Group Experiences in Matera

A UNESCO World Heritage Site, the 2019 European Capital of Culture, and possibly the oldest continuously inhabited city on Earth – it's safe to say that Matera has a bit of history to it! Step into Paleolithic cave dwellings and charming old town Italy on this walking tour with an Italian-speaking guide. Learn about Europe's past on a stroll through history by exploring a rock-hewn church, wandering ancient caves, and sampling some local delicacies – because food is culture, too!

If you're planning to visit the unique and fascinating Sassi di Matera, this 25-minute multimedia exhibit gives you a great introduction. Explore three rooms of a 16th-century family home, see how the Sassi's early inhabitants lived, and uncover Matera's fascinating history.

When you picture Italian olive oil production, you might imagine verdant rolling groves lined with sun-kissed olive trees. You probably don't picture dark underground caves with ancient chambers, filled with donkey-powered mills! Visit the MOOM Museum, plumb the depths of Matera's ancient tradition of olive oil production, and get a taste of the finished product after a fascinating journey through age-old subterranean vaults.