Pocket Bergen A Self-guided Tour to the Unesco Site of Bryggen

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1 hour to 1 hour 30 minutes (approximately)
Offered in: English

Are you looking for a way to see Bryggen without joining a tour group? Explore at your own pace with this affordable walking tour.

• Mingle with medieval merchants on a meander through the district's wooden maze
• Hear from the producer, Antonio De Comite, founder of Måke Tours, a tour company in Norway
• Do it all in 90 minutes 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

Lifetime access to this tour in English
VoiceMap app for Android and iOS
Offline access to audio, maps, and geodata
Tickets or entrance fees to any museums or other attractions en route
Smartphone and headphones
Transportation
Food and drink

Meeting and pickup

Meeting point

Before arrival, please install the 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.

End point
This activity ends back at the meeting point.

Itinerary

Duration: 1 hour to 1 hour 30 minutes (approximately)
  • (Pass by)

    Bergen’s historic harbor district, Bryggen, has long been an important part of Norway’s history. On this walking tour, I’ll shed light on some of the area’s rich and complex history, and tell you how Bryggen rose from the ashes to become a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1979.

    Admission ticket free
  • (Pass by)

    Starting and ending in front of the harbour, this tour takes you through the Bryggen Hansa Quarter. Along the way, you’ll learn about the commercial area’s medieval origins, and its quick expansion. You’ll walk through its narrow wooden streets, hearing about the iconic architecture around you.

    Admission ticket free
  • (Pass by)

    I’ll also tell you about the daily working life of the Hanseatic merchants and the struggles they faced, the stockfish trade that made the area commercially rich, and the tense relations between Norwegians and the Hanseatic community.

    Admission ticket free
  • (Pass by)

    I’ll also show you the district’s main landmarks, like the Hanseatic Museum and Schøtstuene Assembly Rooms, St. Mary’s Church, Bryggens Museum, and Kjøbmandsstuen (an old Hanseatic Merchant’s Hall).

    Admission ticket free
  • (Pass by)

    Pass by the St Mary's Church and hear its rich history.

    Admission ticket free
  • (Pass by)

    Pass by the Bryggens Museum and learn about its curious fire

    Admission ticket free
  • Bryggen Hanseatic Wharf (Pass by)

    This tour is perfect for anyone who wants to delve deeper into Bergen’s history while enjoying a leisurely walk through the streets of a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Join me on this hour-long tour to meet Bryggen’s medieval merchants and fishermen, and hear their stories!

    Admission ticket free

Additional info

  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Supplied by VoiceMap Audio Tours

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Private Sightseeing Tours
Audio Guides
Architecture Tours
Historical Tours
Walking Tours
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