​There’s never been a better time to visit Matera & Craco, two unique cities — and this tour makes the sightseeing logistics simple.

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Tour Description

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With this tour from Bari, we will set off to explore Craco, the ghost town that dominates the hills of an abandoned village in the heart of Basilicata and The Sassi of Matera, declared a World Heritage Site by UNESCO in 1993.

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Tour Highlights

• Visit to an UNESCO World Heritage site.

• Stunning coastal landscapes.

• Guided tours with knowledgeable local guides.

• Stress-free transportation between locations.

• Opportunities for photography and local shopping.

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Itinerary

• Departure from Matera at 09.00: Meet your guide at your Hotel for an early morning departure.

• Craco: Old Craco is an uninhabited town, but truly evocative for this very reason. Set of many Italian and international films, visiting the area, it seems to immerse yourself in a timeless reality. Now it is a territory sought after by tourists from all over Italy and the world to explore thanks to a guided circular route, wearing safety equipment. The famous abandoned site appears as a shocking and fascinating place at the same time. Let's discover it together!

• Matera: Our journey starts with a walking tour of the famous “Sassi” (historical cave dwellings). The tour continues through the alleys and streets of the Sassi, the natural setting of several films such as 'The Passion of the Christ' by Mel Gibson and 'The Gospel According to Matthew' by Pier Paolo Pasolini. 

• Return to Bari around 17.00: Hotel Drop-off.

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What to Bring

• Comfortable walking shoes

• Camera for capturing stunning views

• Water bottle

• Sun protection (hat, sunscreen)

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Booking Information

To book your tour, you can use the booking widget on this page or contact our customer service. Craco is a special site that requires a safety equipment. Opening hours vary according to the season. On some dates Craco is closed for cinema events.

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⇒ DIFFICULTY: Medium | many steps, uphill stone paths

⇒ DURATION: 09.00 - 17.00 | 8 hours 

⇒ PICK-UP AREA: Bari | Hotel, B&B Pick-up

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PRICE INCLUDES:

⇒ Licensed Tour Guide

⇒ Available languages: Italian, English

⇒ Craco Tickets

⇒ Matera Cave House Tickets

⇒ Round-trip from Bari 

⇒ Hotel Pick-up

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