A ranked shortlist and every destination’s bookable experiences, from the Sassi to the Lao gorges.
Matera has by far the widest choice of tours in Basilicata. Elsewhere, coverage on GetYourGuide is honestly thin: a few walks, hikes, rafting trips and tastings.
Potenza, Maratea, Metaponto and Aliano have very few or no dedicated products, and we say so on their pages rather than pad the lists. We do not print prices, because they change. Every link shows the live price.
If you only book a few things, start here.
#1 · Walking tour The classic two-hour walk through the Sassi, including a cave house and a rock-cut church. The most reviewed tour in Matera.
The essential introduction to the Sassi, with a cave house and rock church.
#2 · Hiking A walk through the canyon and cave churches of the Murgia, ending with the view of the Sassi at sunset. Wear good shoes.
The classic view of Matera at sunset, with the Murgia’s cave churches.
#3 · Hiking A guided hike on the Path of the Seven Stones between the two villages, with a qualified hiking guide. Medium difficulty.
The best walk in the Dolomiti Lucane, between two remarkable villages.
#4 · Day trip A day from Matera with hotel pickup: a guided visit to Craco, a stop in Pisticci and the Amaro Lucano museum. Lunch is not included.
The easiest way to see Craco if you have no car.
#5 · Rafting Rafting through the Lao canyon from Laino Borgo, with guides and equipment.
The most popular adventure in the Pollino.
#6 · Kayak Paddle with an instructor along the cliffs to sea caves and beaches reachable only from the water, with swimming stops.
Sea caves and hidden beaches from the water.
#7 · Wine A tour of the winery, from barrel room to underground cellar, with a tasting of three or five wines including Aglianico del Vulture. You may need your own transport.
A taste of Aglianico del Vulture where it is made.
#8 · Archaeology Starts at the National Archaeological Museum, then the urban sanctuary in the archaeological park and the Tavole Palatine, with a licensed guide.
Brings the Greek city of Metapontion to life.
#9 · Food Make cavatelli or orecchiette in an old cave oil mill, then eat what you made with wine and dessert.
Hands-on Matera food in a cave setting.
#10 · Private A private guided walk through Melfi, with the castle, museum, cathedral and old town. Check the listing for what is included.
Melfi’s castle and old town with a local guide.
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Options that start in Bari or combine Matera with other areas.
Day trip Three highlights of Puglia and Basilicata in one long day.
Day trip The trulli of Alberobello and the Sassi of Matera, from Bari.
Private A private day from Matera to the Pollino for a rafting session.
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Walking tour The classic two-hour walk through the Sassi, including a cave house and a rock-cut church. The most reviewed tour in Matera.
Walking tour A local guide leads you through both Sassi, explaining how people lived in the caves and why the districts were emptied.
Walking tour A guided route combining the upper town with cave churches and houses. Check the listing for which sites are included.
Hiking A walk through the canyon and cave churches of the Murgia, ending with the view of the Sassi at sunset. Wear good shoes.
Private A private guided walk in Castelmezzano, about 45 minutes’ drive from Potenza. Check what the listing includes, as options vary.
Nature A guided walk around the two crater lakes of the Vulture and the abbey of San Michele.
Winter A guided winter snowshoe walk in the Pollino, with snowshoes and poles provided. Depends on snow conditions.
Browse GetYourGuide’s Potenza page lists the handful of current products in and around the city.
Kayak Paddle with an instructor along the cliffs to sea caves and beaches reachable only from the water, with swimming stops.
Browse GetYourGuide’s Maratea page, with the current kayak, boat and snorkelling trips.
Boat Boat trips along the Maratea coast and nearby, including private and snorkelling options when available.
Adventure White-water rafting through the Lao canyon on the Calabrian side of the Pollino, about an hour from Maratea.
Hiking A guided hike on the Path of the Seven Stones between the two villages, with a qualified hiking guide. Medium difficulty.
Private A private walk through Castelmezzano with a local guide. Some options include extras such as a tasting or a flight ticket.
Walking tour A private history walk through Pietrapertosa, its Arab-era quarter and its castle.
Walking tour A guided walk through the lanes of Pietrapertosa.
Day trip A day from Matera with hotel pickup: a guided visit to Craco, a stop in Pisticci and the Amaro Lucano museum. Lunch is not included.
Private A private minivan trip with pickup in Matera, including the Craco ticket. The guide on site may speak Italian only.
Small group A small-group tour that starts at the Siritide museum in Policoro and continues to Craco.
Rafting Rafting through the Lao canyon from Laino Borgo, with guides and equipment.
Family A shorter, gentler rafting trip suitable for families with children.
Hiking Guided full-day hikes to the high peaks and pine ridges. A good level of fitness is needed.
Hiking A village visit, a hike in a protected valley on the Calabrian side and a tasting of local products.
Archaeology Starts at the National Archaeological Museum, then the urban sanctuary in the archaeological park and the Tavole Palatine, with a licensed guide.
Small group A small-group tour that begins at the Siritide museum in Policoro and continues inland to Craco.
Browse GetYourGuide’s Metaponto page, with any current tours.
Browse GetYourGuide’s Policoro page, with any current tours.
Wine A tour of the winery, from barrel room to underground cellar, with a tasting of three or five wines including Aglianico del Vulture. You may need your own transport.
Private A private guided walk through Melfi, with the castle, museum, cathedral and old town. Check the listing for what is included.
Nature From the abbey of San Michele Arcangelo along the lakes and past the ruins of the abbey of Sant’Ippolito.
Browse GetYourGuide’s Venosa page, with any current tours and tastings.
Day trip From Matera to Craco, the nearest ghost town to Aliano, with Pisticci and the Amaro Lucano museum.
Private A private trip from Matera with the Craco ticket included.
Browse GetYourGuide’s Basilicata page, in case new products appear for this area.
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Local guides open cave churches, hidden cisterns and ghost towns that are hard to read on your own. Compare tours and tickets across Basilicata and book in a couple of taps.
For Matera’s small-group tours from Easter to October, and for the Volo dell’Angelo in summer, yes. Elsewhere a day or two ahead is usually enough.
Craco and Pisticci, the Murgia park, Metaponto and the Ionian beaches, and Alberobello in Puglia.
Not usually, if you have a car. Guides add a lot in Matera’s Sassi and are required in Craco.
Many GetYourGuide products offer free cancellation up to 24 hours before, but check each listing.