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Tours/Matera/Ape Calessino panoramic tour Sassi di Matera Standard.

Ape Calessino panoramic tour Sassi di Matera Standard.

4.5(189)Matera40 min–45 min
VIATOR4.2(63)TRIPADVISOR4.6(126)
Ape Calessino panoramic tour Sassi di Matera Standard.
Ape Calessino panoramic tour Sassi di Matera Standard.
Ape Calessino panoramic tour Sassi di Matera Standard.
Ape Calessino panoramic tour Sassi di Matera Standard.
Ape Calessino panoramic tour Sassi di Matera Standard.
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Ape Calessino panoramic tour Sassi di Matera Standard.
Ape Calessino panoramic tour Sassi di Matera Standard.
Ape Calessino panoramic tour Sassi di Matera Standard.
Ape Calessino panoramic tour Sassi di Matera Standard.
Ape Calessino panoramic tour Sassi di Matera Standard.
Ape Calessino panoramic tour Sassi di Matera Standard.
Ape Calessino panoramic tour Sassi di Matera Standard.
Ape Calessino panoramic tour Sassi di Matera Standard.
Ape Calessino panoramic tour Sassi di Matera Standard.
Ape Calessino panoramic tour Sassi di Matera Standard.
Ape Calessino panoramic tour Sassi di Matera Standard.

At a glance

Duration
40 min–45 min
Price from
$46 / person
Location
Matera, Italy
Rating
4.5 / 5 · 189 reviews
Languages
DE, PT, EN, IT
Group
Private
Cancellation
Free cancellation up to 24 hours before
Confirmation
Within 24h
Ticket
Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Operator
Ape Calessino Tour Matera
Meeting point
I have a Blue Calessino, with a white coat.The meeting point is in Via del Corso n.76 near Banca Bper.Thank you.

Description

What makes the Calessino Bee Tour so special is the opportunity to discover and admire an extraordinary city in an exclusive way, without groups, optimizing time and without any effort — a valuable advantage especially during the summer. All while living a fun, authentic and comfortable experience. You can take photos, selfies and videos in total freedom, alone or with your family, taking advantage of breathtaking views and unique views that will remain etched in your heart. The Italian speaking driver will accompany you safely, and to enrich the visit even more you can take advantage of a convenient multilingual audio guide available in Spanish, German, French, Portuguese and English.

Schedule & prices

Runs
Every day
Start times
10 times a day, 9:00 AM–7:00 PM
Next available
Mon, Oct 12
Adult (ages 18–85)
$46
Youth (ages 10–17)
$32
Child (ages 4–9)
$17
Infant (ages 0–3)
Free

Prices are per person when two book together; a solo traveller pays $91.

Larger groups pay less per person.

From the operator’s live schedule on Viator, checked Oct 11.

Tour Options

Ape Calessino panoramic tour Sassi di Matera Standard.

Itinerary

I Sassi di Matera
Pass by

Matera is one of the oldest cities in the world whose territory preserves evidence of human settlements from the Palaeolithic and without interruption until today. It represents an extraordinary page written by man through the millennia of this very long history. World Heritage Site since 1993 and European Capital of Culture in 2019. With the classic and typical Ape Calessino ( tuk tuk), an Italian myth, which is very popular with families, especially with children in wheelchairs, we will cross the Old Town and the Sassi, as walking is very tiring, especially in summer, speeding through the narrow streets and alleys, making short stops for photos and videos and to visit churches in the squares and characteristic Case Grotte (House Museums).

Piazza San Pietro Caveoso
Admission included5 min

During the Ape Calessino Tour, there will be scenic stops at the most beautiful and evocative points of the Sassi, and we will visit some structures (churches and cave houses), depending on the chosen tour.

What's included

Included
Private transportation
Not included
Snacks
Bottled water

Traveller Ratings

Reviews collected by Viator and Tripadvisor

4.5
189 reviews
5
147
4
19
3
6
2
6
1
11

How it compares in Matera

  • No. 14 by number of reviews among 181 tours in Matera
  • Starting price $46 is 11% below the typical $51 for tours of similar length in Matera

Excurgo comparison of 181 Viator tours, recalculated daily.

Important Information

  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Cancellation

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

1+ days before100% refund
0–1 days before0% refund

Frequently asked questions

How long does Ape Calessino panoramic tour Sassi di Matera Standard. take?

Ape Calessino panoramic tour Sassi di Matera Standard. lasts about 40 min–45 min. The itinerary has 2 stops.

How much does Ape Calessino panoramic tour Sassi di Matera Standard. cost?

Prices start at $46 per person for this Matera experience, booked through Viator with the price shown before checkout. That is the per-person price when two book together; a solo traveller pays $91. There is 1 booking option, so the final price depends on the option you choose.

What days does Ape Calessino panoramic tour Sassi di Matera Standard. run?

According to the operator’s current schedule, it runs every day, with 10 departures a day between 9:00 AM and 7:00 PM.

