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Walking Tour
We did a walking tour with Georgia and she was very informative, considerate of the route we took ie moving away from other big crowds and obviously knowledgeable and passionate about Matera
Matera's Sassi Walking Tour - PREMIUM GUIDES
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At a glance
- Duration
- 2 hours
- Price from
- $34 / person
- Location
- Matera, Italy
- Rating
- 4.9 / 5 · 508 reviews
- Languages
- EN
- Group
- Small group, up to 16
- Cancellation
- Free cancellation up to 24 hours before
- Confirmation
- Instant
- Ticket
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted
- Operator
- Matera Tour Guide
- Meeting point
- At the headquarters of the SEEKERS agency
Description
Discover the historical "Sassi" neighbourhoods with a high profile guide. Our guides are all very fluent in English. Starting from the upper part of the city centre, you will get to know the most alive part of the town, where the locals live. Moving towards the Sassi area, you will have the chance to better understand how this complex city developed over the centuries. Passing first by the Sasso Barisano which we will admire from a panoramic terrace, the tour keeps going on through the internal alleys of the Sasso Caveoso with several stops to dig into the depths of Matera’s historical, architectural and cultural background. Our choice on what to include in the tour has been made, taking into careful consideration which sites are most worthy of the presence of a guide. We decided to include a rock-hewn church: Santa Lucia alle Malve. At the end of the tour the guide will share with you infos on which other places it’s worth of visiting on your own.
Schedule & prices
- Runs
- Every day
- Start times
- 10:30 AM, 11:00 AM, 4:45 PM, and 5:00 PM
- Next available
- Fri, Oct 9
- Adult (ages 15+)
- $34
- Child (ages 0–14)
- Free
Out at sunset: the 4:45 PM departure is under way when the sun sets, around 6:06 PM in the coming weeks.
In demand: 6 of the next 29 departures are already sold out.
From the operator’s live schedule on Viator, checked Oct 7.
Tour Options
Itinerary
Matera
Walking tour of Matera and its Sassi districts. This tour provides a comprehensive understanding of Matera's history and architecture, including one major indoor site Santa Lucia alle Malve.
What's included
Included
Radio guide (when more than 10 people)
Map
Ticket for the rock hewn church 'Santa Lucia alle Malve'
Guided tour
Traveller Ratings
Reviews collected by Viator and Tripadvisor
4.9
508 reviews
How it compares in Matera
- Rated higher than 70% of 50 reviewed tours in Matera
- No. 4 by number of reviews among 181 tours in Matera
- Starting price $34 is 33% below the typical $51 for tours of similar length in Matera
Excurgo comparison of 181 Viator tours, recalculated daily.
Important Information
- 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 Matera's Sassi Walking Tour - PREMIUM GUIDES take?
Matera's Sassi Walking Tour - PREMIUM GUIDES lasts about 2 hours. The itinerary has 1 stop.
How much does Matera's Sassi Walking Tour - PREMIUM GUIDES cost?
Prices start at $34 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.
What days does Matera's Sassi Walking Tour - PREMIUM GUIDES run?
According to the operator’s current schedule, it runs every day, starting at 10:30 AM, 11:00 AM, 4:45 PM, and 5:00 PM.
How much does Matera's Sassi Walking Tour - PREMIUM GUIDES cost for children?
Children aged 0–14 pay nothing, adults from $34.
Does Matera's Sassi Walking Tour - PREMIUM GUIDES sell out?
It can: 6 of the next 29 departures are already sold out, so booking ahead is a good idea.
Can I cancel Matera's Sassi Walking Tour - PREMIUM GUIDES 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 At the headquarters of the SEEKERS agency. Hotel pickup is not part of this experience.
What languages is Matera's Sassi Walking Tour - PREMIUM GUIDES offered in?
The experience is available in EN.
Is this a private or a group tour?
It is a small-group experience with a maximum of 16 participants.
Will my booking be confirmed immediately?
Yes, bookings are confirmed instantly.
Is Matera's Sassi Walking Tour - PREMIUM GUIDES worth it?
Travellers rate it 4.9 out of 5 across 508 reviews on Viator and Tripadvisor; it is run by Matera Tour Guide.
Reviews(508)
Reviews collected by Viator and Tripadvisor
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nice tour option
The guide was very knowledgeable and clearly passionate about the place. His English was adequate, though not fluent.
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Walking in Sassi, Matera
Our guide was excellent share lot of histories and bring the group to less unknown interesting POI away from usual. The duration was just right, late afternoon tour was good timing from souching sun.
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This is the way to do the sassy!
Highly recomend!- guide was in English - super informed and enthusiastic. Excellent information and also responsive to parking questions. Highly recommend Seekers!
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Best walking tour Matera
Our guide was very knowledgeable and gave us a great insight into the town over the years and how it had transformed. Small group of 6 was perfect and pace was good. Make sure you bring water.
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Grace was great. Very...
Grace was great. Very experienced and knowledgeable. She made the tour enjoyable and gave everyone recommendations for places to eat and additional things to do and see
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Walking thru the Sassi
Georgia was a fantastic guide. She walked through the history of the sassi. Showed us many historic sights and explained their signicance.
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History in Matera
Such a wonderful experience with Lorenzo. He is so knowledgeable about the area, takes time for questions, and speaks excellent English. We were a group of four, which made it seem like a private tour. We learned so much about the Matera area and are so happy we got Lorenzo as our guide!
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Very good experience.
I had a last minute cancellation because the guide was sick but I was added to a Passi Nei Sassi group,which was also a small group. Patrizia was a kind and knowledgeable guide who gave useful information on the history of the sassi. I would recommend the tour.
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A great introduction to Matera
Grace gave us a very informative and interesting tour of Matera combining history and some Matera culture.
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