Bergamo Food Tour by Do Eat Better: Full Meal with Local Delights in Città Alta
by Do Eat Better Experience
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✓Confirmation before Wed, 9 Sept - card's only charged if it's a yes. If it's a no, still time to book on Viator.
Book on Viator Confirmed right away, but you pay full price.€182Overview
The Bergamo Food Tour by Do Eat Better lasts three and a half hours and takes place entirely in Città Alta, the historic upper town of Bergamo. The tour is led by a local guide who speaks English and Italian, with other languages available on request. It starts at Palazzo Moroni with an aperitivo consisting of toasted bread topped with various local garnishes, served alongside a glass of Valcalepio red wine. After about 45 minutes, the group moves to a nearby restaurant close to the Basilica di Santa Maria Maggiore to taste traditional casoncelli or Foiade pasta, a typical Sunday dish in the region. The tour continues with a walk past Piazza Vecchia to a third location where guests sample polenta served with lard and cheese, a substantial and traditional Bergamasque dish. The meal concludes with stracciatella gelato followed by an espresso coffee. Throughout the tour, guests also taste local delights including artisanal cheeses, cured meats, and regional wines that reflect Bergamo’s culinary traditions. All meals, alcoholic beverages, water, and the guide’s commentary are included. Group size is kept small for a more personal experience. Guests with severe or life-threatening food allergies cannot participate for safety reasons.
Highlights
What's included
What's not included
Itinerary
La Citta Alta
Bergamo Alta is the old town located above the modern city, linked by a historic cable car. The tour follows a secret route within its walls, sampling traditional farmers’ dishes, meats, and the original stracciatella gelato. The guide presents both historical and modern aspects of Lombard cuisine through this route.
Palazzo Moroni
The tour starts here with an aperitivo consisting of toasted bread topped with various local garnishes. This is paired with a glass of Valcalepio red wine to introduce the regional flavors and set the tone for the meal.
45 min
Basilica di Santa Maria Maggiore
At this stop, guests eat traditional casoncelli or Foiade pasta, a dish typical in Bergamo Sunday meals. The restaurant is one of the charming eateries in Bergamo Alta and offers authentic local flavors passed down through generations.
45 min
Piazza Vecchia
After walking past this historic square, guests sample polenta served with lard and cheese. This dish is a sturdy example of Bergamo's traditional food culture.
60 min
Final Stop
The last part of the tour offers stracciatella gelato, a flavor invented in Bergamo, followed by a traditional espresso coffee to end the meal.
30 min
Meeting point
Meet your guide for the Do Eat Better Experience Bergamo Food Tour in front of the arched fountain
Languages
Cancellation policy
- Cancel at least 24 hours before start for a full refund.
Additional info
Bergamo Food Tour by Do Eat Better: Full Meal with Local Delights in Città Alta
by Do Eat Better Experience
Choose from 2 available options
How do you want to book?
✓Confirmation before Wed, 9 Sept - card's only charged if it's a yes. If it's a no, still time to book on Viator.
Book on Viator Confirmed right away, but you pay full price.€182Overview
The Bergamo Food Tour by Do Eat Better lasts three and a half hours and takes place entirely in Città Alta, the historic upper town of Bergamo. The tour is led by a local guide who speaks English and Italian, with other languages available on request. It starts at Palazzo Moroni with an aperitivo consisting of toasted bread topped with various local garnishes, served alongside a glass of Valcalepio red wine. After about 45 minutes, the group moves to a nearby restaurant close to the Basilica di Santa Maria Maggiore to taste traditional casoncelli or Foiade pasta, a typical Sunday dish in the region. The tour continues with a walk past Piazza Vecchia to a third location where guests sample polenta served with lard and cheese, a substantial and traditional Bergamasque dish. The meal concludes with stracciatella gelato followed by an espresso coffee. Throughout the tour, guests also taste local delights including artisanal cheeses, cured meats, and regional wines that reflect Bergamo’s culinary traditions. All meals, alcoholic beverages, water, and the guide’s commentary are included. Group size is kept small for a more personal experience. Guests with severe or life-threatening food allergies cannot participate for safety reasons.
Highlights
What's included
What's not included
Itinerary
La Citta Alta
Bergamo Alta is the old town located above the modern city, linked by a historic cable car. The tour follows a secret route within its walls, sampling traditional farmers’ dishes, meats, and the original stracciatella gelato. The guide presents both historical and modern aspects of Lombard cuisine through this route.
Palazzo Moroni
The tour starts here with an aperitivo consisting of toasted bread topped with various local garnishes. This is paired with a glass of Valcalepio red wine to introduce the regional flavors and set the tone for the meal.
45 min
Basilica di Santa Maria Maggiore
At this stop, guests eat traditional casoncelli or Foiade pasta, a dish typical in Bergamo Sunday meals. The restaurant is one of the charming eateries in Bergamo Alta and offers authentic local flavors passed down through generations.
45 min
Piazza Vecchia
After walking past this historic square, guests sample polenta served with lard and cheese. This dish is a sturdy example of Bergamo's traditional food culture.
60 min
Final Stop
The last part of the tour offers stracciatella gelato, a flavor invented in Bergamo, followed by a traditional espresso coffee to end the meal.
30 min
Meeting point
Meet your guide for the Do Eat Better Experience Bergamo Food Tour in front of the arched fountain
Languages
Cancellation policy
- Cancel at least 24 hours before start for a full refund.