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Bergamo: Digital Guide made by a Local for your walking tour

Bergamo: Digital Guide made by a Local for your walking tour

The main attractions, the most important monuments, the curiosities, the legends, the places frequented by the locals, the best restaurants, the typical dishes, and the anecdotes of people who have always lived in the city. These are the elements I would like to find in a tour when I travel and that is exactly what you will find inside this digital tour! Over the past 3 years I have accompanied more than 4000 tourists through the streets of my city (and continue to do so), but I created this guide to allow you to visit Bergamo Alta at your own pace: it will be like walking with a friend who will show you his city with anecdotes, tips and trivia. Of course, there will also be information about the Città Bassa (lower town) that you will find at the end of the tour! What will you need for this tour: - Smartphone - Internet connection - Some energy! You will walk about 1.7 km but it is feasible regardless of athletic training (so the tour must be done moving through the streets of Bergamo and not just by phone). You can start the tour at any time: once purchased you will receive link and password to start your experience! Everything is going to be into GetYourGuide Voucher so read all the info! 😬

Bergamo: 3.5-Hour Traditional Food Tour

Bergamo: 3.5-Hour Traditional Food Tour

Discover the gastronomic culture of Bergamo on this delicious 3-hour food tour. Discover delicacies from both parts of the town — Bergamo Alta and Bergamo Bassa. Accompanied by a local foodie guide, indulge in the rich flavors and delicate scents incorporated in your secret menu. Dine within the walls of the Città Alta. Your food journey will take you from the origins of Lombardy's culinary traditions to the contemporary Bergamo food scene of today. The tastings on offer depend on the availability, season, and the chef's choices. Some of the possible tastings on this tour include a traditional aperitivo accompanied by a glass of locally sourced Valcalepio red wine; Casoncelli Pasta filled with different stuffings; Foaide, a traditional Sunday pasta dish in the Bergamo area; Polenta with lard and cheese; and grilled handmade bread with taleggio cheese. You can also try typical stracciatella gelato and enjoy an Italian espresso coffee – the only way to end a meal in Italy.

Bergamo: Città Alta Highlights Self-guided Walk

Bergamo: Città Alta Highlights Self-guided Walk

The beautiful Città Alta (Upper Town) is picturesquely situated on a hill surrounded by an old city wall and offers a breathtaking view of the surrounding area. In good weather, all the way to Milan! A great place to take photos. The tour starts at the legendary Funicolare Ferretti funicular. The Città Alta can be reached either comfortably by train or on foot. The tour continues through the old market square, to the cathedral and to Piazza Vecchia, the central square surrounded by elegant buildings, including the 12th century Palazzo della Ragione. The Basilica of Santa Maria Maggiore, famous for its breathtaking frescoes and mosaics, is also on your route. After some more surprising discoveries in the small streets of the old town, you can refresh yourself in one of the most famous cafés in Italy with a very special speciality invented here in Bergamo and then finish the tour with a great view of the valley. Of course, there is also a lot to discover in the Città Bassa (lower town). At the end of the tour, you'll find lots of tips. The tour is a great way to get outside and discover new things with family, friends or on your own. It's like being shown Bergamo by a good friend. Many anecdotes will enrich your walk through the city. You can start the tour at any time and as often as you like in the browser of a smartphone. On site or even from the comfort of your sofa. Enjoy your time in Bergamo! *** Good to know *** You will receive the link to start the tour in an email directly after booking.

Food and Wine Experience

Food and Wine Experience

Our restaurant is housed in a historic building dating back to 1192, adorned with frescoes from the late 1300s. Guests who purchase our tasting experience will savor the highest quality traditional local cured meats, cheeses from nearby valleys, and gourmet raw beef. These exquisite dishes are perfectly paired with a selection of natural wines, all sourced from artisanal producers. The tasting experience can be enjoyed in the frescoed hall or in the stunning outdoor courtyard at the foot of the manor tower, which stands nearly 100 meters tall.

