Discover Matera on an immersive walking tour of its Sassi, a heritage site that is unique in the world. This experience takes you to the heart of the city on a route that combines history, panoramic views, and stories inspired by literature and cinema, allowing you to experience Matera in an authentic and unique way.

The tour begins at Piazza Vittorio Veneto, overlooking the Palombaro Lungo cistern, one of the city's iconic landmarks. From here, you will gradually enter the labyrinth of narrow streets, rock-cut houses, and spectacular vistas that make Matera truly unique. As you walk between the Sasso Barisano and the Sasso Caveoso, you will discover how people once lived in the rock dwellings and get a close-up view of the unique urban structure of the Sassi.

In the Sasso Caveoso, you will stop at one of the most iconic locations, chosen by Pier Paolo Pasolini to film many scenes from The Gospel According to Matthew. Along the way, the narrative is enriched by references to great authors such as Giovanni Pascoli, Carlo Levi, Leonardo Sinisgalli, and Pasolini himself, who interpreted the landscape and soul of the South through different yet complementary perspectives. You will also discover the deep connection between Matera and cinema, through the films set in these very locations.

The tour ends in Piazzetta Pascoli, at the panoramic viewpoint next to Palazzo Lanfranchi, which offers a spectacular view of the Sassi. This is the perfect experience for those who want to go beyond the standard guided tour and let themselves be guided by the stories, images, and words that have made Matera an iconic place.