{"id":1486,"date":"2026-10-14T11:52:11","date_gmt":"2026-10-14T09:52:11","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.bergamobytuktuk.com\/racconti-di-viaggio\/bergamo-in-autunno\/"},"modified":"2026-10-14T12:05:35","modified_gmt":"2026-10-14T10:05:35","slug":"bergamo-in-autumn","status":"publish","type":"racconti_di_viaggio","link":"https:\/\/www.bergamobytuktuk.com\/en\/travel-stories\/bergamo-in-autumn\/","title":{"rendered":"Bergamo in Autumn: foliage, Hill walks and places to discover"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><strong>Autumn changes the pace of Bergamo<\/strong>. The days grow shorter, the woods surrounding Citt\u00e0 Alta turn from green to the yellow and rusty tones of chestnut trees, and on colder mornings the mist rises from the plain until it reaches the Venetian Walls.<\/p>\n<p>At times like these, you can look out from Colle Aperto and watch the lower city disappear beneath a white blanket, while towers and bell towers seem suspended in the light of the first rays of sunshine.<\/p>\n<p>It is the season when <strong>exploring the city blends with walking the trails of the Parco dei Colli<\/strong>, which begin right at the edge of the historic centre.<\/p>\n<h2>What to do in Bergamo in autumn<\/h2>\n<p>Autumn in Bergamo does not call for a different itinerary from the rest of the year, but it offers experiences that are unique to these months: <strong>the low sunlight warming the stone of the Walls, the colours of the hills visible from almost every viewpoint<\/strong>, and the cultural events taking place throughout October and November.<\/p>\n<p>For anyone deciding which city to visit in autumn, Bergamo\u2019s advantage is <strong>the proximity of the historic centre to the countryside<\/strong>: in just a few minutes, you can go from a medieval square to a woodland trail.<\/p>\n<p>Here are some experiences that make a visit at this time of year worthwhile:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>walking along the <strong>Venetian Walls<\/strong> in the late afternoon, when the sun sets early and the plain turns orange;<\/li>\n<li>keeping an eye out for the next <strong>FAI Autumn Days<\/strong>, which offer the chance to discover historic places that are not usually easy to access;<\/li>\n<li>attending the <strong>Donizetti Opera Festival<\/strong>, taking place in 2026 from 13 to 29 November at the Teatro Donizetti and Teatro Sociale;<\/li>\n<li>attending at least one performance of the <strong>34th Citt\u00e0 di Bergamo International Organ Festival<\/strong>, scheduled from 18 to 23 October 2026;<\/li>\n<li>sampling <strong>traditional Bergamasque dishes<\/strong>, such as casoncelli pasta and polenta, served at this time of year with mushrooms, game and chestnuts;<\/li>\n<li>spending the morning in the <strong>museums of Citt\u00e0 Alta<\/strong> and the afternoon walking in the hills.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-1480 size-full\" title=\"Parco dei Colli di Bergamo in autumn, with golden trees and fallen leaves on the grass.\" src=\"https:\/\/www.bergamobytuktuk.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/parco-colli-bergamo-foliage-autunnale.jpg\" alt=\"Parco dei Colli di Bergamo in autumn, with golden trees and fallen leaves on the grass.\" width=\"800\" height=\"533\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.bergamobytuktuk.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/parco-colli-bergamo-foliage-autunnale.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.bergamobytuktuk.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/parco-colli-bergamo-foliage-autunnale-768x512.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/>\n<h3>Bergamo in October<\/h3>\n<p>October is when the first autumn colours appear on the slopes of the hills, while temperatures often remain pleasant enough for unhurried walks. It is also the time of the <strong>FAI Autumn Days<\/strong>, whose dates and venues change from year to year and should be checked on the official website. The days are still long enough to combine a visit to Citt\u00e0 Alta with a short walk nearby.