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Bergamo: 2.5-Hour Private Upper Town Tour

1. Bergamo: 2.5-Hour Private Upper Town Tour

You'll meet your guide directly outside the funicular station, from where you will be ready to start your 2.5-hour private tour. Stroll throughout the ancient and small streets and admire the most important and symbolic places of the Upper Town, such as the Rocca and Piazza Vecchia, including its cathedral. You'll find out not only the most important places, but also unknown locations full of intrigue and secrets. History and culture play a very important role in everyday life in Bergamo. Particularly in the Upper Town, you can find ancient beautiful gems which provide character to the most authentic parts of city. Included in these sites are the Venetian walls, which are a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Throughout your experience, your guide will be happy to cater to any requests you may have regarding your exploration of the city.

Bergamo: 3.5-Hour Traditional Food Tour

2. Bergamo: 3.5-Hour Traditional Food Tour

Discover the gastronomic culture of Bergamo on this delicious 3-hour food tour. Discover delicacies from both parts of the town — Bergamo Alta and Bergamo Bassa. Accompanied by a local foodie guide, indulge in the rich flavors and delicate scents incorporated in your secret menu. Dine within the walls of the Città Alta. Your food journey will take you from the origins of Lombardy's culinary traditions to the contemporary Bergamo food scene of today. The tastings on offer depend on the availability, season, and the chef's choices. Some of the possible tastings on this tour include a traditional aperitivo accompanied by a glass of locally sourced Valcalepio red wine; Casoncelli Pasta filled with different stuffings; Foaide, a traditional Sunday pasta dish in the Bergamo area; Polenta with lard and cheese; and grilled handmade bread with taleggio cheese. You can also try typical stracciatella gelato and enjoy an Italian espresso coffee – the only way to end a meal in Italy.

Bergamo: Dining Experience at a Local's Home

3. Bergamo: Dining Experience at a Local's Home

Immerse yourself in a private dining experience at a local's home, enjoying an exclusive show cooking and tasting authentic recipes treasured in family cookbooks passed down by real Italian "Mammas". This experience will allow you to feel the warmth of Italian hospitality as you connect with local people. You will enjoy a 4-course menu including a starter, pasta, a main course with a side dish, and dessert, with drinks included (water, selection of red and white wines from regional cellars and coffee).

Milan: La Scala Theater and Skip-the-Line Duomo Guided Tour

4. Milan: La Scala Theater and Skip-the-Line Duomo Guided Tour

If you’re short on time and want to visit the city's best, look no further: this guided tour is for you! It will lead you through centuries of history and art, exploring the city's beating heart: Teatro alla Scala and the Duomo! The tour starts with the visit of the world-renowned Teatro alla Scala. Our guide will lead you through its museum galleries and will tell you secrets and details about its most distinguished performances and extravagant protagonists. Finally, you’ll also be able to have a sneak peak at the inside of the theater! Walking through the magnificent Galleria Vittorio Emanuele II you’ll reach the cathedral of Milan, which is an absolute masterpiece, a stunning architecture that took centuries to complete. In 1386, the first duke of Milan, Gian Galeazzo Visconti, commissioned a new cathedral upon the ruins of two previous churches, Santa Maria Maggiore and Santa Tecla. Today the Duomo is the biggest church in Italy and the sixth biggest church globally. Since its inception, the cathedral was dedicated to Santa Maria Nascente and designed as gothic architecture. Numerous changes intervened throughout the centuries, and it was finally thanks to Napoleon that the Duomo got completed. You’ll admire the breathtaking multitude of statues, spires, and pinnacles from the outside. Once inside, you’ll explore a place filled with history, art and faith, admiring fantastic stained glass, outstanding artworks, worshiped relics and unparalleled architectural solutions. Our guided tour to the Duomo and Teatro alla Scala is the perfect opportunity to discover the most significant monuments of Milan and the lifestyle highlights of Milanese people during the years.

Bergamo: Private Walking Tour

5. Bergamo: Private Walking Tour

Journey through the charming old town streets of Bergamo and discover stunning panoramic views and architectural landmarks on a guided tour. Start at Piazza Vecchia to overlook some of the most beautiful and important buildings of the city including the Palazzo del Podestà, Palazzo della Ragione, the Civic Library, and the Cathedral. Reach Piazza Duomo through the elegant porch of the Palazzo della Ragione. Here, admire the most important buildings: the Cathedral, the Baptistery, the elegant Colleoni Chapel, and the church of Santa Maria Maggiore. Be dazzled by the golden interior of the Duomo and the church of Santa Maria and see the wonderful mosaics and frescoes that embellish these monuments. Continue with a visit to the seventeenth-century exterior of Palazzo Terzi, a masterful example of Italian Baroque. Afterward, you can relax admiring the city from the top of the ancient Venetian Walls, a bulwark of a time when Bergamo was in the hands of the leaders of the Serenissima. End the tour under the neoclassical Porta San Giacomo, from where you can soak up panoramic views of the city perched above you.

