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Enjoy an authentic Bergamo food tour tasting the most traditional flavors of Lombard cuisine and local products.
Join an unforgettable Bergamo Food Tour and enjoy a complete culinary experience that often equals a full meal—or more. Tastings vary depending on the season and local availability, ensuring fresh ingredients and authentic flavors at every stop. This immersive food tasting tour in Bergamo takes place in a relaxed, convivial atmosphere, guided by local food experts who introduce you to the true soul of Lombardy’s cuisine.
Aperitivo with Valcalepio wine
Begin your experience with a traditional Italian aperitivo, a cherished local ritual. Enjoy crunchy toasted bread topped with seasonal specialties and paired with a glass of Valcalepio wine, a structured red produced on the hills surrounding Bergamo, where vineyards grow alongside fragrant fruit orchards.
Casoncelli alla Bergamasca
Taste one of the most iconic dishes of the region: casoncelli, handmade half-moon pasta filled with a delicate sweet-and-savory mixture of breadcrumbs, Parmesan cheese, mixed meats, raisins, lemon zest, almonds, and herbs. Served with melted butter, crispy bacon, and sage, this dish represents centuries of Bergamasque culinary tradition.
Foiade – Traditional Lombard pasta
Once a classic Sunday meal, foiade is a wide, rustic pasta that varies from village to village. Served with rich sauces made from meat, local cheeses, or wild mushrooms, it reflects the generous and hearty flavors of Lombardy’s countryside.
Polenta with lard and local cheeses
A staple of rural life, polenta is slow-cooked corn flour enriched with silky local lard and topped with robust alpine cheeses. Comforting and flavorful, it remains one of Bergamo’s most beloved traditional dishes.
Grilled bread with Taleggio cheese
Enjoy thick slices of handmade grilled bread topped with melted Taleggio cheese, a soft and aromatic cheese from the nearby valley. Finished with caramelized onions, this mountain recipe perfectly balances simplicity and richness.
Stracciatella gelato
Discover stracciatella gelato in the city where it was invented. Created in a historic Bergamo gelateria in the 1960s, this classic flavor combines creamy milk gelato with crisp shards of dark chocolate.
Italian espresso coffee
Conclude your Bergamo culinary tour with a traditional Italian espresso at a historic café. Strong, aromatic, and topped with a dense crema, it’s the perfect ending to a true Italian food experience
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Additional information
● Please be at the meeting point 20 minutes before the tour departure time
● In many cities we can offer alternatives for "allergies, intolerances, vegetarian, vegan, and gluten-free diets" we cannot guarantee options for vegan and celiac/gluten intolerant and we cannot guarantee no cross-contamination for any allergies. If you have specific needs, email us
● Non-alcoholic drinks are always available and if a stop includes wine or beer, we will offer an alternative such as water or a soft drink
● The tour includes a pleasant walk between tastings. Distances are short and there are regular stops. We recommend comfortable shoes
● We run tours even in the rain without issues. A tour will be canceled only in case of a severe weather alert. In that case you will be contacted to reschedule or receive a full refund
● It is important to note that offerings may vary depending on season and availability
● The maximum of people per group is 12
● This tour operates with a minimum of 2 passengers; if this minimum is not met, you will be offered an alternative time or date or a full refund
Inclusions
✔ Professional guide in Italian and English
✔ Walking Food Tour
✔ At least 4 food stops. Possible tastings include: aperitivo with Valcalepio wine, Casoncelli, Foiade, Polenta with lard and cheese, Grilled handmade bread with Taleggio cheese, Stracciatella ice cream, Espresso coffee
Exclusions
✖ Hotel pick-up and drop-off
✖ Transportation
✖ Entrance fees, meals, and drinks unless expressly specified in the tour inclusions
✖ Any other service not specified
Cancellation Policy
Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the service. Cancellation with less notice or no-show will result in no refund
Meeting point
Piazza Mercato delle Scarpe, 17, 24129 Bergamo BG, Italia
In front of the arched fountain in the middle of the square