<\/p>\n<h3>Bergamo in November<\/h3>\n<p>Bergamo takes on a more intimate character in November. Morning mist becomes more frequent, darkness falls early and <strong>cultural life moves indoors to the theatres<\/strong>: the <strong>Donizetti Opera Festival<\/strong> ends on 29 November, the composer\u2019s birthday. It is a good month for anyone who enjoys the quiet atmosphere of Citt\u00e0 Alta\u2019s narrow streets and is happy to plan hikes for the middle of the day, when the light is better.<\/p>\n<img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-1479 size-full\" title=\"Bergamo at sunset in autumn\" src=\"https:\/\/www.bergamobytuktuk.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/Bergamo-in-autunno-al-tramonto.jpg\" alt=\"Bergamo at sunset in autumn\" width=\"800\" height=\"533\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.bergamobytuktuk.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/Bergamo-in-autunno-al-tramonto.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.bergamobytuktuk.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/Bergamo-in-autunno-al-tramonto-768x512.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/>\n<h2>Where to see autumn foliage in Bergamo<\/h2>\n<p>To find the best places to see autumn foliage in Bergamo, it is worth looking at the city from above and from its edges. Citt\u00e0 Alta is surrounded by hills on three sides, and <strong>almost every bastion, staircase or terrace offers a view of the woods as their colours change<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p>Autumn in Bergamo Alta is all about this interplay between stone and vegetation: dry-stone walls, private gardens spilling out from courtyards, terraced vegetable plots and rows of trees along historic streets.<\/p>\n<h3>The Venetian Walls and the gardens of Citt\u00e0 Alta<\/h3>\n<p><strong>The <a href=\"https:\/\/www.bergamobytuktuk.com\/en\/location\/venetian-walls\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Venetian Walls<\/a>, a UNESCO World Heritage Site since 2017<\/strong>, are the first place to take in the view. The tree-lined avenue that runs along them follows the city\u2019s perimeter, alternating views over the plain and the hills. On clear days, the colours of the trees stand out in the foreground, with the Prealps in the distance.<\/p>\n<p>Within the Walls, the gardens of <strong>Palazzo Moroni<\/strong>, the largest private garden in Citt\u00e0 Alta and now managed by FAI, show how vegetation blends with the architecture of the historic centre.<\/p>\n<img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-844\" src=\"https:\/\/www.bergamobytuktuk.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/Mura-venete-a-Bergamo.jpg\" alt=\"Venetian Walls in Bergamo\" width=\"800\" height=\"533\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.bergamobytuktuk.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/Mura-venete-a-Bergamo.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.bergamobytuktuk.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/Mura-venete-a-Bergamo-768x512.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/>\n<h3>The \u201cLorenzo Rota\u201d Botanical Garden and the Scaletta di Colle Aperto<\/h3>\n<p>The \u201cLorenzo Rota\u201d Botanical Garden occupies the <strong>Baluardo di Castagneta<\/strong>, an ancient defensive outpost along the Walls. It can only be reached on foot by climbing the Scaletta di Colle Aperto and covers around 3,000 square metres, home to <strong>more than a thousand plant species<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p>In autumn, <strong>until 30 November<\/strong>, it is a good place to observe how plants change, while also enjoying elevated views towards the Bergamo Prealps.<\/p>\n<h3>San Vigilio Hill<\/h3>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.bergamobytuktuk.com\/en\/travel-stories\/san-vigilio-in-bergamo\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>San Vigilio<\/strong><\/a> is the hilltop overlooking Citt\u00e0 Alta. You can reach it by tuk-tuk or by the funicular departing from Colle Aperto, which opened in 1912 to make the hills more accessible to the people of Bergamo.<\/p>\n<p>From the castle area, the view takes in <strong>the Astino Valley, the ridge of the hills and the city<\/strong>. It is one of the best places to appreciate the autumn landscape as a whole without travelling far from the centre.<\/p>\n<img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-750 size-full\" title=\"San Vigilio, Bergamo, in autumn\" src=\"https:\/\/www.bergamobytuktuk.