tour from Bari by bus to Matera and Altamura with Guide to Matera

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Itinerary

1. After checking in and checking your tickets directly at our agency in Via Nicola de Giosa, tourists will be escorted to the bus. From there, we will leave comfortably in the direction of Matera, enjoying a panoramic journey of about an hour through the suggestive landscapes of the Murgia.

   1.2 h

2. Once you arrive in Matera, the two-hour guided tour will begin. An expert Physical Guide will lead you to discover the Sassi of Matera, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, revealing its thousand-year history and timeless charm. The group tour with Live Guide is available in four languages: Italian, English, French and Spanish. Alternatively, for those who want a more comfortable and faster experience, we offer an exciting panoramic tuk-tuk tour. This option allows you to cross the narrow alleys and the most iconic viewpoints of the Sassi without effort, admiring the millennial city from a unique and fun perspective. The tuk-tuk tour is perfect to get a complete overview of the Sassi in less time, ideal for those with reduced mobility or simply want a different point of view. Whether you choose the warmth of a local Guide or the comfort of the tuk-tuk, you will experience an unforgettable journey into the heart of the stone.

   2 h

3. At the end of the guided tour or tuk-tuk experience, you will have one hour of free time to explore Matera on your own. It will be the perfect opportunity to Shopping in local craft shops, buy unique terracotta souvenirs, taste some typical delicacies or simply take the last souvenir photos from the wonderful viewpoints on the Sassi. At the end of the hour of freedom, we will meet all together at the meeting point established to continue our journey to Altamura.

   1 h

4. Once you have gathered the group at the meeting point, we will board our bus and head to Altamura, the renowned city of bread and Emperor Frederick II. The journey takes about 20 - 25 minutes : a short and pleasant scenic journey that will take us back to the heart of Puglia, ready to discover the historical beauties and authentic flavors of this beautiful medieval town.

   30 min

5. Once in Altamura, we will have 90 minutes to immerse ourselves in the history and flavors of this beautiful medieval city. We will start with a walk in the old town to admire the majestic Cathedral of Altamura (the Cathedral of Santa Maria Assunta), the only masterpiece commissioned directly by Emperor Frederick II of Swabia in 1232. Afterwards, we will make an unmissable stop at the Santa Caterina Bakery, the oldest bakery in Europe. Here you can breathe in the millenary tradition of white art and take your lunch break. You will be able to enjoy the famous Pane di Altamura PDO and the delicious local focaccia freshly baked directly on site. Please note: Lunch and drinks inside the bakery are not included in the tour fee. Each participant will pay directly on site based on what they decide to consume or buy for lunch.

   1.5 h

6. At the end of the 90 minutes spent in Altamura, we will all meet at the agreed meeting point. We will board our bus for the return journey to Bari. During the journey, about 45 minutes, you can relax and enjoy the Apulian landscape as we return to the city. The tour will end exactly at the starting point in Via Nicola de Giosa, in the very centre of Bari, leaving you in a perfect position to continue your evening among the restaurants and wonders of the city.

   45 min

Cancellation

Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the experience starts, for a full refund.

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Know before you go

How it compares in Bari

• Its from-price is 34% below the median of the 106 day trips we list in Bari.
• Its length is typical for the group.
• By number of reviews it ranks 64 of 106.
• The operator lists free cancellation on it.

About Bari

Bari is the port city of Puglia on the Adriatic, with a maze-like old town, a medieval basilica holding the relics of St Nicholas and a long seafront.

Bari's old town, Bari Vecchia, is a tangle of white lanes and tiny squares on a peninsula pointing into the Adriatic, and many of its streets feel more like shared courtyards. The Basilica of San Nicola, begun in 1087 to house the relics of St Nicholas, draws both Catholic and Orthodox pilgrims, and the cathedral and the Swabian castle stand close by.

Top-ranked sights in Bari: Swabian Castle (Castello Svevo), Trulli of Alberobello World Heritage Site (Trulli di Alberobello), Piazza del Ferrarese.

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