The Original Stracciatella
We climb into Città Alta to taste the world-famous Stracciatella gelato where it was invented in 1961.
Meet your guide
Chef Alma Perissinotti
The Authentic Bergamo Food Tour
with a Professional Chef
Join a chef-led walking tour through Bergamo’s best flavors. Taste Stracciatella, polenta, aperitivo, casoncelli and pizza while exploring the city’s historic streets.
€99 per person with five food stops included.
The experience
Discover Bergamo through its flavors
Forget the tourist traps. This walking food tour is designed for food lovers who want to taste the real Lombardy. Starting at Porta Nuova, we’ll move from the lower town up to Città Alta and back down, stopping for iconic local specialties along the way.
Local chef guide
Follow Chef Alma through Bergamo’s culinary heritage with insider stories, authentic stops, and trusted local vendors.
Easy logistics
The tour begins at Porta Nuova, with direct access from Milan and Orio al Serio airport, and includes six delicious food stops.
Authentic moments
Taste traditional recipes, local specialties, and seasonal ingredients while exploring Bergamo’s historic neighborhoods.
Your culinary journey 
What you’ll taste
Traditional Polenta
Wander the cobblestone streets and warm up with rustic polenta, a true staple of Lombardy.
The Authentic Aperitivo
On the way back down, enjoy a classic Italian aperitivo with local drinks and light bites.
Bergamo's Signature Casoncelli
Savor handmade stuffed pasta tossed with butter, sage and pancetta. It's a local pride!
The Perfect Pizza
Finish the tour in the lively lower town with a slice of freshly baked pizza.
Tour highlights
Why this tour stands out
Chef-led local discovery
Explore Bergamo with a professional chef who knows the city’s best food stops and local stories.
Six signature stops
The tour includes iconic dishes and drinks that showcase Bergamo’s culinary identity.
Easy meeting point
Start from Porta Nuova, a convenient hub with direct access from Milan and Orio al Serio airport.
Customize your tour 
Add one of our tasting extensions
Regional Wine Pairing
Enjoy carefully selected Lombardy wines to complement your savory stops.
Artisanal Salumi & Cheeses
A curated tasting of Lombardy’s finest cured meats and local cheeses.
Local Chocolate Tasting
Satisfy your sweet tooth with chocolates from Bergamo’s premier cioccolateria.
Polenta e Osei
Finish the experience with Bergamo’s iconic local sweet.
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