Matera Food Walking Tour in a Small Group with a Local Guide

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About this activity

Discover the authentic charm of the Sassi di Matera, a UNESCO World Heritage Site and one of the oldest continuously inhabited settlements in the world, with a street food tour that combines local flavors with stunning scenery.

Stroll through its maze of stone-carved alleys, historic districts, and scenic overlooks as your local guide brings to life stories of cave dwellings, ancient communities, and the layered history of this extraordinary city. Admire Belvedere on Via Duomo, Piazza Duomo, the Cathedral of Matera, former Monastery of Santa Lucia and Agata alla Civita, Piazza Sant'Eligio, and Belvedere Giovanni Pascoli.

Delight in a curated selection of Matera and Lucania's iconic street foods. Enjoy crispy peperoni cruschi, traditional cialledda materana, fresh handmade cavatelli, and finish with artisanal gelato in the heart of the Sassi. Along the way, your guide will reveal how food, history, and daily life remain deeply intertwined in this extraordinary city.

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At a glance

Duration: 2 hours
Confirmation: Instant confirmation
Ticket: Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Group: Up to 14 people
People per booking: 1–14
Guide: English
Operated by: Hili Travel s.r.l.

Ages: Infants (0–5 years) · Children (6–10 years) · Adults (11–99 years)

What is included

Included

Included: Cavatelli, traditional handmade pasta served with simple local sauces to highlight its texture.
Included: Cialledda, made with bread, tomatoes, oregano, and other fresh seasonal ingredients.
Included: Artisanal gelato, crafted with natural ingredients and classic and creative seasonal flavors.
Included: Peperoni crusco, Basilicata's iconic crispy sun-dried peppers with a delicate sweet flavor.

Not included

Not included: Carbonated beverages: Drinks are not included

Itinerary

Cattedrale Di Maria Santissima Della Bruna E Sant'eustachio

30 min

Admire Matera's 13th-century Cathedral from the outside, standing atop the Civita with panoramic views over the Sassi and its iconic Romanesque rose window.
Sassi di Matera

30 min

Via Bruno Buozzi itself is considered one of the main panoramic routes through Matera, with continuous views across the ravine toward the rock churches of the Murgia Materana.
Belvedere Luigi Guerricchio

30 min

Through the three arches, visitors enjoy a spectacular first view over the Sasso Barisano and the Cathedral perched above the ancient city.
Via Ridola

30 min

Matera's most elegant and lively streets. It connects the modern historic center with the Sassi and is lined with museums, churches, palaces, cafés, and artisan shops.