Matera Walking Tour with Audio and Written Guide by a Local
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Is Matera Walking Tour with Audio and Written Guide by a Local worth booking?
Matera Walking Tour with Audio and Written Guide by a Local is a 3-hour experience in Matera, Italy, from $3 per person. It scores 61 out of 100 on the Outty Ranking, which we label “Solid Choice”, based on a 4.1/5 rating across 41 reviews. Cancellation is free up to 24 hours before the start time. Same-day spots are currently showing.
- Outty Ranking
- 61 / 100
- Rating
- 4.1/5 (41)
- Duration
- 3 hours
- From
- $3 per person
If you're looking for a fun and curious way to visit Matera, you've come to the right place! With this digital guide created with the support of a local guide, you will be able to visit all the most important monuments a
What you get
- Best advices for local restaurant with authentic food
- Connected with google maps
- Tips for monuments, history and curiosities
- Audio-guide and text in multiple languages (Eng, Esp, Ita, Ger, Fr)
- Digital guide to visit the city by yourself
About this experience
If you're looking for a fun and curious way to visit Matera, you've come to the right place! With this digital guide created with the support of a local guide, you will be able to visit all the most important monuments at your own pace. You'll get to know the stories and curiosities of Matera! But also you will discover everything about local foods, Italian Aperitivo in authentic local restaurants, and much more!
What's included
Included
- Best advices for local restaurant with authentic food
- Connected with google maps
- Tips for monuments, history and curiosities
- Audio-guide and text in multiple languages (Eng, Esp, Ita, Ger, Fr)
- Digital guide to visit the city by yourself
Not included
- Headphones not included. You'll use your smarpthone and eventually your headphone!
- A guide in person. The visit will be via digital guide
What you'll see and do
Materasum Ipogeo
The hypogeum Materasum, also known as Matera Sotterranea, is a complex excavated in the tuff rock. This site can be described as a “city under the city”. Really impressive!
Pass by without stopping
Palazzo dell'Annunziata
The Palazzo dell’Annunziata in Matera, located in Piazza Vittorio Veneto, is the building that currently houses the Provincial Library “Tommaso Stigliani.”
Pass by without stopping
Palombaro Lungo
A “palombaro” is an underground structure designed to collect and store water. The “Palombaro Lungo” in Matera is located under Piazza Vittorio Veneto and was built in several phases starting in the 16th century.
30 minutes here · Admission not included
Sassi di Matera
When we talk about the Sassi, we are referring to the historical part of Matera, divided into three main areas: the Sasso Barisano to the North-West, the Sasso Caveoso to the South and the Civita in the center that separates them.
30 minutes here
Cathedral Basilica of Matera
The Cathedral of Maria Santissima della Bruna and Sant’Eustachio, also known as the Duomo of Matera, was completed in 1270 and stands on the Civita, the highest point of the city where the first settlement of the Sassi originated. This area was previously home to a Benedictine monastery dedicated to Sant’Eustachio, consecrated in 1082.
25 minutes here · Admission not included
Casa Noha
Casa Noha is located in the Civita district, a natural rock that separates the Sasso Caveoso and Sasso Barisano districts. This building, dating back to the 16th and 17th centuries, was once the home of the noble de Noha family.
Pass by without stopping
Church of Santa Maria de Idris
Located in the middle of the Sasso Caveoso, more precisely on the rocky promontory of Monterrone and is partly dug into the rock and partly built after the collapse of the vault that occurred before the 16th century.
20 minutes here · Admission not included
Chiesa Di San Pietro Caveoso
This church is located in the heart of the Sassi, right in the Sasso Caveoso. On the baroque façade there are three niches, inside which there are the statues of St. Paul on the right, St. Peter on the left and in the center the Madonna della Misericordia.
20 minutes here
Chiesa del Purgatorio
The Church of Purgatory was built in Baroque style and is dedicated to the deceased and deals with the theme of death and the redemption of souls.
20 minutes here
Where it starts and ends
Meeting point
Matera
My itinerary starts out from this place! However, you can access to the digital guide even before getting here!
Hotel pickup
No pickup: everyone meets at the start point.
Ends at
We'll finish out from this beautiful castle!
