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Matera Day Trip from Bari with Guided Tour

Bari, Italyby Martulli Viaggi

5 hours
Free cancellation
Instant confirmation
Private tour
Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Guide: English, Italian

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Overview

Discover Matera on a seamless day trip from Bari, designed for travelers who value comfort, depth, and expert guidance. With private round-trip transfer, you’ll avoid logistics and focus on experience. Upon arrival, join a guided walking tour through the UNESCO-listed Sassi, where rock-hewn homes, ancient churches, and panoramic viewpoints reveal one of the world’s oldest continuously inhabited cities. Your licensed local guide brings context to Matera’s transformation from cave settlement to cultural icon, sharing stories of daily life, architecture, and resilience. The pace is balanced, the route optimized, and time is dedicated to the most emblematic areas—Sasso Caveoso and Sasso Barisano—plus scenic overlooks for unforgettable photos. Ideal for first-time visitors seeking a comprehensive yet relaxed introduction, this day trip delivers Matera’s essence in one well-organized experience.

What's included

Private round-trip transfer to Matera
Air-conditioned comfortable V-Class Mercedes-Benz or Ford Transit minivan (or a luxury sedan)
Complimentary water and city maps onboard
Admission tickets to the Casa Grotta museum and the rupestrian church
Assistance and coordination throughout the day
Personalized pick-up and drop-off in Bari
2-hours shared walking tour with a licensed local guide

Food and drinks
Tips and personal expenses

Itinerary

1
Bari
1 hour
Start comfortably with a private transfer; relax and let the journey unfold.
2
Sassi di Matera
1.5 hours
Reach Matera and join the guided tour. Walk through millennia of history. Follow your guide across ancient districts, capturing iconic views and framing the ravine and cave city.
3
Chiesa Rupestre Sant'Antonio Abate
15 min
Discover palaces carved into stone; read architecture shaped by time. Try to feel rupestrian spirituality by decoding frescoes and symbolism.
4
Stop 4
15 min
Continue to explore rock-cut dwellings and dramatic scenery. Visit an authentic cave dwelling to learn about the lifestyle of Matera's inhabitants.
5
Matera
2 hours
Enjoy an hour of free time at your leisure to grab a lunch or to continue with Matera's exploration. Then, enjoy a stress-free journey back to Bari.

Meeting and pickup

The driver's details will be provided the day before the tour.

Good to know

Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Service animals allowed
Public transportation options are available nearby
Specialized infant seats are available
Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health

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Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness

Cancellation policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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