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Free tour

Explore an ancient private tower house in the Città Alta, in the heart of Bergamo's historic center.

4.89
Excellent(110)
Duration: 1 hour and 30 minutes
Languages: Italian
Guru: Marco
PRO
Registered on 22 May 2022
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Hi everyone, I'm Marco. It is always a pleasure for me to share our story, that of the family and of my beautiful city, to talk about what I love and about my collections. I work in the theater, which is my passion, and on stage I can also experience the stories of others and make them my own.
Free reservation and cancellation
Pay-what-you-want tour, no set price, reservation and cancellation are free

Tour description

Tower House Tour - I live in a 16th-century tower house, built on the ruins of a medieval tower, which has been in our family for many generations. I love my city, especially its historic center and its villages. Growing up here, I discovered its uniqueness and the ancient stories that remain alive and present, even if hidden within the walls of the buildings and in the side streets. These are magical little corners of the old city that are too often overlooked by visitors. Our tower house also preserves many of these, but only by entering with me can you discover them. I'm always happy to share our story with anyone curious to learn more. We'll start from the tower house's entrance on the ground floor and ascend the stairs of the sundial tower, gradually discovering the evolution of the building over the centuries, as well as the city of Bergamo itself. We'll enter the top two floors, furnished with furniture and furnishings from the various eras that shaped the lives of those who lived there. You'll then reach the top of the tower, but beware... there's no elevator. You'll feel like you're reliving times gone by, surrounded by family objects and heirlooms, an experience that will make you love our beautiful city and its most secret features even more. Finally, from the top-floor windows, you'll enjoy a sweeping view over the rooftops, the Lower Town below, and the outline of the Orobic Prealps. From December 8th until Epiphany, you can also see our large nativity scene, which, as per family tradition, we prepare every year with antique figurines from Veneto, Bergamo, Naples, and many others . All participants will receive a complimentary Ospitality map of the Upper Town. The tour does NOT include a visit to the historic center.


Highlights

What will we see on this tour?

Meeting point:
Via Gombito, 17a, 24129 Bergamo BG, Italy
I'll be at the entrance to my house at Via Gombito 17/A with a sign indicating the start time of the GuruTour.
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Outside visit
Piazzetta Angelini
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Entry not included
Tour nella Torre della Meridiana
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Outside visit
Curtis Regia Longobarda
Tour map

How much does this tour cost?

Free tours do not have a set price, instead, each person gives the guru at the end the amount they consider appropriate (amounts usually range from €15 to $50 depending on satisfaction with the tour).

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Professionalism
5.00
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5.00
Communication
5.00
Quality
5.00
Route
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Who is this tour for?

Accessibility
Not suitable for people with reduced mobility.
Groups
Accepts bookings of up to 15 people.
Pets
Not suitable for bringing pets.

What should I know?

Minimum attendees
Requires a minimum of 4 people to conduct the tour.
Additional costs
The tour does not require payment for entries or additional expenses.
Free cancellation
If you cannot attend the tour, please cancel the reservation, otherwise the guide will be waiting for you.
Payment methods
Cash payment only.
Explore an ancient private tower house in the Città Alta, in the heart of Bergamo's historic center.
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