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/San-Vigilio-da-Bergamo.jpg\" alt=\"San Vigilio, Bergamo, in autumn\" width=\"800\" height=\"533\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.bergamobytuktuk.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/San-Vigilio-da-Bergamo.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.bergamobytuktuk.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/San-Vigilio-da-Bergamo-768x512.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/>\n<h3>The stairways and Borgo Canale<\/h3>\n<p>The scalette are narrow cobbled lanes and stairways connecting the city to the hills. They were once used by people travelling up and down each day with produce from the land. Walking along them, for example between Borgo Canale and San Vigilio, takes you past low walls, vegetable gardens and gardens with climbing plants and fruit trees.<\/p>\n<p>In autumn, <strong>leaves gather on the steps and gardens become splashes of red and yellow among the houses<\/strong>. It is a way to see autumnal Bergamo from a more intimate perspective, away from the main squares.<\/p>\n<h2>Where to see autumn foliage around Bergamo<\/h2>\n<p>Beyond the Walls lies the Parco dei Colli di Bergamo, <strong>a protected area covering around 47 square kilometres<\/strong>, much of it woodland, which includes part of the city and several neighbouring municipalities.<\/p>\n<p>Here, autumn foliage is not just a backdrop to admire from a distance, but a landscape to walk through, with chestnut woods, meadows, vineyards and cultivated fields.<\/p>\n<h3>Astino in autumn: the Valley of Biodiversity<\/h3>\n<p><strong>Astino in autumn<\/strong> is perhaps the place that best captures the connection between the city and the countryside. The valley, covering around 58 hectares between Bosco dell\u2019Allegrezza and Colle della Benaglia, is dominated by the former monastery complex founded by Vallombrosian monks in the 12th century.<\/p>\n<p>Around it, fields restored to traditional cultivation and the Botanical Garden\u2019s section in Astino, <strong>the Valley of Biodiversity<\/strong>, feature rows of trees, orchards and vegetable gardens that take on shades of brown and gold at this time of year.<\/p>\n<p>The landscape of <a href=\"https:\/\/www.bergamobytuktuk.com\/en\/travel-stories\/exploring-astino-abbey-in-bergamo-a-journey-through-time-and-spirituality\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>Astino<\/strong><\/a> received the <strong>Council of Europe Landscape Award<\/strong> in 2021. The monastery is generally open to visitors at weekends, so it is worth checking opening times before setting off.<\/p>\n<img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-1075 size-full\" title=\"Trail from Bergamo towards Astino Monastery\" src=\"https:\/\/www.bergamobytuktuk.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Piste-ciclabili-Bergamo-Monastero-Astino.jpg\" alt=\"Trail from Bergamo towards Astino Monastery\" width=\"800\" height=\"533\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.bergamobytuktuk.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Piste-ciclabili-Bergamo-Monastero-Astino.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.bergamobytuktuk.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Piste-ciclabili-Bergamo-Monastero-Astino-768x512.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/>\n<h3>The chestnut woods of Madonna della Castagna<\/h3>\n<p>In the north-western part of the hills, still within the municipality of Bergamo, the sanctuary of <a href=\"https:\/\/www.bergamobytuktuk.com\/en\/travel-stories\/madonna-della-castagna-sanctuary\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>Madonna della Castagna<\/strong><\/a> sits on the first slopes of the hill. Behind it stretches <strong>a dense chestnut wood<\/strong>, which probably contributed to the sanctuary\u2019s name.<\/p>\n<p>The surrounding woodland, where chestnut trees are still abundant, is <strong>one of the places where autumn is most keenly felt<\/strong>: open chestnut burrs along the edges of the trail, leaves covering the ground and views across cultivated fields towards the Brembana Valley.<\/p>\n<p>Among the chestnut trees, on damp mornings in late October, the only sound is that of leaves crunching beneath your shoes.