GUIDED TOURS
The visit to Matera lasts approximately 2 and a half hours. Depending on the tours, the duration may vary.
groups
You can take part in guided group tours any day of the year, from January to December.
CUSTOMIZED TOURS
Among the various choices there is also the personalized guide mode for you and your family, and as a couple.
meeting with the guide
Sassi tours usually start from Piazza San Francesco d’Assisi, while tours to the Murgia park are organized from the plateau in front of the Sassi.
Visit Matera and its beauties from Barisano to Caveoso
Tours led by professional guides in the historic center to learn about the history of the Sassi of Matera, a Unesco heritage site and European capital of culture. Matera is one of the oldest cities in the world. It is famous for the characteristic houses carved into the rock and the rock churches scattered throughout the historic centre. Visits to the city are highly recommended especially for those who have never been to Matera and don’t know how to get around.
Giulio’s Tours
To take the Giulio’s tours every day, remember that a reservation is required. You can contact me via email or via Whatsapp from the icon at the bottom of the page. And remember that Giulio Cappella’s tours are different!
Matera guided tours in the morning
Morning tours depart at approximately 10:00 / 10:30. Changes to departure times, if any, will be communicated to visitors in advance.
Afternoon guided tours
Afternoon tours usually depart after lunch but vary according to the season. It is necessary to inquire in advance.
Evening tours to the Sassi of Matera
You can choose to take an evening tour thanks to the many itineraries between the Sassi districts.
Things to see on tours
There are so many things to see in Matera. Both inside and outside the Sassi they offer travelers architectural jewels and precious signs of the civilization that has lived in the area for more than 10 thousand years.
CAVE HOUSES
Cave houses are a typical sign of life in the Sassi of Matera. They were excavated dwellings that still today tell an ancient story.
ROCK CHURCHES
The territory has about 150 rock churches, which you can get to know during guided tours both in the morning and in the afternoon.
UNDERGROUND TANKS
Matera is a city carved into the rock. Rich in caves and cisterns for collecting water.
LANDSCAPES
The landscapes of Matera and the Materan Murgia are wonderful. During each tour you have the opportunity to see many exceptional views and panoramas.
Guided tours in the Murgia Materana Park
Excursions in the Matera Murgia Park leave every day both in the morning and in the afternoon. The tour includes a visit to the primitive caves with a series of itineraries between the natural beauty of the park and the rock churches.
Tour around Matera
You also have the possibility to choose guides in the Matera area, both as a couple and as a family. Book in time to live an unforgettable experience.
Paths
The paths in the Sassi and surroundings are suitable for everyone, both adults and children. If you want to know more details about guided tours, ask for further information. I’m sure we will find the right solution for your needs!
Our Team
Lo staff di Giulio è composto da guide autorizzate e regolarmente iscritte all’Albo ufficiale delle Guide Turistiche.
Anna
Tourist guide
Giuseppe
Hiking and environmental guide
Giulia
Tourist guide
Vito
Hiking and enviromental guide