Montescaglioso self-guided tour with audio guides on smartphone

1 to 3 hours (approximately)
Offered in: German and 3 more

Explore Montescaglioso, the "City of Monasteries", in total autonomy using the i-tourist.it app. This DA audiogui features 23 audios available in four languages and offers insights into local history, art and traditions to listen to at your own pace during your visit. With your smartphone and headphones, discover the most significant monuments, including the majestic Abbey of San Michele Arcangelo, while enjoying a well-studied itinerary that highlights the historic center and its iconic places.

- Audio guide available in 4 languages
- Explore at your own pace without time limits
- Discover the rich history and local traditions of Montescaglioso
- Visit the main attractions such as the Abbey of San Michele Arcangelo

What's Included

Immediate technical assistance
Full access to the I-tourist.it app dedicated to Montescaglioso with 10 suggestive audioguides.
Audio guides in 4 languages (IT/EN/FR/DE)
Geo-location maps with nearby points of interest
Guide himself. These are audio guides from your smartphone in absolute autonomy.
Transport, meals and drinks
Entrance fees to attractions or museum areas (if requested by individual venues)
Earphones/headphones. Must be personal to your smartphone

Meeting and pickup

Meeting point

From the main square, following on the map your location and nearby places of interest, you proceed in total autonomy with the listening of audio guides for each site.

End point
This activity ends back at the meeting point.

Itinerary

Duration: 1 to 3 hours (approximately)
  • 1

    Church of the Crucifix, an authentic historical jewel that shines with charm and meaning! Dating back to the Holy Visit in 1641, this place has even older roots ...

    5 minutes Admission ticket free
  • 2

    Affectionately known as the Madonna delle Grazie. This historic jewel has ancient roots, dating back to 1065 - 1076...

    5 minutes Admission ticket free
  • 3

    The Church dedicated to our beloved Patron Saint Roch, rises proudly since 1531, has experienced many fascinating transformations...

    5 minutes Admission ticket free
  • 4

    Church of San Stefano Its roots date back to the medieval period, when the church was owned by the Abbey of San Michele. In the Renaissance, it experienced an extraordinary revival thanks to the annexation of the Benedictine monastery...

    5 minutes Admission ticket free
  • 5

    Church and complex of the Annunciation The complex, built outside the ancient village of Montescaglioso, consisted of a courtyard, a church, now transformed into a dwelling, the Caretaker Accommodation and various large rooms...

    5 minutes Admission ticket free
  • 6

    Church and Convent of San Agostino The Convent of San Agostino has the privilege of being the oldest Augustinian presence in the region, documented since 1399 in the Order's Registers as an integral part of the Province of Puglia...

    5 minutes Admission ticket free
  • 7

    Church and former Benedictine monastery of the SS. Conception Our history begins in 1544, when the presence of the church was recorded during the Sacred Visit of Monsignor Saraceno, Archbishop of Matera...

    5 minutes Admission ticket free
  • 8

    Church of S. Angelo, former Abbey of S. Michele Arcangelo The church of S. Angelo followed the building events of the Abbey of S. Michele Arcangelo. Built around the ninth century on a probable pre-existence of which there are no attestations today, in Romanesque...

    5 minutes Admission ticket free
  • 9

    Church of San Biagio Erected outside the city of Montescaglioso in the locality of Difesa to which it gave its name. In 1738 it was found to be the property of the secular clergy...

    5 minutes Admission ticket not included
  • 10

    Dating back to 1310, we find the first traces of a place of worship dedicated to the venerable Saints Peter and Paul, followed DA other mentions in documents of 1324. But the true history of this church comes to life in the mid-sixteenth century, when the archbishops of Matera ...

    5 minutes Admission ticket free
  • 11

    St Michael's Abbey! Masterfully dated back to the mid-11th century, this monastery transcends the early medieval city walls, surrounded by an environment that recounts centuries of adventure and change.

    5 minutes Admission ticket free
  • 12

    The settlement and the beginning of the construction of the Capuchin Friars’ Convent of Montescaglioso took place in 1593, but with continuous interruptions caused by a lack of resources. Work resumed in 1608 thanks to the interest of ...

    5 minutes Admission ticket not included
  • 13

    Rione Torre Vetere : panoramic view “Rione Torre Vetere” takes its name from the ancient Lombard fortress located on the highest point of the Montescaglioso hill. The tower, visible in the views of 1500 and that of ...

    5 minutes Admission ticket free
  • 14

    The monument to the Fallen of the two world wars was built in 1923 by sculptor Francesco Corrente called the Marcomagno, born in Martina Franca in the province of Taranto. The monument carved in the local pieta, calcarenite, does not have ...

    5 minutes Admission ticket free
  • 15

    In 1843, the obelisk stood majestically in Piazza Roma, a monument of gratitude to San Rocco, the hero who defended the city from the plague during the dark 17th century...

    5 minutes Admission ticket not included
  • 16

    Madonna of the Good Way - Panoramic View Look at this breathtaking landscape and let yourself be captivated by the majesty of Our Lady of the Good Way! In ancient times, Trips to Apulian lands were adventurous and full of risks...

    5 minutes Admission ticket free

Additional info

  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
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Tags

Private Sightseeing Tours
Audio Guides
Cultural Tours
Historical Tours
Art Tours
Walking Tours
Short term availability

Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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