Bergamo: Upper Town Guided Tour with French-speaking Guide

Bergamo: Upper Town Guided Tour with French-speaking Guide

Want to explore the old town of Bergamo with its medieval streets, small squares and panoramic terraces? You are in the right place! Our meeting will be at Piazza Mercato delle Scarpe, at the exit of the funicular. But we will quickly leave the crowds and the shopping streets behind (you can easily explore them independently before or after our guided tour!). We will go up to the Rocca, to admire the incredible panorama of Bergamo high and low! And then the exploration will continue in the silence of the old market squares, between fountains, wash houses and tower houses. Finally, we will arrive in the political and religious heart of the city: Piazza Vecchia, with its places of power, and Piazza Duomo, with its three churches (the Cathedral of Saint Alexander, the Basilica of Saint Mary Major and the Colleoni Chapel). If you want, we can enter the Colleoni Chapel. Bartolomeo Colleoni was an ambitious general in the army of Venice in the Quattrocento, ready to do anything to make his chapel and tomb a marvelous Renaissance masterpiece.

Bergamo: City Highlights Minibus or Train

Bergamo: City Highlights Minibus or Train

Discover Bergamo from a double perspective Two tours that will lead you to discover the wonderful city of Bergamo, accompanied by an audio guide in 6 languages (italian, english, french, german, spanish and portuguese), to discover the upper and lower areas of the city and its treasures modern and contemporary. 2 itineraries dedicated to both tourists and locals who want to rediscover the peculiarities of their city from a new point of view. Both the options also include a funicular ticket. RedLine - Minibus: tour to discover the Upper Town and the Lower Town is a ring that has four stops. Blue Line - Electric minibus: dedicated to the discovery of the Upper Town and the city's museums with a ring itinerary that starts from piazza mercato delle Scarpe, Piazza Duomo, the "museum area" with the GAMeC (Gallery of Modern and Contemporary Art of Bergamo) and the Academy Carrara (Museum of Ancient Art), to then go up to colle aperto and return to the starting point.

Bergamo: Photo shoot with professional photographer

Bergamo: Photo shoot with professional photographer

Bergamo is a wonderful town in Italy, rich in history and art. The Venetian walls, which divide the city between "Bergamo Bassa" and "Bergamo Alta", are a world heritage site protected by UNESCO. Here you can take a quiet walk on the historic streets of the centre and stop at one of the typical local places to drink a good glass of wine and taste delicuous local products. Wouldn't it be wonderful if this experience was in the company of a professional photographer who knows the area very well and who will be able to take unique and personal souvenir photographs? I will accompany you on a small tour of the town while taking photographs of you and your loved ones, without you worrying about having to photograph everything you like or who has to take the photographs... that's my job! Choose from a basic option with 20 photographs, a medium option with 40 photographs and a max option with 60 photographs. All options include immediate delivery of digital photographs in low and high resolution, professionally edited. If it's your first time in front of the camera, don't worry! My long experience as a portrait photographer will allow me to make you feel comfortable and guide you to take photographs that you will cherish for years to come. Treat yourself or gift it to someone for a special occasion: birthday, graduation, wedding anniversary, marriage proposal, hen party, bachelor party, family holidays, couple holidays, first holiday with children... This service caters for groups of 1 to 6 people (if the number of your group is different, please drop me a message and we'll find the best solution for you). Before the photo shoot I will send you a pdf with tips on how best to prepare for it. We will meet at the starting point of the funicular. If you choose the medium or max option, we will also be able to walk along the walls. If you like, we will stop for an aperitif together while we select the photographs (the cost of the aperitif is not included in the service). We will choose together the best photographs from the shoot and if you want to take more photographs with you, you can buy more then. The cost of the service includes: - professionalism of the photographer - high and low resolution photographs (selected by you) - I will tell you about the city and the best things to know about what you are seeing (I'm not a professional guide, so you will hear the voice of someone who has lived in these places for years, a true local!) Any additional costs are not included in the service (parking, ferry ticket, alcohol, aperitif, food, exhibition tickets ...). Turn your visit to Bergamo into a lifelong memory with a professional photo shoot! OPTION BASIC: 20 photos, 90 minutes, 145€ MEDIUM: 40 photos, 90 minutes, 290€ MAX: 60 photos, 120 minutes, 500€

