Private tour of Upper Town between history, traditions and wonders

5.0 (12 reviews) Bergamo, Italy
Duration2h 30m
Free cancellationFull refund up to 24 hours before
TicketMobile or paper ticket accepted
LanguagesEnglish, Italian, Spanish
Private tourOnly your group will participate

Overview

You will explore Upper Town with a private tour rich in historical and artistic content, but also embellished with curiosities and secrets that only a local Guide can know.

My tour is designed for those who want to discover the authentic soul of Bergamo, without haste with an engaging and dynamic approach, to better experience the magic of the Upper Town.

USEFUL INFORMATION :

- The tour can be carried out in the morning (beginning at 10.00 am - 10.30 am) or in the afternoon (approximately 2.00 pm - 2.30 pm), but in any case the hours are flexible.
Please indicate any preferences for morning or afternoon during Reservation.

- The default meeting place is Shoe Point of Sale Square (funicular exit in Upper Town), but you can vary according to your needs.

- During the tour you can insert a pleasant break for coffee / ice cream / wine tasting (with payment locally)

I'll wait for you!

What's included

  • Private walking tour of Upper Town
  • Tips for Restaurants and Shopping in Upper Town
  • Entrances (optional) where provided
  • Any drinks during the tour

What to expect

  1. 10m
    You will discover the history of this historic funicular connecting Lower Town and Upper Town
  2. Rocca di Bergamo
    15m
    A fantastic viewpoint to better understand the structure of Bergamo and appreciate the views from above
  3. 10m
    Walk through the historic shops, workshops, café and pastry shop windows and towers of the Upper Town, to appreciate the perfectly preserved medieval urban fabric
  4. Antico Lavatoio
    10m
    A glimpse of Bergamo life in the last century, which we will discover through historical photographs
  5. Piazza Vecchia
    20m
    The heart of the city, surrounded by buildings that tell its thousand-year history: towers, fountains, porches, shops and many curiosities that will surprise you!
  6. Cappella Colleoni
    15m
    History and mysteries of this masterpiece of the Lombard Renaissance, mausoleum of the great Bergamo leader Bartolomeo Colleoni
  7. Basilica di Santa Maria Maggiore
    10m · Admission ticket not included
    A unique church, strongly desired by the citizens of Bergamo in 1300, which tells the story of the city (external only)
  8. Cattedrale (Duomo) di Bergamo e Battistero
    15m
    The majestic building dedicated to the patron saint of the city, St. Alexander. We will discover his story, between tradition and myth.
  9. 15m
    A street full of colors and scents, between bars and bistros, and even a former prison converted into a restaurant. Don't miss it!
  10. Cittadella di Bergamo
    10m
    A former Visconti fortress transformed into a place of hospitality and culture, with its museums, the square for events and the wonderful loggia.
  11. 15m
    Another of Bergamo's scenic spots, offering spectacular views of the hills surrounding the city.

    And, at the end of the tour, the chance to conclude in sweetness, with one of the typical products of Bergamo: the stracciatella ice cream in the historic pastry shop La Marianna!

Meeting and pickup

Meeting point

I will wait for you on the porch in front of the funicular exit.
Possible to arrange other places according to your needs.

End point
End point

Additional information

  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Dogs are welcome, but are not allowed in the Colleoni Cathedral and Chapel. For the funicular it is necessary to have a muzzle
  • The route can also be done in reverse, starting from Largo Colle Aperto, ending in Piazza Mercato delle Scarpe
  • Entrance to religious buildings will be possible consistent with the functions
  • Recommended comfortable shoes, part of the route is cobbled.

Cancellation policy

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

Reviews

5.0 (12)

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