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Home/Destinations/Matera/Cave Houses & Churches

Cave House & Church Tours

Inside the rock: tours enter a Casa Grotta, a restored cave dwelling showing how families once lived, and the rock-hewn churches with their frescoes, revealing Matera’s remarkable past. A window into cave life.

183 tours · prices per person, book with partner

Discover Matera, the ancient city - English tour
Matera
Discover Matera, the ancient city - English tour
4.9(1,932)·2–3 hours
from$34/ person
via Viator
Guided Tour of Matera Sassi
Matera
Guided Tour of Matera Sassi
4.7(1,543)·2 hours
from$17/ person
via Viator
Matera : Sassi tour with the iconic churches carved into the rock
Matera
Matera : Sassi tour with the iconic churches carved into the rock
4.8(559)·2 hours
from$23/ person
via Viator
Matera's Sassi Walking Tour - PREMIUM GUIDES
Matera
Matera's Sassi Walking Tour - PREMIUM GUIDES
4.9(505)·2 hours
from$34/ person
via Viator
Tour in the Sassi of Matera with Casa Grotta and Rock Church
Matera
Tour in the Sassi of Matera with Casa Grotta and Rock Church
5.0(422)·2 hours
from$14/ person
via Viator
Panoramic Tour of the Sassi of Matera in Open-Bus with House-Cave
Matera
Panoramic Tour of the Sassi of Matera in Open-Bus with House-Cave
4.9(337)·1h 30min
from$23/ person
via Viator
UNESCO's Alberobello and Matera from Bari
Bari
UNESCO's Alberobello and Matera from Bari
4.6(303)·6 hours
from$181/ person
via Viator
Walking tour of the Sassi of Matera with Casa Grotta/Church
Matera
Walking tour of the Sassi of Matera with Casa Grotta/Church
4.9(241)·2 hours
from$17/ person
via Viator
Guided tour of Matera including Casa Grotta and Rock Church
Matera
Guided tour of Matera including Casa Grotta and Rock Church
4.9(229)·2 hours
from$14/ person
via Viator
Tuk Tuk tour Matera - Panoramic tour by bee calessino
Matera
Tuk Tuk tour Matera - Panoramic tour by bee calessino
4.9(195)·40 min
from$38/ person
via Viator
Ape Calessino panoramic tour Sassi di Matera Standard.
Matera
Ape Calessino panoramic tour Sassi di Matera Standard.
4.5(188)·40 min–45 min
from$46/ person
via Viator
Sassi of Matera: complete tour for up to 15 people
Matera
Sassi of Matera: complete tour for up to 15 people
5.0(175)·3h–3h 15min
from$44/ person
via Viator
Tuk Tuk tour Matera - between History, legend and anecdotes
Matera
Tuk Tuk tour Matera - between History, legend and anecdotes
4.9(151)·1h–1h 10min
from$60/ person
via Viator
Matera Guided Sunset Tour: Murgia Timone&Belvedere with Transfer
Matera
Matera Guided Sunset Tour: Murgia Timone&Belvedere with Transfer
4.8(140)·2h 30min
from$28/ person
via Viator
Matera Private Tour of the Old Town and Sassi Complete
Matera
Matera Private Tour of the Old Town and Sassi Complete
4.9(109)·2 hours
from$341/ person
via Viator
Matera by Night. Entrance fees included Cave House and Rock Church.
Matera
Matera by Night. Entrance fees included Cave House and Rock Church.
4.9(104)·2 hours
from$14/ person
via Viator
Tour in the Sassi of Matera with Teresa, choose quality!
Matera
Tour in the Sassi of Matera with Teresa, choose quality!
5.0(96)·2 hours
from$14/ person
via Viator
Underground mattress
Matera
Underground mattress
4.5(91)·15 min–30 min
from$9/ person
via Viator
From Bari : Unesco Tour - Guided Tour of Matera and Alberobello
Bari
From Bari : Unesco Tour - Guided Tour of Matera and Alberobello
4.3(72)·9 hours
from$171/ person
via Viator
Matera Official Open Bus Tour with entrance to Casa Grotta
Matera
Matera Official Open Bus Tour with entrance to Casa Grotta
4.3(71)·1h 45min
from$23/ person
via Viator
