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LanguagesEnglish, Italian
Private tourOnly your group will participate
Pickup offeredSee the meeting and pickup details below
Overview
This tour makes visiting Matera from Alberobello simple, direct and flexible. Start with private pick-up from your accommodation or agreed meeting point, then travel straight to Matera by air-conditioned vehicle with your dedicated driver — a valuable advantage for travelers who want to avoid indirect connections and use their time well.
Choose the transfer and free time option to explore Matera independently, walking through the Sassi, viewpoints and historic streets at your own pace. Or select the guided option to discover the city with a private local guide, including a walking tour of the Sassi, entry to a traditionally furnished cave house and the Rock Church of Sant’Antonio Abate.
After your visit, enjoy a comfortable return transfer to Alberobello.
Options
Private transfer & Free time
No guide is included
Pickup included
Guided Day Trip (English)
Pickup included
Guided Day Trip (Italian)
Pickup included
What's included
Private round-trip transfer to Matera
Air-conditioned Mercedes-Benz sedan/minivan, depending on your group size
Admission ticket to a traditionally furnished cave house (if the guided option is selected)
Professional private driver
Pick-up and drop-off from your accommodation in Alberobello
Private licensed guide in Matera (if the guided option is selected)
Admission ticket to the Rock Church of Sant’Antonio Abate (if the guided option is selected)
Complimentary bottled water and city maps on board
Meals
Personal expenses
Optional tips
Guided tour and admission tickets (if the Transfer & Free time option is selected)
What to expect
Alberobello
Pass by
Start your experience in Alberobello with private pick-up from your accommodation or agreed meeting point. Meet your driver and travel comfortably to Matera by private air-conditioned vehicle.
Pass by
Arrive at the Martulli Viaggi office in Matera, where travelers choosing the guided option will meet their private local guide. If you select the transfer and free time option, our staff will provide a city map and useful advice on what to visit, helping you make the most of your time in the Sassi.
Sassi di Matera
1h 30m
Discover the two Sassi districts, known for their rock-carved dwellings, narrow alleys, and layered architecture. Your guide will explain how daily life developed in this unique urban landscape (if the guided option selected).
15m · Admission ticket included
Step inside a traditionally furnished cave house and see how families once lived in the Sassi, with reconstructed rooms, tools and household objects that bring Matera’s past to life. The admission is included in the guided option.
15m · Admission ticket included
Visit a rock church carved into the stone and learn about Matera’s rupestrian heritage, where faith, architecture and everyday life were deeply connected. The admission is included in the guided option.
Matera
1h
After the guided tour, enjoy free time for photos, a short break or a final walk through the historic centre before meeting your driver for the return journey.
Alberobello
Pass by
Return comfortably to Alberobello with your private driver and end the experience at your accommodation or agreed drop-off point.
Meeting and pickup
Pickup details
The vehicle and driver's details will be shared the day before the tour. The driver will meet you at your accommodation.
Additional information
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Service animals allowed
Public transportation options are available nearby
Specialized infant seats are available
Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
The tour start time can be adjusted, where possible, according to travelers’ needs and subject to availability
Comfortable walking shoes are recommended, as Matera includes steps, slopes and uneven stone streets
Departure is available from Alberobello and nearby locations within 15 km
The itinerary may not be suitable for guests with limited mobility, wheelchairs or strollers
Timings may vary slightly depending on traffic, operational needs or weather conditions
Please provide the exact pick-up address in Alberobello at least a few days before the service
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