<\/p>\n<h3>Giongo Valley, between Monte Bastia and Monte Giacoma<\/h3>\n<p>In the north-western section of the park, in the municipality of Villa d\u2019Alm\u00e8 and specifically in the Bruntino area, <strong>Giongo Valley<\/strong> is considered one of the most valuable natural areas in the hills.<\/p>\n<p>The valley takes its name from the <strong>Giongo stream<\/strong> (around 4 km long), which rises on the slopes of Canto Alto and flows through the municipalities of Villa d\u2019Alm\u00e8, Sorisole and Sedrina before joining the Brembo River.<\/p>\n<p>The broadleaf woods covering the slopes of <strong>Monte Bastia<\/strong> and <strong>Monte Giacoma<\/strong>, interspersed with meadows and small rural settlements, offer a less well-known foliage experience than places closer to the city centre.<\/p>\n<p>Anyone wishing to explore further afield in the Bergamo area in autumn will find similar landscapes on a larger scale in the Brembana and Seriana valleys. Staying in the hills, however, makes it possible to enjoy autumn in and around Bergamo without long journeys, returning to the city in time for dinner.<\/p>\n<img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-1481 size-full\" title=\"Maple leaves in orange and golden hues, illuminated by autumn light\" src=\"https:\/\/www.bergamobytuktuk.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/foglie-acero-foliage-autunnale-bergamasca.jpg\" alt=\"Maple leaves in orange and golden hues, illuminated by autumn light\" width=\"800\" height=\"533\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.bergamobytuktuk.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/foglie-acero-foliage-autunnale-bergamasca.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.bergamobytuktuk.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/foglie-acero-foliage-autunnale-bergamasca-768x512.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/>\n<h2>What are the best autumn walks around Bergamo?<\/h2>\n<p>Autumn walks around Bergamo have a practical advantage: <strong>many start in the city or can be reached by local public transport<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p>The route details below come from the guide \u201c<strong>Il Parco dei Colli di Bergamo. Percorsi a piedi e in bicicletta<\/strong>\u201d by <strong>Albano Marcarini<\/strong> (Lyasis Edizioni, 2023) and from the CAI Bergamo information sheet for the Sentiero dei Vasi.<\/p>\n<p>Before setting off, it is always worth checking trail conditions, especially after rainy days, when leaves and mud can make sloping sections slippery.<\/p>\n<h3>The Sentiero dei Vasi<\/h3>\n<p>The <a href=\"https:\/\/www.bergamobytuktuk.com\/en\/travel-stories\/the-vases-trail-and-the-ancient-aqueduct\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>Sentiero dei Vasi<\/strong><\/a> follows the route of an <strong>ancient aqueduct<\/strong> that once supplied the city. The \u201cvasi\u201d are the water-settling basins built along the route.<\/p>\n<p>It is an almost flat trail through the woods, ideal for a <strong>short walk<\/strong> even on November days, when daylight is limited.<\/p>\n<p>According to the CAI Bergamo information sheet, the route has the following features:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Starting point<\/strong>: Via Castagneta 8\/G, Bergamo;<\/li>\n<li><strong>Distance<\/strong>: 6 km return, with 156 metres of elevation gain;<\/li>\n<li><strong>Estimated time<\/strong>: around one hour each way;<\/li>\n<li><strong>Surface<\/strong>: asphalt, compact earth and grass, with some stepped sections;<\/li>\n<li><strong>Difficulty<\/strong>: AT classification, with a maximum gradient of 5%.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<div id=\"attachment_600\" style=\"width: 810px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-600\" class=\"wp-image-600 size-full\" title=\"Inside the aqueduct on the Sentiero dei Vasi\" src=\"https:\/\/www.bergamobytuktuk.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/Interno-Acquedotto.jpg\" alt=\"Inside the aqueduct on the Sentiero dei Vasi\" width=\"800\" height=\"533\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.bergamobytuktuk.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/Interno-Acquedotto.