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Experience Matera at its most atmospheric time of day with a sunset bus tour designed to offer stunning views without long walks. Traveling comfortably by bus, you will move easily between the historic center, panoramic viewpoints, and lesser-known districts, with carefully planned stops to get off, take photos, and understand the city’s unique landscape.
This relaxed itinerary is ideal for first-time visitors and for those who prefer a lighter pace while still enjoying meaningful cultural insights. Along the way, learn about Matera’s urban evolution, its ancient water system, and one of its most important traditions, the Festa della Bruna. A highlight of the tour is the stop at Santa Maria della Palomba Church, a remarkable rupestrian sanctuary blending art, spirituality, and history.
The experience concludes with a panoramic viewpoint over the Sassi at sunset, when the changing light transforms the rock-hewn city into a truly unforgettable scene.
What's Included
Meeting and pickup
The meeting point is at our office 10 minutes before the start time.
Itinerary
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1Castello Tramontano, Matera, Italy
Admire the unfinished Aragonese castle from a distance and learn why its strategic position once controlled the access to Matera.
10 minutes • Admission ticket free -
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Get off the bus at one of Matera’s most famous panoramic viewpoints, overlooking the Sasso Caveoso and the Gravina canyon. Perfect for photos and orientation.
10 minutes • Admission ticket free -
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Reach the heart of modern Matera. Get off the bus for a short stop. Learn about the historic water system and enjoy the breathtaking view of the Sasso Barisano neighbourhood and the Cathedral.
15 minutes • Admission ticket free -
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Pass through Matera’s first working-class neighborhood. From the bus or during a brief stop, hear the story of the Festa della Bruna and its iconic ceremonial chariot.
20 minutes • Admission ticket free -
5Santuario Santa Maria della Palomba
External visit and internal visit if open. Discover one of the most atmospheric rupestrian sanctuaries, often called the “Cathedral of Rupestrian Churches,” with an ancient crypt and medieval frescoes.
20 minutes • Admission ticket free -
6Parco della Murgia Materana
End the tour with a panoramic stop to admire the Sassi of Matera at sunset, when the warm evening light creates one of the city’s most evocative scenes.
10 minutes • Admission ticket included -
7Matera
Get on the bus and return to the city center.
20 minutes • Admission ticket free
Additional info
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Children traveling free of charge must sit on a parent’s lap
- You should download the POPGuide app on your smartphone to scan the QR code for the multilingual audio guide at our office
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Additional info
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Children traveling free of charge must sit on a parent’s lap
- You should download the POPGuide app on your smartphone to scan the QR code for the multilingual audio guide at our office
- The itinerary includes some stops with short walking sections on mostly flat surfaces; however, there may be a few small steps. Comfortable shoes are recommended
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Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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Cancellation Policy
- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
- This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
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