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The 15 Best Alberobello, Matera & Trulli Town Tours

39 tours  ·  from $19 a head

Conical stone roofs in Puglia and a city carved into a ravine in Basilicata, an hour apart and unlike anywhere else. The 15 below cover both, with prices, driving times and the guided walks that make sense of the cave dwellings.

Matera: Sassi Tour with Cave House and Rupestrian Church - Starting near Matera’s historic center
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Matera: Sassi Tour with Cave House and Rupestrian Church

1.Sassi Tour with Cave House and Rupestrian Church

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 6,618 reviews · 2 hours · from $31Our pick

Walk Matera’s Sassi with a licensed guide, entering a traditional cave house and the Rupestrian Church of Sant’Antonio Abate. Guides such as Maria, Lorenzo, Stefania, and Giuseppe are praised for clear storytelling and a relaxed pace. Expect narrow lanes, stairs, wide views, and a memorable glimpse of daily life in old Matera.

“Great knowledge of the history of Matera and it was well paced.”

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Polignano a Mare: Speedboat Cruise to Caves with Aperitif - Cala Paguro and the first coastal views
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Polignano a Mare: Speedboat Cruise to Caves with Aperitif

2.Polignano a Mare: Speedboat Cruise to Caves with Aperitif

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 3,382 reviews · 2 hours · from $35

Spend two hours on a 7-meter speedboat along Polignano a Mare’s 11-kilometer coast. Your English or Italian-speaking skipper takes you into sea caves, past Lama Monachile and Grotta Palazzese, then stops for swimming and an aperitif. Guides such as Giuseppe, Claudio, and Mattia are known for local stories, music, and easygoing humor.

“This was a great way to see the caves of Polignano a Mare. Our guide was funny and entertaining. I would definitely recommend this activity especially as an activity in the off season.”

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Polignano a Mare: Cave Boat Tour with Aperitif - San Vito and the first look at the coast
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Polignano a Mare: Cave Boat Tour with Aperitif

3.Polignano a Mare: Cave Boat Tour with Aperitif

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 1,891 reviews · 1.5 hours · from $47

Set out from San Vito for a 90-minute speedboat trip past Grotta Azzurra, Lama Monachile, Grotta Palazzese, and other coastal caves. Your crew shares local stories, serves a Prosecco aperitif with snacks, and stops for swimming when sea conditions allow. Guides such as Christian, Vincenzo, and Dominic are known for lively, friendly hosting.

“The attraction was amazing, attention to every detail, care for passengers, funny stories during the cruise. All top!”

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Discover Matera, the ancient city - English tour - Part of Sasso Barisano and the city’s changing face
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Discover Matera, the ancient city – English tour

4.Discover Matera, the ancient city – English tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 1,771 reviews · 2 to 3 hours (approx.) · from $36Top rated

Walk through Matera’s Sasso Caveoso and part of Sasso Barisano with Renato, Sara, Domenico, or Gaetano. This 2 to 3 hour English tour focuses on the people, homes, water systems, bakeries, architecture, and social history of the Sassi rather than a church-by-church route. Expect uneven alleys, valley views, personal stories, and a group of up to 20.

“We had a great tour with Gaetano as our guide. Got lots of information and interesting facts. He also shared some personal experiences, which is always nice. We really liked the tour and can warmly recommend this!”

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Guided Tour of Matera Sassi - Via San Francesco and the Church of Purgatory
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Guided Tour of Matera Sassi

5.Guided Tour of Matera Sassi

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 1,312 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $18Best value

Walk through Matera’s Sassi with guides such as Maria, Luigi, Angela, or Giusy, learning how people lived in the rock-cut quarters. The two-hour English tour includes Sant’Antonio Rupestrian Church, a Casa Grotta cave dwelling, San Pietro, and Piazzetta Pascoli. Expect hills, steps, uneven stone, and a shared group tour.

