Matera Official Open Bus Tour: Sassi, Casa Grotta & Rock Churches

Highlights

• Included Entrances
• Panoramic Bus Tour
• App & Map

What's included

Itinerary

1. 1

   Castello Tramontano, Matera, Italy

   5min

   Listen to the historical introduction and identify the urban layout of the city from above.

2. 2

   Stop 2

   10min

   Walk to the panoramic viewpoint. Overlooking the Sasso Caveoso.

3. 3

   Stop 3

   10min

   Explore the heart of modern Matera on foot, overlooking the Sasso Barisano and an external view of the Cathedral.

4. 4

   Belvedere Sant'agostino

   5min

   Also known as the Belvedere Colombo, the square adjacent to the majestic church of S. Agostino offers a picturesque panorama of the city of the Sassi.

5. 5

   Casa Grotta Sassi di Matera - C'era Una Volta

   20min

   Typical Cave House of the Sassi of Matera

6. 6

   Stop 6

   15min

   Visit one of the most iconic rock churches. Discover medieval spirituality carved into the rock.

7. 7

   Stop 7

   10min

   Enjoy the ride along the Gravina between rocky walls and natural views. Observe the Gravina canyon, the suspension bridge and the landscape of the Murgia Materana Park.

8. 8

   Piazza San Pietro Caveoso

   30min

   Admire the Sassi from below; in the evening, be surprised by the effect of the illuminated Sassi. Get back on the bus and return to the starting point, retracing the area of the Villa Comunale.

Before you go

Location