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The 10 Best Sightseeing Tours in Matera, Basilicata
Get to Matera quickly, because it’s still relatively undiscovered by foreign tourists. In town, visit the Domenico Ridola National Museum. Matera’s real claim to fame, though, and the reason it’s a UNESCO World Heritage Site, is the extensive series of cave dwellings ("i sassi") southeast of town, first inhabited by Benedictine and Basilian monks. You’ll see individual cells, chapels, and even some churches, many adorned with Byzantine decorations and frescoes.
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1. Private walking tour in Matera
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5.0 based on 2 reviews
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
2. Discover Apulia: The Heel of Italy
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5.0 based on 1 reviews
This tour offers you the possibility to visit in 8 days the cities of Andria, Trani and Barletta, with guided excursions. You can do local experience tours and know the typical tradition in the field of food and drink, like mozzarella cheese and olive farm tour; this package also offers the opportunity to experience Puglia folk dances course in the name of its traditions and culture. In addition, it is possibile to enjoy the view of the city from the sea, making a boat guided tour from the port of Trani, with an extension of the visit to other cities like Barletta or Molfetta.
Inclusions: Private transportation, All Fees and Taxes, Accomodation in Masseria, Private english speaking local guide during all full/half day tours
Exclusions: All lunch and dinners, Hotel city tax to be paid direclty on the spot, All the other voices mantioned above
Reviewed By olimpiaGen
since i’m one of the most disorganized and chaotic people alive, i put my trip in their hands. they took care of every single detail for us discovering the best local places possible across italy. if anyone needs tips and organizing, i would definitely recommend you contact “Rome & Italy”. you won’t regret it. looking forward to our next trip to Italy... hopefully Sicily
3. Matera Half Day Tour
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5.0 based on 1 reviews
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!
4. TOUR - Matera (complimentary transfer service from/to Bari and surroundings)
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5.0 based on 2 reviews
The "Sassi". . . a breathtaking experience! Welcome to Matera (Unesco World Heritage) the European capital of the culture 2019. Matera and its districts of ancient cave dwellings, "Sassi", were declared a Unesco World Heritage Site in 1993 and are now considered one of the main italian attraction. People have been settling here for a long time: Matera is often cited as one of the oldest continuously inhabited places in the world.
Inclusions: Air-conditioned vehicle, Coffee and/or Tea, Private transportation, WiFi on board, Admission tickets at a "Casa Grotta", Parking Fees
Exclusions: Gratuities, Lunch, Soda/Pop
Reviewed By SVSephina
Gianluca was very helpful and friendly. He has a lot of patience as we were looking for something special and we couldn’t have done it without him on our side, thanks again! This will stay in my memory for long long time.
5. - 4 Days in Puglia from Alberobello and Matera to Ostuni and Lecce -
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5.0 based on 1 reviews
We offer tailored daily excursions and multi-day tours for our guests. They are all private exclusive itineraries and can be accompanied with luxury car, minivan or bus (according to the number of people in your party). Each vehicle is provided with Free On-Board Wifi. Each tour can be accompanied by an English speaking guide and a private driver (2 different persons).
Inclusions: Private tour guide, Transport , Accommodation
Exclusions: Gratuities
Reviewed By chooms
We set up a 4 day tour during our visit to Puglia recently. Months ahead I contacted Tours of Puglia to help us get the most of our visit. Francesca asked us what we wanted to see instead of telling us “this is the Tours we have”. Our main goal was to visit our ancestral home of Alberobello. I also asked her recommendations, which she gladly provided. She set up a full 4 days of touring which included 2 night stays in Alberobello (Trullo houses) and Lecce. We visited all of the main sites of Puglia like Locorotondo, Matera , Ostuni, etc....she included an incredible meal each day, including a meal at a Masseria....our guides, Vincenzo and Flo were beyond incredible....they were like walking historic encyclopedias. Vincenzo was instrumental is us locating the street in Alberobello where our grandmother was born. They, and our drivers, went out of their way to insure we missed nothing. We were just 4, so everything could be personalized. Everything went as planned and we could not have asked for for more....we cannot recommend Tours of Puglia mort highly...
6. Exclusive Matera
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5.0 based on 1 reviews
For customers who want to independently decide the times and have the Guide and driver at their disposal
Inclusions: Private transportation, Guide
Exclusions: Entrance fees, tips, etc.
7. Long Private Panoramic Tour with Ape Calessino in Matera
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5.0 based on 3 reviews
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.
Inclusions: Private transportation
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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.
8. Ape tour Matera - Guided tour in ape calessino
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5.0 based on 1 reviews
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.
Inclusions: Private transportation
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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
9. Private Panoramic Tour with Piaggio Ape Calessino in Matera
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4.9 based on 10 reviews
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.
Inclusions: Private transportation, withdrawal
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10. Matera Day Trip from Bari with Food Tasting
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2.3 based on 3 reviews
Matera has been elected Capital of Culture 2019. This experience departs from Bari and you will be transferred to Matera by comfortable minivan. Once in Matera, start your walking tour from the old town with a magnificent view of the Sasso Barisano. Appreciated and visited for its stones, Matera also offers many other pearls of beauty and culture.
Inclusions: Departure and arrival from Bari airport or train station, Transport by minivan, Certified guide on site, Food-tasting
Exclusions: Food and drinks, Hotel pickup and drop-off
Reviewed By mdsoresi
This was a great relaxing thing to do in the afternoon. Davide was a terrific guide, sharing jokes and knowledge. The caves were amazing!
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