Overview
Visit the city of Matera with this open-top bus. Get to know the Sassi in complete comfort, and take the opportunity to capture some great shots.
Highlights
- You'll explore the Sassi with minimal walking through steep areas on this easy and scenic tour
- There's a visit to a traditional Casa Grotta with tickets included
- The tour offers wide views over the Gravina canyon and the rupestrian landscape
- You'll experience the atmosphere of Matera by night in a relaxed way
- There's a multilingual audio guide available in English, French and Spanish
Explore one of southern Italy's most distinctive cities on a Matera sightseeing bus tour, perfect for discovering the UNESCO-listed Sassi in comfort, without strenuous walking. Travel by panoramic bus through the ancient rock-hewn districts, enjoying breathtaking views of the Gravina canyon and Murgia Materana Park.
The tour combines scenic drives with short walks and photo stops at spectacular viewpoints, including the area near the Church of Sant'Agostino, overlooking Sasso Barisano. Visit the traditional Casa Grotta Narrante, with admission included, and discover how local families lived in the Sassi until the 1950s.
Continue along the scenic Via Madonna delle Virtù and admire the dramatic landscape surrounding the ancient city. On evening departures, experience the magical atmosphere of the illuminated Sassi.
Ideal for couples, families and first-time visitors, this 90-minute panoramic bus tour offers a relaxing introduction to Matera's history, architecture and extraordinary scenery.
What's included
- Audio guide
- Entrance ticket
- Map
- Tour guide
- Panoramic bus tour
- Food and drinks
- Individual headset
Meeting & pickup
Please reach the meeting point located in Via Alessandro Volta, 3.
Additional info
Know in advance:
- The booking requires a minimum of 2 participants
- The tour leader speaks Italian and provides an audio guide with the POPGuide App in English, French, or Spanish that you can download on your smartphone at the beginning of the bus tour
- Children traveling free of charge must sit on a parent’s lap
- The itinerary includes some stops with short walking sections on mostly flat surfaces; however, there may be a few small steps. Comfortable shoes are recommended
- During these stops, participants are advised to bring a fully charged phone and earphones in order to use the audio guide or other digital resources provided during the tour
Remember to bring:
- A fully charged phone and headphones for the audio guide
Questions
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