Matera: Drive the 100% Electric Automatic Tuk-Tuk and discover the ancient city

About This Experience

On this tour you drive the vehicle yourself: an automatic, fully electric Calessino (a small three-wheeler) that you steer through the Sassi behind the host, who leads the way and shares stories about the city at the stops. It lasts about 45 minutes and costs $39 per person. Each vehicle takes up to four people, and at least one of you must hold an Italian or international driving license.

The route passes Piazza del Sedile, runs through Sasso Barisano and Sasso Caveoso to Piazza San Pietro Caveoso, and continues past the Sant'Agostino church up to the top of the Cathedral hill. The listing includes stops to visit the churches of Sant'Agostino and San Pietro Caveoso, plus photo stops at the main viewpoints over the old town. A self-guided commentary is available in Italian, English, French, Spanish, German and Chinese.

It suits small groups who like to drive, want a quick look at both Sassi and would find the stairs of a walking tour hard going. Reviews are few (61) but positive, with a 4.7 rating and no low-star complaints in the record. You stay in the vehicle for most of the route and get out only at the church stops and viewpoints, so the walking is short.

The tour is seasonal. In October 2026 the first bookable date was 9 January 2027, so check the calendar for your dates before you plan around it. The host speaks Italian, English and Spanish. Free cancellation applies up to 24 hours before the start. If nobody in your group holds a driving license, choose one of the driver-led vehicle tours instead.

Highlights

• Drive an automatic electric Calessino yourself
• Follow the host through Sasso Barisano and Sasso Caveoso
• Piazza del Sedile and Piazza San Pietro Caveoso
• Up to the top of the Cathedral hill
• Up to 4 people per vehicle
• Host speaks Italian, English and Spanish

What's Included

• ✓ Self-drive tour in an electric Calessino
• ✓ Host who leads the vehicles along the route
• ✓ Self-guided commentary in Italian, English, French, Spanish, German or Chinese
• ✓ Stops to visit the churches of Sant'Agostino and San Pietro Caveoso
• ✓ Photo stops at the main viewpoints of the old town

Not Included

• Food and drinks (not listed as included)
• Gratuities (not listed as included)

What to Bring

• Italian or international driving license (at least one person per vehicle)
• Comfortable shoes with grip for the church stops
• Sun protection in summer

Good to Know & Caveats

• Seasonal: in October 2026 the first bookable date was 9 January 2027, so check dates before you plan.
• At least one passenger per vehicle must hold an Italian or international driving license.
• Up to 4 people per vehicle.
• The church stops involve short walks on uneven stone.
• Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start for a full refund.

Meeting Point

In Matera's historic center; the exact spot is on your voucher.