Cave dwellings, rock churches and giant ancient cisterns: explore Matera's historic centre in a fun and comfortable way on this tuk-tuk tour. Discover the 2019 European Capital of Culture from a new perspective!
Free cancellation up to 3 days before the day of the activity. Any cancellations after this time or no-shows on the day will not be refunded.
Via Alessandro Volta, 5
Where does the activity end?
Piazza San Francesco
If you have other questions, contact us
Francesca Viceconti
Nemoli, ItalyKindness and professionalism
Rosella
Roma, ItalyNice tour and Francesco very nice
Andres Cuneo
Santiago, ChileVery entertaining and educational. The person who guided us made a great effort to ensure we fully understood what they wanted to convey.
Margarita
Madrid, SpainExcellent. Miguel couldn't have done better. A 10 out of 10.
Claudia
Caba, ArgentinaToo short
Delphine Lang
Cagnes Sur Mer, FranceGreat driver, everything was very good, a great tour that shows you the main highlights of Matera
Maria Sol Teresa Castignani
Buenos Aires, ArgentinaGabrielle was so kind!!! Wonderful - Thank you!
Renzo
ItalyA little short in terms of time in proportion to the price paid but the guy who accompanied us was good and prepared to explain the places
Beatriz Zerbarini
Acassuso, ArgentinaHabíamos contratado el servicio para las 12 del mediodía, nunca llegaron, logramos contactarnos con la agencia, y nos armaron la excursión para las 15...
Antonio
ItalyReally kind, he came to pick us up at home. Great experience
Cave dwellings, rock churches and giant ancient cisterns: explore Matera's historic centre in a fun and comfortable way on this tuk-tuk tour. Discover the 2019 European Capital of Culture from a new perspective!
After meeting your guide in Via Alessandro Volta, you'll climb on board your tuk-tuk ready to begin your tour of historic Matera. Did you know that this fun vehicle is called an "Ape calessino" in Italian?
Throughout your tuk-tuk tour, you'll make a number of different stops at the city's most important places of interest, allowing you to investigate them up close and take photos. Your first visit will be the Church of Purgatory. Built in 1747, this church stands out for its numerous architectural references to death. Discover why its façade features so many skulls and skeletons on your guided tour!
Just five minutes away from the Church of Purgatory, you'll reach Matera Cathedral. Located at the highest point in the city, this temple is known for its 52-metre-tall (170 feet) belfry, which towers over the historic centre, and whose seven bells can be heard all around the city.
Climb back on board your tuk-tuk for the journey to the Church of San Giovanni, before heading deep into the famous Sasso Barisano and Sasso Cavoso neighbourhoods. These districts are home to the incredible ancient 'sassi di Matera', or cave dwellings, which have been a UNESCO World Heritage Site since 1993. The rock-hewn houses and golden-stone streets of the Sassi districts are so reminiscent of Jerusalem that they have been used as filming locations for iconic movies, including Mel Gibson's The Passion of the Christ.
From here, we'll begin wrapping up our tour as we make our way to Piazza San Francesco after an immersive 50-minute tuk-tuk tour.
If you have other questions, contact us
Via Alessandro Volta, 5
Where does the activity end?
Piazza San Francesco
Francesca Viceconti
Nemoli, ItalyKindness and professionalism
Rosella
Roma, ItalyNice tour and Francesco very nice
Andres Cuneo
Santiago, ChileVery entertaining and educational. The person who guided us made a great effort to ensure we fully understood what they wanted to convey.
Margarita
Madrid, SpainExcellent. Miguel couldn't have done better. A 10 out of 10.
Claudia
Caba, ArgentinaToo short
Delphine Lang
Cagnes Sur Mer, FranceGreat driver, everything was very good, a great tour that shows you the main highlights of Matera
Maria Sol Teresa Castignani
Buenos Aires, ArgentinaGabrielle was so kind!!! Wonderful - Thank you!
Renzo
ItalyA little short in terms of time in proportion to the price paid but the guy who accompanied us was good and prepared to explain the places
Beatriz Zerbarini
Acassuso, ArgentinaHabíamos contratado el servicio para las 12 del mediodía, nunca llegaron, logramos contactarnos con la agencia, y nos armaron la excursión para las 15...
Antonio
ItalyReally kind, he came to pick us up at home. Great experience
Free cancellation
Free cancellation
Free cancellation