Hi! I’m Mimma, an official guide for the Murgia Materana Park and an independent environmental hiking and experiential guide. My tours have a strong focus on nature but take a holistic, systemic approach—meaning they naturally integrate history, archaeology, local culture, and literature. I share with hikers how the landscape we traverse has evolved over millennia, the connection between the park and the city, and the broader importance of parks worldwide. What travelers take home isn't just a tour, but a fresh perspective on nature and the world. I invite you to join me on this tour; I love this place and want to share that passion with you, tailoring the pace and level to your preferences and making you feel like Matera is a bit like home. I look forward to seeing you!
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Sunset and Stars Belvedere Parco della Murgia Materana
Lingue straniere
What's included
Snacks
Handmade travel journal
Each participant must provide their own personal supply of water for the duration of the experience.
Admission to the Park when accompanied by an independent guide is €4.50 in the low season and €6.50 in the high season.
What to expect
Jazzo Gattini - Centro Visite
15m · Admission ticket not included
After parking, the guide meets the group for introductions and an overview of the Park; then, the walk proceeds along the rim of the Gravina di Matera Canyon, passing by *jazzi* (traditional stone sheep enclosures), churches, cisterns, and cave complexes, while admiring the Park’s diverse flora—depending on the season.
Chiesa Rupestre Di San Falcione
30m · Admission ticket included
An ancient place of worship, later transformed into a workspace, set within the Karst landscape and deeply connected to the city of Matera.
Meeting and pickup
Meeting point
Take the SS Appia towards Laterza and turn right at the sign for Parco della Murgia Materana.
End point
Take the SS Appia towards Laterza and turn right at the sign for Parco della Murgia Materana.
Additional information
Service animals allowed
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
The tour is highly customizable, including in terms of accessibility and timing; please contact the guide to arrange the details together.
The tour can be undertaken quite easily; however, any serious heart or health issues must be promptly reported to the guide so that the route's difficulty and duration can be adjusted to accommodate these needs.
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
