Top Matera Self-guided Tours & Rentals

Located in a cave deep in the Mugia plateau outside Matera, this captivating rupestrian church known as the “Sistine Chapel of the south” is not easy to reach by car or bus. With this tour, explore one of the most important cultural sites in Basilicata with a convenient transfer and admire its ancient frescoes with the insight of a guide.

You have a wide choice of models and sezes. Before leaving, briefing on on the bike functions. The agency offers 24h tecnical assistance.

The tour, lasting 2 hours, gives guests the opportunity to visit, in a fun and light-hearted way, the whole of the historic center and all the ancient district "Sassi" (Barisano and Caveoso) along the main streets, most important neighborhoods and historical churches (in conjunction with the opening hours) .Our guests will be provided at the departure of audio guides, which will accompany users to discover the old city. In this regard, we specify that the audio guide supports are in Italian and English. inside the tour, included in the ticket, there is a visit to a cave house, historic and characteristic dwelling of the time and a free tour of the Cathedral. Guided entrances to the Cathedral, cave churches and other paid places are excluded unless direct users in the desired structures. The group will be constantly supported, for any technical needs of the vehicles, by a leader who, at the head of the group, will indicate the right st road to go

What will make your Vespa trip unique will be total autonomy. You can also explore beautiful scenery outside the historic center. You will learn about the history, folklore and legends of the city of stones, being able to change your plans at any time.

Customers receive the bicycles in the agency where they will be briefed and given the route map. Near the agency clients can buy sandwiches and focaccia or soft drinks. Crossing the city, you reach a panoramic path that leads to the lake, crossing wheat fields and olive groves. The level of difficulty is easy, the average length is 18 km. The dam is also a WWF oasis, a true paradise a few kilometers from the city. At the end of the day, return by minivan.

If you're looking for a different way to get to know the city or an original way of making a gift to someone or simply enjoying yourself, this is definetely the activity for you! During your hunt, you will have the opportunity to discover what are, in my opinion, the true gems of the city and at the same time have fun! On request it is possible to add small gifts or tickets supplied by you to the chest. Free for kids < 5!