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Discover the timeless charm of Bern on a relaxed walking tour through its UNESCO-listed Old Town. Starting from Bern’s main train station, this circular route leads you seamlessly from the modern city into a remarkably well-preserved medieval center. Walk beneath Bern’s famous sandstone arcades; explore historic streets such as Spitalgasse, Marktgasse, and Kramgasse; and encounter iconic landmarks, including the Zytglogge clock tower and the house where Albert Einstein once lived.
The tour continues to Bern Cathedral and the Münsterplattform terrace, offering stunning views over the Aare River, before revealing the city’s natural defenses at the Nydegg Bridge. The experience concludes at Federal Square, home to Switzerland’s parliament, where history meets modern civic life. Designed to be fully walkable and completed in approximately 90 minutes, this tour offers a balanced introduction to Bern’s history, architecture, and everyday atmosphere.
What's Included
Meeting and pickup
Meet your guide inside the main hall of Bern Train Station, in front of the main departure board.
Itinerary
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1Bern
Your guide will greet you at Bern Train Station.
5 minutes • Admission ticket free -
2Old City
Our discovery will lead us into the historic heart of Bern, Switzerland’s beautifully preserved capital, where centuries of daily life unfold along medieval streets. Beginning near the city’s main station, we transition seamlessly from the modern city into the UNESCO-listed Old Town, emerging beneath Bern’s signature sandstone arcades.
20 minutes • Admission ticket free -
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As we stroll along Spitalgasse and Marktgasse, the city reveals itself through sheltered walkways, lively shopfronts, and townhouses shaped by generations of trade and craftsmanship.
20 minutes • Admission ticket free -
4Clock Tower - Zytglogge
The iconic Zytglogge clock tower marks a pivotal point in Bern’s history, once a city gate and now a symbol of time, tradition, and continuity.
20 minutes • Admission ticket free -
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Beyond it, elegant Kramgasse opens toward the Bern Cathedral, whose soaring Gothic form dominates the skyline and reflects centuries of faith and civic pride. From the nearby terrace overlooking the Aare River, sweeping views reveal Bern’s unique geography before the walk concludes at Bundesplatz, the political heart of Switzerland and a powerful symbol of balance, openness, and democracy.
20 minutes • Admission ticket free -
6Bern
Your guide will ensure you have a comfortable journey back to Bern Train Station.
5 minutes • Admission ticket free
Additional info
- Wheelchair accessible
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
- All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
Additional info
- Wheelchair accessible
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
- All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
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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.
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You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
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