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Bergamo is FULL of history. We highly recommend some sort of tour while in town. This is a self-paced walking tour that hits some of the important monuments of the city. Go off the beaten path and explore the small cobblestone streets with hidden gems around each corner.

Proper dress code and payment is required to enter this beautiful church.

Walk the glass entrance or dine among the Roman ruins inside this unique archaeological site.

A must see. Proper dress code is required.

Step back in time and climb up the Civic Tower to learn about Roman life, medieval times and Citta Alta.

Enjoy the open air WWII museum with panoramic city views for free. Indoor museum exhibit is mostly in Italian so downloading a translation app is recommended.

Buy this discounted ticket to see multiple sites in both Citta Alta and Citta Bassa.

The birthplace of Stracciatella gelato. Sit down and enjoy an aperitivo or grab some gelato to-go and walk across the street to sit down at a bench next to some very curious goats.

Enjoy traditional dishes of Bergamo in an ancient monastery later converted to a prison. We suggest the pizza! One per person or share multiple dishes to get a taste of everything.

17th century palace featuring Baroque architecture and beautiful art collections. Relax in the garden after you walk around the property.

Private home open to the public by purchasing a ticket in advance. Get personal stories and family anecdotes by touring with a descendant of the family. Check hours of operation to ensure availability.

Free interactive art exhibit. Holds multiple frescoes taken off around the walls of the city to preserve them for future generations to see. At noon, below the building, find the sundial that gives you date and time that still functions today.

Below the Duomo, you can find Roman ruins, early Christian church remains and medieval culture.

An amazing theme park that won't break the bank!

Renting a car from Bergamo Airport is a great option if you would like to arrive quickly. The trains work extremely well and Lake Garda is a beautiful area. Be sure to check full transportation options as there are train and bus transfers. If you stay in the area, we suggest spending a day in Sirmione.

Verona is a beautiful city 1.5 hours away by train from Bergamo, perfectly located for multiple day trips to different towns in Italy. An hour in any direction, you can explore places like Venice, Lake Garda, Bologna and Trento.

Continue north and explore the Dolomites, Innsbruck, Austria or even Germany.

Head south and visit some of our favorite cities; Florence, Siena, Tuscany, Assisi, Rome and Naples.

This is an excellent place to use as a home base or just to visit.