Milan: Highlights Walking Tour with Cathedral and Rooftops

6. Milan: Highlights Walking Tour with Cathedral and Rooftops

Are you in town only for a short time and you would like to visit Milan’s main city attractions? Then this guided walking tour is the perfect solution! We will meet in front of the Cathedral and take the lift to reach a breath-taking roof terrace of about 8,000 square meters. It is almost impossible to believe it, but the Duomo features about 3,400 statues! And if you think that the Duomo is now complete, you’re wrong! New statues have been carved and installed in recent times to represent the city’s contemporary history. Getting down from the terraces we will step directly into the cathedral, which is an absolute masterpiece, a stunning architecture that took centuries to complete. In 1386, the first duke of Milan, Gian Galeazzo Visconti, commissioned the construction of this cathedral upon the ruins of two previous churches, Santa Maria Maggiore and Santa Tecla. You’ll explore a place filled with history, art and faith, admiring fantastic stained glass, outstanding artworks, worshiped relics and unparalleled architectural solutions. Lastly, you’ll spend one more beautiful hour strolling around Milan city center while discovering everything about its history, art, culture and architecture. The world-famous Galleria Vittorio Emanuele II will welcome us with its imposing glass dome and high street fashion boutiques. While captivated by the Galleria’s magnificence, you’ll hear the tragic story of its architect, Giuseppe Mengoni, and the subsequent legends deriving from his sudden and mysterious death. Our next stop will be in Piazza della Scala, home to the world's most famous opera house, the city town hall, museums and monuments. Our last stop will be in front of the Sforza Castle, a superb monument encompassing the city’s history like no other. The castle has accompanied the city throughout many tumultuous centuries and stands as one of its most representative symbols. This tour will finally introduce you to the beautiful Parco Sempione, the biggest park in town, expanding right at the back of the castle. Surrounded by rare plant species, you’ll finally be able to enjoy some much-deserved rest! This tour is like no other. It will be an amazing experience in the city center of Milan, discovering curious details and Milanese facts.

Bergamo: The Art of the Italian Aperitivo with a Local

7. Bergamo: The Art of the Italian Aperitivo with a Local

Your day is just winding down, the sun's about to set, it is time for an aperitivo. This glamorous Italian tradition is loved all over the world, and this is your chance to learn how to prepare it for yourself, the perfect souvenir. Preparing the perfect aperitivo is an art. you will learn how to prepare a selection of five elegant nibbles to pair with a refreshing glass of fizz, ideal for sharing with friends in the early evening. Your aperitivo will be a bite-size representation of its local culture, using typical regional ingredients and local wines, such as a sparkling prosecco or a light red.

Bergamo: Market Tour & Meal with a Local Cook

8. Bergamo: Market Tour & Meal with a Local Cook

Create a delicious meal and beautiful memories with a market tour and cooking experience, hosted by a local chef. After arriving at the home of your expert cook, head to a market and learn how to select the best ingredients. Return to your host’s home to enjoy a private cooking demonstration. Learn the secrets of Italian cuisine as your host provides tips from their family cookbook. Watch as a delicious meal is prepared before your eyes, then sit down to share the authentic dishes with your host. Savor a seasonal 4-course menu of a starter, pasta, main course with a side dish, and dessert. Chat with your host as you enjoy a selection of red and white wines from regional cellars, as well as an after-dinner coffee, along with the food. Experience Italian hospitality as you connect with local people.

Bergamo: 2.5-Hour Private Tour of the Lower Town

9. Bergamo: 2.5-Hour Private Tour of the Lower Town

Start the tour at Piazzale Guglielmo Marconi. Stroll along the Sentierone until you reach the Porta Nuova area, where you can admire a fantastic view of the charming "Upper Town." Then, discover the most notable sites of the "Lower Town." See Donizetti Theatre, Torre dei Caduti, and the Accademia Carrara fine art gallery. Walk through the modern streets and discover high-end shops and restaurants. Learn about the business and commerce hub of the city, and receive recommendations for your stay in the city from your local guide.

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What people are saying about Bergamo

Overall rating

4.7 / 5

based on 17 reviews

Excellent and highly enjoyable tour ! The guide really explained very well and shown me a lot of places and interesting things. I did this tour soon after I arrived in Bergamo and this was the perfect way to start my visit here. The tour should have been for 2 hours, but the guide keep on going for almost 3 hours. She also gave me a lot of hints of what to visit and how to plan my next two days in Bergamo. Highly recommended !

Our guide was excellent. She did a wonderful tour of the upper city and also shared her historical knowledge in a very easy and meaningful manner. Highly recommend this tour with Rosa.

Food tour was great! You get plenty to eat and our guide, Alberto, was welcoming, friendly and knowledgeable about the area. We had a brilliant time; would highly recommend.

we enjoyed nice and tasty Bergamo dishes.with excellent and educated guide . Recommend for people who ask to explore locals meals

Perfekt start på en langhelg i Bergamo. God mat, godt drikke og dedikert og hyggelig guide.