2.5-hour Private Bergamo Walking Tour
Overview
Begin your journey from Piazza Mercato delle Scarpe and follow your guide through the charming medieval streets up to Rocca Castle, the perfect spot to enjoy an unexpected view of the Lower Town and the nearby valleys.
Your tour will then continue on to Piazza Vecchia, the center of the Upper Town. The square is enclosed by ancient palaces and the imposing civic tower; once in Piazza Duomo, you're sure to be struck by the grand Basilica of Santa Maria Maggiore, a real treasure of Romanesque art. You'll also have the chance to discover the Cathedral and the Baptistery as well as the Colleoni Chapel.
You'll then be taken for a quick walk along Via Corsarola, Bergamo's main street, and you'll get to take in the lively ambiance created by the old and modern shops side by side, the local restaurants and charming little coffee houses.
At the end of the experience, you'll be taken to explore the 14th-century Cittadella and its ageless charm.
Your tour will then continue on to Piazza Vecchia, the center of the Upper Town. The square is enclosed by ancient palaces and the imposing civic tower; once in Piazza Duomo, you're sure to be struck by the grand Basilica of Santa Maria Maggiore, a real treasure of Romanesque art. You'll also have the chance to discover the Cathedral and the Baptistery as well as the Colleoni Chapel.
You'll then be taken for a quick walk along Via Corsarola, Bergamo's main street, and you'll get to take in the lively ambiance created by the old and modern shops side by side, the local restaurants and charming little coffee houses.
At the end of the experience, you'll be taken to explore the 14th-century Cittadella and its ageless charm.
Inclusions
- Private tour for groups from 1 to 10 people
- Professional local guide
What to expect
Itinerary
This is a typical itinerary for this product
Stop At: La Citta Alta, Bergamo Italy
Visit the "Città Alta"...
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: Piazza Mercato delle Scarpe, 24129 Bergamo BG, Italy
The tour will start from Piazza Mercato delle Scarpe...
Duration: 5 minutes
Stop At: Rocca di Bergamo, Piazzale Brigata Legnano 16, 24129 Bergamo Italy
Walk with your local guide through medieval streets that have maintained their ancient charm until you reach the Rocca castle. In the past the Rocca represented a defensive structure for the city, but today it's just a wonderful spot from which you can enjoy an unexpected view on the Lower Town and the neighboring valleys.
Duration: 30 minutes
Stop At: Piazza Vecchia, 24129 Bergamo Italy
The walk will continue towards Piazza Vecchia, the heart of the Upper Town, surrounded by ancient communal palaces and the imposing civic tower.
Duration: 20 minutes
Stop At: Piazza Duomo, 24129 Bergamo BG, Italy
Once you enter Piazza Duomo, you'll be fascinated by the majestic and unique Basilica of Santa Maria Maggiore, a real jewel of Romanesque art.
Duration: 20 minutes
Stop At: Basilica di Santa Maria Maggiore, Piazza Vecchia 6, 24129 Bergamo Italy
There you'll also see the Cathedral, the Baptistery and the Colleoni Chapel, an outstanding Renaissance building...
Duration: 20 minutes
Stop At: Cittadella di Bergamo, Piazza della Cittadella, Bergamo Italy
Your guide will then take you to see the charm and beauty of the Cittadella, built by the Visconti family in the XIV century.
Duration: 20 minutes
This is a typical itinerary for this product
Stop At: La Citta Alta, Bergamo Italy
Visit the "Città Alta"...
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: Piazza Mercato delle Scarpe, 24129 Bergamo BG, Italy
The tour will start from Piazza Mercato delle Scarpe...
Duration: 5 minutes
Stop At: Rocca di Bergamo, Piazzale Brigata Legnano 16, 24129 Bergamo Italy
Walk with your local guide through medieval streets that have maintained their ancient charm until you reach the Rocca castle. In the past the Rocca represented a defensive structure for the city, but today it's just a wonderful spot from which you can enjoy an unexpected view on the Lower Town and the neighboring valleys.
Duration: 30 minutes
Stop At: Piazza Vecchia, 24129 Bergamo Italy
The walk will continue towards Piazza Vecchia, the heart of the Upper Town, surrounded by ancient communal palaces and the imposing civic tower.
Duration: 20 minutes
Stop At: Piazza Duomo, 24129 Bergamo BG, Italy
Once you enter Piazza Duomo, you'll be fascinated by the majestic and unique Basilica of Santa Maria Maggiore, a real jewel of Romanesque art.
Duration: 20 minutes
Stop At: Basilica di Santa Maria Maggiore, Piazza Vecchia 6, 24129 Bergamo Italy
There you'll also see the Cathedral, the Baptistery and the Colleoni Chapel, an outstanding Renaissance building...
Duration: 20 minutes
Stop At: Cittadella di Bergamo, Piazza della Cittadella, Bergamo Italy
Your guide will then take you to see the charm and beauty of the Cittadella, built by the Visconti family in the XIV century.
Duration: 20 minutes
Additional information
- Most travelers can participate
- Near public transportation
- Stroller accessible
- Wheelchair accessible
- This is a private activity. Only your group will participate
- Wheelchair and stroller accessible
- Remember that the tour will take place even if it rains; in the event of unusually heavy rain, the tour may be canceled, and you will be given a full refund
- This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
Ticket delivery
You can present either a paper or an electronic voucher for this activity.
Cancellation
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start time of the experience.
IRINA_F
February 2020
We were lucky with our knowledgeable guide. She took us around old town and explained the history and present dynamics of the Bergamo. She also took us inside the church and basilica and provided interesting and informative stories behind many paintings and tapestries.
We were lucky with our knowledgeable guide. She took us around old town and explained the history and present dynamics of the Bergamo. She also took us inside the church and basilica and provided interesting and informative stories behind many paintings and tapestries.