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Things to do in Bergamo, Lombardy: The Best Historical & Heritage Tours
Bergamo is a northern Italy treasure. Dating from 49 BC, Bergamo has two centers: the Alta (upper) city and the Bassa (lower) city, connected by a funicular and walking trails. For historic sites, go to Alta for the Piazza Vecchia,the Cattedrale di Bergamo e Battistero, and the Basilica di Santa Maria Maggiore Baptistry, as well as the quirky mausoleum of Rastelli, the world famous juggler. Bassa is more modern and residential, and boasts Via 20 Settembre - the shopping district.
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1. Must-see from Milan: Bergamo Upper Town Day Trip
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5.0 based on 1 reviews
Away from mass tourism but not far from Milan (just 45 minutes) Bergamo boasts a unique position: it stands at just 1-hour ride from the Alpes and from the Iseo Lake. Another peculiarity is that it is divided into a lower and an upper part: while the lower part represents the modern and industrial side of the city, the upper old town still maintains a unique, Medieval charm thanks to the well-preserved buildings and to its structure, full of history and traditions. Moreover, Bergamo Alta (Upper Bergamo) offers its visitors a breath-taking panorama over the lower town and its surroundings. Let this recently listed UNESCO World Heritage Site surprise you with its elegant charm! Meet your licensed guide and your driver in Milan and enjoy a 1-hour ride towards Bergamo on a luxury car/minivan. Once in the city centre, you will get on the characteristic funicular railway that connects the lower to the upper part of the city and start discovering Bergamo Alta.
Inclusions: All Fees and Taxes, Guided visit of Bergamo Upper Town with licensed, English-speaking guide, Private transportation
Exclusions: Lunch, Gratuities (optional)
Reviewed By Danny S
Great way to be introduced to Milan. Our guide was a local lady so we got a great insight into the city as well as the main central tourist attractions. Highly recommend this tour.
2. Bergamo private guided tour, the medieval town, the Colleoni's mausoleum
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5.0 based on 2 reviews
Bergamo is really a beautiful town not far away from Milan: by funicular we will go up to the medieval town of Bergamo through a picturesque valley. We will walk to the ancient town center and see the following: 1) The cathedral of Bergamo for its from 13th to16th. century architecture, you will see important paintings of Lorenzo Lotto and other famous Italian 16th century paintings and some tapestries as an excellent example of "Barocco" style church. 2) Then we will step inside the chapel of Captain Colleoni, a 16th century amazing mausoleum and chapel wanted by captain Colleoni to celebrate his power. 3) We will proceed to the ancient city tower for a panoramic view around the valleys of Bergamo. 4) We will walk to the City castle, a 15th century fortress looking at the panorama around. 5) We will see inside another important church some frescoes from the 13th century. This is a private guided tour for your group only or only for you if you are a single tourist.
Inclusions: Bergamo, on foot guided tour with professional tour guide speaking your language
Exclusions: funicular tickets are not included, if you like to use this mean of transport, tickets to go up by lift to the city tower not included
Reviewed By ouimonsieuroui
Giorgio is a very good and friendly guide. We had a great time to discover Lugano and Morcote with him. We really apreciate his large culture about all the monuments and places we visited. We highly recommand Giorgio. Sebastiano
3. Bergamo Half-Day Tour from Milan
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4.9 based on 8 reviews
Take an afternoon visit to Bergamo and enjoy a city tour of the old town 'Città Alta'. Situated on the foot of the Alps overlooking the lively new town, this medieval mecca is bursting from wall to wall with history and culture
Inclusions: Guided tour of Bergamo, Air-conditioned vehicle, Professional tour guide
Exclusions: Food and drinks, Gratuities
Reviewed By adcdiving
Como, the largest city in this region. Along the way we are regularly treated to beautiful views of small villages on the other side of the lake. The radiant sun makes it even more idyllic, but otherwise there is little to do in this region (at this time of year).
4. 4-Day Italian Lakes and Verona Tour from Milan
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4.4 based on 16 reviews
Visit four of the must-see lakes in the Italian Lake district as well as the city of Verona, on a 4-day tour from Milan! With a mix of free time and tours, explore the tranquil hideaway of Lake Orta, mountain-framed Lake Maggiore and glamorous Lake Como. Discover elegant lakeside towns around Lake Garda – Italy’s largest lake – and see Juliet’s House and more on a Verona tour. Boat rides on the lakes are included as well as 4-star hotel accommodation in the lively towns of Como, Verona and either Brescia or Bergamo.
Inclusions: Breakfast, Air-conditioned vehicle, Professional guide, 3 nights of accommodation, Meals as per itinerary (B=breakfast, L=lunch, D=dinner), Boat Trip
Exclusions: Gratuities, Food and drinks, City Tax
Reviewed By E5420ZMdenisk
I loved it, the tour guide Ali was a very nice person and answered all questions, with sufficient knowledge and detail. Recommended.
