Matera Tuk-Tuk Tour

Cave dwellings, rock churches and giant ancient cisterns: explore Matera's historic centre in a fun and comfortable way on this tuk-tuk tour. Discover the 2019 European Capital of Culture from a new perspective!

Matera Tuk-Tuk Tour

After meeting your guide in Via Alessandro Volta, you'll climb on board your tuk-tuk ready to begin your tour of historic Matera, referred to as "Ape calessino" in Italian.

During your tuk-tuk tour, you'll make several stops at key sites. Your first visit will be the Church of Purgatory, built in 1747, known for its façade featuring skulls and skeletons.

Next, you'll visit the Matera Cathedral, located at the city's highest point with a 52-metre-tall (170 feet) belfry, which features seven bells audible throughout Matera.

Afterward, you'll travel to the Church of San Giovanni and explore the famous Sasso Barisano and Sasso Cavoso neighbourhoods, home to the UNESCO World Heritage Site known as 'sassi di Matera'. These districts feature rock-hewn houses and streets that have served as filming locations for notable movies.

Finally, the tour will conclude at Piazza San Francesco after an immersive 50-minute tuk-tuk tour.