Bergamo Città Bassa: Lower Town Private Walking Tour
Highlights
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Enjoy a private walking tour of Bergamo’s elegant, charming lower town known as, Città Bassa
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Take in beautiful views of the Città Alta above from the Porta Nuova
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Visit the Santa Marta Cloister - a peaceful oasis in the center of the town
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Discover the stories behind the Sentierone - Bergamo’s most stylish street
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Receive expert local recommendations for where to shop, drink and eat
Summary
Discover the best of Bergamo’s modern lower town with the help of a well-versed local guide on this private walking tour through its elegant, enchanting streets. Take in the historic highlights and delve into the hidden gems as you traverse charming boroughs and pretty piazzas, finishing up in the city’s celebrated shopping destination. This tour takes you through the best of the Citta Bassa and beyond, with an insider’s guide and expert recommendations.
Tour info
Duration
2 hours 30 minutes
Group Size
10
Pricing (From)
Adult:
(15-99 years)
€220.00
Child:
(2-14 years)
€30.00
Infant:
(0-1 years)
€0.00
Commentary
English, Italian
Meeting Point
Bergamo train station, Piazzale Guglielmo Marconi, Bergamo, Lombardia, 24122, IT
Dropoff location
Why take this tour?
Contrasting beautifully with Bergamo’s popular Citta Alta - or upper town - lower Bergamo is a true gem. Neoclassical-appointed city streets, enchanting medieval boroughs, a bustling shopping district, and myriad hidden gems to discover, the Citta Bassa has plenty to offer the discerning traveler. The best way to experience them all in a relatively short time? With a local, who’ll unveil the city by peeling back its many layers so you can get a true understanding of what makes it so special.
Your tour begins at the city’s train station, where your guide will introduce you to the history of the area. Making your way towards the center of the town, you’ll first saunter along its main alley - built in the mid-19th-century becoming more and more familiar with the city as your guide shares some of its most fascinating stories. Emerging at the pretty Porta Nuova, you’ll take in a breathtaking view of the Citta Alta - it’s even more beautiful from below!
Crossing through to the Sentierone (meaning ‘broad path’), your guide will explain why this area has been a favorite among Lombardy’s most stylish inhabitants for centuries (and the perfect place to people-watch!). Getting to know the city a little more intimately, you’ll take in Marcello Piacentini’s Torre dei Caduti memorial tower and survey a bronze piece by the sculptor Giacomo Manzù, created in honor of Italy’s partisans.
Another elegant attraction that gives Bergamo’s lower town its character is the lush green oasis of the Santa Marta Cloister, which you’ll stop off at before making your way further into the center of the city.
As the tour comes to an end, you’ll part ways with your guide in an area bursting with great boutiques and restaurants - but not before you find out the best spots to eat, drink and shop so that you can make the most of your visit.
Sites Visited
Porta Nuova
Sentierone
Torre dei Caduti (outside)
Santa Marta Cloister
What’s included?
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Local guide -
Expertly guided walking tour of Bergamo’s lower town -
Gratuities
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Entrance fee (should you wish to enter a site)
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Hotel Pick-Up/Drop-Off
Things to know
Before you book
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This is a walking tour. While there are stops along the way, guests should be able to walk at a light to moderate pace without difficulty. Comfortable walking shoes are a must.
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Please note, this tour does not include entrance to the main sites. If you’d like to visit any particular site, you will need to buy a ticket at the location.
Before you go
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This is a walking tour. While there are stops along the way, guests should be able to walk at a light to moderate pace without difficulty. Comfortable walking shoes are a must.
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Please arrive at the meeting point ready for your tour - prior to arrival use the bathroom and ensure you have eaten.
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Tours run rain or shine. Please dress accordingly. In the event of exceptionally heavy rain, the tour may be canceled and you will be given a full refund.
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Please note, this tour does not include entrance to the main sites. If you’d like to visit any particular site, you will need to buy a ticket at the location.
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Due to circumstances beyond our control, sites may occasionally close. We make every effort to stay as close to the advertised itinerary but substitutions/omissions may be necessary.
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No refunds or re-bookings can be provided for late arrivals or no-shows after tour commencement or departure.
Covid Policy
- Face masks required for travelers in public areas
- Face masks required for guides in public areas
- Face masks provided for travelers
- Hand sanitizer available to travelers and staff
- Social distancing enforced throughout experience
- Regularly sanitized high-traffic areas
- Gear/equipment sanitized between use
- Transportation vehicles regularly sanitized
- Guides required to regularly wash hands
- Paid stay-at-home policy for staff with symptoms
Cancellation Policy
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Cancellations received greater than 24 hours prior to tour commencement are fully refundable.
Cancellations received within 24 hours of tour commencement are nonrefundable.
Amendment requests are subject to availability and price changes.
Late arrivals and no shows are nonrefundable. This is applicable to any tour participant that fails to arrive or arrives after tour departure.
Redemption information
Mobile tickets will be accepted
Your voucher will be collected or scanned on redemption
About operator:
Walks (takewalks.com, walksofitaly.com) began over a decade ago (2008, to be exact) in Rome, Italy. We quickly became the premier walking tour company in 7 countries - Italy, Spain, France, the UK, Greece, and Portugal. Our US cities include San Francisco, NYC, Boston, Chicago, and New Orleans.
In 2021, we joined The Hornblower Group (cityexperiences.com) expanding our reach and working alongside this powerhouse travel brand.
Our tour products vary but predominantly we #takewalks, exploring the world by foot - we believe, the best way to get into the heart of a city and its incredible people. From introductory strolls to food tours, day trips, cooking classes, and below the surface, in-depth tours, we have our hand in everything a traveler could want. Oh, and we also like to give our clients exclusive access to the biggest attractions in the world...
Despite the big changes in our brand over the years, our focus has remained simple - to relentlessly create tours with the client experience at the forefront and anchored upon the dedicated, intelligent, and above all, passionate local guides who want to share their cities with you.
Our tour products vary but predominantly we #takewalks, exploring the world by foot - we believe, the best way to get into the heart of a city and its incredible people. From introductory strolls to food tours, day trips, cooking classes, and below the surface, in-depth tours, we have our hand in everything a traveler could want. Oh, and we also like to give our clients exclusive access to the biggest attractions in the world...
Despite the big changes in our brand over the years, our focus has remained simple - to relentlessly create tours with the client experience at the forefront and anchored upon the dedicated, intelligent, and above all, passionate local guides who want to share their cities with you.
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