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3-Hour Bergamo Walking Tour through Città Alta and Artisan Workshops

3 Hours Round trip from Province of Bergamo Easy pace

The journey

Trip highlights
  • 01 Explore Bergamo's historic upper town and medieval center
  • 02 Ride the funicular for spectacular views over the modern city
  • 03 Visit artisan workshops, including goldsmith, tailoring, bakery, and blacksmith ateliers
  • 04 Admire Piazza Duomo's religious masterpieces, including the Basilica of St. Maria Maggiore and Cappella Colleoni
  • 05 Discover Cittadella Viscontea and the medieval landmarks of Città Alta

Spend 3 hours exploring the highlights of Bergamo, an Italian city northeast of Milan in the Lombardy region. Go beyond the obvious attractions as you discover the historic upper town, wander through the streets of the medieval center, and delve deeper into the city's rich culture. Along the way, visit the workshops of historic craftspeople in Città Alta and admire Bergamo's remarkable artistic and religious heritage.

Arrive at Piazza Mercato delle Scarpe in the upper town and board the funicular, which offers passengers spectacular views of the modern city.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 3 Hours
Tour type Shared
Activity level Easy
Accommodation Not included
Transport Not included
Wheelchair access Not applicable
Languages English, French, Italian

Day by day

The itinerary

1
Day 01

Discover Bergamo's Città Alta and Artisan Heritage

  • Meet your tour guide at the agreed-upon location to begin your tour.

  • Arrive at Piazza Mercato delle Scarpe in the upper town and board the funicular, which offers passengers spectacular views of the modern city.

  • Continue to the ancient Via Solata to see an upholstery workshop and admire its historic structures.

  • Visit one of the medieval towers at the house of Mercato del Fieno and observe the work unfolding in an ancient blacksmith shop.

  • Move to Piazza Vecchia, the main square of the old town, spectacularly enclosed by the medieval Palazzo della Ragione.

  • Discover the workshop of a goldsmith who has worked for many years in the conservation and restoration of metallic artifacts and antique jewellery.

  • See the city's most important religious buildings and authentic artistic masterpieces in Piazza Duomo, such as the Duomo, the Baptistery, the Basilica of St. Maria Maggiore, and the Cappella Colleoni.

  • Proceed to a sacred tailoring atelier where liturgical robes are made with natural fabrics and ancient holy vestments are restored.

  • Travel along Via Colleoni and enter a bakery workshop renowned for its taste and quality, offering a large variety of bread, pizzas, and delicious cakes.

  • Cross over to Cittadella Viscontea, the medieval fortress.

  • Walk through a striking passage that leads to the Adalberto Tower and Colle Aperto.

End of the tour.

Piazza Vecchia, Piazza Duomo and the Basilica of St. Maria Maggiore, Via Solata artisan workshops

Where this trip takes you

Piazza Vecchia, Piazza Duomo and the Basilica of St. Maria Maggiore, Via Solata artisan workshops

The route

Where you'll travel

Tour route map
Round trip from Province of Bergamo 1 city · 3 Hours

The fine print

Trip details

What's Included

  • English-speaking Italian tour guide

What's Not Included

  • Entrance fees

  • Transportation

  • Snacks and drinks

  • Personal expenses

  • Tips and gratuities

Logistics

Meeting & route

Meeting point
Province of Bergamo, Italy
Tour start
Province of Bergamo, Italy
Tour ends at the same location as the start point.
End of the journey

Your 3 hours finish where they began, in Province of Bergamo.

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