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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)
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What's Included
Meeting and pickup
I will wait for you on the porch in front of the funicular exit. Possible to arrange other places according to your needs.
Itinerary
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1Funicolare Bergamo - Città Alta
You will discover the history of this historic funicular connecting Lower Town and Upper Town
10 minutes • Admission ticket free -
2Rocca di Bergamo
A fantastic viewpoint to better understand the structure of Bergamo and appreciate the views from above
15 minutes • Admission ticket free -
3Via Gombito
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
10 minutes • Admission ticket free -
4Antico Lavatoio
A glimpse of Bergamo life in the last century, which we will discover through historical photographs
10 minutes • Admission ticket free -
5Piazza Vecchia
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!
20 minutes • Admission ticket free -
6Cappella Colleoni
History and mysteries of this masterpiece of the Lombard Renaissance, mausoleum of the great Bergamo leader Bartolomeo Colleoni
15 minutes • Admission ticket free -
7Basilica di Santa Maria Maggiore
A unique church, strongly desired by the citizens of Bergamo in 1300, which tells the story of the city (external only)
10 minutes • Admission ticket not included -
8Cattedrale (Duomo) di Bergamo e Battistero
The majestic building dedicated to the patron saint of the city, St. Alexander. We will discover his story, between tradition and myth.
15 minutes • Admission ticket free -
9Via Bartolomeo Colleoni
A street full of colors and scents, between bars and bistros, and even a former prison converted into a restaurant. Don't miss it!
15 minutes • Admission ticket free -
10Cittadella di Bergamo
A former Visconti fortress transformed into a place of hospitality and culture, with its museums, the square for events and the wonderful loggia.
10 minutes • Admission ticket free -
11Largo Colle Aperto
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!
15 minutes • Admission ticket free
Additional info
- 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
Additional info
- 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.
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Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Cancellation Policy
- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
Rating
You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
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