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Highlights

  • Hop onboard a tuk-tuk and discover the winding streets of this UNESCO World Heritage site with a knowledgeable English or Italian-speaking porter.
  • Along with an added audio guide, learn about the historic center of Matera and admire the Matera Cathedral at the highest point of the city.
  • Visit the Cave House, a site inhabited by the Romans and the Byzantines, and stop for photos to capture panoramic views of Sasso Barisano.
  • Fun Fact: The Cave House has been used as a backdrop for numerous movies including Mel Gibson's ‘The Passion of the Christ’.

Your Experience

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Explore Matera’s Sassi by tuk-tuk with a porter guide, audio guide, and avail Cave House entry on a compact, well-paced route.

Getting started

After your ticket is validated, board the tuk-tuk in the historic center. Your porter offers a short briefing before setting off through the Sassi.

What to expect

Sassi of Matera: A UNESCO-listed district of cave dwellings and stone churches. The route focuses on the historic center and viewpoints near the cathedral.

Features:

  • Vittorio Veneto Square – a central stop that frames the city’s layered rock quarters.

  • Matera Cathedral – admire the skyline from one of the highest vantage points in the city.

  • Cave House entry – glimpse everyday life in dwellings used across Roman and Byzantine eras.

  • Photo pauses – capture panoramas over Sasso Barisano and Sasso Caveoso.

  • Audio guide on Android/iOS and an informative city map to deepen context during and after your ride.

Inclusions & Exclusions

  • Tuk-tuk tour of Sassi of Matera
  • English or Italian-speaking porter guide
  • Digital audio guide (Android/iOS)
  • Entry to Cave House
  • Informative city map
  • Transfers
  • Meals
  • Personal purchases

This product offers multiple ticket options. Some items above (like transfers or fast-track access) may only apply to specific options — confirm what's included when you select yours.

Ticket Delivery

  • Your voucher will be emailed to you shortly.
  • Display the voucher on your mobile phone with a valid photo ID at the starting point.
  • Please check your final voucher for the starting point details & specific instructions.

Cancellation Policy

Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the experience starts.

Frequently asked questions

Clear answers to the most common questions travelers ask before booking this experience.

Booking FAQs

Comfortable walking shoes A fully charged smartphone and headphones for the audio guide (Android/iOS)

Wheelchair accessible Pram/stroller accessible

The experience may be canceled in case of adverse weather conditions. Entry to the Cave House is included.

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