

by ApeVito Tour Transfer
How do you want to book?
✓Confirmation before Wed, 9 Sept - card's only charged if it's a yes. If it's a no, still time to book on Viator.
Book on Viator Confirmed right away, but you pay full price.€66This 40-minute motorized tour takes place in an ape calessino, a small three-wheeled vehicle, covering the three districts of the historic Sassi center in Matera. The tour begins with panoramic stops in the Sassi di Matera area, lasting about 20 minutes, where visitors can observe the ancient stone dwellings and learn about the city’s recent history, including its transformation from a national embarrassment to an internationally recognized site. The route continues to Piazza San Pietro Caveoso, the main square of the Sasso Caveoso district, with a 5-minute stop. Next, the tour pauses for 5 minutes at Chiesa di Sant'Agostino, allowing time for photos and an explanation of the church’s significance. The final stop is Sasso Barisano, another historic district within the Sassi, where the group stays for 5 minutes. The tour also passes through the Piano area, the neighborhood developed immediately after the Sassi during the Renaissance period, offering a different perspective on the city’s layout and history. Private transportation in the ape calessino is included. Guests may request a preferred departure time when booking.
Sassi di Matera
The tour crosses the city with panoramic stops in the historic Sassi districts, allowing time to observe the area.
20 min
Piazza San Pietro Caveoso
This is the main square of Sasso Caveoso where the tour pauses briefly.
5 min
Chiesa di Sant'Agostino
A panoramic stop for photos and an explanation of this church and its surroundings.
5 min
Sasso Barisano
A visit to the historic district of Sasso Barisano, another part of the Sassi complex.
5 min
c / o Bank of Italy
End point
The end of the tour is established according to the needs of the guests


by ApeVito Tour Transfer
How do you want to book?
✓Confirmation before Wed, 9 Sept - card's only charged if it's a yes. If it's a no, still time to book on Viator.
Book on Viator Confirmed right away, but you pay full price.€66This 40-minute motorized tour takes place in an ape calessino, a small three-wheeled vehicle, covering the three districts of the historic Sassi center in Matera. The tour begins with panoramic stops in the Sassi di Matera area, lasting about 20 minutes, where visitors can observe the ancient stone dwellings and learn about the city’s recent history, including its transformation from a national embarrassment to an internationally recognized site. The route continues to Piazza San Pietro Caveoso, the main square of the Sasso Caveoso district, with a 5-minute stop. Next, the tour pauses for 5 minutes at Chiesa di Sant'Agostino, allowing time for photos and an explanation of the church’s significance. The final stop is Sasso Barisano, another historic district within the Sassi, where the group stays for 5 minutes. The tour also passes through the Piano area, the neighborhood developed immediately after the Sassi during the Renaissance period, offering a different perspective on the city’s layout and history. Private transportation in the ape calessino is included. Guests may request a preferred departure time when booking.
Sassi di Matera
The tour crosses the city with panoramic stops in the historic Sassi districts, allowing time to observe the area.
20 min
Piazza San Pietro Caveoso
This is the main square of Sasso Caveoso where the tour pauses briefly.
5 min
Chiesa di Sant'Agostino
A panoramic stop for photos and an explanation of this church and its surroundings.
5 min
Sasso Barisano
A visit to the historic district of Sasso Barisano, another part of the Sassi complex.
5 min
c / o Bank of Italy
End point
The end of the tour is established according to the needs of the guests