E-bike briefing: Get comfortable with your electric bike and listen to the guide’s safety instructions before setting off.
Matera’s historic centre: Cycle past lively squares and historic buildings while spotting locations connected to the investigations of Imma Tataranni.
Entering the Sassi: Leave the modern city behind and ride into the ancient rock-cut landscape transformed into an extraordinary open-air film set.
Sasso Barisano: Follow the route of the thrilling car chases from 007: No Time to Die through winding streets, scenic corners and ancient cave dwellings.
The Civita district: Dismount where required and relive some of the most dynamic scenes filmed for the James Bond movie.
Sasso Caveoso: Take in the views over the Gravina canyon and discover the settings chosen for car chases, motorcycle jumps and spectacular action sequences.
The Jerusalem of The Passion: Identify the caves, alleys and rock-cut architecture transformed into Mel Gibson’s biblical city.
The Way of the Cross from The Passion: Continue on foot through the less accessible passages and step into the most powerful scenes from The Passion.
Ride towards the Park of Rupestrian Churches in the Murgia area: Follow a varied route combining urban roads, cycle paths, quiet back roads and short off-road sections. Cycle through the dramatic natural landscape featured in major international film productions.
The Golgotha of The Passion: Look across the Gravina towards the Sassi and discover the landscape chosen to recreate Golgotha and the solemn Crucifixion scenes, as well as the cemetery in 'No Time To Die'.
Sassi viewpoint: Look across the Gravina and enjoy one of the area’s most impressive viewpoints on the Sassi.
Return to Matera: Complete the tour with fascinating stories, behind-the-scenes insights and a new perspective on Matera, the city of cinema.
- Cycle through filming locations from The Passion, James Bond and Imma Tataranni
- Explore Matera sustainably by e-bike, from the Sassi to the Murgia Park
- Reach the viewpoints transformed into Mel Gibson’s Jerusalem
- Relive 007 car chases, motorcycle jumps and iconic scenes filmed in Matera
- Admire the Sassi districts from the spectacular Murgia viewpoint
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| Duration | 3 Hours 30 Minutes |
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| Participants | Min 2 Max 8 |
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For further information or additional questions, please contact us using one of the telephone numbers below. Our team will be happy to provide all the details you need to prepare for the experience. Contact numbers: +39 0835334543 / +39 3284364400 PLEASE NOTE: The scheduled itinerary may be changed for operational reasons or due to unforeseen circumstances, particularly adverse weather conditions. However, the overall number and quality of the planned visits and activities will be maintained. Any such changes will not entitle participants to a refund. |
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Matera Filming Locations E-Bike Tour: 007, The Passion, and Imma Tataranni
Discover the city from a fresh perspective on a Matera filming locations e-bike tour through the historic centre, the Sassi and Murgia Materana Park. Ride across landscapes chosen for major international films and popular Italian television productions, accompanied by an expert hiking guide.
Cycle through cinema, history and dramatic landscapes
Step into the world of 007: No Time to Die, The Passion of the Christ and Imma Tataranni: Deputy Prosecutor. Along the way, hear filming stories, behind-the-scenes facts and fascinating details about how Matera became one of Italy’s most recognisable open-air film sets.
Discover hidden filming locations with an expert guide
Many filming spots are difficult to identify independently because temporary sets, props and special effects were removed once production ended. Your guide will help you recognise the real places behind some of the most memorable scenes filmed in the city.
Explore The Passion of the Christ filming locations in Matera
Discover the rock churches, ancient dwellings and rugged landscapes that helped recreate biblical Jerusalem. The tour reveals how Matera’s unique architecture and the surrounding Murgia were transformed into powerful settings for Mel Gibson’s film.
Experience Matera in an active and sustainable way
This guided electric bike experience combines cinema, culture and nature with a more sustainable way to explore the area. Cycle between the Sassi and the Murgia while enjoying a dynamic outdoor activity and spectacular views over the Gravina canyon.
Admire the Sassi from a scenic viewpoint
Before returning to the city center, wrap up the experience with a stop at a viewpoint in the Park of Rupestrian Churches. Admire the Sassi from across the canyon and enjoy one of the most impressive panoramic views of Matera.
A complete guided e-bike experience
This Matera filming locations e-bike tour brings together iconic movie settings, outdoor adventure, and panoramic scenery in one memorable experience.
