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Are you looking for a way to see Bergen without joining a tour group? Explore at your own pace with this affordable walking tour.
• Find out about the fjord that became a lake and the 400-year-long night while strolling through the city centre
• Hear from producer Antonio De Comite, founder of Måke Tours, a tour company in Norway
• Do it all in an hour or linger at stops along the way with complete control over when you start and finish
• Get unlimited use before your booking date and after it
• Use the virtual tour option at home
Once you’ve booked, you’ll receive a ticket with instructions and a unique code listed under “Before You Go”. Then simply install the VoiceMap app and enter your code.
The app displays directions to the starting point, and when you’re in the right place, just pop in your headphones and tap start. VoiceMap has automatic GPS playback, with turn-by-turn directions. It also works offline.
What's Included
Meeting and pickup
Before arrival, please install the VoiceMap mobile app and use the code provided on your confirmation ticket. This is a self-guided audio tour that you can start, pause, or restart at any time and complete at your own pace. Detailed starting point instructions are available after downloading.
The tour ends in Vågsallmenningen square, in front of the Ludvig Holberg Statue.
Itinerary
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(Pass by)
On this walking tour through the small coastal city, I’ll bring its history to life. Our tour starts in front of the steel sculpture of King Olav Kyrre, where you’ll learn about the city’s origins, and how it gradually expanded.
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(Pass by)
Bergen is a city that has worn many hats. It was once the medieval capital of the Kingdom of Norway, and it was Scandinavia’s commercial centre until the 1600s. The city is renowned for its UNESCO sites, its fish market, and its seven surrounding mountains. It’s also been called ‘the gateway to the fjords’. On this walking tour through the small coastal city, I’ll bring its history to life.
Admission ticket free -
(Pass by)
Enjoying a leisurely walk through Festplassen Plaza, a popular square.
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You'll see the Statue of Christian Michelsen, a Norwegian national hero and politician.
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Enjoying a leisurely walk through city parks and popular squares like the Musikkpaviljongen (Music Pavilion).
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Edvard Grieg Statue (Pass by)
You'll see Composer Edvard Grieg’s Statue and learn a bit about him while you walk.
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(Pass by)
You'll see the statue of famed violinist Ole Bull which stands proudly on top of a fountain.
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(Pass by)
You'll see the granite statue of distinguished playwright Henrik Ibsen.
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(Pass by)
You’ll walk through the city centre, taking in important buildings like the National Theatre and the Bergen Cathedral.
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(Pass by)
While passing by the Gestapomuseet, I'll reveal the city’s darker history such as the Nazi occupation, and tell you about the only way that prisoners could escape from their torture rooms.
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(Pass by)
Stroll down Torgallmenningen towards the Sailor's Monument.
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(Pass by)
You'll see one of the most respected landmarks in the city, the Sailor’s Monument, which celebrates Norwegian sailors, their efforts and adventures at sea.
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On this tour, you'll have a chance to spot the 17th century cannonball embedded on the Cathedral façade.
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(Pass by)
Discover the hippest area in the city, Skotstredet.
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(Pass by)
The audio tour ends in front of one of the city’s oldest statues which depicts writer and poet Ludvig Holberg.
Admission ticket free
Additional info
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Please note: You won't be guided through any museums or other attractions mentioned en route. If you choose to enter and visit such places, you'll need to pay for it independently of this tour.
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Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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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.
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You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
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