2 hours
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Overview
Start your journey through Bergen’s colorful history at the Bergen Fortress and walk your way through the city’s historic streets with your guide. Learn about how people lived in this important fishing port over the centuries, and how Bergen’s modern community have changed — and how the architecture has changed too. See Bergen’s famous wooden houses, the Bryggen wharf and the fish market. Learn about the city’s heritage and famous residents as you wander the picturesque streets.
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I Love Bergen
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Excellent overview of Bergen
FItraveler2010, Apr 2025
Serena was a fantastic guide! We enjoyed her as much as we enjoyed learning about Bergen. Although she is Italian, it is obvious how much she loves Norway, and especially Bergen. I'd recommend this tour for anyone looking for a fun way to learn about the city and see the highlights around the harbor. You will be walking the entire 2 hours with some hills and stairs but nothing strenuous.
Walking Tour of Bergen
Kevin D, Apr 2025
We have never done a walking tour before and so were not quite sure what to expect. Despite the weather not being the best, the 2 hours that we spent with our guide (Dane) were excellent. Having very little knowledge of the history of Bergen (and Norway), our guide did a great job of bringing us up to speed during the time that we were together. He certainly knew his stuff and took us to some places that we would not have found naturally. I would certainly recommend this tour to anyone who had not been to Bergen before. Overall, the tour was very good value for money and proved to be a useful start to our trip.
Fabulous informative
julie c, Apr 2025
Fabulous day , Emma was very good . Gave us lots of information about Bergen . The tour was just the right length 2 hours , made it accessible to most age groups. I’m 60 and not very fit but still enjoyable .
funny, engaging and the perfect blend between history and the day to day in the city!
Traveler05287486415, Apr 2025
10/10 funny, engaging and the perfect blend between history and the day to day in the city! Not too much walking and loved the bit where she explained the day to day life; 100% recommend
Itinerary
The Rosenkrantz Tower - Bymuseet I Bergen
Our tour begins by visiting the Bergen Fortress. When Bergen was the capital, this is where the palace was located. It's the best spot to start a walking tour!
Haakon's Hall - Bymuseet i Bergen
We pass by Håkon's Hall, the major part of the medieval palace still standing today. Here you learn about Bergen's time as an independent country and we also explain Norway's unions with Denmark and Sweden.
Please note that we do not enter Håkons Hall (it is a museum that costs money).
On rare occasions, the fortress is closed due to a private event.
Bryggen Hanseatic Wharf
After learning about our royal past, we make our way into Bryggen. Bryggen is Bergen's UNESCO World Heritage-site and is where merchants have traded for 1000 years. It was made successful primarily by the Hanseatic League (the Hanse), a group of German merchants. We spend our time here learning about the Hanseatic League, their trading methods and systems, and how Bryggen functioned as a wharf.
Please note we do not go in any of these buildings. They are all shops and small businesses today - none are museums.
40 minutesSt. Mary's Church
Our last point in historical Bergen is St. Mary's Church, the oldest still standing building in the city. It was constructed in the 12th century and still functions as a church today.
Please note we do not go inside the church as it has a separate admission fee.
After the history part, we head up-hill into the district Fjellsiden, which is a well-preserved area of wooden hours. We'll discuss everyday life in Norway, including what we eat, when we work, what a house costs, our taxes, and so on :)
The route depends on your guide and their own interests. We pride ourselves on being a tour by locals showing local spots, so we choose the best route based on our interests.
40 minutesMount Floyen and the Funicular
We pass by the funicular station so you can know where it is. Here we talk about outdoor life and the importance of hiking
culture in Norway.
Note that we do not take the funicular! It would add an extra hour and 150 NOK to the trip. Also, it's best you go up at leisure. Maybe you want to go up for the sunset? Or maybe you want to go up to go hiking?
The last twenty minutes of this walk is spent discussing modern Bergen and our food culture. Bergen is, after all, a UNESCO City of Gastronomy! We make our way into the old town centre, walking along Skostredet - a popular street for restaurants.
10 minutesFish Market
We finish outside the fish market/tourist office in Bergen.
10 minutes
Experience
Highlights
Inclusions
- No hidden fees
- Guided walking tour of UNESCO World Heritage Bryggen
- Guided walking tour of Bergenhus Fortress
- Authorised English-speaking Guide
Exclusions
- Gratuities
- Entrance into buildings & museums (the tour is outdoors only)
Additional Information
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
Guide Languages
English
Cancellation Policy
A full refund will apply if you cancel more than 24 hours before the activity start time.
No refund is possible if you cancel less than 24 hours before the activity start time.