Overview
If you're looking for a fun and curious way to visit the historic part of Bergamo, you've come to the right place!
I was born and raised in this city and created this guide to allow tourists to visit it on their own as if they were with a local!
You will be able to visit all the most important monuments at your own pace.
Get to know the stories and curiosities of my city!
Try my favorite restaurants and traditional Bergamo dishes.
And much more!
- Recommended by 98% of travelers
- Badge of Excellence
- Free cancellation up to 24 hours before
- Mobile ticket
What's included
Best advices for local restaurant with authentic food
Promotions on the best gelato (for me) in town
Tips for monuments, history, curiosities and personal anecdotes
Digital guide to visit the city by yourself
Audio-guide in multiple languages (Eng, Esp, Ita)
Connected to Google Maps
Meeting and pickup
Travelers meet at the meeting point.
Meeting point
Get there and be ready to start visiting the city! It's a self-guided tour so you can start whenever you want!
End point
We will finish our tour on the amazing "Walls of Bergamo". Get ready to enjoy a really nice view of the "lower town" ! And, if you are lucky, you are going to see also the Milano's Skyline!
Good to know
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What to expect
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Piazza Mercato delle Scarpe
5 min
The starting point of our tour! We are going to begin our digital tour from this beautiful square and we'll get to know something about "bergamaschi" (people from Bergamo) and the story of the city.
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Rocca di Bergamo
20 min
A lovely fortress surrounded by an amazing park! Enter and enjoy the amazing views while walking all around the park! Here you are going to find also an historical museum that is not included in the tour. If you are curious and you like Italian history you can spend some time here!
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Antico Lavatoio
5 min
A beautiful old washhouse that tells us stories of the past. We will also talk about a "product" that comes from Bergamo that I am sure you have already seen at least once in your life!
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Piazza Vecchia
10 min
The main square of the historical center! A beautiful place with lots of interesting buildings and many stories and curiosities to discover!
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Cappella Colleoni
10 min
An amazing Chapel that worth a visit! We are going to talk about the story of Colleoni and you will discover something quite weird about him. Get ready!
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Basilica di Santa Maria Maggiore
15 min
Probably our most incredible church! The outside doesn't look amazing but the inside is unbelievable. If you like churches it's a "must-do" but I recommend you to enter even if you don't like visiting these places.
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Cattedrale (Duomo) di Bergamo e Battistero
20 min
The amazing Cathedral of Bergamo! Visit this for free and discover some story about the most important person that ever lived in Bergamo!
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Via Bartolomeo Colleoni
15 min
Be prepared to be enchanted by the beautiful stores on this street and also the restaurants. This area is full of them and we will also talk about our typical dishes and my favorite restaurants!
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Cittadella di Bergamo
15 min
A lovely and beautiful Citadel where we are going to talk about a "mysterious" tower.
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Castello di San Vigilio
30 min
An amazing area with an amazing view! Get ready to walk on top of the hill or use our second funicular!
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the start time.
Times are local to the experience (Europe/Rome).
Additional Information
- You'll be able to hear the audio through your speakers or, if you have them, through your headphones
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted
- Up to 15 travelers per booking
FAQs about Bergamo Food Tour Through Historic Sights and Food Tips
Can I cancel Bergamo Food Tour Through Historic Sights and Food Tips for free?
Yes. For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the start time.
What is the first stop on the route?
The route begins at Piazza Mercato delle Scarpe.
How many stops are on the walking tour, and what are they?
There are 10 stops, in order: Piazza Mercato delle Scarpe, Rocca di Bergamo, Antico Lavatoio, Piazza Vecchia, Cappella Colleoni, Basilica di Santa Maria Maggiore, Cattedrale (Duomo) di Bergamo e Battistero, Via Bartolomeo Colleoni, Cittadella di Bergamo, and Castello di San Vigilio.
How long does the tour take?
The self-guided tour takes 2–3 hours, and you can start whenever you want.
What languages is the audio guide available in?
The audio guide is available in English, Spanish and Italian.
Where does the tour end?
The tour finishes on the Walls of Bergamo, with a view of the lower town.
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