“If you’re going to Matera, then a tour of the Sassi is a MUST. Be prepared for lots of walking//steps and surprisingly slippery surfaces. If you’re visiting in summer and can book the tour towards the evening, that would be ideal! A couple in our group were quite clever- they hopped off the tour and stayed in the Sassi for a couple of hours (probably to have lunch and shop). They said they would hop on another tour for the other half that would take them back up… Genius! I’m sure that was pre-arranged so ask your tour provider if that’s an option for you! Enjoy!”

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Polignano a Mare: Boat Trip, Swim & Cave with Aperitif - Leaving the harbor and seeing the famous town sights
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Polignano a Mare: Boat Trip, Swim & Cave with Aperitif

6.Polignano a Mare: Boat Trip, Swim & Cave with Aperitif

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 1,300 reviews · 1.5 hours · from $35

Cruise Polignano a Mare with a guide such as Nicolas, Valerio, or Enzo, slipping into sea caves and stopping for a swim. The 10-person Dorino boat tour includes a snorkeling mask, prosecco, and Apulian taralli, with views of Lama Monachile, Grotta Palazzese, and the white cliffside town.

“Antonio was the perfect guide, precise, funny and always reliable. He made are journey to Polignano perfect! Must take time to dive in the beautiful water of Polignano and the caves.”

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Polignano a Mare boat tour emotions, caves, diving and appetizers - The swim stop: short, refreshing, and weather dependent
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Polignano a Mare boat tour emotions, caves, diving and appetizers

7.Polignano a Mare boat tour emotions, caves, diving and appetizers

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 1,022 reviews · 1 hour 30 minutes (approx.) · from $42

From San Vito near Bari, you’ll cruise Polignano a Mare’s caves and coves with a skipper such as Nicholas, Christian, or Valerio, stopping for a swim and snorkel before a simple Prosecco-and-taralli aperitivo. The boat carries no more than 10 people, making this a friendly 90-minute look at the coast.

“What a great way to see the caves and grottos! Beautiful views and amazing swim stops made this the perfect activity! Fantastic guide!!”

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Alberobello: 2-Hour Guided Trulli Tour - Starting beside Trullo Sovrano
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Alberobello: 2-Hour Guided Trulli Tour

8.Alberobello: 2-Hour Guided Trulli Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 727 reviews · 2 hours · from $47

Spend two hours walking Alberobello with an English or Italian-speaking guide. See Trullo Sovrano, the Basilica of Saints Cosmas and Damian, Santa Lucia Terrace, Aia Piccola, and a traditional trullo home. Guides such as Milena and Guido add local stories, practical tips, and photo stops. Admission to Trullo Sovrano costs extra.

“Eustachio told us a lot of stories and facts, and all in a very interesting and humorous way. He was really kind and helpful regarding all the questions and tips.”

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Tour di Alberobello e Matera in bus privato da Bari - Finding the Bari meeting point
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Tour di Alberobello e Matera in bus privato da Bari

9.Tour di Alberobello e Matera in bus privato da Bari

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 701 reviews · from $67

Travel from Bari to Alberobello and Matera by comfortable private bus, using a brochure, QR-code maps, and suggested walking routes to explore independently. You’ll have three hours in Alberobello and four in Matera. Optional guided visits may be available, with guides such as Michela and Pasquale featured on some departures.

“I travel quite a bit and always find my guided tours on GYG and this one was particularly well organized. They give you a brochure with a QR code to scan so you can follow an itinerary on google maps without missing any of the spots. That way you can do everything by yourself. I would recommend getting the tour guide option in Matera as the Sassi has a special history and also it’s kinda of a labyrinth.”

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Matera: Sassi Tour with Entry to Rock Houses and Churches - Piazza Vittorio Veneto and the Sasso Barisano view
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Matera: Sassi Tour with Entry to Rock Houses and Churches

10.Sassi Tour with Entry to Rock Houses and Churches

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 622 reviews · from $40

Walk Matera’s Sassi from Piazza Vittorio Veneto to Piazza Giovanni Pascoli with an authorized local guide. You’ll see the Cathedral from outside, enter a furnished cave home, visit Santa Maria de Idris and San Giovanni in Monterrone, and hear how daily life changed in the old districts. Guides may include Anna, Guido, Patrizia, Maria, or Andrea.

