Matera Official Open-top Bus Tour with entrance to Casa Grotta


Matera Official Open-top Bus Tour with entrance to Casa Grotta

1 ora e 45 minuti

Facile


Explore Matera on a panoramic bus tour with short walks, Casa Grotta and rock church visits included. Enjoy the Sassi by day and see Matera by night in comfort.

Discover Matera on a panoramic bus tour designed to explore the Sassi comfortably, without long or demanding walks. The experience combines scenic bus routes, short walks in the historic center, and included entrance tickets to some of the city’s most iconic sites.

Starting from Tramontano Castle, the tour reaches Piazzetta Pascoli, one of the best viewpoints to admire the Sasso Caveoso, and Piazza Vittorio Veneto, the heart of modern Matera with views over the Sasso Barisano. The route then descends toward the Sassi with panoramic stops, a visit to a rock church carved into the stone, and a traditionally furnished Casa Grotta, offering insight into daily life in the Sassi until the 1950s.

Traveling by bus makes it easier to move through areas with elevation changes, making the tour suitable for all ages. In the late evening, enjoy the unique atmosphere of the illuminated Sassi and discover Matera by night in total relaxation. Ideal for a first visit and for travelers looking for panoramic views, culture, and comfort in one experience.

What's included?
    • Italian-speaking tour leader (able to assist in English)
    • Audio guide with POPGuide App in Italian, English, Spanish, and French (to download on your smartphone)
    • Admission ticket to the Casa Grotta Narrante
    • Admission ticket to the Rock Church of Sant'Antonio Abate
    • Map of the city
    • 10% discount coupon at MòVado Food & Drink for a tasting of typical products or a drink
    Exclusions
      • Earphones
      • Tips
      Please note
      • Accessibile con passeggino
      • Trasporti pubblici nelle vicinanze
      • Posti a sedere per bambini disponibili
      • I bambini devono sedersi in braccio
      • Not wheelchair accessible
      • Infants must not sit on laps
      • Shared tour. This experience will be shared with other guests
      • 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
      • Participants must bring their phone with a charged battery and headphones to play the audio guide in Italian, English, Spanish, or French during the tour
      • 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
      • Children without a paid seat will need to sit on a lap
      What to bring

        Participants must bring their phone with a charged battery and headphones, so they can play the audio guide in Italian, English, Spanish, or French during the tour.