Matera Private Tours
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Vito Rondinone, official tour guide, born and raised in Matera. I love my job and I do it with passion and professionalism. Those who know me say that ''I've always been'' a guide out of passion for my city. I offer high quality tours that give the traveler the point of view of a true local. With my fully tailor-made tours, you will fall in love with Matera +393286989561 www.materaprivatetours.com
Matera, Basilicata, Italy

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Footprints788935
Ottawa, Canada3 contributions
Dec 2023 • Couples
Excellent tour with Vito. Easy to work with, booking directly from his website. Provided historical information, lots of amazing views, and the perspective on the recent history based on being from several generations of Matera locals. Also recommded a great restaurant.
Written 6 December 2023
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Jeff G
Charlotte, NC89 contributions
Nov 2023 • Solo
I was fortunate to do the 3 hour XL Tour of Matera with Vito. If you get down to Puglia (technically Matera is in Basilicata, but why quibble…), Matera is a must visit. It’s so unique and it’s story/history so interesting.

Vito was an amazing guide. He grew up in Matera, his grandparents lived in the Sassi. His family still owns a small parcel there where they make wine which we visited on the tour. He has generational perspective on the history of the place and he delivers it in an interesting and organized fashion. And he’s a pleasant, fun guy to walk around with to boot. A great day, highly recommend using Vito and Matera Private Tours when you visit Matera!
Written 14 November 2023
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Matthew S
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Sep 2023 • Family
What a fantastic tour! Our group of 4 had only a day to spend in Matera, and wanted to get as good a look at the Sassi. It is not a large area, but it is dense with details and history. Vito met us at the top of the hill and walked us through the centuries, describing why the Sassi formed, how it changed, and how people lived there from the middle ages to today.

As a native of Matera, Vito shared not only the city's history, but his own experience growing up with the cave-community as part the fabric of his life. We came away with a real understanding of what makes Matera special. Whats more, he had a chance to share some places that are very easy to miss if you don't know what you are looking for. 100% recommend booking a tour with Vito during your visit.
Written 17 October 2023
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Tom B
Toronto, Canada3 contributions
Sep 2023 • Family
We were very fortunate to find Vito available to guide our party of around Matera yesterday morning. He was easy-going but professional, very knowledgeable but never too long-winded or esoteric. He happily answered our many questions, whether about Matera, Italian history or where to eat. We learned a lot in two hours and enjoyed getting to know him, too. Vito is highly recommended!
Written 18 September 2023
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Anna Scott
Medellin, Colombia3 contributions
Sep 2023 • Family
Vito recently toured my family of three around Matera. It was a fantastic tour! He kept us all engaged with his stories about the area's history and two hours just zoomed by. What a treat to have our own guide. The cost was only five euros more than if we had joined a group tour, but so, so much better!!
Written 18 September 2023
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LindaPat49
Ottawa, Canada22 contributions
Had private tour with Vito - he is from Matera so very knowledgeable on the history of the city but also such a pleasant easy going gentleman- we thoroughly enjoyed our visit and it was enough to see Matera and understand the significance of this special place. 5 stars and would 100% recommend him - his English is perfect!!
Written 11 September 2023
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VitoRond
Thank you, it's been a pleasure!
Written 12 September 2023
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Angela S
1 contribution
Jul 2023 • Family
What a pleasure to have had this experience with Vito walking through Matera. With his guidance and and personal experience we got also an inside glimpse of life here in the perspective of multiple generations and how Matera has changed over time. This is my second visit, but I took more from this experience than the first time when I came alone. We highly recommend Vito when visiting Matera!!
Written 27 July 2023
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Phin
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Vito gave us a fantastic tour of Sassi. He provided insights into the history and culture of the city that we could not learn about by reading. He patiently answered all our questions and was extremely knowledgeable. We would highly recommend Vito for a tour.
Written 4 June 2023
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JH M. D.
Bangkok, Thailand74 contributions
Jun 2023 • Couples
We have never heard about Matera before I researched for South Italy trip two months ago. But to read and to watch all the documentaries were nothing in comparison with seeing the real thing. We were very excited and Vito did a great job in taking us to places and through the history of the old town. He was nice, polite, patient and kind. Because his family has lived there for generations, he gave the insight that non-inhabitants could not. I definitely recommend XL , three hours tour, as I believe that you need the time to understand the town and the people.
Written 3 June 2023
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VitoRond
Thanks, it was a pleasure!
Written 4 June 2023
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Linda P
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May 2023 • Couples
We hired Vito to do a 2 hour tour for 2 couples in Matera and I would highly recommend him to anyone making a visit. Vito is very knowledgeable of the area and we felt very fortunate to have the insight of a guide who was born and raised in Matera. You can tell his passion for the people and the place. His English is impeccable, which is good because our Italian is pretty bad. Thank you so much Vito for sharing your hometown with us.
Written 29 May 2023
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VitoRond
Thanks a lot!
Written 4 June 2023
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