Free Tour of the Upper Town of Bergamo

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Provided by: Bergamo Tours
Duration
2 hours
Meeting point
Telescopio/Fuente pasando la Puerta de San Giacomo
Languages
Spanish
From €0
Tip based
Free Booking. Free Cancellation.
No fixed price — pay what you feel the tour is worth.

Overview

From the Gate of San Giacomo, we will make a short historical introduction of the origin of Bergamo, and enjoy the views, we will go up to the Shoemakers Market to learn about the history of the funicular. We will go up to the Fortress of the Rock, where the park and the views towards the Orobic Pre Alps. In Via Gambito your mouth will be watering with so much delicious food, until you reach one of the most important squares, the imposing Piazza Vecchia, surrounded by beautiful buildings such as the Angelo Mai Library, the Palazzo del Potestà, the Palazzo della Ragione and the tower known for il "Campanone" that every night plays 100 times in echoes of the past. And of course, in Piazza Duomo you will marvel at the Baptistery, the Colleoni Chapel, the Basilica of St. Alexander and the Duomo. And finally we will see the Torre di Adaberto and the Viscontea Citadel of the lords of Milan.

As for Bergamo's gastronomy, we will see the famous Casoncelli, the sweet Polenta e Osei, the Stracciatella ice cream, and lots of cheese with excellent wine.
Tour Conditions
Accessibility
Suitable for people with reduced mobility
Minimum Attendees
Requires at least 5 participants to run
Children
Not suitable for young participants
Extra Fees
No additional cost
Pets
Pet-friendly
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This activity includes:

  • Campanone
  • Funicolare di San Vigilio
  • Palazzo della Ragione (Palazzo Vecchio)
  • Piazza Vecchia Bergamo Alta
  • Colleoni Chapel
  • Tower of Adalberto
  • Basilica di Santa Maria Maggiore
  • Battistero
  • Biblioteca Civica Angelo Mai
  • Piazza Mercato delle Scarpe
  • Cittadella Viscontea
  • Bergamo Cathedral
  • Cableway to Citta Alta Bergamo
  • Rocca di Bergamo
  • Guía oficial de turismo acreditado
  • Radio guías individuales
  • Auriculares (bolsas de plástico)
  • Plano de la ciudad
  • Horarios de monumentos y museos

Meeting point

Telescopio/Fuente pasando la Puerta de San Giacomo

On arrival

The guide will be waiting for you at the meeting point by the telescope/fountain inside the park, past the San Giacomo Gate, holding a red umbrella.

Things to note

The tour will be conducted using a radio guide system and headphones, which are required. The cost is €1.50 per person (including children), to be paid in cash at the start of the tour. Electronic payments are not accepted for the tour.
We recommend making a reservation in advance for lunch on weekends, due to the large crowds in Bergamo’s Città Alta. If you need recommendations for restaurants and/or directions from the lower part of the city, you can contact the guide via the platform’s chat feature.

Rating
9.6
Organisation
9.8
Atmosphere
9.6
Content
9.4
Guide
9.8
Usefulness
9.8
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Cancellation policy

You are free to cancel a booking anytime. We kindly remind you to cancel bookings you cannot arrive for. Being reported as absent decreases your customer level points and the benefits you can enjoy.

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