Matera E-Bike Tour: Sassi, Countryside & Panoramic Viewpoint
Descriptions come from the operator and are translated automatically.
- 2–3 hours
- Free cancellation up to 24h before
- 2 languages
- Instant confirmation
Highlights
Leave behind the busiest streets of Matera and cycle through the open landscapes of the Murgia plateau, along quiet side roads and easy dirt tracks. Admire the sweeping views of the Gravina, reach a vantage point on the Sassi and stop to enjoy a local focaccia and a traditional dessert. The e-bike makes the route pleasant and allows you to discover a quieter and less crowded side of Matera.
Inclusions
What's included
- E-bike and helmet
- Local focaccia and traditional sweet snack
- Guided tour through the Murgia Materana and panoramic stop overlooking the Sassi
- Local English or Italian speaking tour guide
What's not
- Private transportation
- Additional food and drink
- Personal expenses and tips
Itinerary
Start the tour with a relaxed e-bike ride through the streets and alleys of the Sassi of Matera. Cycle through the historic center, admire the unique stone architecture and stop at scenic spots for photos. This is not a guided visit of the Sassi, but an enjoyable panoramic ride before leaving the city and heading into the countryside.
Leave the historic center behind and ride into the open countryside surrounding Matera. Follow quiet secondary roads and easy country tracks through the rural landscape around Serra d’Alto and Pedale della Palomba, with rolling fields, wide views and very little traffic. This is the most peaceful part of the ride, showing a completely different side of Matera away from the busy historic center.
Climb gradually towards Murgecchia and reach a spectacular panoramic spot above the Gravina. From the edge of the plateau, look across the canyon towards the Sassi of Matera and enjoy one of the most impressive views of the city. Stop here for photos and a traditional focaccia snack while taking in the panorama before riding back to the starting point.
Cancellation
Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the experience starts, for a full refund.
Know before you go
- Meeting point
- Meet your Tour Guide in front of the bakery in Via Annunziatella 125, Matera. Please arrive 10 minutes before departure for bike adjustment and a short safety briefing.
- Pickup
- Everyone meets at the starting point; there is no pickup.
- Ticket type
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted
- Operated by
- Travel Experiences Puglia
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Specialized infant seats are available
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
- Participants must be able to ride a bicycle independently and safely.
How it compares in Matera
- Its from-price is 20% above the median of the 186 experiences we list in Matera.
- Its length is typical for the group.
- The operator lists free cancellation on it.
About Matera
Matera is a southern Italian city of ancient cave dwellings carved into a ravine, a UNESCO-listed maze of stone houses, rock churches and stepped lanes.
Matera, in the Basilicata region of southern Italy, is built above a deep ravine, and its old districts, the Sassi, are cave houses and stone buildings stacked down the cliff. People have lived here since prehistory, and until the 1950s many families still occupied the caves, before they were moved to new housing. The Sassi were listed by UNESCO in 1993, and the cathedral crowns the rock between the two districts, Sasso Barisano and Sasso Caveoso.
Top-ranked sights in Matera: Sassi di Matera, Murgia National Park (Parco della Murgia Materana), Madonna delle Virtù Church (Chiesa di Madonna delle Virtù).
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