Visit the Sassi of Matera with Brunella-exciting Sassi Tour
Matera
Visit the Sassi of Matera with Brunella-exciting Sassi Tour
4.9(68)·2 hours
from$14/ person
via Viator
Ape Calessino panoramic tour Sassi di Matera Along.
Matera
Ape Calessino panoramic tour Sassi di Matera Along.
4.5(67)·1h–1h 5min
from$51/ person
via Viator
Long Private Panoramic Tour with Ape Calessino in Matera
Matera
Long Private Panoramic Tour with Ape Calessino in Matera
4.9(65)·1h 10min–1h 15min
from$59/ person
via Viator
Private Guided Tour Sassi of Matera
Matera
Private Guided Tour Sassi of Matera
4.9(54)·2h 10min
from$68/ person
via Viator
From Matera : Murgia Park and Sassi at Sunset Tour
Matera
From Matera : Murgia Park and Sassi at Sunset Tour
4.7(43)·2h 30min
from$28/ person
via Viator
Matera Walking Tour with Audio and Written Guide by a Local
Matera
Matera Walking Tour with Audio and Written Guide by a Local
4.1(41)·3–4 hours
from$7/ person
via Viator
Guided Tour to the Sassi of Matera in Spanish
Matera
Guided Tour to the Sassi of Matera in Spanish
4.8(33)·3 hours
from$40/ person
via Viator
Treasure Hunt in the Sassi of Matera
Matera
Treasure Hunt in the Sassi of Matera
4.9(27)·2h 15min
from$51/ person
via Viator
English Matera Tour included entrances Cave House and RockChurch.
Matera
English Matera Tour included entrances Cave House and RockChurch.
4.8(23)·1h 30min
from$23/ person
via Viator
Matera: Sassi Farmer's Pasta Class in an Ancient Wine Cellar
Matera
Matera: Sassi Farmer's Pasta Class in an Ancient Wine Cellar
4.7(19)·3 hours
from$123/ person
via Viator
Complete Sassi of Matera Small Group Walking Tour with Tasting
Matera
Complete Sassi of Matera Small Group Walking Tour with Tasting
4.0(10)·3 hours
from$31/ person
via Viator
Private guided tour of the Sassi of Matera in Tuk Tuk - 2 hours
Matera
Private guided tour of the Sassi of Matera in Tuk Tuk - 2 hours
4.6(9)·2 hours
from$148/ person
via Viator
Caves, Counts and Crusades Self Guided Tour of Matera
Matera
Caves, Counts and Crusades Self Guided Tour of Matera
4.7(6)·2–3 hours
from$9/ person
via Viator
Private UNESCO Heritage Tour at Matera and Alberobello
Matera
Private UNESCO Heritage Tour at Matera and Alberobello
4.8(5)·8 hours
from$228/ person
via Viator
Guided Tour of Matera and Sassi Rock Churches and Cave Houses
Matera
Guided Tour of Matera and Sassi Rock Churches and Cave Houses
5.0(4)·1h 30min–2h
from$40/ person
via Viator
Self Guided Walking Tour of Matera with Audio Guide
Matera
Self Guided Walking Tour of Matera with Audio Guide
3.0(2)·2 hours
from$6/ person
via Viator
tour from Bari by bus to Matera and Altamura with Guide to Matera
Bari
tour from Bari by bus to Matera and Altamura with Guide to Matera
5.0(2)·7h 30min
from$120/ person
via Viator
Matera : Local Products and Wine Tasting in Caves in the Sassi
Matera
Matera : Local Products and Wine Tasting in Caves in the Sassi
5.0(2)·45 min
from$22/ person
via Viator
Matera: San Giorgio Underground, underground tour with audio guide
Matera
Matera: San Giorgio Underground, underground tour with audio guide
5.0(1)·20 min
from$7/ person
via Viator
Matera Mystica Audio Tour in the Sassi between Mysteries and Spirituality
Matera
Matera Mystica Audio Tour in the Sassi between Mysteries and Spirituality
5 hours
from$17/ person
via Viator

Cave Houses & Churches in Matera — FAQ

What is a Casa Grotta?
A restored cave house showing traditional Sassi life.
What are the rock churches?
Churches carved into the rock, some with old frescoes.
Are entries included?
Many tours include cave house and rock church entry.

More things to do in Matera

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