4.3·Matera·1h 45m
Matera Official Open Bus Tour with entrance to Casa Grotta
Explore Matera on a panoramic bus tour with short walks, Casa Grotta and rock church visits...
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1 / 10Matera Guided Sunset Tour: Murgia Timone&Belvedere with Transfer
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About this activity
This cultural tours is one of the standout things to do in Matera, Italy. Rated 4.2/5 by 5 travellers, it combines the highlights below into a single, easy-to-book experience from €25 per person. Explore Matera’s Murgia Timone in the Park of Rupestrian Churches with guide, transfer, and tickets included. Visit the Neolithic village, rupestrian churches, Golgota, and enjoy sunset views from the Belvedere over the Sassi.
Discover the wild and ancient side of Matera on a guided walking tour through the Regional Park of the Rupestrian Churches. After a shared transfer from Matera’s city center, access the protected area of Murgia Timone with the entry ticket included as part of the experience.
This special access allows you to explore one of the most important archaeological areas surrounding Matera, including the ancient Neolithic village, the panoramic Belvedere overlooking the Sassi, and the rupestrian churches carved into the rock.
Together with a knowledgeable guide, walk scenic trails above the Gravina canyon and visit the rock-hewn churches of San Falcione and Madonna delle Tre Porte, featuring Byzantine frescoes dating from the 12th to 17th centuries.
Continue to the dramatic Golgota hill, selected by Mel Gibson as a filming location for The Passion of the Christ thanks to its dramatic and timeless scenery. End the tour at sunset from the Belvedere, where Matera’s Sassi glow in golden light.
This special access allows you to explore one of the most important archaeological areas surrounding Matera, including the ancient Neolithic village, the panoramic Belvedere overlooking the Sassi, and the rupestrian churches carved into the rock.
Together with a knowledgeable guide, walk scenic trails above the Gravina canyon and visit the rock-hewn churches of San Falcione and Madonna delle Tre Porte, featuring Byzantine frescoes dating from the 12th to 17th centuries.
Continue to the dramatic Golgota hill, selected by Mel Gibson as a filming location for The Passion of the Christ thanks to its dramatic and timeless scenery. End the tour at sunset from the Belvedere, where Matera’s Sassi glow in golden light.
Good to know
- •Duration: approximately 2 hours and 30 minutes.
- •Confirmation is instant — your spot is secured the moment you book.
- •Offered in 3 languages.
- •A specific meeting point is provided — check the Meeting point section below for the exact location and map.
- •Confirm weather-appropriate clothing and comfortable footwear before you go.
Who it's for
Culture loversTravellers who prefer a private experience
Best time to visit
Matera is rewarding year-round, but spring and early autumn typically bring the most comfortable temperatures and thinner crowds than peak summer. Morning departures tend to be quieter and cooler; booking ahead is recommended in high season as popular cultural tours slots in Matera sell out.
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From
€25
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