archaeological museum "Massimo Pallottino". You will see funerary objects of VII-III century. a.C., daunie ceramics with geometric decoration, bronze armors, precious ornaments in silver, gold and amber, and bronze vases of both Greek and Etruscan production. The tour continues with the visit of the village and the Cathedral of the eleventh century dedicated to Santa Maria Assunta. Inside you will visit the Baroque wooden furniture collection, the bishop's chair and the pulpit

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Exclusions: Private transportation, Ticket entry

Reviewed By RomeAddict

Better condition ruins, smaller, more accessible, great glimpse into the lives of the rich and famous ancient Roman's. Poppaea was Nero's wife. Ruins are about 90% wheelchair accessible.

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