Matera Sightseeing Tour

On this panoramic tour of Matera, we'll take a two-hour ride to discover the main monuments of this city famous for its buildings carved out of rocks.

Matera Sightseeing Tour

At the appointed time, we'll meet at Via Alessandro Volta 5 and set off on this sightseeing tour of Matera, where we'll pass by the main attractions of this city in the Basilicata region.

Throughout the tour, you'll receive an audio guide in Italian and English that provides commentary on the history of Matera and details about the monuments you will see.

We will visit emblematic places including the Tramontano castle, located on the hill of Lapillo, the church of San Agustino de Matera, and the Belvedere Colombo viewpoint for panoramic views of the city.

The tour will also take us to Barisano, one of the famous Sassi of Matera. From the vehicle, we'll see the buildings carved into the rock, such as the church of the Madonna delle Virtú and the church of San Pietro Caveoso, significant landmarks in this part of the city.

Afterward, we'll enter the Piccianello district to visit the Murgia Materana Park and see the sculpture park La Palomba, a project by artist Antonio Paradiso.

To conclude the tour, we'll stop at a viewpoint to admire the Gravina stream and the Sassi of Matera from another perspective.

Finally, we will return to the starting point after this 2-hour adventure.