Before you book
- Cancellation
- For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
- Languages
- de, en, it, fr, es
- Ticket
- Mobile Only
- Runs on
- Every day
- Group size
- Up to 15 travelers per booking
- Operated by
- Walking Cap
Know before you go
- Wheelchair accessible
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- You will need a smartphone with internet connection to use the digital guide (details to activate the digital guide will be in your voucher, read it carefully!)
- You'll be able to hear the audio through your speakers or, if you have them, through your headphones
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Good to know
- Duration
- 3 hours
- Free cancellation
- Up to 24h before
- Minimum age to book
- All ages
- Availability
- Bookable today
- Runs on
- Every day
- Price range
- $3 to $7
- Hotel pickup
- No pickup, meet at start point
- Booked in 30 days
- 14
- Verdict
- Solid Choice
Why this scores 61
The Outty Ranking is a weighted composite. Here is how this experience performed on each component.
Matera Walking Tour with Audio and Written Guide by a Local: questions travelers ask
Practical detail on this experience, plus the wider planning questions for Matera.
How much does Matera Walking Tour with Audio and Written Guide by a Local cost?
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Prices start at $3 per person. The final price depends on the date, the time slot and the number of travelers, and peak weekends in Matera usually price higher than midweek mornings. Live pricing and remaining availability are confirmed on the booking screen before you pay.
How long does Matera Walking Tour with Audio and Written Guide by a Local take?
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Plan for about 3 hours from start to finish, not counting travel to the meeting point. Most travelers leave another 30 minutes on either side so the rest of the day in Matera is not rushed.
Is Matera Walking Tour with Audio and Written Guide by a Local worth it?
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It holds an Outty Ranking of 61 out of 100, which we label "Solid Choice". That score blends traveler sentiment (4.1/5 across 41 reviews), the depth of that review evidence, recent booking momentum, value for money against comparable last minute in Matera, and how flexible the cancellation terms are.
Can I cancel or reschedule Matera Walking Tour with Audio and Written Guide by a Local?
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Yes. Cancel free up to 24 hours before the start time for a full refund. Inside that window the booking is non-refundable, and no-shows are not refunded.
Is Matera Walking Tour with Audio and Written Guide by a Local suitable for kids and families?
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Yes, all ages are welcome. Families should still weigh the 3-hour running time, and strollers are easier on the earlier, quieter departures.
How far in advance should I book Matera Walking Tour with Audio and Written Guide by a Local?
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Around 14 people booked this in the last 30 days, so popular slots go early. Two to three weeks ahead is comfortable in shoulder season, while summer weekends and holidays in Matera can sell out a month out. Same-day spots do open up when other travelers cancel, so it is worth checking if you are already in town.
What should I bring or wear?
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Bring photo ID, your booking confirmation on your phone, a refillable water bottle and comfortable shoes. Dress for the weather in Matera and add a light layer if any part of the 3-hour experience runs outdoors or after sunset.
Where does Matera Walking Tour with Audio and Written Guide by a Local start and how do I get there?
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The exact meeting point and directions are on your voucher once you book, and they sit in central Matera within reach of public transport. Arrive 15 minutes early: late arrivals are treated as no-shows by most operators.
What are the best things to do in Matera?
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On Outty we rank every Matera experience on the same 0 to 100 scale, and alongside this one the highest scorers right now include Tour in the Sassi of Matera with Casa Grotta and Rock Church, Sassi di Matera guided tour with Giulio, Discover Matera, the ancient city - English tour. The city page groups everything into most popular, highest reviewed, last minute and family-friendly so you can build a day around what actually delivers.
When is the best time to visit Matera?
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Booking patterns follow the same curve: prices and queues climb in peak weeks, while shoulder season gives you better availability on the top-ranked experiences and more room to change plans.
How many days do you need in Matera?
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Three full days covers the headline sights without sprinting. A workable rhythm is one anchor experience each morning, such as this one, an unhurried afternoon in a single neighborhood, then a food or nightlife booking in the evening. Five days lets you add a day trip outside the city.
Do I book through Outty or through the operator?
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Outty ranks and explains the experiences, then hands you to Viator to complete the booking with the operator directly. The price is the same as booking on Viator yourself, and Outty earns an affiliate commission on the referral, which is how the rankings stay free to read.
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