Private tour of Upper Town between history, traditions and wonders

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!

1. 1

   Stop 1

   10 min

   You will discover the history of this historic funicular connecting Lower Town and Upper Town

2. 2

   Rocca di Bergamo

   15 min

   A fantastic viewpoint to better understand the structure of Bergamo and appreciate the views from above

3. 3

   Stop 3

   10 min

   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. 4

   Antico Lavatoio

   10 min

   A glimpse of Bergamo life in the last century, which we will discover through historical photographs

5. 5

   Piazza Vecchia

   20 min

   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. 6

   Cappella Colleoni

   15 min

   History and mysteries of this masterpiece of the Lombard Renaissance, mausoleum of the great Bergamo leader Bartolomeo Colleoni

7. 7

   Basilica di Santa Maria Maggiore

   10 min

   A unique church, strongly desired by the citizens of Bergamo in 1300, which tells the story of the city (external only)

8. 8

   Cattedrale (Duomo) di Bergamo e Battistero

   15 min

   The majestic building dedicated to the patron saint of the city, St. Alexander. We will discover his story, between tradition and myth.

9. 9

   Stop 9

   15 min

   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. 10

    Cittadella di Bergamo

    10 min

    A former Visconti fortress transformed into a place of hospitality and culture, with its museums, the square for events and the wonderful loggia.

11. 11

    Stop 11

    15 min

    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!

• 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

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