If you are visiting southern Italy for vacation, work, a brief visit, or are a resident, we strongly recommend you to pay a visit to Matera. Matera, the capital of the province and Basilicata's second-largest city, is famous around the globe for the Sassi di Matera, a UNESCO World Heritage Site.

Because of the novelty of its historic centre, it is a popular choice for films to use as shooting sets. Therefore we can assure you that retracing and traversing its streets will seem like you're in a James Bond movie. In fact, in 2021, this city was featured in the hit Bond film 'No Time to Die.' The pursuits in the Aston Martin DB5 took place in the streets of Matera's historic centre.

What are the best Matera guided tours?

• A visit to the Sassi of Matera: the Sassi of Matera is divided into two areas, both of which are the city's oldest. The first is the Sasso Barisano, which is located to the north-west on the cliff's edge, and the second is the Sasso Caveoso, which is located to the south. The Civita, a rocky spur that separates the two stones, is located in the city's centre and is topped by a stunning cathedral and fantastic architecture. The Sassi di Matera are essentially urban settlements that have been inherited and preserved by the city's residents.

• Visit the cisterns: Owing to the deficit in water supply, the city's residents have devised some really unique water-channelling tools, or rather a network of cisterns. These bio-architecture examples are a magnificent testament to the old civilizations that have left us, and they provide even more value and a unique charm to your stay as a result.

• Visit the Rock Church Park: As the name suggests, you will find 150 miniature churches carved from the rock across the city and along the Murgia Materana Park's ravines. Santa Lucia alle Malve, Santa Maria di Idris, the Convicinio di Sant'Antonio, and the Crypt of the Original Sin are among the most important and magnificent from an architectural standpoint. This is an excellent alternative for a natural-archaeological hike.

• Tour of Naturalism and Baroque Art: The tour will begin in the city's medieval centre and proceed to the Romanesque cathedral, the plaza, and the Palazzo del Sedile, dating back to the 16th century. After this, you will travel through the Purgatory and San Francesco d'Assisi baroque churches before arriving at the city's best panoramic point, the Sasso Barisano.

What is the duration of the city tours?

A cultural itinerary of the city is usually arranged for a minimum of 2 hours, while some offers may extend your trips based on your needs if you request it. In any case, a professional guide with exceptional linguistic skills will be at your disposal. In addition, you will be given a radio receiver with earphones so that you can listen to the radio's signs and information.

- If you want to visit Matera without a guide, we've put together a list of monuments and places to see that you shouldn't miss: Casa Grotta and the Rupestrian Churches, the underground Matera, the Sassi of Matera, and, of course, Castello Tramontano and the Cathedral of Matera, and the Plan Churches.

The companies in Matera will give you an immersive historical-cultural tour of the city and a variety of other services to complement your visit. A mountain bike tour, a delicious BBQ, a sampling of local products, a treasure hunt, a tour of the culinary shops, a wine tour, a visit to the artisan shops, or even an overnight stay in a local farmhouse are just a few of the options. You have the option to select the best plans for your visit!

Matera is home to natural terraces with breathtaking vistas and architectural structures of exceptional beauty. A trip to the city in a group or by yourself, with friends, family, or business colleagues, is well worth it. After two hours of history and culture, you will say that you have been to one of the most beautiful cities in southern Italy.

Consult the schedules and prices on our website, and book a guided tour in Matera now! There are also special prices for children.