Ipogeo MateraSum Tickets + Audio Guide
Why Visit Ipogeo MateraSum?
Located 39 feet (12 meters) underground and covering an area of 12916 square feet (1200 square meters), Matera's underground is a vast complex carved into tuff rock. Did you know that it was built by the ancient cave-dwelling civilizations of this region of Basilicata? They settled and lived there since Prehistoric times.
By purchasing a ticket to the Ipogeo MateraSum, you'll have the chance to visit an authentic underground city while listening to an audio guide in English. Discover all the fascinating facts about what life was like in this city!
On this tour, you'll learn about the distribution of underground spaces, see the streets, cisterns, places of worship, and houses, and explore the different layers of the settlement. Get ready to travel back in time!
You'll also see how they took advantage of the territory's characteristics when building the hypogeum and the techniques used to ensure air circulation and natural light in the underground spaces' interior.
Schedule & Tour Duration
The Ipogeo MateraSum is open daily from 10 am to 12:30 pm and from 3 pm to 5:30 pm. Final admission is at 5 pm.
You can access the hypogeum whenever you want within the opening times. Once you arrive, you'll be given an audio guide, and, from that moment, you'll have 30 minutes to enjoy the tour.
More Information
Duration
30 minutes.
Language
The activity takes place with an audioguide in English, Spanish, French and Italian.
Included
Admission ticket to the Ipogeo MateraSum
Audio guide in English
When to book?
You can book up until 24 hours before the activity as long as there are still places. Book now to guarantee your spot.
Type of voucher
Electronic. Show the voucher on your phone.
Accessibility
Not wheelchair accessible.
Sustainability
All services published on Civitatis are carried out in accordance with our Sustainability Code.
Our providers commit to:
- Provide a safe and satisfying experience.
- Reduce, reuse, recycle.
- Incorporate eco-conscious technologies.
- Uphold fair employment standards.
- Foster the growth of local communities.
- Preserve the integrity of local culture.
- Safeguard both cultural and environmental heritage.
- Ensure ethical treatment of animals.
- Operate with honesty and transparency.
- Encourage sustainable behaviors among customers and staff.
This particular activity contributes as follows:
- No printing of documentation required.
Pets
Not permitted.
Frequently asked questions
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Q - Why do this activity with Civitatis?
A - At Civitatis, we offer tickets at official prices, with full transparency and exclusive benefits for our users. In a few exceptional cases (less than 5%%), these rates may be slightly higher than the ticket office price as they include booking fees and/or audioguides. The advantage is that your spot is guaranteed, and you won’t have to wait in line at the ticket office.
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Q - How to book?
A - To reserve the activity, choose the date and complete the form on this page. You will receive your confirmation immediately.
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Q - Which local supplier will be providing the tour?
A - Associazione Culturale Itinerando Al Sud Corporate name: Associazione culturale Itinerando al Sud Registered Office: vico iv nazionale snc, Matera, Italy Tax Identification Number (VAT ID): 01323880771 Contact information Email: info@ipogeomaterasum.com Phone: 3662859653 This supplier is commited to providing services in accordance with applicable European Union laws.
If you have any other questions please contact us.
Free cancellation
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