Matera Food Walking Tour in a Small Group with a Local Guide

5.0 (2 reviews) Matera, Italy
Duration2h
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LanguagesEnglish
Group sizeUp to 14 travelers

Overview

Discover the authentic charm of the Sassi di Matera, a UNESCO World Heritage Site and one of the oldest continuously inhabited settlements in the world, with a street food tour that combines local flavors with stunning scenery.
Stroll through its maze of stone-carved alleys, historic districts, and scenic overlooks as your local guide brings to life stories of cave dwellings, ancient communities, and the layered history of this extraordinary city. Admire Belvedere on Via Duomo, Piazza Duomo, the Cathedral of Matera, former Monastery of Santa Lucia and Agata alla Civita, Piazza Sant'Eligio, and Belvedere Giovanni Pascoli.
Delight in a curated selection of Matera and Lucania's iconic street foods. Enjoy crispy peperoni cruschi, traditional cialledda materana, fresh handmade cavatelli, and finish with artisanal gelato in the heart of the Sassi. Along the way, your guide will reveal how food, history, and daily life remain deeply intertwined in this extraordinary city.

What's included

  • Cavatelli, traditional handmade pasta served with simple local sauces to highlight its texture.
  • Cialledda, made with bread, tomatoes, oregano, and other fresh seasonal ingredients.
  • Artisanal gelato, crafted with natural ingredients and classic and creative seasonal flavors.
  • Peperoni crusco, Basilicata's iconic crispy sun-dried peppers with a delicate sweet flavor.
  • Drinks are not included

What to expect

  1. Cattedrale Di Maria Santissima Della Bruna E Sant'eustachio
    30m
    Admire Matera's 13th-century Cathedral from the outside, standing atop the Civita with panoramic views over the Sassi and its iconic Romanesque rose window.
  2. Sassi di Matera
    30m
    Via Bruno Buozzi itself is considered one of the main panoramic routes through Matera, with continuous views across the ravine toward the rock churches of the Murgia Materana.
  3. Belvedere Luigi Guerricchio
    30m
    Through the three arches, visitors enjoy a spectacular first view over the Sasso Barisano and the Cathedral perched above the ancient city.
  4. Via Ridola
    30m
    Matera's most elegant and lively streets. It connects the modern historic center with the Sassi and is lined with museums, churches, palaces, cafés, and artisan shops.

Meeting and pickup

Meeting point

Your guide will be waiting in front of the cylindrical monument with the "Andrea Roggi" plaque.

End point

Additional information

  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Not suitable for travelers with gluten intolerance.

Cancellation policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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