The small size of the city makes hiking in Bergamo popular. The whole city can be explored in 3 hours if you want to, but we recommend taking your time. Wander the narrow streets, sip coffee in small cafés and enjoy the scent of centuries gone by over this cosy town. Piazza Vecchia is the centre of tourist attraction and the starting point of the city. Admire the church of Santa Maria Maggiore, marvel at the beauty of the great Tiepolo's frescoes in the tomb of the famous military leader Bartolomeo Colleone, climb the city's bell tower and experience the beauty of Bergamo!
You can lay out the walking routes around Bergamo yourself using the Google map, depending on your hobbies and preferences.
If you still decide to explore Bergamo on your own, you should purchase the Bergamo Card. The card is valid for 48 hours and costs 15 EUR. The card will allow you to significantly save not only on visiting museums, but also on travel in public transport. Also with this card you can get discounts in restaurants and shops of the city.
The main tourist routes of Bergamo are well described in guidebooks, including in English, which you can get at tourist offices . A small guide with directions around the city can be printed from the Internet or taken from any information office.