5. 4-Day Italian Lakes Tour from Milan
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3.6 based on 7 reviews
Enjoy 4 days and 3 nights Italian lakes departing from Milan. You'll have the chance to discover the most important lakes of the northern Italy: the small Lake Orta, the refined Lake Maggiore, the luxurious Lake Como, the amazing Lake Garda, the picturesque Lake Iseo. You will enjoy trips by boat on the main lakes and visits of beautiful towns such as Como, Bergamo and Verona. Departures on 2021 July 12th, August 2nd and 30th, and October 4th and 2022 May 9th, July 11th, August 1st, September 6th, October 3rd are also available with tour director in Portuguese. Due to the event Vinitaly in Verona, accommodation on day 3 during the departure of 04/11/22 will be in Desenzano at Lake Garda, Hotel Oliveto**** or similar.
Inclusions: Breakfast, Breakfast, Breakfast, 3 nights accommodation, Breakfast, Glass of Prosecco as welcome, Meals as per itinerary (B=breakfast), All activities, Driver/guide, Walking tour in Como, Bergamo and Verona, Air-conditioned vehicle, Transport by private vehicle, Free Wi-Fi on board, Private tour by boat at Lake Orta, Private tour by boat at Lake Maggiore, 2 hour cruise at Lake Como (from April to October), Private tour by boat at Lake Garda
Exclusions: Food and drinks, unless specified, City taxes at the hotel, Porterage, Hotel pick up and drop off
Reviewed By LadyRJ2019
As a family of three, we were excited to go on the 7 day northern lakes and Dolomites tour - especially as it would be very difficult to visit these areas by ourselves (visiting from Australia and not confident driving/getting around to these areas). The tour started well, we were the only English speakers but we had been assured our guide would provide fluent English commentary. Perhaps we expected too much but there was very little information provided about where we were or where we were travelling through. In fact, the first three days we received very limited information in total while the Spanish speakers were provided with much more. We visited some stunning places but too much of the tour focused on lunch breaks and eating rather than seeing the sights. Halfway through the tour more English speakers joined the group bit we still had to seek information rather than being provided with it on some occasions. The bus was too big for navigating city streets and mountain switchbacks - the driver often had to reverse and try multiple times to get around corners and switchbacks. I felt very sorry for him - he did a marvelous job but it would have been so much easier for him and much more enjoyable for us if we weren't concerned about falling off the side of a mountain. The company can't seem to decide whether they are catering to small groups or large and this has a huge impact on the enjoyment of the tour. In Trento we were advised that we would have several hours and could visit the castle. After paying for admission and entering we were then advised that because it was raining some people didn't want to stay so we were cutting the visit short - this should never happen! We then had to get back on the bus only to stop at a truck stop for lunch (instead of staying in lovely Trento). There wasn't really any point to having the guide as he did not provide much "guiding" only very limited information and directions to places he thought we should go and eat. We would have done as well with just the driver. If you can navigate your way around the northern lakes and Dolomites by yourself then I recommend you do that. Otherwise, perhaps a different company would provide a better tour.
6. 7-Days Italian Lakes and the Dolomites Tour from Milan
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2.0 based on 1 reviews
7 days and 6 nights leaving from Milan. You'll have the chance to discover the most important lakes of the northern Italy: the small Lake Orta, the refined Lake Maggiore, the luxurious Lake Como, the amazing Lake Garda. Trip by boat on the main lakes and visits of beautiful towns such as Como, Bergamo and Verona. Then, you'll visit Canazei, Fiemme and Fassa Valleys, Cortina, Tre Cime di Lavaredo, Alpine lakes, mountain passes, Merano, Bolzano, the route of the wines and Trento. Departures on July 12th and October 4th, 2021 and July 11th and October 3rd, 2022 are also available with tour director in Portuguese. Due to the event Vinitaly in Verona, departure on April, 11th, 2022, the accommodation on day 3 will be at Lake Garda, Hotel Oliveto**** or similar.
Inclusions: Breakfast, Breakfast, Breakfast, Breakfast, Breakfast, Breakfast, 6 nights accommodation, Environmental Management Charge (Reef Tax), National Park fees, Breakfast, Glass of Prosecco as welcome, Apple and speck tasting in the Dolomites, Driver/guide, Local guide, Walking tour in Como, Bergamo, Verona, Bolzano and Trento, Transport by air-conditioned minivan, Transport by private vehicle, Free Wi-Fi on board, Private tour by boat at Lake Orta, Private tour by boat at Lake Maggiore, 2 hour cruise at Lake Como, Private tour by boat at Lake Garda
Exclusions: Food and drinks, unless specified, City taxes at the hotel, Porterage, Hotel pick up and drop off
Reviewed By Brendan W
There is a chance that your tour may include a mixture of nationalities (such as English and Spanish-speaking so if you prefer your own language exclusively, we would recommend making this clear to the operator to avoid disappointment. Some of the island visits are fairly brief, otherwise the tour operator has indeed set the tour around each of the major lakes in Northern Italy – we missed some of the spectacular views as it was fairly wet and foggy, so you may wish to cross-check the weather forecast for the time of year you’re thinking of doing the trip – we went late Spring. The operator keeps the tour to a relatively small group which is a nice bonus. This tour seemed suited to an older demographic. Some of the hotels that we stayed in were great – especially the one they chose for Lake Como – it looks like an old convent and has a lot of old-world charm. The Hotel in Verona was centrally located which was convenient, however probably not the best hotel we stayed in during our trip with some maintenance issues related to air-con. We have had a wonderful time in Italy, and Verona was the highlight for us with a walking tour around the city, taking in some of the history and older buildings.
