Full-day tour of Matera and Altamura by bus from Bari





Description
Do not miss the opportunity to live a truly unique experience, designed to let you discover the best of Puglia and the timeless magic of Matera in one unforgettable day. This tour is not only a simple move between different destinations, but a complete journey made of emotions, spectacular views, moments of sharing and memories that you will carry with you forever. From authentic landscapes to the most iconic cities, each stop is designed to surprise you and make you experience something special, accompanied by an engaging atmosphere between music, relaxation and fun. Whether you Trips alone, as a couple or with friends, this is the perfect opportunity to discover extraordinary places without worries, with an organization with attention to every detail. Places are limited and demands are increasing: book your place now and get ready to live a day you will never forget!
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Itinerary
Once you arrive at the meeting point, at the Bus Terminal of Bari Central Station (Via Giuseppe Capruzzi area), our staff will welcome you for a quick and stress-free check-in. After the ticket verification, you will board our latest generation bus, designed to offer you maximum comfort. The journey will already be part of the experience: between music, entertainment and stories about the territory, time will flow in a pleasant and engaging way. We will leave Bari to enter the heart of the Apulian hinterland, heading towards Altamura, which we will reach in about 40 minutes, crossing authentic landscapes, among expanses of fields, ancient farms and scenery that tell the true soul of Puglia.
Once you arrive in Altamura, you will have about 1 hour and 30 minutes of free time to discover this fascinating city, famous for its DOP bread and its authentic old town. For those who want a more in-depth experience, you can join an optional guided tour, accompanied by a Pro Local Guide, to discover the city and the ancient traditional ovens. Those who prefer to visit Altamura independently, will be accompanied by our staff to some of the most representative points, such as the historic bakeries of Santa Caterina and Santa Chiara and the picturesque Cathedral of Altamura. During your free time, you can observe local traditions up close, buy or taste typical products and stroll through the authentic alleys of the city. At the end of the visit, you will meet with our staff at the established point to continue together the journey to the next stage.
Once back at the bus and boarded again, we will start the journey to Matera. In about 30 minutes, we will cross the border between Puglia and Basilicata, entering an even more authentic and suggestive territory, where the landscape changes and becomes more and more fascinating. The journey will continue in a relaxed and fun atmosphere, including music, entertainment and moments to share, also making this move an integral part of the experience. And then, suddenly, she will come: Matera. A city that is not forgotten, capable of leaving you speechless from the first glance
Matera is the moment when you stop looking and start to be speechless. Once you arrive, you will find yourself in front of one of the most extraordinary places in the world, a UNESCO World Heritage Site and among the oldest cities ever inhabited. You will have about 3 hours and 30 minutes to live this unique experience. The famous Sassi, with houses carved into the rock, create an incredible, almost unreal landscape, also chosen as the setting for international films such as The Passion of the Christ and James Bond 007. You can choose an optional guided tour with an expert Guide or explore on your own through alleys, caves, panoramic terraces and breathtaking views. Every corner tells a story, every step is an emotion. Among spectacular photos, rock churches and unique atmospheres, Matera is not visited... You live. At the end, return to the bus with our staff.
Once you reach the meeting point, all our guests will be welcomed by our staff and accompanied together towards the Bari Bus Terminal, ready to conclude this wonderful day. The return will still be a moment to live, not just a move: on board will continue the atmosphere that characterized the entire experience, including music, smiles and moments of sharing. Along the way, it will be the perfect opportunity to relax after a day full of emotions, exchange impressions, review the photos taken and relive the best moments just passed. Our team will always be there to assist and accompany you until your arrival, ensuring a comfortable and organized trip in every detail. Once we arrive at Bari Bus Terminal, we will greet each other with a smile, bringing with us authentic memories, real emotions and the desire to return soon to live new experiences together.
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Important Information
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Specialized infant seats are available
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Reviews(8)
It was great to see Altamera and Matera however it would have been great if the tour included tour guide to explain to us or at least in the car can give us a background on each town before dropping us off. I would have taken the train and made it by myself cheaper
Thank you for your feedback. We would like to clarify that you purchased our basic low-cost tour option, which is designed mainly as transportation between the destinations with free time to explore independently. We always offer the possibility to add a professional guide at an extra cost, especially for Matera, and we strongly recommend it because of the historical importance of the city. This option was available but was declined. For this reason, we feel it is a bit unfair to complain afterward about the absence of a guide, since the guided service was optional and clearly offered before the tour. In any case, we are happy that you enjoyed visiting Altamura and Matera, and we truly appreciate your feedback.
This is a ride to Altamura and Matera, not a tour. When you get to the destination the driver points you in the right direction and tells you the pickup time. The published schedule was changed without notice. We ended up in Altamura after 2, when everything was closed.
Thank you for your feedback. We would like to clarify that you purchased our basic low-cost tour option, which is designed mainly as transportation between the destinations with free time to explore independently. We always offer the possibility to add a professional guide at an extra cost, especially for Matera, and we strongly recommend it because of the historical importance of the city. This option was available but was declined. For this reason, we feel it is a bit unfair to complain afterward about the absence of a guide, since the guided service was optional and clearly offered before the tour. In any case, we are happy that you enjoyed visiting Altamura and Matera, and we truly appreciate your feedback.
Overall good trip, both towns well worth a visit. Good quality of transport. The viator description said snacks, water, and WiFi but there was none of that. The guide was very nice but we could have done with a few explanations for Matara on top of the brief written guide
Andres was friendly and spoke okay English, but other than the bus ride, he didn’t provide much to us. He did arrange a different guide, for additional cost, in Matera who was very good. There is A LOT of walking on the Matera portion of this tour with lots of stairs.
Good morning. As specified, the tour does not include a language-guided service; however, you can purchase one separately during the tour. Please note that Matera is an ancient village, so the paving is historic and uneven. The tour includes free time in both Matera and Altamura without a guide, allowing you to enjoy the cities in complete freedom. All of this is specified in the package details at the time of purchase
Tour offered WiFi, water and snacks and none of these were provided. As group was only 14 on the day they put us in smaller mini van with not as much room and air conditioning not very effective. Not sure why the tour lead Marco was there as little or no information provided.
This tour lived up to its description. Due to the rain in the morning, we went to Altamura first, then to Matera in the afternoon, and this turned out to be the best decision! We were able to enjoy the Sassi under a sunny sky and for a longer time, which was above our expectations. Shout out to Rafaele for his entertaining guidance and to Vito for his impeccable driving!
Grazie Caroline Francesco! We enjoyed our trip today to Marta cultural capital, Gravina and Altamura. It was very insightful.
all good. all things in time and they gave us enough time to see everything. our guide Andres was perfect and very helpful to everything



