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 continuously inhabited settlements in the world.

Matera Private Tour

Meet your guide at the selected time in Piazza Vittorio Veneto, established in 1880, to begin your guided walking tour of Matera. The tour lasts two hours, exploring the historic centre of this southern Italian city.

Experience panoramic views of the Sassi, ancient cave dwellings recognized as a UNESCO World Heritage Site, inhabited since prehistoric times and among the earliest human settlements in Italy.

As the tour continues 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.

Visit the Matera Cathedral, a notable example of 13th-century Apulian Romanesque architecture, located at the city's highest and oldest point. You will explore several Sassi and learn about the origins of these cave dwellings.

Conclude your tour at 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 ensures an exclusive English speaking guide for you and your group. Larger groups can also save money with this option.