About this tour
A 90-minute private van tour through Matera's ancient Sassi district, travelling between the two main neighbourhoods of Caveoso and Barisano before reaching the Belvedere viewpoint. You'll ride in a comfortable Mercedes van with an audio guide available in 13 languages, all site entrances included. Water provided throughout. The route covers the labyrinthine old town on a curated path that hits the highlights without the walking fatigue.
Highlights
- Private Mercedes van seating for eight passengers
- Sasso Caveoso and Sasso Barisano neighbourhoods covered
- Belvedere viewpoint with panoramic city vistas
- Audio guide in 13 languages including Italian, English, Spanish
- All site entrance fees included in price
- Air-conditioned vehicle with complimentary bottled water
- Wheelchair accessible, suitable for families with prams
What to expect
You'll board an air-conditioned van and spend 90 minutes being driven through Matera's dramatic stone districts. The driver follows a set route connecting key vantage points and historical areas, while a recorded audio guide narrates in your chosen language. Expect narrow ancient streets, densely packed cave dwellings carved into cliffsides, and periods of gentle stops at viewpoints rather than intensive walking. The tour culminates at Belvedere, where you'll have time to take in views across the ravine and surrounding landscape before heading back.
Good to know
Bring sunglasses and sunscreen—the Belvedere exposure is intense. The van accommodates wheelchairs, prams, and infant seats. Service animals welcome. Choose your audio language when booking; the full list includes Eastern European and Chinese options. Nearest public transport is walking distance if you prefer alternatives.
Tour sold and operated by Viator via Viator. Descriptions on this page are original BugBitten summaries written by our team — not copied from the operator. Prices and availability are confirmed at checkout.