Top 15 Bergamo Tours

1.Verona and Sirmione Full-Day Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 309 reviews · 10 hours · from $105Our pick

Travel by air-conditioned coach from Bergamo to Verona for a guided walk, Arena admission and free time, then continue to Sirmione on Lake Garda. Guides such as Monica and Verona specialist Andrea have led trips, though staff can vary. Food is not included, and the optional Garda boat ride costs extra.

“Everything was so nice and beautiful - only negative thing was the horrible traffic, but it's not of course the drivers or guides fault. That traffic just took maybe one hour off our tour instead of walking in the Sirmione. Anyway 6/5!”

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2.Cesarine: Small group Pasta and Tiramisu class in Varenna

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 195 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $180Top rated

Spend about three hours in a local home in Varenna, making pasta and tiramisu with a Cesarine host. Start with an aperitivo, then cook and eat together. Hosts have included Patrizia, Luca, and Monica, and some homes offer garden or balcony views over Lake Como. The group is capped at 12.

“Enjoyed this class very much. Monica was a great instructor and gave us confidence that we can make these delicious recipes back home. They were all yummy and we liked hearing about the regional specialties. Held in a beautiful setting and enjoyed the social aspect.”

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3.Digital guide made by a local for your walking tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 184 reviews · 2 to 3 hours (approx.) · from $8

Follow local guide Matteo’s self-guided Bergamo route from Piazza Mercato delle Scarpe to the city walls. Audio and text are available in five languages, with Google Maps links, local restaurant advice, and a gelato promotion. Plan on two to three hours, and bring a smartphone with internet access.

“After another tour was cancelled on me And didn't know what to do I found this audio tour and it was very informative and gave great food recommendations.”

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4.Palazzo Moroni Entry Ticket

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 181 reviews · 1 hour · from $14

Visit Palazzo Moroni in Bergamo’s Upper Town with an entry ticket from FAI. Set aside about an hour for nine decorated rooms, including the Ball Room and Chinese and Turkish rooms, plus two hectares of ornamental gardens and vegetable grounds. The ticket does not include food or a restaurant.

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5.Full meal Food Tour with Local Delights by Do Eat Better

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 174 reviews · 3 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $110

Walk Bergamo’s upper town with an English-speaking local guide, stopping for aperitivo, casoncelli or foiade, polenta, stracciatella gelato and espresso. The 3.5-hour small-group tour includes food, water and at least one alcoholic drink. Guides have included Bergamo native Alice and local hosts Alberto, Yuliya and Daniela.

“Had such an amazing experience with Daniela. She was extremely knowledgeable and accommodating. Her food recommendations were phenomenal and she really gave us a unique perspective on life in Bergamo. Would definitely recommend to anyone with time to spend in Bergamo.”

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6.Digital Guide made by a Local for your walking tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 156 reviews · from $7Best value

Walk Bergamo Alta with Matteo’s online audio guide in English, Italian, or Spanish. Over about 1.7 km, you’ll hear stories about the main monuments, get local food and restaurant tips, and find a recommended gelato stop with a special promotion. Explore at your own pace, then find notes on Città Bassa at the end.

“Very funny and informative! The digital guide covers the highlights of Bergamo and it’s full of good tips! We were amazed by the food that was recommended and we were able to visit also some places for locals. It’s a great way to discover the city by yourself!”

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7.Private custom tour with a local guide

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 135 reviews · 2 - 8 hours · from $53

Meet a local guide in Bergamo for a private, customizable walk lasting two to eight hours. You can focus on the sights and subjects that interest you, hear local stories, and get restaurant recommendations. Guides speak English, Italian, French, or Spanish. Museum visits and attraction tickets need advance planning and are not included.

“Mehran was an excellent, knowledgeable, enthusiastic guide for our first visit to Bergamo. He even picked out a typical restaurant where we had an amazing lunch in a university area.”

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8.3.5-Hour Traditional Food Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 87 reviews · 3.5 hours · from $105

Walk Bergamo’s Città Alta with a local foodie guide, stopping for regional wine, handmade pasta, polenta, cheese, stracciatella gelato and espresso. The 3.5-hour route begins and ends at Piazza Mercato delle Scarpe. Guides including Barbara, Yuliya, Aira and Massimo have led the tour in English and Italian; tell the provider about dietary needs in advance.