7. 7-Days Italian Lakes and Riviera Tour from Milan
With this 7 day and 6 nights package from Milan you'll have the chance to discover the most important lakes of the northern Italy such as the small Lake Orta, the refined Lake Maggiore, the luxurious Lake Como, the amazing Lake Garda, the pictoresque Lake Iseo. Take a boat trip on the main lakes and visit beautiful towns such as Como, Bergamo and Verona. Then, continue to Genoa discovering the amazing Cinque Terre, the village of Rapallo, the symbol of luxury Portofino and a great place to walk and have lunch, Santa Margherita and finally the west coast of the riviera before coming back to Milan. Departures on 2021, May 10th, August 2nd and 30th and 2022, May 9th, August 1st and September 6th are also available with tour director in Portuguese.
Inclusions: Breakfast, Breakfast, Breakfast, Breakfast, Breakfast, Breakfast, Pickup and drop-off from designated meeting point at Starhotel Ritz, 6 nights accommodation, Meals as per itinerary (B = breakfast), Glass of Prosecco as welcome, Focaccia and cheese focaccia tasting in Liguria, Driver/guide, Walking tour in Como, Bergamo, Verona., Transport by private air-conditioned coach, Free WiFi onboard, Private tour by boat at Lake Orta, Private tour by boat at Lake Maggiore, 2 hour cruise at Lake Como (from April to October), Private tour by boat at Lake Garda, 2 hour cruise at Cinque Terre (from April to October and in good weather conditions)
Exclusions: Food and drinks, unless specified, City taxes at the hotel, Porterage, Hotel pickup and drop-off
Reviewed By LadyRJ2019
As a family of three, we were excited to go on the 7 day northern lakes and Dolomites tour - especially as it would be very difficult to visit these areas by ourselves (visiting from Australia and not confident driving/getting around to these areas). The tour started well, we were the only English speakers but we had been assured our guide would provide fluent English commentary. Perhaps we expected too much but there was very little information provided about where we were or where we were travelling through. In fact, the first three days we received very limited information in total while the Spanish speakers were provided with much more. We visited some stunning places but too much of the tour focused on lunch breaks and eating rather than seeing the sights. Halfway through the tour more English speakers joined the group bit we still had to seek information rather than being provided with it on some occasions. The bus was too big for navigating city streets and mountain switchbacks - the driver often had to reverse and try multiple times to get around corners and switchbacks. I felt very sorry for him - he did a marvelous job but it would have been so much easier for him and much more enjoyable for us if we weren't concerned about falling off the side of a mountain. The company can't seem to decide whether they are catering to small groups or large and this has a huge impact on the enjoyment of the tour. In Trento we were advised that we would have several hours and could visit the castle. After paying for admission and entering we were then advised that because it was raining some people didn't want to stay so we were cutting the visit short - this should never happen! We then had to get back on the bus only to stop at a truck stop for lunch (instead of staying in lovely Trento). There wasn't really any point to having the guide as he did not provide much "guiding" only very limited information and directions to places he thought we should go and eat. We would have done as well with just the driver. If you can navigate your way around the northern lakes and Dolomites by yourself then I recommend you do that. Otherwise, perhaps a different company would provide a better tour.
8. Bergamo the Lower Town: private walking tour with a guide
Discover the Lower Town of Bergamo, also called the "modern center" of the city. Admire its treasures of art lined up along the “Sentierone”, the beloved promenade of the Bergamask people, as well its historical boroughs and the new shopping districts!
Inclusions: Live multilingual guide
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9. Bergamo Half Day Tour from Milan
Visit the town of Bergamo on a half-day tour from Milan. Located at the foot of the Alps, the ‘Città Alta’,the high city,is filled with historic buildings dating back to medieval times. Learn about the history of the city from your guide and view landmarks such as the St. Maria Maggiore cathedral and the city walls that stretch for more than 5 kilometers.
Inclusions: Air-conditioned vehicle
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10. Bergamo Day Tour from Milan
Bergamo is a beautiful city very close to Milan (less than one hour driving time). It’s a perfect day trip from Milan or a great place to stop during a transfer from Venice to Milan. Bergamo is divided in Bergamo Bassa (modern) and Bergamo Alta (ancient).
Inclusions: Wine tasting at the renowned Castello di Grumello Winery, Air-conditioned vehicle, Guided tour of Castello di Grumello Winery, Guided tour of Bergamo Alta, Lunch at Baretto San Vigilio
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