Things to Do in Bergamo

 Do you want to have the main information to start your visit in Bergamo together with a local? This is the tour for you!

I will show you the main streets of the "Upper City" (Città Alta), tell you some personal anecdotes related to the city, and provide you with all the elements to visit the most important monuments on your own!

But not only that: we will also talk about food! I was born and raised in Bergamo so I can recommend the best local restaurants, ice creams, cafes, and more!

And it doesn't end here: at the end of the tour you will have my personal list of the best things to do in Bergamo, tips on the best museums, info on tickets and opening time so you will enjoy everything about my lovely city!

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Discover Bergamo in comfort on this electric bike tour. We'll take you around the main attractions of the city on two wheels - you'll love it!

Start your stay in Bergamo with a local guide: this is the tour for you!

We will show you some hidden places in the "Città Alta" where tourists usually don't go, we will tell you stories and anecdotes and we will take you up to the Castle to enjoy a splendid view of the city. You will not be bored, nor will you be disappointed.

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Good morning Travelers!
I am Francesca, a Certified National Tourist Guide with insurance for my guests.

I want to take you to discover the secret Bergamo, making you notice details that would escape the eyes of a normal visitor.

We will start the visit near Colle Aperto, near the bus stop and the city map.
We will study the history of the Viscontis, medieval lords, and walk along the Corsarola, the street most loved by the people of Bergamo, towards Piazza Vecchia, and its countless monuments.
The finale will not be missed with a breathtaking view from the Rocca, and on clear days we will be able to see all the way to Milan!

See you at the meeting point in Largo Colle Aperto, in front of the City Map!
On Google Maps: Colle Aperto FR.4

Tower House Tour - I live in a 16th-century tower house, built on the ruins of a medieval tower, which has been in our family for many generations. I love my city, especially its historic center and its villages. Growing up here, I discovered its uniqueness and the ancient stories that remain alive and present, even if hidden within the walls of the buildings and in the side streets. These are magical little corners of the old city that are too often overlooked by visitors. Our tower house also preserves many of these, but only by entering with me can you discover them. I'm always happy to share our story with anyone curious to learn more. We'll start from the tower house's entrance on the ground floor and ascend the stairs of the sundial tower, gradually discovering the evolution of the building over the centuries, as well as the city of Bergamo itself. We'll enter the top two floors, furnished with furniture and furnishings from the various eras that shaped the lives of those who lived there. You'll then reach the top of the tower, but beware... there's no elevator. You'll feel like you're reliving times gone by, surrounded by family objects and heirlooms, an experience that will make you love our beautiful city and its most secret features even more. Finally, from the top-floor windows, you'll enjoy a sweeping view over the rooftops, the Lower Town below, and the outline of the Orobic Prealps. From December 8th until Epiphany, you can also see our large nativity scene, which, as per family tradition, we prepare every year with antique figurines from Veneto, Bergamo, Naples, and many others . All participants will receive a complimentary Ospitality map of the Upper Town. The tour does NOT include a visit to the historic center.