
Private tour of the Sassi of Matera
A private tour of the Sassi of Matera, the evocative cave dwellings carved into the rock and inhabited since the Paleolithic, a World Heritage Site.

The city of stone
One of the oldest continuously inhabited cities in the world. The Sassi of Matera, carved into the rock and a World Heritage Site, are a journey to the dawn of civilization.
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A private tour of the Sassi of Matera, the evocative cave dwellings carved into the rock and inhabited since the Paleolithic, a World Heritage Site.
In Matera you can book guided visits to museums, monuments and historic sites. For example: Private tour of the Sassi of Matera. Each activity is run by a licensed local guide or company, and your booking is confirmed instantly.
Activities in Matera last around 2 hours, depending on the one you choose. The exact duration is shown on each tour card, next to the price. Full-day trips and excursions to other cities are the longest; walking tours and tastings are the shortest.
The price of each activity is shown when you open it in FareHarbor, our booking platform: tap "View price" or "Book now" on any tour. This way you always see the current rate and the age-based prices (adult, child, student) exactly as the operator publishes them, with no surprises at checkout.
Pick the activity, tap "Book now" and the operator's calendar opens in FareHarbor. Choose the day, time and number of travellers, then pay by card. You will get an email confirmation with your booking voucher and the guide's instructions. No Toursen account needed.
Yes, but the terms are set by each operator and vary between activities: some offer free cancellation up to 24 hours ahead, others require more notice. The exact deadline for the activity you want is shown on its booking page before you pay, and repeated in your confirmation email. Please check it there before completing your purchase.
Each activity has its own meeting point in Matera, usually somewhere central and easy to find. The exact address, the time you should arrive and what to bring are provided by the operator on the booking page and in your confirmation email. We recommend arriving at the meeting point 15 minutes before the start time.