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.bergamobytuktuk.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/Interno-Acquedotto-768x512.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><p id=\"caption-attachment-600\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Inside the aqueduct on the Sentiero dei Vasi<\/p><\/div>\n<h3>Astino and the loop around Monte Gussa<\/h3>\n<p>This circular route starts at the former Astino Monastery, which can be reached by bus on <strong>ATB route 10<\/strong>, and loops around Monte Gussa, passing the church of Madonna del Bosco, Castello Presati and the village of Mozzo.<\/p>\n<p>The guide gives a <strong>distance of 6.5 km, an elevation gain of 110 metres and an estimated walking time of around one hour and 50 minutes<\/strong>, with 86% of the route on trails or country roads.<\/p>\n<p>Its autumn appeal lies in the contrast between the open fields of the Astino basin and the woodland covering the slopes of Monte Gussa, criss-crossed by a network of trails marked by the park.<\/p>\n<h3>The Maresana loop<\/h3>\n<p>For generations, Maresana has been a favourite countryside destination for the people of Bergamo, with its meadows, the <strong>Church of San Marco<\/strong>, dating back to 1619, and chestnut woods climbing towards Monte Canto.<\/p>\n<p>The loop described in the guide starts from the Maresana meadows, which can be reached by car via <strong>Pontesecco<\/strong>, and passes Croce dei Morti and Colle di Ranica.<\/p>\n<p>The main route details are:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Distance:<\/strong> 6.5 km circular route;<\/li>\n<li><strong>Elevation gain:<\/strong> 190 metres;<\/li>\n<li><strong>Estimated time:<\/strong> around 2 hours and 40 minutes;<\/li>\n<li><strong>Surface:<\/strong> trails and unpaved vehicle tracks, following CAI markers 402, 401, 606 and 533.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-1137 size-full\" title=\"View from Canto Alto, Bergamo\" src=\"https:\/\/www.bergamobytuktuk.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Panorama-da-Canto-Alto-Bergamo.jpg\" alt=\"View from Canto Alto, Bergamo\" width=\"800\" height=\"533\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.bergamobytuktuk.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Panorama-da-Canto-Alto-Bergamo.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.bergamobytuktuk.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Panorama-da-Canto-Alto-Bergamo-768x512.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/>\n<h3>Canto Alto in autumn<\/h3>\n<p><strong>Canto Alto in autumn is the most demanding destination among those described<\/strong>. At <strong>1,146 metres<\/strong>, it is the highest point in the Parco dei Colli. At the summit, marked by a large metal cross, an orientation table helps identify the peaks of the Orobie Alps, while to the south there are views of Citt\u00e0 Alta and the plain. On clear days in late October, when the air is crisp, the mountain outlines stand out sharply above the colourful woods.<\/p>\n<p>The guide describes two main ascents:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>From Sorisole, along CAI trail 220<\/strong>: 4.1 km one way, 670 metres of elevation gain, around 2 hours;<\/li>\n<li><strong>From Monterosso, a district of Bergamo, along CAI trails 533 and 302<\/strong>: the guide gives an elevation gain of 770 metres; check the route on a map to confirm the trail, total distance and timings before setting off;<\/li>\n<li>return along the same route or, alternatively, combine the two itineraries.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>The same guide advises against hiking in heavy frost or fog, both common conditions in late autumn. <strong>Hiking footwear and a reasonable level of fitness are essential<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<h2>FAI Autumn Days in Bergamo: a chance to discover unusual places<\/h2>\n<p>The FAI Autumn Days are a weekend when the <strong>FAI<\/strong> (Fondo per l\u2019Ambiente Italiano, the Italian National Trust) opens places across Italy that are usually inaccessible or little known, with guided visits led by volunteers and a voluntary contribution supporting the foundation.