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Private Matera Sassi Day Tour from Alberobello with Transfer

Alberobello & Locorotondo, Italyby Martulli Viaggi

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

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Overview

This tour makes visiting Matera from Alberobello simple, direct and flexible. Start with private pick-up from your accommodation or agreed meeting point, then travel straight to Matera by air-conditioned vehicle with your dedicated driver — a valuable advantage for travelers who want to avoid indirect connections and use their time well. Choose the transfer and free time option to explore Matera independently, walking through the Sassi, viewpoints and historic streets at your own pace. Or select the guided option to discover the city with a private local guide, including a walking tour of the Sassi, entry to a traditionally furnished cave house and the Rock Church of Sant’Antonio Abate. After your visit, enjoy a comfortable return transfer to Alberobello.

What's included

  • Private round-trip transfer to Matera
  • Air-conditioned Mercedes-Benz sedan/minivan, depending on your group size
  • Admission ticket to a traditionally furnished cave house (if the guided option is selected)
  • Professional private driver
  • Pick-up and drop-off from your accommodation in Alberobello
  • Private licensed guide in Matera (if the guided option is selected)
  • Admission ticket to the Rock Church of Sant’Antonio Abate (if the guided option is selected)
  • Complimentary bottled water and city maps on board
  • Meals
  • Personal expenses
  • Optional tips
  • Guided tour and admission tickets (if the Transfer & Free time option is selected)

Itinerary

  1. 1

    Alberobello

    Pass by

    Start your experience in Alberobello with private pick-up from your accommodation or agreed meeting point. Meet your driver and travel comfortably to Matera by private air-conditioned vehicle.

  2. 2

    Stop 2

    Pass by

    Arrive at the Martulli Viaggi office in Matera, where travelers choosing the guided option will meet their private local guide. If you select the transfer and free time option, our staff will provide a city map and useful advice on what to visit, helping you make the most of your time in the Sassi.

  3. 3

    Sassi di Matera

    1.5 hours

    Discover the two Sassi districts, known for their rock-carved dwellings, narrow alleys, and layered architecture. Your guide will explain how daily life developed in this unique urban landscape (if the guided option selected).

  4. 4

    Stop 4

    15 min

    Step inside a traditionally furnished cave house and see how families once lived in the Sassi, with reconstructed rooms, tools and household objects that bring Matera’s past to life. The admission is included in the guided option.

  5. 5

    Stop 5

    15 min

    Visit a rock church carved into the stone and learn about Matera’s rupestrian heritage, where faith, architecture and everyday life were deeply connected. The admission is included in the guided option.

  6. 6

    Matera

    1 hour

    After the guided tour, enjoy free time for photos, a short break or a final walk through the historic centre before meeting your driver for the return journey.

  7. 7

    Alberobello

    Pass by

    Return comfortably to Alberobello with your private driver and end the experience at your accommodation or agreed drop-off point.

Meeting and pickup

The vehicle and driver's details will be shared the day before the tour. The driver will meet you at your accommodation.

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 poor cardiovascular health
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
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  • The tour start time can be adjusted, where possible, according to travelers’ needs and subject to availability
  • Comfortable walking shoes are recommended, as Matera includes steps, slopes and uneven stone streets
  • Departure is available from Alberobello and nearby locations within 15 km
  • The itinerary may not be suitable for guests with limited mobility, wheelchairs or strollers
  • Timings may vary slightly depending on traffic, operational needs or weather conditions
  • Please provide the exact pick-up address in Alberobello at least a few days before the service

Cancellation policy

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

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