Historic Walking Tour of Bergen
4.9
(2042)
🕑 2 hours
Free cancellation
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.
Languages:
English
Spanish
German
📍Bradbenken 1, 5003 Bergen, Norway
🏢Operated by I Love Bergen
Highlights
- ✓Ideal for newcomers to Bergen
- ✓Small tour size for a more personal experience
- ✓English-language tour led by a local expert
- ✓Meeting point just a short walk from public transportation
What you'll see & do
- ✓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!
- ✓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.
- ✓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.
- ✓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.
- ✓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.
- ✓We finish outside the fish market/tourist office in Bergen.
What's included
- ✓No hidden fees
- ✓Guided walking tour of UNESCO World Heritage Bryggen
- ✓Guided walking tour of Bergenhus Fortress
- ✓Authorised Guide
What's not included
- ✓Gratuities
- ✓Entrance into buildings & museums (the tour is outdoors only)
Good to know
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
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.
Free cancellation
🔒 Secure checkout
from
£ 26.00
Historic Walking Tour of Bergen
4.9
(2042)
🕑 2 hours
Free cancellation
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.
Languages:
English
Spanish
German
📍Bradbenken 1, 5003 Bergen, Norway
🏢Operated by I Love Bergen
Highlights
- ✓Ideal for newcomers to Bergen
- ✓Small tour size for a more personal experience
- ✓English-language tour led by a local expert
- ✓Meeting point just a short walk from public transportation
What you'll see & do
- ✓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!
- ✓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.
- ✓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.
- ✓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.
- ✓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.
- ✓We finish outside the fish market/tourist office in Bergen.
What's included
- ✓No hidden fees
- ✓Guided walking tour of UNESCO World Heritage Bryggen
- ✓Guided walking tour of Bergenhus Fortress
- ✓Authorised Guide
What's not included
- ✓Gratuities
- ✓Entrance into buildings & museums (the tour is outdoors only)
Good to know
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
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.
Free cancellation
🔒 Secure checkout
from
£ 26.00