Matera Tours
Private, in English, led by an archaeologist.I offer private Matera tours for visitors who want more than a standard walking experience — people who are genuinely curious about the history, archaeology, and culture of one of the world’s oldest and continuosly inhabitated human landscape.
Every tour is led personally by me, Nicola Taddonio — a professional archaeologist active in ongoing excavations in the Sassi, a certified sommelier, and a licensed guide born and raised in Matera. No groups, no fixed scripts, no rush. All tours are conducted entirely in English and adapted to your interests and pace.
Below you’ll find my standard itineraries. If none of them fits exactly what you’re looking for, get in touch and we’ll build something together.
Matera Walking Tour - Half Day
The essential Matera experience. Two hours on foot through the ancient cave districts, with at least one rupestrian site chosen around your interests. No fixed route — I adapt to you.
Murgia Timone - Half Day
The wild plateau above Matera. Ancient cave churches, prehistoric carvings, and one of the most dramatic landscapes in the World — seen through the eyes of an archaeologist.
Matera Full Day Tour — Sassi & more.
For those who want to go deeper. A full day in Matera at an unhurried pace — more rupestrian sites, more layers of history, more time for the details that a half day cannot reach.
Matera Full Day Tour — Sassi & Murgia
The city and the canyon together. Morning in the Sassi, afternoon on the Murgia plateau. The most complete way to understand Matera and the landscape that surrounds it.
Matera Wine Tasting
A private tasting in a cave restaurant — Basilicata wines, local food, and a certified sommelier who is also your archaeologist guide.
Not sure which Matera tour is right for you?
Get in touch and I’ll help you choose — or build something entirely around your interests. I reply personally within 24 hours.