How much does Ape Calessino panoramic tour Sassi di Matera Standard. cost for children?

Children aged 4–9 pay from $17, adults from $46. Infants go free.

Can I cancel Ape Calessino panoramic tour Sassi di Matera Standard. for free?

Yes. Cancel at least 1 day before the start for a full refund. Later cancellations are non-refundable.

Where does the tour start?

The meeting point is I have a Blue Calessino, with a white coat. The meeting point is in Via del Corso n.76 near Banca Bper. Thank you. Hotel pickup is not part of this experience.

What languages is Ape Calessino panoramic tour Sassi di Matera Standard. offered in?

The experience is available in DE, PT, EN, IT, FR, ES.

Is this a private or a group tour?

It is a private experience: only your party takes part. Up to 4 travellers can book together.

Is the tour suitable for children?

Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller

Will my booking be confirmed immediately?

Confirmation is sent by the operator within 24 hours of booking.

Is Ape Calessino panoramic tour Sassi di Matera Standard. worth it?

Travellers rate it 4.5 out of 5 across 189 reviews on Viator and Tripadvisor; it is run by Ape Calessino Tour Matera.

Reviews(189)

Reviews collected by Viator and Tripadvisor

F
Fran_M
October 7, 2026 · via Viator
We thought the driver...

We thought the driver would have spoken English. He did not. It was disappointing. very expensive. Our driver could not answer any questions. We only had audio when we stopped. wouls not recommend

Operator response

Good evening. Before booking a service on Viator , I suggest you carefully read the details of what the service entails and what it offers. In fact, the Viator listing clearly states that our service features a pre-recorded audio guide available in several languages, including the English you requested... This means there is no live guide speaking English or any other language , just a driver ( autista ) , otherwise, there would have been no need for a pre-recorded audio guide.. Ours is strictly a scenic tour service, It does not include a tour guide who speaks English or other languages... That is a different type of service that we do not offer. Next time, please pay closer attention and get better informed, instead of badmouthing a service that is clearly described on Viator . Thank you. Buonasera. Prima di prenotare un servizio su Viator, le suggerisco di leggere attentamente i dettagli relativi a ciò che il servizio prevede e offre. Infatti, la scheda informativa su Viator specifica chiaramente che il nostro servizio include un' audio guida pre- registrata disponibile in diverse lingue, tra cui l'inglese da lei richiesto... Ciò significa che non è prevista una guida dal vivo che parli inglese o altre lingue , ma semplicemente un driver ( autista ) , altrimenti, non ci sarebbe stato bisogno di un' audio guida preregistrata... Il nostro è esclusivamente un tour panoramico e non include una guida turistica che parli inglese o altre lingue... Si tratta di una tipologia di servizio diversa che noi non offriamo. La prossima volta, la prego di prestare maggiore attenzione e di informarsi meglio, invece di criticare negativamente un servizio che è chiaramente descritto su Viator. Grazie.

S
Susanna_D
October 2, 2026 · via Viator
It was the perfect tour...

It was the perfect tour for Matera! All the photo spots and seeing the caves. Perfect amount of time as well. Definitely recommend especially with kids.

Operator response

Grazie mille ☺️

M
mario_d
September 30, 2026 · via Viator
Matera Panarama Tour

As much as the panarama views were amazing, we were disappointed that our guide/driver didn’t speak English. We signed up for an English tour and expected a knowledgeable English speaking guide that would give us information about the city of Matera. Instead we got long stretches of driving with total silence. Occasionally we would get an English speaking audio with info about the panaramic view we were passing. We have been using Viator for 10 years and I would say that this was the 1st time we were disappointed with the tour.

Operator response

Good evening. Before booking a service on Viator—which, as you mentioned, you have been using for ten years—I suggest you carefully read the details of what the service entails and what it offers. In fact, the Viator listing clearly states that our service features a pre-recorded audio guide available in several languages, including the English you requested... This means there is no live guide speaking English or any other language; otherwise, there would have been no need for a pre-recorded audio guide.. Ours is strictly a scenic tour service, It does not include a tour guide who speaks English or other languages... That is a different type of service that we do not offer. Next time, please pay closer attention and get better informed, instead of badmouthing a service that is clearly described on Viator—a platform you’ve been using for ten years...! Thank you. Buonasera. Le consiglio prima di richiedere un servizio sù Viator, che come scrive usa da dieci anni... di leggere attentamente di cosa si occupa e cosa offre. Sù Viator infatti è descritto chiaramente che il nostro servizio è previsto di audio guida pre-recorder, in diverse lingue compreso l' inglese richiesto da lei... Questo significa che non c' è una guida che parli inglese o qualsiasi altra lingua, altrimenti non ci sarebbe stato bisogno di un' audio guida pre-recorder. Il nostro è prettamente un servizio di Tour panoramico. Non con guida turistica che parli inglese o altro... Quello è un altro tipo di servizio che noi non offriamo. La prossima volta faccia più attenzione e si informi meglio, invece di parlare male di un servizio chiaramente descritto sù Viator che lei utilizza da dieci anni.... ! Grazie.

