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The previous price was S$9 and current price is S$7 per adult
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  • Free cancellation available
  • 1h 41m
  • Mobile voucher
  • Instant confirmation
  • Multiple languages

Overview

  • Step into 19th-century Bergamo and trace the impossible journey of Gaetano Donizetti. From a windowless, damp basement to the glittering opera houses of Europe, this is a storey of raw genius, the power of mentorship, and a city that refused to let its greatest son be forgotten. Join Max, a passionate music historian, and Celia, a curious local, as they navigate the cobblestones of the historic Città Alta down to the modern Città Bassa, uncovering the sensory and emotional landscapes that shaped a maestro.

    • A 3.2 km self-guided tour with 6 stops over 101 min
    • Ideal for travellers interested in History & Memory and Art, Design & Aesthetics
    • Immersively told in a podcast style by experts and locals
    • Matching audio content, AI guide and navigation through the app

Activity location

  • Casa Natale Di Donizetti
    • Via Borgo Canale 14
    • 24129, Bergamo, Italy

Meeting/Redemption Point

  • Casa Natale di Gaetano Donizetti
    • 14 Via Borgo Canale
    • 24129, Bergamo, Lombardia, Italy

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Self Guided Podcast Tour Bergamo The Donizetti Odyssey in Multilingual

  • Activity duration is 1 hour and 41 minutes1h 41m
    1h 41m
  • Opening hours: Sat 0:00-23:59
  • English
Price details
S$8.63
S$6.90 x 1 AdultS$6.90
Total
The previous price was S$8.63 and current price is S$6.90
20% off

What's included, what's not

  • Inclusions
    Verified facts woven into an engaging storey
  • Inclusions
    Interactive in-app guide for questions about the storey and surroundings
  • Inclusions
    Precise navigation between the stops
  • Inclusions
    Immersive podcast-style audio featuring experts and locals

Know before you book

    • Service animals allowed
    • Public transport options are available nearby
    • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Activity itinerary

Casa Natale Di Donizetti

  • 10m
The windowless basement where the legendary composer was born in 1797, highlighting his incredibly humble origins.

Museo Donizettiano

  • 10m
The historic building where Donizetti received free musical education from his mentor, Simon Mayr, now housing his pianos and manuscripts.

Basilica di Santa Maria Maggiore

  • 10m
The grand basilica where Donizetti sang as a boy, and where he now rests in a magnificent tomb opposite his beloved teacher.

Social Theater of Bergamo

  • 10m
The historic theatre of the nobility where Donizetti's works were staged, representing his integration into the elite cultural sphere.

Fontana e monumento Gaetano Donizetti

  • 10m
A beautiful monument in the modern lower town, depicting the composer listening to the muse of music.

Teatro Donizetti

  • 10m
The grand theatre renamed in his honour, serving as the epicentre of the annual Donizetti Opera Festival and keeping his music alive.

Location

Activity location

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    Casa Natale Di Donizetti
    • Via Borgo Canale 14
    • 24129, Bergamo, Italy

Meeting/Redemption Point

  • PEOPLEPEOPLE
    Casa Natale di Gaetano Donizetti
    • 14 Via Borgo Canale
    • 24129, Bergamo, Lombardia, Italy

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