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Home/Destinations/Matera/Matera food & culture
Food & culture · Matera itinerary

Matera Food & Culture: The Best Itinerary

Matera is a feast of stone and flavour. Here is how to savour it — with the best-rated tours to book.

At a glance

  1. 1Cooking
  2. 2Sassi walk
  3. 3Cave house
  4. 4Wine

The pasta

A cooking class in a Sassi cellar.

The stones

A guided Sassi walking tour.

The cave house

A Casa Grotta and rock church.

Book the experiences in this itinerary

Top-rated tours for exactly what this plan recommends in Matera — prices per person.

Authentic Puglia Cooking Class in a Local Family Home Near Lecce
Lecce
Authentic Puglia Cooking Class in a Local Family Home Near Lecce
5.0(514)·3h 30min
from$101/ person
via Viator
Sassi di Matera guided tour with Giulio
Matera
Sassi di Matera guided tour with Giulio
5.0(266)·2–3 hours
from$17/ 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(426)·2 hours
from$14/ person
via Viator
Gnocchi, Pasta, Tiramisù and Wine Class
−39%
Milan
Gnocchi, Pasta, Tiramisù and Wine Class
5.0(1,581)·3 hours
from$61$101/ 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(176)·3h–3h 15min
from$44/ 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
Rome Pasta Making Class with Sauces and Wine Included (gf option)
Rome
Rome Pasta Making Class with Sauces and Wine Included (gf option)
5.0(917)·3 hours
from$97/ person
via Viator
Secret Matera Sassi (Private Tour)
Matera
Secret Matera Sassi (Private Tour)
5.0(69)·3 hours
from$228/ person
via Viator

Matera food & culture — FAQ

Is Matera good for food?
Yes — orecchiette pasta, Matera bread and local wine are highlights.
What is the best food experience?
A handmade pasta class in a Sassi cave cellar.
Can you combine food and sightseeing?
Yes — many tours pair a Sassi walk with a tasting.

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