Free Tour of the Upper Town of Bergamo

9.4
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Provided by: Tours en Bérgamo
Duration
2 hours
Meeting point
Viale delle Mura (Porta San Giacomo), Bergamo
Languages
Spanish
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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
Extra cost is required
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

Viale delle Mura (Porta San Giacomo), Bergamo

On arrival

The guide will be waiting for you at the meeting point at the lookout point inside the park at the top of the San Giacomo Gate, with a red umbrella with the words "Visit Bergamo".

Things to note

Remember that in this free tour, the visits are all external and do not include the entrance to any monument. If you want to do a more specific tour, we have another paid tour on this website, "Monumental Bergamo".

Rating
9.4
Organisation
9.7
Atmosphere
9.4
Content
9.3
Guide
9.6
Usefulness
9.7
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Free Cancellation

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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