“The tour was excellent with lots of information and explanations. We'll paced - neither too fast or too slow. Would really recommend”

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Boat tour of the Polignano a Mare caves with aperitif - Grottone and the former sea cinema
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Boat tour of the Polignano a Mare caves with aperitif

11.Boat tour of the Polignano a Mare caves with aperitif

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 595 reviews · 1 hour 30 minutes (approx.) · from $42

Cruise from San Vito around Polignano a Mare for 90 minutes, entering sea caves and viewing Lama Monachile, Grotta Palazzese, and Scoglio dell’Eremita. Expect English commentary, music on some departures, taralli, prosecco, and a possible swim. Skippers such as Domenico, Graziano, Vincenzo, and Christian may lead the trip.

“Make sure you have a warm day out on the water. Wear bathing suits for swimming. Cave part is small but enough to get the idea of being in the caves”

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Sassi of Matera: Eco-Bus Open Top Tour - Starting at Via Rocco Scotellaro
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Sassi of Matera: Eco-Bus Open Top Tour

12.Sassi of Matera: Eco-Bus Open Top Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 592 reviews · from $23

This 90-minute open-top bus tour takes you through Matera’s Sassi, along Via Madonna delle Virtù, and into the Sasso Caveoso district. You’ll stop at San Pietro Caveoso Square for about 40 minutes, visit a furnished cave dwelling, and hear Italian and English commentary from guides such as Anita and Angelo. It is a practical choice when heat, hills, or limited time make walking difficult.

“Had to wait in a queue at caves wasting quite a bit of precious time . So didn’t have time to go up to church and see view . Could have done with 30 mins longer at caves but overall helpful to orientate you on the first visit and guide Anita was cheerful helpful and knowledgeable.”

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Polignano a Mare: Boat Cruise to Scenic Caves with Prosecco - Grotta Azzurra and the First Cave Views
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Polignano a Mare: Boat Cruise to Scenic Caves with Prosecco

13.Polignano a Mare: Boat Cruise to Scenic Caves with Prosecco

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 550 reviews · from $46

Meet the Hèmera crew at Cala Ponte Marina for a 1.5-hour speedboat ride along Polignano a Mare’s coast. You’ll see Grotta Azzurra, Grotta Palazzese, Grotta Ardito, and other sea caves, with time to swim, enjoy soft drinks and snacks, and raise a glass of Prosecco. Guides may include Nicola, Giuseppe, or Antonio.

“Very enjoyable afternoon, plenty of caves visited, dip in the sea & Prosecco. The driver and host were very friendly. Definitely recommend!”

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Itria Valley: Polignano, Ostuni, and Locorotondo, from Bari - Polignano a Mare: cliffs, caves, and the best first impression
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Itria Valley: Polignano, Ostuni, and Locorotondo, from Bari

14.Itria Valley: Polignano, Ostuni, and Locorotondo, from Bari

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 502 reviews · 7.5 - 10 hours · from $71

Travel by air-conditioned GT bus from Bari to Polignano a Mare, Ostuni, and Locorotondo. You explore independently with maps, digital material, town notes, and video information aboard the bus. Drivers such as Daniele, Nunzio, Rocco, and Daniel have earned praise for punctual, careful service. The $71 price includes transport and Apulian snacks, but not meals or a live guide.

“Very well organised tour. I definitely recommend. My husband and I we had great time.”

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Tour of Alberobello and Guide to Matera, from Bari - Starting in Bari at the Apulia Smart Tour checkpoint
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Tour of Alberobello and Guide to Matera, from Bari

15.Tour of Alberobello and Guide to Matera, from Bari

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 478 reviews · 10 hours · from $93

Travel from Bari to Alberobello and Matera for a full day among trulli, cave dwellings, and UNESCO sites. Explore Alberobello independently with maps and audio guides, then join a local guide in Matera. Guides such as Pasquale, Giuseppe, Paola, and Cosimo have earned praise for bringing Matera’s stories and hidden corners to life.

“VERY well organized. Google map with a suggested path, which I did/did not follow. Guide in Matera was good - I am glad I paid a bit extra for it. Recommended.”

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