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Bergamo: Digital Guide made by a Local for your walking tour

Bergamo: Digital Guide made by a Local for your walking tour

The main attractions, the most important monuments, the curiosities, the legends, the places frequented by the locals, the best restaurants, the typical dishes, and the anecdotes of people who have always lived in the city. These are the elements I would like to find in a tour when I travel and that is exactly what you will find inside this digital tour! Over the past 3 years I have accompanied more than 4000 tourists through the streets of my city (and continue to do so), but I created this guide to allow you to visit Bergamo Alta at your own pace: it will be like walking with a friend who will show you his city with anecdotes, tips and trivia. Of course, there will also be information about the Città Bassa (lower town) that you will find at the end of the tour! What will you need for this tour: - Smartphone - Internet connection - Some energy! You will walk about 1.7 km but it is feasible regardless of athletic training (so the tour must be done moving through the streets of Bergamo and not just by phone). You can start the tour at any time: once purchased you will receive link and password to start your experience! Everything is going to be into GetYourGuide Voucher so read all the info! 😬

Bergamo: 3.5-Hour Traditional Food Tour

Bergamo: 3.5-Hour Traditional Food Tour

Discover the gastronomic culture of Bergamo on this delicious 3-hour food tour. Discover delicacies from both parts of the town — Bergamo Alta and Bergamo Bassa. Accompanied by a local foodie guide, indulge in the rich flavors and delicate scents incorporated in your secret menu. Dine within the walls of the Città Alta. Your food journey will take you from the origins of Lombardy's culinary traditions to the contemporary Bergamo food scene of today. The tastings on offer depend on the availability, season, and the chef's choices. Some of the possible tastings on this tour include a traditional aperitivo accompanied by a glass of locally sourced Valcalepio red wine; Casoncelli Pasta filled with different stuffings; Foaide, a traditional Sunday pasta dish in the Bergamo area; Polenta with lard and cheese; and grilled handmade bread with taleggio cheese. You can also try typical stracciatella gelato and enjoy an Italian espresso coffee – the only way to end a meal in Italy.

Bergamo: Città Alta Highlights Self-guided Walk

Bergamo: Città Alta Highlights Self-guided Walk

The beautiful Città Alta (Upper Town) is picturesquely situated on a hill surrounded by an old city wall and offers a breathtaking view of the surrounding area. In good weather, all the way to Milan! A great place to take photos. The tour starts at the legendary Funicolare Ferretti funicular. The Città Alta can be reached either comfortably by train or on foot. The tour continues through the old market square, to the cathedral and to Piazza Vecchia, the central square surrounded by elegant buildings, including the 12th century Palazzo della Ragione. The Basilica of Santa Maria Maggiore, famous for its breathtaking frescoes and mosaics, is also on your route. After some more surprising discoveries in the small streets of the old town, you can refresh yourself in one of the most famous cafés in Italy with a very special speciality invented here in Bergamo and then finish the tour with a great view of the valley. Of course, there is also a lot to discover in the Città Bassa (lower town). At the end of the tour, you'll find lots of tips. The tour is a great way to get outside and discover new things with family, friends or on your own. It's like being shown Bergamo by a good friend. Many anecdotes will enrich your walk through the city. You can start the tour at any time and as often as you like in the browser of a smartphone. On site or even from the comfort of your sofa. Enjoy your time in Bergamo! *** Good to know *** You will receive the link to start the tour in an email directly after booking.

Food and Wine Experience

Food and Wine Experience

Our restaurant is housed in a historic building dating back to 1192, adorned with frescoes from the late 1300s. Guests who purchase our tasting experience will savor the highest quality traditional local cured meats, cheeses from nearby valleys, and gourmet raw beef. These exquisite dishes are perfectly paired with a selection of natural wines, all sourced from artisanal producers. The tasting experience can be enjoyed in the frescoed hall or in the stunning outdoor courtyard at the foot of the manor tower, which stands nearly 100 meters tall.

