Tour Sassi di Matera and film location 
The Passion of the Christ

Explore Matera as never before

Hop aboard our turquoise tuk-tuk and let us take you on a unique experience through the evocative Sassi districts of Matera and the fascinating cinematic glimpses that have consecrated this town as a cult location for the silver screen. Here’s what awaits you:

Itinerary and Main Stages
Tour Sassi di Matera and film location 
The Passion of the Christ

Departure from the point agreed at the time of booking
Brief presentation of the tour and handing out of earphones

Sasso Caveoso
We walk through the alleys carved into the rock, admiring the perfectly preserved cave dwellings
Stop at the Belvedere for a breathtaking view of the Gravina canyon

Rock Churches
Pass by the Church of San Pietro Barisano and the small hidden crypts
Audio-guide with anecdotes on rituals, paintings and millenary legends

Set of The Passion of the Christ
Stop at the symbolic locations of the film directed by Mel Gibson
Telling the scenes shot and anecdotes about the link between Matera and international cinema

Cave House
Stop to discover the typical cave dwelling
Explanation of the techniques of daily life in the past

Piazza Duomo and Palombaro Lungo
Arrival in the square with a view of the Cathedral
Short panoramic tour above the large underground reservoir, with curiosities about the ancient cisterns

Back through the alleyways
The tuk-tuk ascends through the narrowest and most evocative alleyways
Last stop to take photos

What It Includes

Duration: 1 hour of tour
Panoramic and protected tuk-tuk: perfect for every season
Ergonomic seats and ample space for light luggage
Multilingual audio guides in all world languages
Expert driver and narrator: Francesco “Barabba”
Photo-stops at strategic points and tips for the best shots

Practical Information

Meeting point: Agreed at the time of booking
End point of tour: Any point in the centre of Matera
Available times: from 09:00 to 21:00
Suitable for everyone: children, seniors and people with reduced mobility.

Experience Matera at 360°: from the millenary history of the Sassi to the unspoilt nature of the Murgia, all in one unforgettable journey with Barabba!