D
Denise_A
September 24, 2026 · via Viator
Worst guide and experience for 93 Euros

I do not recommend this company or the driver Antonio. It was a waste of 50 minutes and 93 Euros. Tour was a speaker with only 2 points of interest. He drove very aggressive and not an enjoyable or comfortable ride. Tour and reviews were described as informative with recommendations and friendly. Viator reached out to the company directly, and Appe refused to give even a partial refund and acknowledge that there was no information about the town given. I would highly recommend using another company besides Appe.

Operator response

Good evening. Reading your review, several inaccuracies become apparent... I would like to point out that the requested tour was supposed to last a maximum of 40–45 minutes, yet it actually lasted 50 minutes—as you yourself noted—precisely because we visited more sites than originally planned... During the tour, we made five stops—the standard itinerary for the tour you booked. Of these five stops, three were scenic photo stops at the most beautiful and evocative locations, while two were for visiting the *Casa Grotta* (a house museum had it shown beyond what the Standard Tour includes ) and the Church of San Pietro Caveoso—one of the most beautiful and atmospheric churches in the *Sassi di Matera*. This is the standard tour offering, which is exactly what you experienced, as described on Viator, even though the tour ran longer than scheduled. The driver was not aggressive; he was simply navigating through traffic, which is to be expected given the high volume of tourists. Finally, another inaccuracy (or falsehood ) is that the cost of the Standard Tour you requested is 80 euros for two people—as is publicly visiblen , including Viator fees , not 93 euros as you stated . Next time, please be more mindful when booking a service and do not expect more than what is included. Thank you. Buonasera. Leggendo la sua recensione, emergono le tante inesattezze scritte.... Le faccio notare che il tempo del Tour richiesto, doveva essere di 40-45 minuti massimo e invece è durato 50 minuti, come da lei scritto, proprio perché abbiamo visto e visitato siti più del previsto.... Durante il Tour abbiamo fatto n.5 soste, che noi proponiamo solitamente durante il Tour richiesto da lei. Di queste n.5 soste, n.3 sono state panoramiche per fare foto nei punti più belli e suggestivi, n.2 soste sono state per visitare la Casa Grotta ( casa museo , fatta visitare in più di quello che prevede il Tour Standard ) e la chiesa di San Pietro Caveoso, una delle più belle chiese e suggestive nei Sassi di Matera. Questo è quello che noi proponiamo nel Tour , come descritto sù Viator e che ha visto anche se il Tour è stato più lungo del previsto. L' autista non era aggressivo... ma era intento a districarsi in alcuni tratti di traffico che possono capitare visto la numerosa affluenza turistica. Infine altra inesattezza ( falsità) è che il costo del Tour Standard da lei richiesto è di 80 euro per n.2 persone , come pubblicamente visibile , compreso le commissioni di Viator, Non di 93 euro come da lei riportato... La prossima volta quindi faccia più attenzione a richiedere un servizio, senza pretendere più del dovuto. Grazie.

D
danielaGubbio
September 10, 2026 · via Tripadvisor
Tour of Matera: the Sassi

Everything perfect! Amazing tour Thank you

Operator response

Grazie mille ☺️

H
heavensent0516
September 1, 2026 · via Tripadvisor
A great way to see more of stunning Matera

This was great fun and a fab way to get to see more of beautiful Matera. We were short for time and knew we would be limited in how much we could see on foot so booked the tuk-tuk and saw so much more. Our driver was great, and took us to a number of the view points, as well as to a cave house. It was around 50 mins long and we saw way more than we could have covered on foot in the timescale.

Operator response

Grazie mille ☺️

R
Ricardo_C
August 30, 2026 · via Viator
Nice driver, but...

Friendly driver, but 4 in the tuk-tuk is quite cramped for the one in the front. For 3 people is fine

C
Comodo77
August 19, 2026 · via Tripadvisor
Excellent experience

Beautiful tour with a visit to a cave house and the church of San Pietro. Scenic stops for photos, comprehensive explanations. Great Mr. Antonio

Operator response

Grazie mille ☺️

7
702morganem
August 18, 2026 · via Tripadvisor
Great time

Great ride! 🛺 A very pleasant experience, an original way to discover the surroundings. Friendly driver and a truly pleasant time with young children. I recommend it without hesitation!

Operator response

Grazie mille ☺️

B
Barbara_G
August 17, 2026 · via Viator
Precise and hospitable

Punctuality, courtesy, and knowledge of the locations I recommend it as a first panoramic tour of the city to get oriented with the spaces and areas of greatest interest. You don't visit all the most important areas given the time available and the need to travel by road

Operator response

Grazie mille ☺️

$46/ person
4.5(189)
Duration40 min–45 min
LanguagesDE, PT, EN
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