Matera sightseeing tour by open-top bus
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Explore one of southern Italy’s most distinctive cities on a Matera sightseeing bus tour, ideal for visitors who want to discover the Sassi comfortably and without strenuous walking. Travel by panoramic bus through the UNESCO World Heritage Site, enjoying open views of the rock-hewn city and the Gravina canyon.The tour combines scenic drives with short, easy walks to reach viewpoints and key landmarks. Visit a traditional Casa Grotta to learn how families lived in the Sassi until the 1950s, and explore a rock church carved into the stone, offering insight into Matera’s medieval spirituality.As daylight fades, the experience also allows you to see Matera by night, when the illuminated Sassi create a striking atmosphere. Thanks to the bus, you can enjoy both daytime and evening views in comfort, without steep climbs or long distances on foot.This tour is well suited to first-time visitors, couples, and travelers looking for a relaxed yet comprehensive introduction to Matera’s history, architecture, and unique setting.Itinerary: Castello Tramontano – panoramic departure point Piazzetta Pascoli – viewpoint over the Sasso Caveoso Piazza Vittorio Veneto – views over Sasso Barisano Sant’Agostino area – photo stop during descent Rock Church of Sant’Antonio Abate Casa Grotta Via Madonna delle Virtù & Porta Pistola – Gravina canyon views Piazza San Pietro Caveoso – final stop Return to Castello Tramontano.
Highlights
- It’s an easy and scenic way to explore the Sassi with minimal walking through steep areas
- Visit a traditional Casa Grotta and a rock church, with entrance tickets included
- Admire wide views over the Gravina canyon and the rupestrian landscape
- Experience the atmosphere of Matera by night in a relaxed way
- Learn about the city with a multilingual audio guide in English, French, and Spanish
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Facilities
mobile
2 hours
Available in English, Italian, French, Spanish
What's included
- Audio guide
- Entrance ticket
- Map. Tour guide
- Panoramic bus tour
Not included
- Food and drinks
- Individual headset
Where you'll meet
Please reach the meeting point located in Via Alessandro Volta, 3.
Operated by
Martulli Viaggi
Important information
Know in advance:
* The booking requires a minimum of 2 participants
* The tour leader speaks Italian and provides an audio guide with the POPGuide App in English, French, or Spanish that you can download on your smartphone at the beginning of the bus tour
* Children traveling free of charge must sit on a parent’s lap
* The itinerary includes some stops with short walking sections on mostly flat surfaces; however, there may be a few small steps. Comfortable shoes are recommended
* During these stops, participants are advised to bring a fully charged phone and earphones in order to use the audio guide or other digital resources provided during the tour
Remember to bring:
* A fully charged phone and headphones for the audio guide
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