“The tour was great, gave a lovely overview of Bergamo’s old city and some great food hidden gems. Barbara our guide was knowledgable about the history and very passionate about the food Bergamo is famous for”

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9.E-bike tour Bergamo

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 85 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $91

Ride through Bergamo’s upper and lower city, along the Venetian walls and into green hills, with a stop in the park below Castello di San Vigilio. The three-hour tour is in English, uses electric bikes, and is capped at 15 people. Guides have included Franco, Mario, and Marco.

“The e-bike was a good experience. Great views from the upper city parks. Beautiful Piazza near the church.”

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10.Exclusive Picnic in the Foothills of the Alps with the Lake Views

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 74 reviews · 4 hours (approx.) · from $160

Meet Maria or another local guide in Varenna, ride about 40 minutes into the foothills, then walk 20 to 30 minutes to a prepared picnic near Alpe Camaggiore. Expect lake panoramas, local cheeses and farm products, wine, and stories about mountain life. The group is limited to eight people.

“The whole experience was absolutely incredible. Maria is a sweetheart and we loved talking with her. The short trek through the mountains was beautiful and the picnic set up she made was even more so. Very thoughtful and accommodating for dietary preferences/allergies. We never felt rushed. It was such a relaxing experience away from the busy city that I would recommend to anyone. Maybe bring a small jacket if you get chilly, but honestly in the sun it was quite warm. Grazie mille”

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11.Verona and Lake Garda Day Trip from Bergamo

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 72 reviews · 10 hours (approx.) · from $83

Leave Bergamo at 8:00 am by air-conditioned coach for a guided walk through Verona, including Juliet’s House and the Roman Arena, then spend about two hours in Sirmione. You’ll have free time for food and exploring, with optional paid visits and a possible boat ride. Guides have included Monica and Verona guides Andrea and Francesco.

“Another successful and enjoyable tour from Viator! I have been biikung with them since many years ago. This must be my 5th or 6 th time and always satisfied! Thanks to our tour guide Jaenelle and Francesco, who was so knowledgeable about Brescia,.the history & culture...including stories about Dante and stories about the legends of the families of Romeo & Juliet! Good job! Verona is worth the visit ( if only for the Arena) and also the very pretty town of Sirmione by Lake Garda! Beautiful place with lots of shops and restaurants, and if course the beautiful Garda lake.”

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12.Eat like a local

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 57 reviews · 4 hours (approx.) · from $155

Join Michele in his central Bergamo home for a private cooking class and dinner. Start with Prosecco and snacks, prepare seasonal Italian dishes such as casoncelli or tagliatelle, then sit down to a three-course meal with wine, dessert, espresso and liqueur. An optional market tour is available.

“It was a really good experience. Michael is a wonderful person, gives everything to make you feel comfortable. You have different choices to cook, and as hard it seams you do it easy. Great recipes of traditional Italy food.”

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13.HIKING TOUR: VARENNA, Castle of VEZIO Villa MONASTERO, FIUMELATTE

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 48 reviews · 6 hours (approx.) · from $198

Join local guide Nadia for a roughly six-hour hike from Varenna to Vezio Castle, Fiumelatte and Villa Monastero. Expect lake panoramas, village lanes, small churches and a steep, uneven route. Castle and villa admission are extra, and you pay separately for lunch. The tour starts at 10:00 am and returns to its Varenna meeting point.

“OUr guide did a great job of incorporating information and history about Varenna as she lead our hike up to the Castello Di Vezio. The view from the castle was beautiful. The hike up to and down from the castle was steep but a nice hike in nature. We hiked by the Fiumelatte River as it flowed into Lake Como. We highly recommend this hike. It was a nice way to get away from the crowds, learn about the area, and see the town and lake from a beautiful vantage point.”

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14.Cesarine: Home Cooking Class & Meal with a Local in Varenna

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 46 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $174

Join a private, three-hour cooking class in or near Varenna, led by a local Cesarine host. Make a seasonal starter, fresh pasta and a regional dessert, then sit down to eat with local wine. Hosts have included Patrizia, Luca, Monica and Antonietta. Choose lunch or dinner, and confirm the home address and transport plan before you go.

“Monica is amazing. Her kitchen is unique and beautiful. The food is out of this world. She’s so welcoming and kind. And you leave feeling so full.”

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15.Dining Experience at a Local’s Home

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 33 reviews · from $118

Join a Cesarina host in Bergamo for a private 2.5-hour lunch or dinner with a cooking demonstration and four courses: starter, pasta, main with a side, and dessert. Water, regional red and white wines, and coffee are included. You may get to help make pasta, as guests did with hosts Stefania and Mariano.

“We, a group of eight friends, had a great time, with tasty food and interesting conversations. Thanks!”

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