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Private tour of the Upper Town and the ancient Venetian walls of Bergamo

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Overview

An up and down tour to discover Bergamo, its old city, the ancient Venetian walls, a UNESCO heritage site, and the Upper Town. Definitely the simplest and most fun way to discover this city which is a true open-air museum. Perfect for those who have a short stay but want to see and discover as many things as possible and quickly about Bergamo and its surroundings. A perfect mix of comfort, relaxation and practicality of use.

What's Included
  1. Short stops in 3 Belvederes selected by us
  2. Private driver
  3. The Driver provides information in English upon request. But he is not a certified guide!
  4. Tuk Tuk ride
  1. Anything that is not expressly specified
  2. The maximum weight is 110 kg if it exceeds per person (€30)
Meeting And Pickup

Meeting point

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In front of the lower funicular station in the small lay-by in front

End Point

This activity ends back at the meeting point.

What To Expect

We travel past the Theater and the famous Viale del Sentierone (except if it is a Market day in the area) where you can take some souvenir photographs

• Admission Ticket Free

You see the beautiful Tower in the center of the city and from this position in the distance you begin to admire the Upper Town

• Admission Ticket Free

Monumento a Giuseppe Garibaldi

See the monument dedicated to Giuseppe Garibaldi located in the center of the Rotonda dei Mille

• Admission Ticket Free

You begin to see some of the beauty of the City as you climb this cobbled street

• Admission Ticket Free

Traveling you see this small baroque style church and its lovely portico. In front of a luxurious palace

• Admission Ticket Free

Only by crossing this uphill street can you understand how imposing the ancient Venetian Walls are and how high they are in some places

• Admission Ticket Free

We pass through this narrow alley and see the entrance to Gaetano Donizetti's birthplace. It has been a National Monument since 1926 and today a small museum of his memories

• Admission Ticket Free

You walk along this characteristic street little known by tourists but with an incredible viewpoint over a part of the city below.

5 Minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Colonna Sant'Alessandro

You will see this ancient column which bears witness to the remains of the old Basilica of Sant Alessandro, demolished in 1561 to make way for the new perimeter of the Venetian Walls under construction

• Admission Ticket Free

Porta Sant'Alessandro

We will cross this monumental gate of the ancient city walls with the symbol of the Lion of San Marco above it

• Admission Ticket Free

You can take some photos while we pass by this No Stop panoramic point

• Admission Ticket Free

You can use this stopover time to take some photos of Bergamo and its surroundings from this incredible highlight.

8 Minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Observation point to see another unmissable corner towards the green Astino Valley called Biodiversity

5 Minutes • Admission Ticket Free

We will pass in front of the famous La Marianna restaurant called "the home of Stracciatella ice cream" where Enrico Panattoni invented stracciatella flavored ice cream

• Admission Ticket Free

We walk the entire road along the perimeter of the Ancient Venetian Walls which were designated a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 2017. You can get an idea of how imposing and panoramic they are.

• Admission Ticket Free

Our tour also passes alongside the Porta San Giacomo in the Upper Town

• Admission Ticket Free

Piazza Mercato delle Scarpe

We pass next to this old square to reach the heart of Bergamo Alta

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Fontanone Visconteo

Mandatory passage point next to this ancient and large water collection cistern used as a water supply to the city.

• Admission Ticket Free

You see this old wash house in a perfect state of conservation, testimony to a distant past of aggregation and effort

• Admission Ticket Free

Torre del Gombito

A tower more than 52 meters high attached to the wash house

• Admission Ticket Free

We pass next to a green area, a real lung in addition to the old city in front of the Church of Sant Agostino which is easily photographed from the Tuk Tuk

• Admission Ticket Free

Porta Sant'Agostino

We pass under this last gate on the way out of the old city (the upper city) and return to the initial meeting and departure point.

• Admission Ticket Free

Additional Info
  1. Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  2. Service animals allowed
  3. Public transportation options are available nearby
  1. Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
  2. Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Operated by Bergamo By Tuk Tuk

Cancellation Policy

You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.

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Product code: 5490898P1

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