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

13 Reviews 5.00 out of 5 stars Based on 13 reviews collected by City Boat Tours and TripAdvisor | Recommended by 100% of reviewers | Bergamo, Italy

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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

  • Short stops in 3 Belvederes selected by us
  • Private driver
  • Tuk Tuk ride
  • Anything that is not expressly specified
  • The maximum weight is 110 kg if it exceeds per person (€30)
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Meeting Location

Meeting point

Viale Vittorio Emanuele II
24121 Bergamo BG, Italy

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End point

This activity ends back at the meeting point.

What To Expect

Gaetano Donizetti Theater (Pass By)

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
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Torre dei caduti (Pass By)

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
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Monumento a Giuseppe Garibaldi (Pass By)

See the monument dedicated to Giuseppe Garibaldi located in the center of the Rotonda dei Mille
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Punto Panoramico Bergamo (Pass By)

You begin to see some of the beauty of the City as you climb this cobbled street
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Madonna of Giglio (Pass By)

Traveling you see this small baroque style church and its lovely portico. In front of a luxurious palace
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Via delle Tre Armi (Pass By)

Only by crossing this uphill street can you understand how imposing the ancient Venetian Walls are and how high they are in some places
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Casa Natale di Gaetano Donizetti (Pass By)

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
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Via Degli Orti

You walk along this characteristic street little known by tourists but with an incredible viewpoint over a part of the city below.
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5 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Colonna Sant'Alessandro (Pass By)

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
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Porta Sant'Alessandro (Pass By)

We will cross this monumental gate of the ancient city walls with the symbol of the Lion of San Marco above it
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Panoramic view Bergamo Alta (Pass By)

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

You can use this stopover time to take some photos of Bergamo and its surroundings from this incredible highlight.
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8 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Belvedere S.Vigilio

Observation point to see another unmissable corner towards the green Astino Valley called Biodiversity
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5 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

La Marianna (Pass By)

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
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Mura Veneziane-Patrimonio UNESCO (Pass By)

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.
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Porta San Giacomo (Pass By)

Our tour also passes alongside the Porta San Giacomo in the Upper Town
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Piazza Mercato delle Scarpe (Pass By)

We pass next to this old square to reach the heart of Bergamo Alta
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Fontanone Visconteo (Pass By)

Mandatory passage point next to this ancient and large water collection cistern used as a water supply to the city.
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Antico Lavatoio (Pass By)

You see this old wash house in a perfect state of conservation, testimony to a distant past of aggregation and effort
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Torre del Gombito (Pass By)

A tower more than 52 meters high attached to the wash house
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Parco della Fara (Pass By)

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
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Porta Sant'Agostino (Pass By)

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.
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Additional Info

  • Confirmation will be received within 48 hours of booking, subject to availability
  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap

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Q: What's included in the price?

A: The following is included: Short stops in 3 Belvederes selected by us.Private driver.Tuk Tuk ride.The Driver provides information in English upon request. But he is not a certified guide!. The following is NOT included: Anything that is not expressly specified.The maximum weight is 110 kg if it exceeds per person (€30). Read more Apr 2025

Cancellation Policy

This tour is non-refundable and cannot be changed for any reason. If you cancel or ask for an amendment, the amount you paid will not be refunded.

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Activity code: C-5490898P1

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

Additional Info

American Museum of Natural History Admission Ticket

American Museum of Natural History Admission Ticket

  • Confirmation will be received within 48 hours of booking, subject to availability
  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap

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American Museum of Natural History Admission Ticket

Non-refundable

American Museum of Natural History Admission Ticket

American Museum of Natural History Admission Ticket

This tour is non-refundable and cannot be changed for any reason. If you cancel or ask for an amendment, the amount you paid will not be refunded.

  • This tour requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.

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