Full Tour of Bergamo Upper and Lower Towns

5 h 30 min Free cancellation Private tour

Full Tour of Bergamo Upper and Lower Towns, photo 2 — Photos: the activity supplier, via Viator

About this activity

Discover Bergamo, a unique city, but with two different and complementary souls: the historic Upper City and the vibrant Lower City.

Don't limit yourself to the historic center, Bergamo has much more to offer!

This tour offers an immersion in the historical, architectural and cultural wonders of Bergamo:

from the Venetian walls of the Upper Town to the lively boulevards of the Lower Town, from alleys to theaters, between modern and historical squares, exploring hidden corners and being amazed by local traditions and gastronomy.

A strong point: we will use the historic funicular to move from one era to another and admire amazing landscapes.

The tour will take place between morning and afternoon, with time for lunch break to choose between Upper or Lower Town.

The possibility to customize the tour, possibly reversing itinerary for those staying in the Upper Town, allows you to adapt the day to your interests and make the visit truly unforgettable!

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At a glance

Duration: 5 h 30 min
Confirmation: Confirmed within 48 hours
Ticket: Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Group: Your group only
People per booking: 1–10
Guide: English, Italian, Spanish
Operated by: Barbara Savà

Ages: Infants (0–2 years) · Children (3–12 years) · Youth (13–17 years) · Adults (18–75 years) · Seniors (76–90 years)

What is included

Included

Included: Guided walking tour of Lower Town and Upper Town

Not included

Not included: Public transportation (bus, subway, cable car, etc.): One way funicular ticket
Not included: Free lunch (with suggestions on restaurants)

Itinerary

Stop 1

10 min

The monumental entrance to the city, once the ancient customs
Centro Piacentiniano

20 min

The twentieth-century face of Bergamo, geometric and monumental.
Teatro Donizetti

Passing by

Historical stage dedicated to the composer symbol of the city
Torre dei Caduti

Passing by

In the heart of the city, the memorial to the Great War
ex-Chiostro di Santa Marta

Passing by

A Renaissance jewel hidden among contemporary buildings
Stop 6

Passing by

Always the commercial heart of the city, with its beautiful houses in pastel tones and porticoed squares.
Stop 7

10 min

The most characteristic way to reach the historic center of Città Alta, since 1887
Antico Lavatoio

Passing by

A magical corner that preserves the memory of the popular city.
Piazza Vecchia

20 min

The symbolic square of Bergamo, a masterpiece of balance between medieval and Renaissance art.
Campanone o Torre Civica

Passing by

The tower that punctuated, and still does every evening at 10 pm, the daily life of the city community
Piazza Duomo Bergamo Alta

20 min

The square of the magnificent sacred buildings of Bergamo.
Cappella Colleoni

15 min

The masterpiece that tells the extraordinary life of Bartolomeo Colleoni, Bergamo hero in the service of Venice.
Stop 13

Passing by

The main axis of the historic center, where the characteristic shops keep alive the identity of the city.
Stop 14

15 min

The imposing Venetian walls, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, a panoramic balcony overlooking the Lombard plain.
Stop 15

Passing by

Westernmost point of the Walled city, from which it will be possible, for those who wish, to reach the Colle di San Vigilio