Matera sightseeing tour by open-top bus

Explore one of southern Italy’s most distinctive cities on a Matera sightseeing bus tour, ideal for visitors who want to discover the Sassi comfortably and without strenuous walking. Travel by panoramic bus through the UNESCO World Heritage Site, enjoying open views of the rock-hewn city and the Gravina canyon.The tour combines scenic drives with short, easy walks to reach viewpoints and key landmarks. Visit a traditional Casa Grotta to learn how families lived in the Sassi until the 1950s, and explore a rock church carved into the stone, offering insight into Matera’s medieval spirituality.As daylight fades, the experience also allows you to see Matera by night, when the illuminated Sassi create a striking atmosphere. Thanks to the bus, you can enjoy both daytime and evening views in comfort, without steep climbs or long distances on foot.This tour is well suited to first-time visitors, couples, and travelers looking for a relaxed yet comprehensive introduction to Matera’s history, architecture, and unique setting.Itinerary: Castello Tramontano – panoramic departure point Piazzetta Pascoli – viewpoint over the Sasso Caveoso Piazza Vittorio Veneto – views over Sasso Barisano Sant’Agostino area – photo stop during descent Rock Church of Sant’Antonio Abate Casa Grotta Via Madonna delle Virtù & Porta Pistola – Gravina canyon views Piazza San Pietro Caveoso – final stop Return to Castello Tramontano.