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"Vertical" candlelight tour visiting an ancient tower house in the Upper Town - Bergamo

Duration: 1h
Languages: Italian
Guru: Marco
Quality Verified Registered on May 22, 2022

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.

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Tour description

Romantic "vertical" tour by candlelight in an ancient private tower house in the Upper Town, historic center of Bergamo, a residence that has belonged to my family for many generations. From the ground floor, of medieval origins, we will reach the top two floors via stairs and landings, touching the historical evolution of the building, but also of the city of Bergamo itself. We will then immerse ourselves in the atmosphere of the interiors, lit as they used to do with candles in the past, a unique experience that will allow us to get to know, live, habits and lifestyles of the past. You will see ornaments, furniture, paintings and collections ranging from the Renaissance to the early years of the last century. During the visit I will tell you anecdotes and curiosities about Bergamo and how life flowed in it in the past. You will feel like you are reliving the times that were in the first person, surrounded by objects and family heirlooms, an experience that will make you love our beautiful city and its most secret peculiarities even more. Finally, from the windows overlooking the top floor, while the view will range over the roofs, the underlying lower town and the profile of the Orobic Pre-Alps, we will be able to conclude our "vertical" tour in style by sipping, always by candlelight, a "grappino" typical Bergamo liqueur, a pomace brandy made from grapes produced and vinified exclusively in Italy.

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  • Meeting point:
    Via Gombito, 17a, 24129 Bergamo BG, I...
    Via Gombito, 17a, 24129 Bergamo BG, Italy
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    I will be at the entrance of the tower house in via Gombito 17/A and I will have a lit candle.

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Free tours do not have a set price, instead, each person gives the guru at the end of the tour the amount that he or she considers appropriate (these usually range from €10 to $50 depending on satisfaction with the tour).

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Chiara 24 Jul 2022

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Travelled alone - Jul 2022
Marco welcomed me and my boyfriend in his unique and stunning house in Bergamo alta. The experience of visiting such an old and historical apartment is so interesting and personal that make you feel 100% the real Italian vibe. Marco was extremely nice and explained with passion and knowledge every detail of his house/museum. The view from the top floor is also amazing; it's like to get up on a small tower from which you can see all the typical Italian roofs and hills. I definitely recommend this experience, much better than boring indoor museums and it brings you closer to the real local inhabitants of this beautiful town.
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Who is this tour for?

Accessibility
Non suitable for people with reduced mobility.
Groups
Accepts reservations up to 10 people.
Pets
Not suitable for pets.

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Minimum of attendees
A minimum of 5 people is required for the tour.
Additional costs:
The tour does not require the payment of entrance fees or additional expenses.
Free cancellation
If you will not be able to attend the tour, please cancel your booking, otherwise the guide will be waiting for you.
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Only cash payment is accepted.
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