Matera Private Tour

Discover the ancient cave dwellings and rock churches of Matera, the European Capital of Culture for 2019, on this guided tour of one of the oldest continually inhabited settlements in the world.

Matera Private Tour

You will meet your guide at the time you selected in the Piazza Vittorio Veneto and begin your guided walking tour of Matera. This tour lasts two hours and includes exploration of the historic center of this southern Italian city.

Enjoy panoramic views of the Sassi, the ancient UNESCO World Heritage Site of rock-carved homes inhabited since prehistoric times, and recognized as among the first human settlements in Italy.

As you walk through Matera's main streets, observe the historic golden-stone architecture, often compared to Jerusalem and featured in films such as Mel Gibson's The Passion of the Christ and Wonder Woman.

You will pass the Matera Cathedral, a notable example of 13th-century Apulian Romanesque architecture located at the highest point of the city. You will learn about the origins of the cave dwellings as you visit a few of the Sassi.

The final stop will be one of Matera's four Rupestrian, or cave churches: the Chapel of Sant'Antonio Abate, where you can view ancient cave paintings on the rock-hewn walls and ceiling.

Why book a private tour?

Booking a private tour provides you with an exclusive English-speaking guide for your group. Additionally, larger groups may benefit from cost savings.