Private tour of Upper Town between history, traditions and wonders

5.0 (12 reviews) 2 h 30 min Free cancellation Private tour

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About this activity

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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At a glance

Duration: 2 h 30 min
Confirmation: Confirmed within 48 hours
Ticket: Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Group: Your group only
People per booking: 1–15
Guide: English, Italian, Spanish
Operated by: Barbara Savà

Ages: Children (0–12 years) · Adults (13–90 years)

What is included

Included

Included: Private walking tour of Upper Town
Included: Tips for Restaurants and Shopping in Upper Town

Not included

Not included: Entrances (optional) where provided
Not included: Snacks: Any drinks during the tour

Itinerary

Stop 1

10 min

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

15 min

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

10 min

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

15 min

History and mysteries of this masterpiece of the Lombard Renaissance, mausoleum of the great Bergamo leader Bartolomeo Colleoni
Basilica di Santa Maria Maggiore

10 min Admission not included

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

Meeting point and pickup

Everyone meets at the meeting point.

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

Cancellation

Free cancellation

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

If you cancel	You get back
At least one day before	100%
Less than a day before	0%

Good to know

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.