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Join The Bergen Historian on a walk through old Bergen on a 90-minute journey through the city’s hidden histories of love, scandal, and rule-breaking. The tour begins the Rosenkrantz Tower and ends at the Old Bergen Town Hall, passing St. Mary`s Church, Bryggen, and the Cathedral along the way.
Along the route, you’ll hear stories of sexual morality and its frequent violations, a Church that preached strict ideals while often struggling to live up to them, violence and conflict in a society with limited formal control, alcohol-fuelled disputes, and the everyday choices that shaped life, reputation, and survival in the city.
This is a vivid storytelling experience where history comes alive through real people and real tensions—where the lines between law, morality, and human behaviour were constantly crossed.
The tour is led by a trained historian with academic background and museum experience, known for engaging, energetic storytelling and a strong passion for Bergen’s past.
What's Included
Meeting and pickup
Your Tour Historian will be waiting for you outside the Rosenkrantz Tower.
The Tour ends at the old city hall.
Itinerary
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1Bergenhus Fortress
We start our Tour outside the Rosenkrantzt Tower
20 minutes • Admission ticket free -
St. Mary's Church (Pass by)
We pass by the historic St. Mary´s Church.
Admission ticket free -
2Bryggen Hanseatic Wharf
The tour will take you thorough parts of Bryggen, presenting you with details of lives lived in a society shaped by traditions, trade, and time spent far away from ones family.
20 minutes • Admission ticket free -
3Domkirken (Bergen Cathedral)
The tour passes by the Cathedral, providing you with stories connected to the people who lived and worked in this area in times past.
15 minutes • Admission ticket not included -
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FInally, the tour concludes at Old City Hall. Here you will learn of the fates that met criminals unsuited for the Bergen Society - what crimes they had committed, and the punishments they received.
20 minutes • Admission ticket not included
Additional info
- 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
- This tour is not suitable for children under 18 years of age.
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Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Cancellation Policy
- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
- This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
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