Bergamo Travel Guide

Bergamo might not be as famous as Milan or Rome, but those who visit the Lombardy city find a place characterised by winding cobbled streets, Baroque architecture and more attractions than you could possibly visit in a weekend break. Though it’s a walkable city, take some time to explore the breath-taking countryside whose backdrop is made up of towering snow-capped mountains. Scoring a Bergamo car rental at the airport is your best bet and gives you the freedom to explore at your own pace.

Dining in Bergamo

Bergamo is, without a doubt, one of the country’s best places to dine out. The compact old quarter is littered with fantastic restaurants. Dive into one of the local trattorias for homemade pastas and seafood. Or you could try one of the high-end dining options like Pozzo Bianco which is housed within a historic Augustinian convent complete with sweeping wooden arches and mesmerising stain-glassed windows. Like most cities, the best way to get to know the food scene is at one of the local markets. Alternatively, hop in your Bergamo hire car and head out to one of the smaller towns or villages for a bite to eat.

Attractions in Bergamo

Bergamo might be small, but it’s packed with things to do. Using your car rental in Bergamo gives you the opportunity to scoot between the attractions at your own pace. You could start with a walk along the 16^th-century Venetian Walls which encircle the upper historic centre – the citta alta. Then there’s the Cappella Colleoni, one of Giovanni Antonio Amadeo’s masterpieces. While you are there, swing by the Basilica of Santa Maria Maggiore, a site which dates back almost 2000 years to the Roman era. Alternatively, take an amble down the Via XX Settembre which is filled with bustling cafes and boutique shops.

Bergamo driving routes

If you have a little more time, you could use your Bergamo car hire and make a beeline a couple of hours north to the truly spectacular Lake Como. Bring your camera because you are not going to want to miss catching snaps of the glittering lake which sits in the shadow of the snow-capped Alpine peaks and is hugged by pretty mountain towns. The coastal road, Via Regina, which flanks the edge of the lake has been voted Europe’s most beautiful summer drive and when you arrive, you’ll quickly see why. You’ll need at least a couple of days to explore the lake properly.

Bergamo car rental

The easiest and most convenient place to pick up a car hire in Bergamo is at the international airport. There is plenty of choice when it comes to size and type of vehicle, so whether you’re looking for a people carrier to transport the whole family or a sporty little number for a romantic break around Lake Como, you’ll always find one which fits the bill. Before you drive, it’s worth looking up Italy’s driving laws which include the mandatory use of seat belts. In line with most EU countries, drivers cannot have a blood alcohol content level more than 0.5 grams per litre.