<\/p>\n<p>For anyone planning a visit to Bergamo during the FAI Autumn Days, the appeal lies in the chance to enter buildings that can usually only be seen from the outside during the rest of the year.<\/p>\n<p>The 2026 edition, the fifteenth, <strong>took place on Saturday 10 and Sunday 11 October<\/strong>, with around 700 openings in 350 cities. In Bergamo, visitors could explore <strong>the Giovanni XXIII Episcopal Seminary<\/strong>, a large modern architectural complex overlooking Citt\u00e0 Alta.<\/p>\n<p>Previous editions have included Palazzo Moroni in Citt\u00e0 Alta, Castello di Valverde and Mulino Maurizio Gervasoni in Roncobello, in the province of Bergamo.<\/p>\n<p>Here are a few practical tips for future editions:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Dates and lists of participating venues are published on the official FAI Days website<\/strong> in the weeks leading up to the event;<\/li>\n<li>some visits require booking, while others operate on a first-come, first-served basis until places are filled;<\/li>\n<li>FAI members may benefit from priority access and dedicated visits;<\/li>\n<li>openings vary with each edition, so a venue featured one year is not guaranteed to take part the following year.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<div id=\"attachment_1482\" style=\"width: 810px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-1482\" class=\"wp-image-1482 size-full\" title=\"Tuk-tuk tour in Bergamo\" src=\"https:\/\/www.bergamobytuktuk.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/Tour-in-Tuk-Tuk-a-Bergamo.jpg\" alt=\"Tuk-tuk tour in Bergamo\" width=\"800\" height=\"533\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.bergamobytuktuk.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/Tour-in-Tuk-Tuk-a-Bergamo.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.bergamobytuktuk.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/Tour-in-Tuk-Tuk-a-Bergamo-768x512.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><p id=\"caption-attachment-1482\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Tuk-tuk tour in Bergamo<\/p><\/div>\n<h2>Discover Bergamo in autumn by tuk-tuk<\/h2>\n<p>If you are visiting Bergamo for the first time in autumn, getting an overview of the city before deciding where to walk can be useful. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.bergamobytuktuk.com\/en\/tuk-tuk-tours\/?utm_source=blog&#038;utm_medium=box_info&#038;utm_campaign=autunno&#038;utm_content=EN\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>Bergamo By Tuk Tuk<\/strong><\/a> tours travel through the streets of Citt\u00e0 Alta and Citt\u00e0 Bassa aboard an Ape Calessino, and some itineraries directly connect the city with the surrounding hills.<\/p>\n<p><strong>The Venetian Walls tour follows the line of the fortifications up to San Vigilio<\/strong>, while <strong>the tour dedicated to the Bergamo Hills and Astino Valley<\/strong> follows old roads lined with dry-stone walls to the monastery before returning to Piazza Vecchia in Citt\u00e0 Alta.<\/p>\n<p>In autumn, these tours offer a quick way to see how the colours change around the Walls and in the Astino basin, and to identify places to revisit at a slower pace, perhaps on foot in the following days. There is also <strong>a sunset tour that climbs towards the top of Citt\u00e0 Alta<\/strong>, ideal for seeing the city as the light turns warmer.<\/p>\n<p>As evening falls, when the streetlights come on along the Walls and the hills become a dark silhouette against the sky, <strong>Bergamo in autumn<\/strong> reveals its quieter side, the one that stays with you long after you leave.<\/p>\n<h4>As temperatures drop, warm up with a few more articles<\/h4>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.bergamobytuktuk.com\/en\/travel-stories\/terre-del-vescovado-where-are-what-to-see-and-the-itineraries\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" data-cmp-ab=\"2\">The Terre del Vescovado: medieval villages, historic villas and vineyards<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.bergamobytuktuk.com\/en\/travel-stories\/casoncelli-alla-bergamasca-typical-dish\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" data-cmp-ab=\"2\">Bergamasque casoncelli: Bergamo\u2019s signature dish with medieval origins<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a 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