Bergamo: Upper Town Guided Tour with French-speaking Guide

Bergamo: Upper Town Guided Tour with French-speaking Guide

Want to explore the old town of Bergamo with its medieval streets, small squares and panoramic terraces? You are in the right place! Our meeting will be at Piazza Mercato delle Scarpe, at the exit of the funicular. But we will quickly leave the crowds and the shopping streets behind (you can easily explore them independently before or after our guided tour!). We will go up to the Rocca, to admire the incredible panorama of Bergamo high and low! And then the exploration will continue in the silence of the old market squares, between fountains, wash houses and tower houses. Finally, we will arrive in the political and religious heart of the city: Piazza Vecchia, with its places of power, and Piazza Duomo, with its three churches (the Cathedral of Saint Alexander, the Basilica of Saint Mary Major and the Colleoni Chapel). If you want, we can enter the Colleoni Chapel. Bartolomeo Colleoni was an ambitious general in the army of Venice in the Quattrocento, ready to do anything to make his chapel and tomb a marvelous Renaissance masterpiece.

Bergamo: City Highlights Minibus or Train

Bergamo: City Highlights Minibus or Train

Discover Bergamo from a double perspective Two tours that will lead you to discover the wonderful city of Bergamo, accompanied by an audio guide in 6 languages (italian, english, french, german, spanish and portuguese), to discover the upper and lower areas of the city and its treasures modern and contemporary. 2 itineraries dedicated to both tourists and locals who want to rediscover the peculiarities of their city from a new point of view. Both the options also include a funicular ticket. RedLine - Minibus: tour to discover the Upper Town and the Lower Town is a ring that has four stops. Blue Line - Electric minibus: dedicated to the discovery of the Upper Town and the city's museums with a ring itinerary that starts from piazza mercato delle Scarpe, Piazza Duomo, the "museum area" with the GAMeC (Gallery of Modern and Contemporary Art of Bergamo) and the Academy Carrara (Museum of Ancient Art), to then go up to colle aperto and return to the starting point.

Bergamo: Photo shoot with professional photographer

Bergamo: Photo shoot with professional photographer

Bergamo is a wonderful town in Italy, rich in history and art. The Venetian walls, which divide the city between "Bergamo Bassa" and "Bergamo Alta", are a world heritage site protected by UNESCO. Here you can take a quiet walk on the historic streets of the centre and stop at one of the typical local places to drink a good glass of wine and taste delicuous local products. Wouldn't it be wonderful if this experience was in the company of a professional photographer who knows the area very well and who will be able to take unique and personal souvenir photographs? I will accompany you on a small tour of the town while taking photographs of you and your loved ones, without you worrying about having to photograph everything you like or who has to take the photographs... that's my job! Choose from a basic option with 20 photographs, a medium option with 40 photographs and a max option with 60 photographs. All options include immediate delivery of digital photographs in low and high resolution, professionally edited. If it's your first time in front of the camera, don't worry! My long experience as a portrait photographer will allow me to make you feel comfortable and guide you to take photographs that you will cherish for years to come. Treat yourself or gift it to someone for a special occasion: birthday, graduation, wedding anniversary, marriage proposal, hen party, bachelor party, family holidays, couple holidays, first holiday with children... This service caters for groups of 1 to 6 people (if the number of your group is different, please drop me a message and we'll find the best solution for you). Before the photo shoot I will send you a pdf with tips on how best to prepare for it. We will meet at the starting point of the funicular. If you choose the medium or max option, we will also be able to walk along the walls. If you like, we will stop for an aperitif together while we select the photographs (the cost of the aperitif is not included in the service). We will choose together the best photographs from the shoot and if you want to take more photographs with you, you can buy more then. The cost of the service includes: - professionalism of the photographer - high and low resolution photographs (selected by you) - I will tell you about the city and the best things to know about what you are seeing (I'm not a professional guide, so you will hear the voice of someone who has lived in these places for years, a true local!) Any additional costs are not included in the service (parking, ferry ticket, alcohol, aperitif, food, exhibition tickets ...). Turn your visit to Bergamo into a lifelong memory with a professional photo shoot! OPTION BASIC: 20 photos, 90 minutes, 145€ MEDIUM: 40 photos, 90 minutes, 290€ MAX: 60 photos, 120 minutes, 500€

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