The Patriarch Olive Trees: The Temples of Oil Tour, Tasting and Music in Matera

Matera
3 Hours
Min 1, Max 15
English, Italiano
Cancel Free: 2 Days Prior

Here is what's in store for you

Experience the magic of Murgia Materana at Oliveti ritrovati. Explore ancient olive trees, savor bread and extra virgin olive oil, and delve into authentic Lucanian farmhouse traditions!

Journey into the heart of Lucanian history amidst millennia-old stories and evocative settings. Taste freshly baked Matera bread and olive oil under centuries-old olive trees. Engage in a workshop to prepare "la cialledda," a traditional dish blending Matera bread and Lucanian vegetables. Conclude your experience with a shared meal, just as olive pickers still do during their breaks, accompanied by folk music, immersing in the rich traditions of Matera.

A unique and immersive experience that allows us to fully experience the magic of this land and its ancient traditions.

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You can choose from the following options:

Tasting with Slow Food-protected Lucanian typical products, such as Salsiccia pezzente, Caciocavallo podolico, Baked olives

What's Included

  • Tour of Murgia Materana among ancient olive trees
  • Tasting of Matera bread with organic new extra virgin olive oil
  • Traditional dish with bread and various vegetables
  • Transfer from the meeting point

What's not included

  • Farmer's Bundle: Slow Food-protected Lucanian typical products (optional)

Where we are and how to reach us

The meeting point is in front of the bus stop, in the square of the Istituto Comprensivo "Francesco Torraca"

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Booking details and conditions

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All ages welcome

Frequently Asked Questions

The price for adults starts at €42 per person, depending on the option you choose.
There are also reduced rates for:
- Children: Free
- Youth: €25
It is a good fit for Couples, Families and Solo Traveler. It can host small groups and medium-sized groups.
It takes place in Matera, in Basilicate (Italy).
This experience runs on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday. It runs in the morning, around lunchtime and in the afternoon. Book at least 2 days in advance. 17 starting times between 09:30 and 17:30.
This experience is for 1 to 15 guests.
Small pets are welcome, but larger animals are not permitted. Please check with the provider for specific size restrictions after the booking.
The languages available for this amazing experience are: English and Italiano. You can choose one of these languages during the booking process.
You can cancel for free until 2 Days Prior
Tap the 'Book or Gift' button, pick a date and time, then choose your options and the number of guests: you'll see the price for your group straight away, and the whole booking takes less than a minute.

User Reviews (1)

Giovanni
1 month on Winedering
· July 16, 2026
Overrated tour and not true to the description
I'm sorry to leave a negative review, but unfortunately the experience did not in any way match what was described and, above all, I believe the price charged is completely disproportionate to what is actually offered.
The excursion is presented as "The Patriarch Olive Trees: The Temples of Oil – Tour, oil tasting and music in Matera", but some fundamental elements of the description were simply missing. For example, there was no music and the workshop to prepare the cialledda, expressly mentioned in the activity's presentation, did not take place.
The olive trees are certainly very beautiful and the gentleman who came to pick us up was kind and helpful, so nothing to complain about in that regard. However, this does not justify the cost of the experience.
We paid €104 for two people, including the "farmer's bundle" (€10 per person as a supplement), which turned out to be a simple container with something to taste, so much so that we preferred not to even eat it.
This was our third excursion in Matera and we had very high expectations, especially considering the price was significantly higher than the average for other available activities. Unfortunately, it was, by far, the most disappointing experience.
In the previous days we had participated in two other excursions that cost less than half: a walk of about two and a half hours in the Murgia Materana Park, led by an archaeologist and a botanist, perfectly organized, with bus transport and fully compliant with what was promised in the description. The comparison, unfortunately, is inevitable.
I'm sorry to say it, but I believe the activity's description is misleading because it creates expectations that are not met. Furthermore, the price charged is decidedly excessive for the experience actually offered. I would have had no problem paying that amount if the tour had really been what was advertised, but it was not.
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