Around Bergen in 80 Minutes: A Guided Walk
In Bergen
From
£21
pp
1h 20 mins · 5.0 (38)
“Who is this Bergenser?”
Well, find out from one of them. Take a stroll with a Bergenser amid the quaint timber houses and cobblestone alleyways and learn about the forces that shape Bergen and the attitudes that define life in this city. This pretty little town is much more than a picture postcard. Every street, every building has a story to tell. Follow your guide who will distill the millennium story into 80 minutes and give you practical tips on what to do in this city. This is the perfect beginning to your Bergen experience that will orient you to make the most out of your stay in the city.
- Guided walking tour through Bergen’s historic neighborhoods
- Visit key landmarks like Bryggen and St Mary’s Church
- Learn about Bergen’s transformation from a fishing hub to a modern destination
- Enjoy a scenic photo opportunity at the best waterfront viewpoint
- Get restaurant suggestions and ideas to make your stay memorable
Free cancellation
What's included
- A handout of useful info like restaurant recommendations.
- A guide in love with the city!
Itinerary
- We start the tour in front of the Tourist Information Centre and the swanky Fish Market. Bergen’s famed fish market is also the right place to meet the central characters of its story. (10 min)
- Bryggen aka the Hanseatic Enclave aka the Unesco World Heritage Site is the most iconic of Bergen’s landmarks. We walk amid the medieval buildings to retrace the story of the city's development. (20 min)
- St Mary’s Church is the city’s oldest existing building. Learn how it shaped Norway’s transition to modernity. Outside visit only. (10 min)
- Explore contemporary Bergen through its vibrant streets. A commentary on city life as it unfolds. Listen to faboulous tales from the city's past and learn about the present life. (20 min)
- The bustling heart of contemporary Bergen, where the city life unfolds. A microcosm of the standard of living in the second-largest city of the happiest country. (15 min)
- We end the tour at a waterfront which offers the best photopoint in the city. (5 min)
Meeting & end point
Meeting point
You will see the guide by the steps leading to the Tourist Information centre. Photo in gallery. Please be there 10 minutes earlier.
If you are visiting Bergen on a cruise, please note there are multiple ports and the meeting point is 15 minutes easy walk from the ports.
End point
You will see the guide by the steps leading to the Tourist Information centre. Photo in gallery. Please be there 10 minutes earlier.
If you are visiting Bergen on a cruise, please note there are multiple ports and the meeting point is 15 minutes easy walk from the ports.
Practical information
- Operated by
- Norwayfarers
- Max group size
- 16 travellers
- Travellers per booking
- 1–8
- Languages
- de, en, fr
- Confirmation
- INSTANT
Cancellation policy
Free cancellation available.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Important notes
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
- Wheelchair accessible
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Frequently asked questions
This tour lasts approximately 1 hour 20 minutes. Allow a little extra time at either end if you need to transfer between the ship and the excursion meeting point.
The excursion price typically covers transport, a qualified guide, and the activities listed in the description above. Meals, gratuities, personal shopping, and any entrance fees not mentioned in the description are usually paid separately on the day.
Age and fitness guidance for this excursion is not specified in the data we hold. The tour description above is the best guide — if you have any specific concerns, contact your cruise line's excursion desk before departing the ship.