Explore Matera aboard a picturesque tuk tuk "Ape Calessino" and embark on a unique and captivating adventure. This tour will lead you through the charming streets of the city, allowing you to admire the famous Sassi di Matera, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Book your Ape Calessino tour now and discover Matera in an exclusive way! On top: • Cultural tour • Ape Calessino • Scenic tour with stops to take photos
From the operator’s live schedule on Viator, checked Oct 8.
Begin your adventure at our office, where you’ll board the iconic tuk tuk for a memorable ride through Matera.
Head to Piazza San Francesco, dominated by the stunning Baroque Church of San Francesco d'Assisi. Here, you'll get your first taste of the city's rich history.
Continue on to Piazza del Sedile, home to the Conservatorio di Musica Egidio Romualdo Duni.
Panoramic stop at the Matera Cathedral, officially named the Cathedral of the Madonna della Bruna and Saint Eustace, is the main Catholic place of worship.
Journey towards the evocative Sasso Barisano, and enjoy a panoramic view of the ancient Sassi. Stop by the Church of Sant'Agostino for some breathtaking photos before entering this unique historic district.
Then, we will visit the Sassi of Matera - the two districts, Sasso Caveoso and Sasso Barisano, boasting buildings and rock-cut architecture carved into the rock of the Murgia, and inhabited since prehistoric times.
Step into a Casa Grotta for an authentic look at Matera’s ancient cave-dwelling lifestyle, a historical testimony of the ancient peasant civilization.
End your exploration at the heart of Sasso Caveoso, Piazza San Pietro Caveoso, where you’ll admire the Church of San Pietro Caveoso. Perched on the cliff of the Gravina, this church is dedicated to Saints Peter and Paul.
Conclude your adventure with a charming ride through Via Bruno Buozzi and a scenic tuk tuk "Ape Calessino" journey back to Piazzetta Pascoli, marking the end of this unforgettable tour.
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For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Ape Calessino Tour nei Sassi di Matera lasts about 50 min. The itinerary has 9 stops.
Prices start at $40 per person for this Matera experience, booked through Viator with the price shown before checkout. There is 1 booking option, so the final price depends on the option you choose.
According to the operator’s current schedule, it runs every day, starting at 11:00 AM and 4:00 PM.
Children aged 6–10 pay from $6, adults from $40. Infants go free.
Yes. Cancel at least 1 day before the start for a full refund. Later cancellations are non-refundable.
The meeting point is Departure Point: Meeting point: Via A. Volta 3/5 - 75100 Matera. Address: Meeting point: Via A. Volta 3/5 - 75100 Matera. Dates: See Availability. Hotel pickup is not part of this experience.
The experience is available in EN, IT, FR, ES.
It is a private experience: only your party takes part. Up to 5 travellers can book together.
Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
Yes, bookings are confirmed instantly.
Travellers rate it 4.8 out of 5 across 162 reviews on Viator and Tripadvisor; it is run by Martulli Viaggi.
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We had the pleasure of visiting Matera and it was a fantastic experience. Michele was very knowledgeable: he told us the history of the Sassi with great competence, but above all in an engaging way even for the children. His explanations allowed us to get to know Matera not only from a historical point of view, but through curiosities that we would have hardly discovered on our own.
A great investment perfect hour very informative. It took us around the whole area. We were able to see it all and then we went and we walked out and we were able to enjoy it even more definitely recommended.
The guide Giusi was excellent, friendly, knowledgeable, and is clearly passionate.
Wonderful visit, very interesting and entertaining.
We had a great experience! It was a great way to see Matera when we arrived. We especially liked the "James Bond" music playing as we drove through the streets!
Handy tour if you're mobility limited...saves walking up and down all those hills. Tour was a bit late starting due to unclear meeting instructions. Also finished slightly earlier than the 1 hour advertised. Tour was fine but unfortunately the guide's English was difficult to understand at times but overall still worth it.
Matera is shockingly beautiful. We thoroughly enjoyed seeing the city. We did feel a little rushed and the driver was often rushing through streets while quickly pointing out sites so if you want a standard overview of Matera, this is a great option but if you want more time and more personalized you may want to consider something longer and at a higher cost
Wonderful! Francesco was a great tour guide!
Thank you for your kind words! We're thrilled you had a wonderful time in Matera and enjoyed Francesco's guidance. We hope to welcome you back on another tour in the future!
I participated in the tour among the stones in calessino and visited the park of the Murge, Golgotha and Rock Churches with the archaeologist Francesco: very prepared, professional and friendly. All the staff of the agency proved very helpful to meet our needs. I highly recommend them for those visiting Matera for the first time.
Grazie di cuore per questa splendida recensione! Siamo felici che il tour tra i Sassi e nel Parco della Murgia con l’archeologo Francesco sia stato così apprezzato, così come la disponibilità di tutto il nostro staff. Il vostro consiglio è per noi il riconoscimento più bello. A presto a Matera!
I was wrong to click on the tour The tour was to the center of Matera with the fantastic Giusi. Great experience to recommend
Grazie per la sua recensione! Siamo felici che l’esperienza nel centro di Matera con la nostra guida Giusi sia stata all’altezza delle aspettative. Il suo entusiasmo e la sua professionalità rendono ogni visita ancora più interessante e coinvolgente.
| Tour | Duration | Rating | Price | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ape Calessino Tour nei Sassi di Matera | 50 min | 4.8 (162) | $40 | |
 Ape Calessino panoramic tour Sassi di Matera Standard. | 40 min–45 min | 4.5 (188) | $46 | View |
 Ape Calessino panoramic tour Sassi di Matera Along. | 1h–1h 5min | 4.5 (67) | $52 | View |
 Long Private Panoramic Tour with Ape Calessino in Matera | 1h 10min–1h 15min | 4.9 (66) | $59 | View |
 Private Panoramic Tour with Piaggio Ape Calessino in Matera | 45 min–50 min | 5.0 (65) | $39 | View |
 Guided Tour of Matera Sassi | 2 hours | 4.7 (1,543) | $17 | View |
 Matera : Sassi tour with the iconic churches carved into the rock | 2 hours | 4.8 (559) | $23 | View |