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Free tour
Exploration of an ancient private tower house in the Upper Town, in the historic center of Bergamo
4.91
Excellent (81 ratings)
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 booking and cancellation
Pay-what-you-wish tour, no set price, booking and cancellation are free

Tour description

I live in a 16th century tower house, built on the remains of a medieval tower , which has been in our family for many generations. I love my city and especially the historic center and its villages. Growing up there I discovered its uniqueness and the ancient stories that still remain alive and present, even if hidden within the walls of the buildings and in the side streets. Small magical corners of the ancient city that are too often overlooked by those who visit. Our tower house also preserves many of them, but only by entering with me is it possible to discover them. I am always happy to be able to share our story with anyone who is curious enough to know it. We will start from the entrance of the tower house on the ground floor and go up the stairs of the sundial tower, thus gradually discovering the evolution of the building over the centuries, but also of the city of Bergamo itself. We will enter the top two floors furnished with furniture and furnishings from the various eras that characterized the lives of those who lived there. You will thus arrive at the top of the tower but be careful... without a lift. You will feel like you are reliving the times that once were firsthand, surrounded by family objects and heirlooms, an experience that will make you love our beautiful city and its most secret peculiarities even more. Finally, from the windows on the top floor, you will enjoy the view that sweeps over the roofs, the Lower Town below and the profile of the Orobic Prealps. From December 8th until the Epiphany it will also be possible to see our large nativity scene which, every year as per family tradition, we prepare with ancient figurines from Veneto, Bergamo, Neapolitan and many others . The Hospitality map of Città Alta is free to all participants. 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 will be at the entrance of my house in via Gombito 17/A with a sign indicating the start time of the GuruTour.
1
Outside visit
Via Gombito
2
Outside visit
Piazzetta Angelini
3
Ticket not included
Tour nella Torre della Meridiana
Tour map

How much does this tour cost?
Free tours don't have a set price, instead, each person gives the guru at the end the amount they consider appropriate (amounts usually range from €10 to $50 depending on satisfaction with the tour).

Tour Reviews
4.91
Excellent (81 ratings)

By category

Professionalism
5.00
Fun
5.00
Expression
5.00
Quality
5.00
Route
5.00

Who is this tour for?
Accessibility
Not suitable for people with reduced mobility.
Groups
Does not accept large group bookings.
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 tickets or additional expenses.
Free Cancellation
If you cannot attend the tour, please cancel the booking, otherwise the guide will be waiting for you.
Payment Methods
Cash payment only.