Matera Official Open Bus Tour with entrance to Casa Grotta
Overview
Discover the magic of Matera's UNESCO-listed Sassi on a panoramic sightseeing bus tour! Enjoy a 90-minute journey through breathtaking landscapes, fascinating history, and local traditions, with less walking.
Admire ancient cave dwellings, spectacular views of the Gravina ravine, and the dramatic scenery of Murgia Materana Park. Enjoy scenic photo stops to capture some of Matera's most unforgettable viewpoints.
The experience also includes admission to a traditional Cave House, where you'll discover how local families lived in the Sassi until the 1950s. Perfect for couples, families, and travelers looking to explore Matera's highlights in comfort.
Why choose this sightseeing bus tour?
- Enjoy breathtaking views of the Sassi with scenic photo stops.
- Visit a traditional Cave House with admission included and discover Matera with multilingual audio commentary.
What's Included
- Admission ticket to the Casa Grotta Narrante (Narrated Cave House)
- City map
- 10% discount at MòVado Food & Drink bar, located in Piazza Duomo
- Italian-speaking tour leader (assistance also available in English)
- Audio guide available in English, French, and Spanish via the POPGuide app (to be downloaded onto your smartphone)
- Earphones
- Food and drinks
- Gratuities (optional)
Meeting Location
Via Alessandro Volta
3/5, 75100 Matera MT, Italy
Detailed check-in instructions, including the exact address, are provided with your booking confirmation.
This activity ends back at the meeting point.
What To Expect
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Castello Tramontano, Matera, Italy
5 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Belvedere Sant'agostino (pass by)
Casa Grotta Sassi di Matera - C'era Una Volta
20 minutes Admission Ticket Included
Porta Pistola (pass by)
Piazza San Pietro Caveoso
15 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- A minimum of 2 participants is required for the tour to operate
- O francese durante il tour. Participants must bring a fully charged smartphone and headphones to access the audio guide in English, Spanish, or French during the tour
- Children traveling free of charge must sit on an adult’s lap
- The itinerary includes a few stops with short walks on mostly flat surfaces. Some small steps may be encountered along the way
- Please arrive at the meeting point 15 minutes before the tour starts
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 14 travelers
Frequently Asked Questions (8)
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Frequently Asked Questions (8)
The answers provided below were previously given in response to questions from Cool Shore Excursions customers.
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- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the tour start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the tour start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the tour start time will not be accepted.
- Cut-off times are based on the tour local time (CET).
- This tour requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.
- Admission ticket to the Casa Grotta Narrante (Narrated Cave House).
- City map.
- 10% discount at MòVado Food & Drink bar, located in Piazza Duomo.
- Italian-speaking tour leader (assistance also available in English).
- Audio guide available in English, French, and Spanish via the POPGuide app (to be downloaded onto your smartphone).
- Earphones.
- Food and drinks.
- Gratuities (optional).
This tour requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
Apr 2025There is no minimum age for this tour, so bring your wee one along for an adventure. This tour requires at least one adult to accompany children..
Apr 2025If a date or time is not listed on the calendar, it’s sold out or unavailable for another reason. Support cannot assist further if a date or time is not on the calendar.
If you find a date and time that works for you, book it NOW because things always sell out at this time of year.
Apr 2025Accessibility information for the Matera Official Open Bus Tour with entrance to Casa Grotta is as follows:
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Detailed check-in instructions – including meeting point address, Google map, and parking information – for Matera Official Open Bus Tour with entrance to Casa Grotta will be included in your confirmation email from Cool Shore Excursions. Please be sure to double and triple check your email address is correct at checkout so this important email makes its way to you!
Mar 2024Once your refund is processed, it usually shows on your card statement within 5–10 business days. The exact timing depends on your bank or card issuer.
Want it sooner? When you cancel, choose Receive a refund to my wallet instead. The credit is in your Wallet straight away and is applied automatically at checkout on your next booking when you’re signed in with the same email. You can see your balance any time in My Wallet.
If you paid part of your booking with Wallet credit, that part always goes back to your Wallet. Trip protection isn’t refundable.
Oct 2026What's Included
- Admission ticket to the Casa Grotta Narrante (Narrated Cave House)
- City map
- 10% discount at MòVado Food & Drink bar, located in Piazza Duomo
- Italian-speaking tour leader (assistance also available in English)
- Audio guide available in English, French, and Spanish via the POPGuide app (to be downloaded onto your smartphone)
- Earphones
- Food and drinks
- Gratuities (optional)
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- A minimum of 2 participants is required for the tour to operate
- o francese durante il tour. Participants must bring a fully charged smartphone and headphones to access the audio guide in English, Spanish, or French during the tour
- Children traveling free of charge must sit on an adult’s lap
- The itinerary includes a few stops with short walks on mostly flat surfaces. Some small steps may be encountered along the way
- Please arrive at the meeting point 15 minutes before the tour starts
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 14 travelers
