FAST TO MATERA: Guided Tour with bus, from Bari
Description
Experience the magic of Matera, one of the most fascinating and ancient cities in the world, on a tour that blends freedom, comfort, and cultural depth. The famous Sassi ancient rock-carved dwellings welcome you into a unique setting, listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Walking through alleys, cave churches, and scenic viewpoints, you'll feel the timeless soul of the city. You'll be dropped off in a central area and can start your experience within minutes. A professional local guide will lead a 1h15 walking tour, sharing stories and curiosities about Matera’s iconic landmarks. After the guided tour, enjoy free time to explore at your own pace. On your smartphone, you'll receive a brochure with a suggested itinerary, key highlights, interactive maps, and an audio guide in 5 languages (IT, EN, ES, FR, DE) to enhance your visit. We now offer two departure options to suit your plans: Morning tour: 9:30/10:00 AM with return at 3:30 PM Midday tour: 12:30 AM with return at 6:30 PM
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Itinerary
On this tour, you’ll explore Matera, one of Italy’s most fascinating cities, renowned for its Sassi — ancient cave dwellings and a UNESCO World Heritage Site. It’s a truly unique destination, where grottoes, rock-hewn churches, and breathtaking views blend into a timeless atmosphere. At the start of your journey, you’ll receive a digital brochure including: a suggested itinerary, descriptions of iconic landmarks, guided maps to help you navigate, and an audio guide in 5 languages (IT, EN, ES, FR, DE) to accompany you step by step. Upon arrival in Matera, a local guide will be waiting to welcome you and lead a guided walking tour lasting approximately 1 hour and 30 minutes. After the guided tour, you’ll have free time to explore the city at your own pace, discovering its charming alleys, panoramic viewpoints, and local shops. The total visit in Matera lasts about 3 hours. The return to Bari is scheduled for 2:30 PM, making this a comfortable and authentic half-day experience.
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Important Information
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Specialized infant seats are available
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Group type: Not private (shared), Transportation is provided by a private company coach, not a public bus. Access is reserved only to ticket holders
Reviews(6)
This was a very interesting tour, full of history! Walked up and down in this ancient city , walking shoes highly recommended.
The trip was cancelled the day prior due to Insufficient numbers with another trip offered as a replacement (that added in a trip to Alberobello) . We had already visited Alberobello and wanted the whole day at Matera so the alternate trip did not interest us. Refund was paid bur we missed out on our Matera trip which was disappointing.
Booked for morning. Was texts and told no morning could we change to afternoon. Not the same meeting place as the morning tour much further pick/up point. Put in a 10 passenger van and when we got there we were met by our local guide who said we needed to wait for another tour bus to go with us. Waited a little over 30 minutes and off we went! Then your guie was ok but missed the sassi house tour altogether (maybe because our time was cut short waiting in the other Group?)the whole tour from start to finish seemed poorly planned and did not run smooth.
Good tour - tour guide was very informative and knowledgable. Pick up local to where we were staying.
The tour guide, Mara, was lovely. She knew the history of the city very well and flavored her talk with charming anecdotes about her grandmother. Mara's Englidh was very good. I had no trouble understanding her. I recommend doing this tour in the shoulder season -- May or September -- as the cool breeze today (Sept. 25) was delightful. Taking the tour in July or August would probably be tougher.
There were 8 of us joining this tour, unfortunately 2 got sick and canceled at the last minute. Apulia Smart Tour was kind enough to offer us a refund. They were professional and kind specially Francesco who did his best to help. Matera is a city that shouldn’t be missed. The city is like walking back to ancient civilization over 2000 years ago with buildings, homes, churches built on limestone cliffs. The Sassi - cave dwelling in the mountains. Our tour guide Maria was very good and thorough. She even brought with her photos to show us Matera’s history, important people, movies filmed in Matera. I highly recommend this tour.
