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By Martulli Viaggi - Matera

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
Free cancellation available
Price is $68 per adult
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Features

  • Free cancellation available
  • 5h
  • Mobile voucher
  • Instant confirmation
  • Multiple languages

Overview

    • Shared transfer from Alberobello to Matera and back
    • Choose guided Sassi tour or 3 hours of free exploration
    • Walk through ancient cave districts carved into stone
    • Panoramic viewpoints over the ancient Sassi landscape

Activity location

    • Alberobello
    • Alberobello, Puglia, Italy

Meeting/Redemption Point

    • 70011 Alberobello BA, Italia | Upon arrival, please look for the shuttle bus with the “Day Trip” sign.
    • Alberobello, Puglia, Italy

Multiple meeting/redemption points available, see location information for full list

Check availability

Transfer & Free Time

  • Activity duration is 5 hours5h
    5h
  • English

Includes shared transfer only, with around 3 hours of free time to explore Matera independently at your own pace.

Starting time: 10:30AM
Price details
$68.31 x 1 Adult$68.31
Total
Price is $68.31
Until Tue, Sep 29

Guided Experience in Italian

  • Activity duration is 5 hours5h
    5h
  • Italian

Includes shared transfer. 1 hour of free time, and a 2-hour guided walking tour of the Sassi with a local guide, plus Casa Grotta and rock church entrance.

Language options: Italian
Starting time: 10:30AM
Price details
$85.38 x 1 Adult$85.38
Total
Price is $85.38
Until Tue, Sep 29

Guided Experience in English

  • Activity duration is 5 hours5h
    5h
  • English

Includes shared transfer, 1 hour of free time, and a guided walking tour of the Sassi with a local guide, plus Casa Grotta and rock church entrance.

Language options: English
Starting time: 10:30AM
Price details
$108.15 x 1 Adult$108.15
Total
Price is $108.15
Until Tue, Sep 29

What's included, what's not

  • Inclusions
    Shared round-trip transfer from Alberobello
  • Inclusions
    City map
  • Inclusions
    10% discount coupon for MòVado Food & Drink bar in Piazza Duomo
  • Inclusions
    3h of free time in Matera (if the Transfer & Free time option selected)
  • Inclusions
    Licensed local tour guide in Matera (if the Guided Experience option selected)
  • Inclusions
    2-hour shared walking tour of the Sassi districts (if the Guided Experience option selected)
  • Inclusions
    1h of free time in Matera (if the Guided Experience option selected)
  • Inclusions
    Entrance to Casa Grotta museum (if the Guided Experience option selected)
  • Inclusions
    Entrance to the San Antonio Abate rupestrian church (if the Guided Experience option selected)
  • Inclusions
    On-site assistance via phone or WhatsApp
  • Exclusions
    Food and drinks
  • Exclusions
    Hotel pick-up/drop-off
  • Exclusions
    Personal expenses
  • Exclusions
    Tips (optional)

Know before you book

    • Not suitable for: People with mobility impairments

What you can expect

  • Step into the timeless atmosphere of southern Italy with a shared day trip from Alberobello to Matera, a city unlike any other. Travel comfortably by shared transfer and arrive at the iconic Castello Tramontano, the gateway to the ancient Sassi.

    From here, choose how you want to experience Matera.

    Option 1 – Guided Experience
    After a short break to enjoy the surroundings, meet your local guide and begin a walking journey through the Sassi of Matera. Explore Sasso Caveoso and Sasso Barisano, where homes, streets, and churches are carved directly into the rock. Discover hidden corners, scenic viewpoints, and stories of resilience that shaped life in the caves. The experience includes entry to a Casa Grotta, offering a glimpse into everyday life until the 1950s, and a visit to the rock-cut Church of San Antonio Abate, one of Matera’s most evocative sites.

    Option 2 – Free Time in Matera
    If you prefer independence, enjoy around 3 hours of free time to explore Matera at your own pace. Wander through panoramic terraces, browse artisan shops, relax in a café, or simply soak in the atmosphere of this UNESCO World Heritage city.

    This shared experience is ideal for travelers who want an authentic introduction to Matera without worrying about logistics.

Location

Activity location

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    • Alberobello
    • Alberobello, Puglia, Italy

Meeting/Redemption Point

  • PEOPLEPEOPLE
    • 70011 Alberobello BA, Italia | Upon arrival, please look for the shuttle bus with the “Day Trip” sign.
    • Alberobello, Puglia, Italy
  • PEOPLEPEOPLE
    • 70011 Alberobello BA, Italia | Upon arrival, please look for the shuttle bus with the “Day Trip” sign.
    • Alberobello, Puglia, Italy