Italy · Walking Tours

2-Hour Bergamo Walking Tour with Piazza Vecchia and Basilica Visit

2 Hours Round trip from Bergamo Easy pace
The walls - A UNESCO World Heritage Site
A fantastic view from the walls around Bergamo
The octagonal dome of the medieval Basilica of S. Maria Maggiore
View of the city
The Basilica of Santa Maria Maggiore Dome
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The journey

Trip highlights
  • 01 Explore Bergamo's stunning Upper Town atop the hills
  • 02 Visit Piazza Vecchia, the historic heart of the old town
  • 03 Step inside the Basilica of Santa Maria Maggiore, famed for its art treasures
  • 04 Admire the Venetian walls and their unique views over lower Bergamo

Discover the magnificent town of Bergamo in the Lombardy region of Italy on a walk through its stunning Upper Town. Set atop the hills amid massive defensive walls and Venetian military fortifications, this historic centre is a paradise for art and history lovers. Explore its most celebrated landmarks, including Piazza Vecchia and the Basilica of Santa Maria Maggiore, while soaking up the character of this special place and its kaleidoscope of delicious culinary treasures.

Discover the magnificent town of Bergamo in the Lombardy region of Italy on a walk through its stunning Upper Town.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 2 Hours
Tour type Private
Activity level Easy
Accommodation Not included
Transport Not included
Wheelchair access No
Languages English, Italian

Day by day

The itinerary

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Day 01

Explore Piazza Vecchia, the Basilica, and Bergamo's Walls

  • Begin at the old Piazza Vecchia, home to Bergamo's 12th-century Town Hall.

  • Visit the medieval Civic Tower, nicknamed "Campanone," with your Bergamo tour guide and enjoy a breathtaking panorama of the whole town and the surrounding territory.

  • Step inside the town's most famous religious building, the Basilica of Santa Maria Maggiore, dating back to 1137, a spectacular space known for its art treasures.

  • Continue to the Renaissance Mausoleum of Bartolomeo Colleoni, the famous leader of the Venetian army.

  • See this jewel of Lombard Renaissance style.

  • Marvel at the fantastic Venetian walls and enjoy a unique view of the lower part of Bergamo.

Piazza Vecchia, Basilica of Santa Maria Maggiore, Renaissance Mausoleum of Bartolomeo Colleoni, Venetian walls

Where this trip takes you

Piazza Vecchia, Basilica of Santa Maria Maggiore, Renaissance Mausoleum of Bartolomeo Colleoni, Venetian walls

The route

Where you'll travel

Tour route map
Round trip from Bergamo 1 city · 2 Hours

The fine print

Trip details

What's Included

  • Tour guide

What's Not Included

  • Campanone Tower entrance ticket: EUR 5.00 per person, or EUR 3.00 per person with the guide discount.

  • Basilica of Santa Maria Maggiore entrance ticket: EUR 3.00 per person or EUR 4.00.

Logistics

Meeting & route

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

Your 2 hours finish where they began, in Bergamo.

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