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By Hili srl

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Free cancellation available
Price is NZ$98 per adult

Features

  • Free cancellation available
  • 2h 30m
  • Mobile voucher
  • Instant confirmation

Overview

    • Savour authentic Matera street food in the historic city centre
    • Learn the history of one of the world's oldest cities
    • Taste iconic Lucanian specialities, including peperoni cruschi and cavatelli
    • Admire breathtaking views of the UNESCO World Heritage Site of the Sassi

Activity location

    • Matera
    • Matera, Basilicata, Italy

Meeting/Redemption Point

    • Via S. Francesco D'Assisi, 29, 75100 Matera MT, Italia | The guide will be found in front of the monument of the "Andrea Roggi"
    • Matera, Basilicata, Italy

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Matera: Small-Group Street Food Tour with a Local Guide

  • Activity duration is 2 hours and 30 minutes2h 30m
    2h 30m
  • English
Language options: English
Price details
NZ$97.71 x 2 AdultsNZ$195.42
Total
Price is NZ$195.42

What's included, what's not

  • Inclusions
    Our guided street food tour of Sassi di Matera
  • Inclusions
    Taste local street food, such as crusco pepper, Matera cialledda, handmade cavatelli, and ice cream
  • Inclusions
    Visit landmarks such as the Basilica "Maria Santissima della Bruna", the Belvedere Piazzetta Pascoli from the outside
  • Inclusions
    Hidden stories and gems from a local guide
  • Exclusions
    Service charge (optional)
  • Exclusions
    Hey, drinks aren't included (but you can pay for them if you want!)

Know before you book

    • Not allowed: Slippers
    • Not suitable for: People with gluten intolerance, Wheelchair users

What you can expect

  • Taste your way through Matera on a street food tour combining authentic local specialities, fascinating history, and breathtaking panoramic views of the UNESCO World Heritage Site of the Sassi.

    Walk through the historic streets of Matera as your fluent English-speaking local guide brings to life the stories of cave dwellings, ancient communities, and the layered history of this extraordinary city. Along the way, admire some of Matera's most iconic landmarks, including the spectacular Belvedere on Via Duomo and the evocative Piazza Duomo, overlooked by the majestic Cathedral of Matera. Continue to the former Monastery of Santa Lucia and Sant'Agata alla Civita, a historic site offering one of the city's most breathtaking views over the Sassi and the Gravina canyon. Stop in Piazza Sant'Eligio before reaching Belvedere Giovanni Pascoli, where sweeping panoramas reveal the spectacular beauty of Matera's unique stone landscape.

    Delight in a carefully curated selection of Matera and Lucanian specialities at handpicked local stops. Enjoy crispy peperoni cruschi, a simple yet iconic expression of Basilicata's culinary tradition. Taste cialledda materana, a traditional dish made with stale bread, tomatoes, and seasonal ingredients that reflects the resourcefulness of local cuisine. Savour a fresh pasta dish inspired by Basilicata's home-cooked culinary traditions and end your experience with an artisanal gelato. Throughout the tour, your fluent English-speaking local guide will bring Matera's culture and culinary identity to life, revealing how food, history, and everyday life have remained deeply intertwined for centuries.

    Perfect not only for food lovers but also for curious travellers who want to discover Matera beyond its most famous landmarks and experience its authentic soul in the heart of Basilicata.

Location

Activity location

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    • Matera
    • Matera, Basilicata, Italy

Meeting/Redemption Point

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    • Via S. Francesco D'Assisi, 29, 75100 Matera MT, Italia | The guide will be found in front of the monument of the "Andrea Roggi"
    • Matera, Basilicata, Italy