Matera Day Trip from Bari with Guided Tour Discount Tickets

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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.

Pickup Information

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

Language Offered

English-GUIDE

Italian-GUIDE

Itinerary

1. Bari
Start comfortably with a private transfer; relax and let the journey unfold.
Duration: 60 mins
2. Sassi di Matera
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.
Duration: 90 mins
3. Chiesa Rupestre Sant'Antonio Abate
Discover palaces carved into stone; read architecture shaped by time. Try to feel rupestrian spirituality by decoding frescoes and symbolism.
Duration: 15 mins
4. Casa Grotta Narrante
Continue to explore rock-cut dwellings and dramatic scenery. Visit an authentic cave dwelling to learn about the lifestyle of Matera's inhabitants.
Duration: 15 mins
5. Matera
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.
Duration: 120 mins

Inclusion

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

Exclusion

Food and drinks

Tips and personal expenses

Cancellation Policy

Check mark icon Refundable tickets

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

  • 100% refund if cancelled 1+ days before the start date
  • 0% refund if cancelled less than 1 day(s) before the start date

Additional Info

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

Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness

Supplied by Martulli Viaggi

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