€ 820

Craco Ghost Town & Amaro Lucano Experience Private Half Day Trip from Matera

4 hours
Private Tour
Bari, Matera
Food Tours Tastings, Walking Tours, Youth and Family

Craco Ghost Town & Amaro Lucano Experience Private Half Day Trip from Matera

Step into a hauntingly beautiful abandoned village and savor Basilicata’s most iconic herbal liqueur on this unique private adventure.

Embark on an unforgettable journey through the hills of Basilicata with this private full-day tour from Matera, combining history, mystery, and local flavor. The first stop is Craco, one of Italy’s most fascinating ghost towns. Perched dramatically on a hilltop, Craco was abandoned in the 1960s due to landslides and remains frozen in time—a surreal landscape of crumbling stone houses, silent streets, and cinematic views. It’s no wonder this evocative place has been featured in films like The Passion of the Christ, Quantum of Solace, and The Nativity Story. As you walk through its deserted alleys, your private guide will bring its rich and tragic past to life, sharing stories of its medieval origins, noble families, and final days as a thriving hilltop community.

After exploring Craco, the tour continues to Pisticci, a charming whitewashed village known for its winding alleyways and as the birthplace of the famous Amaro Lucano. Here, you’ll visit the historic Amaro Lucano distillery, where the iconic Italian herbal liqueur has been crafted since 1894. Enjoy a guided tour of the modern museum and production site, learn about the secret blend of herbs that gives Amaro Lucano its distinctive flavor, and finish with a tasting session of the liqueur and its variations.

This exclusive day trip offers a perfect mix of mystery, beauty, and local culture—ideal for travelers seeking authentic experiences off the beaten path. With private transportation and a guide dedicated only to you, you’ll enjoy comfort, flexibility, and personalized attention throughout the day.

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Drive to Craco

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Guided Tour of Craco Ghost Town

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Drive to Pisticci

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Visit to Amaro Lucano Distillery

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Pisticci Tour

at your accommodation in Matera

Castel Sant’Angelo

Essenza Lucano

Craco

Craco

Craco

Private Car and Driver

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An absolutely amazing tour! Our tour of the Roman Forum and Colosseum with Yev was one of the highlights of our trip! Yev was incredibly knowledgeable, funny, personable, and engaging. He made the history fascinating and brought everything we were seeing to life. He was also incredibly patient with all of our questions, took the time to get some great group photos, and made the entire experience feel fun and personal. What truly set Yev apart was the care he showed toward my 78-year-old nana. He was so attentive to her throughout the tour, making sure she had plenty of opportunities to take breaks and easy access to water. He never made her feel rushed or like she was holding anyone back, and that meant so much to our family. Yev went above and beyond to make sure everyone had an incredible experience. We learned so much, laughed a lot, and made memories we’ll never forget. If you’re visiting Rome and considering a tour, book with Yev — you won’t regret it! 🇮🇹❤️
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Molli E
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Absolutely amazing! Guilia was absolutely amazing. Her wealth of knowledge was far beyond what we were expecting and it made everything we saw so much more meaningful. She was funny, kind, patient, and extremely well versed in Roman and world history. It was one of our most favorite days in Italy. Grazie mille!
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Great Experience - Tour of Colosseum, Palatine Hill, St. Clemente Basilica Had a great tour and experience with Massimiliano! He was knowledgeable and personable. Took us to a quant, authentic restaurant for lunch... that was a bonus! Will definitely book with Crazy4Rome again in the future.
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An Unforgettable Evening with Sonia & Lorenz We had the absolute pleasure of having Sonia and Lorenzo come to our VRBO in Italy to prepare a special dinner celebrating my in-laws’ 50th wedding anniversary, and they made the evening truly unforgettable. From start to finish, Sonia and Lorenzo were wonderful. They were warm, professional, incredibly accommodating, and clearly passionate about what they do. The food was absolutely incredible—each course was beautifully presented, fresh, authentic, and full of flavor. It felt like we had a five-star Italian restaurant right in our own home. What made the evening especially meaningful was the care and attention they put into the experience. This was a very special milestone for our family, and Sonia and Lorenzo helped make it feel even more memorable. Everything was handled so seamlessly, allowing us to simply relax, enjoy an amazing meal, and spend time together as a family. Everyone in our group absolutely loved the experience, and having Sonia and Lorenzo cook for us was truly one of the highlights of our trip to Italy. We cannot recommend them highly enough and would absolutely book them again the next time we are in Italy. Thank you, Sonia and Lorenzo, for helping us celebrate such a special occasion and for giving our family a memory we will always cherish! ❤️🇮🇹
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Amazing experience on a hot day! Although it was 100 degrees and we didn’t think we’d make it, Yevgeniyy was professional and passionate from beginning to end. He is extremely knowledgeable and explained every single detail to kids and adults. He knew short cuts and exactly where to go. Not a second was wasted. I would 100% use him again for any trip I’m Rome!
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Fascinating time with Yev Yevgen was a wonderful guide! He was enthusiastic, knowledgeable, passionate and great at engaging my 12 and 14 year olds. We especially loved the underground portion of the Colosseum (fascinating and cool on a very hot July day). Highly recommend the guided experience as we learned a ton and didn’t have to wait in lines.
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Our tour and tour guide were amazing! Our tour guide, Yevgen, was amazing! He was so knowledgeable, attentive to our needs and had a great sense of humor! Definitely recommend this company. It is our 2nd time using them and I have had great experiences both times.
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Great tour & guide!! Amazing tour! Our tour guide Yevgen was so attentive, engaging, historically knowledgeable and had a great sense of humor! This was my 2nd tour with this company and when I come back, I will definitely use again!
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Wonderful tour We requested for our tour to be in two languages (Italian and English), and they were able to accommodate our request. Matteo was amazing at switching between two languages as needed and had answers to absolutely all the questions. Definitely recommend for those who wish for a great experience.
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Vatican Tour w/Tatyana Visited Vatican on a hot summer day. Our guide Tatiana was the perfect fit for that situation. She has 20 years of experience & it showed! She was able to move us through lines easily to get the tour started, knew all the shady spots to stand etc. Her love for the history of The Vatican shines through! What an incredibly passionate, knowledgable & beautiful person she is! We felt blessed to have her as our personal guide for the day!

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Details

Admission Ticket: This tour includes the admission tickets.
Languages: English, Spanish, French, Russian, German, Portuguese, Dutch, Chinese, Japanese
Kids Friendly: The children are welcome. Please write me if there are kids in your family group.
Disable Friendly: The tour is disabled friendly. Please contact me if you need a wheelchair.
Dress Code: We suggest wearing comfortable shoes.

Destination

Start Time

From 9:00 am to 3:00 pm

Duration

4 hours

Price

€ 820,00 private guide service per tour and private transportation (fixed per group price: family, friends, colleagues...)
+ € 150,00 Essenza Lucano Experience adult (per person price) or + € 85,00 Essenza Lucano Experience under 18 (per person price)

Included

Guiding Services, Admission Tickets, Private Transportation, Private driver, Private Tour, Skip the line Tickets

Not Included

Personal Expenses, Souvenirs, Food, Drinks, Snacks, Private Transportation, Public Transportation Tickets, Private driver, Private luxury car, Taxi, Private boat