Heart of Bergen Walking Tour

Join us for an unforgettable journey through the historic streets of Bergen, the most beautiful city in Norway. Our tours focus not just on the history and highlights of Bergen, but also the off-the-beaten path hidden alleys and stories of everyday life. All our guides are locals who call Bergen home, and this tour was designed by them to show you Bergen’s history, everyday life, and favourite local spots.

Itinerary

1. Bergen's fish market is one of the town's most famous spot. Here take a walk along the bustling market and check out the fresh culinary treasures from the sea. (15 min)
2. Our accredited guides will show you around this historical wooden landmark. (40 min)
3. We will visit and explore this magnificent fortress which is a testament of time. Bergenhus fortress is located at the entrance of Bergen harbour, the castle is one of the oldest and best preserved stone fortifications in Norway. (30 min)
4. the Maritime Memorial is prominently situated nautical monument at the highest point and the northern end of Torgallmenningen. It comprises an artistic timeline of the city’s relationship with seafaring via exclusively male bronze statues, 12 in total. (5 min)
5. St. Mary's Church is the only remaining of the twelve churches and three monasteries that were built in Bergen between its beginnings during the reign of Olav Kyrre (1066–1093, traditionally 1070) and the end of the twelfth century. Excavations have revealed the remains of an earlier stone church on the site, but it was probably never completed. Commissioned jointly by the king and the citizens and merchants of Bergen, the construction of St. Mary's Church began in the 1130s or 1140s. (10 min)

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