Private Tour in 2 UNESCO Sites: Alberobello & Matera.





Description
This tour is private only, which allows you to visit and fully enjoy two UNESCO sites at once at a decent price.
Tour Options
Itinerary
First of all, we are going to Matera from your accommodation to explore the city's rich history and stunning landscapes. Here, I'll share stories about the city's evolution and its transformation from a symbol of poverty to a UNESCO World Heritage site. We'll start in the ancient Sassi districts, where I'll lead you through the labyrinth of cave dwellings and alleys. You'll learn about how these caves were once homes, churches, and even monasteries, providing a glimpse into how people lived here for thousands of years. To better understand life in the Sassi, we’ll tour a "Casa Grotta," a restored cave home furnished as it would have been centuries ago. In the end, I'll give you some free time. After it, we'll head to Alberobello.
Once we arrive in Alberobello, we begin our tour by visiting this fabulous town, known for its iconic Trulli houses. We'll explore two amazing districts called Aia Piccola and Rione Monti. The first one is a quieter area with fewer tourists, where some Trulli are still used as private homes. The second one is considered to be more touristy, and yet, it has a very picturesque and decorated streets lined with hundred of Trulli - the town's signature whitewashed, conical-roofed dwellings. We'll visit one of the trullo house in order to understand better the construction of it and how people could live in. Also, we'll visit the unique church, dedicated to Saint Anthony of Padua, built in trullo style, which blends seamlessly with the surrounding architecture. In the end, I'll give some free time so you can enjoy it on your own, after which we return to your accomodation.
Highlights
What's included
Pickup Locations & Times
We will pick you up near your accommodation (If it's possible to go there by car).
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Important Information
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Specialized infant seats are available
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Reviews(17)
Our tour was excellent and was made more interesting as Yurii our guide took us to unique places in each town. Yurii's knowledge and explanations helped us understand the local history and the way each area developed to become what they are today. Thoroughly recommend this tour.
We had an excellent tour to Alberobello and Matera with Yurii as our guide. His communication was AMAZING before the day of the trip as well as during the tour. He is a fountain of knowledge about what we would see prior to our stops as well as during the tours. He was incredibly patient in providing the slow walking pace that was needed for my elderly sister in law as well as my husband who had a foot injury. Matera is extremely hilly and Yurii made the tour as gentle on them as possible. I cannot recommend him enough!!
A great day out with Graziano despite wet weather we had a great day and perfect spot for lunch as well as perfect mix between guided tour and free time. Thankyou
I started communicating with Graziano Months in advance for my Italian dream of spending a month in Italy. I had originally planned the trip to the Puglia region based on pictures I had seen of Alberobello, so I found a Graziano last summer that I stayed in touch with him. Very communicative Graziano suggested a quick trip to Alberobello and then to Matera …and I have learned to trust the locals. As we traveled he shared about the many olive groves in the area…and we could see the vast fields of Olive Trees…but he wanted us to see one of the oldest trees. Over 1000 years old. Yes..1000! We stopped for a tasting and bought some delicious almonds. Simply spectacular visit. Well…let me tell you, he is one of the very best tour guides we have ever had!!! Simply amazing. His love and passion for Matera became obvious very early in our journey. And enclosed are the photos from Matera and Alberobello. We loved Alberobello…Matera is a sight to behold and takes your breath away at every turn When I saw my first sight of the caves in Matera…my first thought was…this must be what it looked like when Jesus walked the earth. And then I learned that the Passion of Christ had been filmed here… It was breathtaking and not a place we can ever forget. We are already plotting our next trip this beautiful coastal area. This is where the Passion of Christ was filmed years ago..and now the sequel “The Resurrection” is currently being filmed. We didn’t run into Mel Gibson, but he was there. We did see the film stage and film crew. I cannot recommend this tour enough!! 1000 stars!
This tour was the perfect combination of a private driver and a guided experience, and it exceeded our expectations. Yurii was exceptional from start to finish, offering both seamless transportation and thoughtful, knowledgeable guidance throughout the day. We began in Alberobello, where Yurii guided us through the trulli districts, sharing insight into their unique construction and history while also giving us time to explore independently, take photos, and truly enjoy the atmosphere. From there, we continued on to Matera, where Yurii provided excellent historical context as we explored the Sassi. He allowed us to move at a relaxed, unhurried pace, encouraging us to take our time and fully absorb the beauty and history of this extraordinary city. His explanations added depth and meaning to what we were seeing. One of the things we appreciated most was the flexibility of the day. Yurii even accommodated a lunch stop, making the experience feel personalized rather than rigid or rushed. This tour struck a wonderful balance between expert guidance and freedom, with the comfort of a private driver throughout. Yurii’s professionalism, knowledge, and genuine care made this a truly memorable experience. Highly recommended. ✨🚗🏛️
Wonderful tour! We greatly appreciate the communication in advance plus the significant flexibility. Graziano was great!
Travel through the countryside to 2 important historical sites. The Trulli were interesting and Matera was magical. Our guide Graziano was very knowledgeable and gave us insight all along our ride. I wish we had more time in Matera as there was so much history and so much to see. It was wonderful to be there late day and after sundown.
We had a great private tour of Alberobello and Matera with Yuri. He is very knowledgeable about both sites and tailored our visits to what we were interested in seeing and where we wanted to spend most of our time. Yuri is very personable and a most excellent tour guide. We truly enjoyed our time with him and highly recommend this tour.
Thank you so much for this experience. It was a wonderful day. Take care!
Graziano was a terrific guide. He was very knowledgeable and very passionate about his love for Material. We would not have gained the same insight to the history of the city without him.
Thanks a lot for such a nice review. We will consider Graziano for the tours. Have a wonderful Bella Vita!
This tour checked all the boxes! Yurii was a fantastic guide - he took us to each place we wanted to see and even more! And, being older and requiring extra time, he was quite patient with us and helpful with the ancient stairways!
I hope you really enjoyed this experience with me. I wish you a wonderful life and take care of yourself.



