Choose a 1, 2, or 3-day pass, pay online, and get your digital ticket with QR right away—cultural entry and partner discounts included.
FAQ
The Matera City Pass is a tourist pass for visiting Matera, Italy: one pass gives you free entry to the main museums, rock churches and cultural sites of the Sassi, plus discounts at partner local businesses. It was created and is run by a team of young locals from Matera.
1 day: €19.90 (4 museum and cultural site entries); 2 days: €26.90 (6 museum and cultural site entries); 3 days: €39.90 (9 museum and cultural site entries). The pass is valid for 24, 48 or 72 hours from first use; children under 6 enter for free.
Online at materacitypass.com: choose the 1, 2 or 3-day pass, pay by card and get your confirmation instantly. Then collect the physical pass at a partner pickup point in Matera city center. You can also buy it on arrival from selected partners at the same price.
You can pick up your pass at selected partner pickup points in Matera city center.
Your pass activates on first tap at a cultural site or partner spot.
Yes, from selected partners at the same price as online.
It is valid for included museums and cultural sites in the network.
See all included sitesRefunds are possible only if the pass has not been activated, per Terms & Conditions.
No, just show your online confirmation and collect your physical pass.
No, each pass is personal and valid for one visitor only.
Children under 6 can enter included sites for free.
Good to know
A few things worth knowing before you arrive.
Start with a guided tour or a museum. We wanted to simply lose ourselves in the Sassi with no explanations, then we changed our mind, and we're glad we did. Without a bit of history, you don't really grasp Matera's charm.
If you can, stay at least two nights. Matera by day and Matera between sunset and evening are two different cities, one night alone isn't enough to see them both.
Give yourself time to arrive. The city has grown around the historic Sassi, so when you first arrive you may find yourself in the newer part of town. Keep following your maps and the old town will appear.
Choose your accommodation carefully. The Sassi are full of steps, if you're travelling with heavy luggage, pick lodging that's easy to reach, or pack light.
Coming by car from the coast? From Polignano or Monopoli it's an easy drive with a rental, just allow a little extra time, the roads near Matera have their own rhythm.
Step into the churches. The rock churches and the ones hidden among the Sassi's alleys are where Matera still manages to surprise you.
Step into the artisan workshops and let them tell you their stories: it's one of the best ways to get to know the city's traditions and history.
Discover our partner artisansAfter you've seen the sights, let yourself get lost. Put the map away for a couple of hours — that's exactly when you'll find the most beautiful corners.
Bring a layer for the evening. Even in spring, once the sun sets the air turns cool and breezy. A light jacket makes the evening more comfortable.
Dinner starts late. Many kitchens open around 7:30 pm, so plan your evening accordingly.
Don't leave the Sassi right after dinner. After 8:30 pm, stop for an aperitivo on a terrace — that's when you'll see the Sassi's "nativity scene" of lights appear, a sight not to be missed.
Watch the sunset from the Cattedrale. The terrace beside the Cathedral is the finest spot to see the sun go down and the city slowly light up. Arrive a little early to find your place.
See Matera from across the ravine. The Belvedere di Murgia Timone gives you the full postcard view of the Sassi. Two ways to reach it:
The stone alleys are beautiful but demanding — a little preparation goes a long way.
If you have any questions about the passes or the purchasing process, feel free to contact us.
