Step into the ancient Sassi of Matera with Bologna Tour’s private 2-hour experience. Walk through millennia-old cave dwellings and end atop the city’s cathedral, overlooking a rugged limestone landscape.
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Difficulty
easy
Duration
2 hours
Fitness Level
Suitable for those comfortable walking on uneven surfaces and stairs at a gentle pace.
Wildlife
History
Matera’s Sassi have been inhabited since the Paleolithic era, evolving through Byzantine and medieval times as a stone-carved city unlike anywhere else in Europe.
Conservation
Ongoing preservation efforts balance tourism with protecting fragile cave structures and maintaining the park’s natural erosion processes.
Bologna Tour
Step into the ancient Sassi of Matera with Bologna Tour’s private 2-hour experience. Walk through millennia-old cave dwellings and end atop the city’s cathedral, overlooking a rugged limestone landscape.
Bologna Tour is a guided experiences provider based in Arezzo, Toscana, offering a wide selection of private and group tours across northern and central Italy. The company lists walking tours, boat tours, culinary tastings, museum and gallery visits, and full-day excursions that connect major cultural centers and smaller towns.
Tour options include guided city walks in Bologna, Milan, Venice, Florence, Verona, Mantua, Vicenza, Parma and Siena; boat experiences on Lake Garda, Lake Como, the Venetian islands and Capri; motor and speedboat trips in Sirmione; and specialized itineraries to Ferrari and Lamborghini museums in Modena and Maranello. Bologna Tour’s catalog features food-focused experiences such as Taste Bologna food walks, Parmigiano and balsamic vinegar tastings, cooking classes, wine experiences in Chianti and Val d'Orcia, and regional farm visits.
Cultural offerings include guided access to UNESCO sites, the Uffizi and Accademia small group visits, and archaeological excursions such as Pompeii and Matera. Transfers, private day trips from Bologna and port excursions are also provided. Bookings reference certified guides for certain city tours and include both private and small-group formats.
Descriptions highlight meeting points, typical durations, and combined activities like aperitivo in Milan or boat-and-walking combinations in Sirmione. Travelers can choose experiences by city, theme or duration, matching urban exploration, food and wine, or automotive heritage visits throughout Italy. Listings include detailed summaries, meeting points, durations, and booking options for each trip, and many tours operate as private or small-group experiences across cities such as Bologna, Milan, Venice and Florence with flexible start times.
Base Location
Arezzo, Toscana
Tuscan headquarters
Private & Group
Private & Group Tours
Options for couples to groups
Destinations Covered
Italy-wide
From Milan to Sicily
Tour Types
Walking, Boat, Wine
Cultural, food & day trips
Find private or group experiences from Arezzo, Toscana to Milan, Venice and beyond — check availability and book clear itineraries online.
Wear sturdy, comfortable shoes
The Sassi’s uneven stone paths and stairs demand secure footing for safe navigation.
Stay hydrated
Carry water, especially in summer when temperatures soar on exposed rocky terrain.
Ask about accessibility
Steep stairs and narrow alleys may limit mobility; check with the guide ahead of time.
Bring a camera
The interplay of light and stone creates stunning photo opportunities throughout the Sassi.
Comfortable walking shoes
Necessary for navigating irregular stone steps and uneven alleyways safely.
Water bottle
Staying hydrated is crucial during warmer months under the open sky.
summer
Light jacket or layers
Weather can shift quickly in cooler seasons, so preparedness keeps you comfortable.
fall|spring|winter
Camera or smartphone
Capture the striking rock formations and historic sites that define Matera’s unique character.