2.5-Hour Bergamo Alta Walking Tour with Venetian Walls Views
About This Tour
Discover Bergamo's most beautiful side on an exclusive walking tour of Città Alta, guided by a local who knows every secret of the city. From iconic landmarks t...
Duration: 2 Hours · Tour type: Private · Activity level: Easy · Accommodation: Not included · Transport: Not included · Wheelchair access: Yes · City: Bergamo · Languages: English, Italian, Spanish
Know before you go: Children are welcome; if they are under 12, they do not pay.; Dogs are welcome, but they cannot access the religious buildings unless they are very small and can be carried in a bag.; This tour is wheelchair accessible, but there may be some difficulties because the paving is uneven.; A coffee or ice cream stop during the tour is optional, if appreciated.
About Bergamo
Bergamo
Get a Bergamo tour guide in Italy and let Everest Global Hub help you explore the handsome Citta Alta, crumbling castles, Prosecco bars and the sparkling lakes of the Alps.
What's Included
- Private walking tour (approximately 2.5 hours) through the historic centre of Città Alta
- Admission to the Colleoni Chapel
- Visit to the Cathedral, subject to opening hours and religious services
Not Included
- Entrance ticket (optional but highly recommended) to the Basilica of Santa Maria Maggiore: € 5 per person / € 2 for those over 70 years old / free for children under 14
- Funicular return ticket, if needed (€ 3,10 for groups of more than 10 people; € 3,40 for individuals or small groups)
- Optional stop for a wine or food tasting during the tour, to be arranged according to your needs and tastes
Itinerary
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1Day 01
Walking Through the Historic Heart of Bergamo Alta
Our walking tour takes you deep into the heart of medieval Bergamo Alta, winding through atmospheric alleys, ancient towers, and charming squares clustered around Piazza Vecchia, the city's historic core. Over the centuries, buildings, streets, and squares have been restored and reshaped, yet the refined and timeless charm of the Upper City has remained wonderfully intact. During the tour, you will discover some of Bergamo's most iconic landmarks: Piazza Vecchia, the elegant "living room" of the city, adorned with the precious Contarini Fountain, a perfect symbol of Renaissance harmony. Piazza Vecchia, the elegant "living room" of the city, adorned with the precious Contarini Fountain, a perfect symbol of Renaissance harmony. Palazzo Nuovo, today home to the historic Angelo Mai Library, guardian of rare manuscripts and centuries of knowledge. Palazzo Nuovo, today home to the historic Angelo Mai Library, guardian of rare manuscripts and centuries of knowledge. Palazzo della Ragione, one of the oldest municipal buildings in Italy, featuring its intriguing and mysterious solar clock. Palazzo della Ragione, one of the oldest municipal buildings in Italy, featuring its intriguing and mysterious solar clock. The Civic Tower, known locally as the Campanone, a true symbol of Bergamo, still marking the evening with its traditional bell tolling. The Civic Tower, known locally as the Campanone, a true symbol of Bergamo, still marking the evening with its traditional bell tolling. The magnificent Colleoni Chapel, a jewel of the Renaissance and the mausoleum of the famous Bergamo-born condottiere Bartolomeo Colleoni. The magnificent Colleoni Chapel, a jewel of the Renaissance and the mausoleum of the famous Bergamo-born condottiere Bartolomeo Colleoni. The Basilica of Santa Maria Maggiore, richly decorated and home to Gaetano Donizetti's funerary monument, exquisite 15th-century wooden inlays designed by Lorenzo Lotto, and precious Florentine and Flemish tapestries. The Basilica of Santa Maria Maggiore, richly decorated and home to Gaetano Donizetti's funerary monument, exquisite 15th-century wooden inlays designed by Lorenzo Lotto, and precious Florentine and Flemish tapestries. The Cathedral of Sant'Alessandro, dedicated to Bergamo's patron saint, standing proudly beside the 14th-century marble baptistery. The Cathedral of Sant'Alessandro, dedicated to Bergamo's patron saint, standing proudly beside the 14th-century marble baptistery. Leaving the monumental heart of the city, we will continue through narrow medieval lanes lined with artisan workshops, traditional osterias, antique shops, and tempting pastry shops offering local specialties. This lively stretch follows Via Gombito and Via Colleoni, the ancient Roman decumanus maximus, which has preserved its commercial vocation for over two thousand years. If time allows, we will reach the 16th-century Porta San Giacomo, where breathtaking views open over the Lower City and the imposing Venetian Walls, a UNESCO World Heritage Site since 2017, offering one of the most spectacular panoramas in Bergamo.
Meeting Point
Meeting point: To be agreed with the clients, according to their needs · Tour start: Piazza Vecchia, 24129 Bergamo BG, Italy — Tour ends at the same location as the start point.
