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This tour is ideal for most cruise ship visitors, starting just 300 metres from the pier. Please check your cruise documents. Our guides are proudly local and authorised guides.
It begins at the iconic "Bird Wall" street art, marking the entrance to Nøstet, once Bergen's most dangerous area but now home to its best-preserved 300-year-old houses. Your guide will lead you through hidden alleys before heading to Nordnes, one of Norway’s prettiest neighbourhoods.
Descending into the medieval city centre, we pass the famous fish market, offering seafood tips, and wind through historic alleys now home to trendy shops and cafés. The tour continues to Bryggen, Bergen’s UNESCO-listed trading hub, where Norwegians and Germans have exchanged goods for 1,000 years. The tour concludes here, a perfect spot to explore museums, shop, or enjoy a meal while soaking in Bergen’s rich history.
Our goal is to combine history with everyday life providing insight into Bergen's past and present.
What's Included
Meeting and pickup
Please meet us at the "Bird Wall" street artwork at the address Borgesmauet 4.
Our tour ends at the front of Bryggen.
Itinerary
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Our tour begins at Nøstet, one of the most beautiful and historic neighbourhoods in Bergen. For many centuries, this neighbourhood was a rough sailor's quarters separate from the city of Bergen. Today it is recognised as being the best-preserved part of the city and is where you'll explore charming narrow alleys known only to locals. The area is characterized by narrow streets lined with colorful clapboard houses, reflecting Bergen's rich maritime heritage. Strolling through Nøstet provides a unique experience, as the neighbourhood has retained much of its original charm despite modern developments.
20 minutes • Admission ticket free -
2
After exploring the sailor's quarters of Nøstet, you know head into the famous neighbourhood of Nordnes. Historically owned by a wealthy monastery, Nordnes developed in the 16th century as the direct competitors to the powerful Hanseatic League at Bryggen. It was also the site of crime and punishment, with Bergen's execution sites placed here. Today Nordnes prides itself on being a separate part of the city of Bergen despite only having 8,000 people living here. It is famous for its parks, narrow alleys, cafes, and fjord swimming. Here you'll learn about everyday life in Bergen - how much does a house cost? How does education work? Our expert guides will answer all the questions on your mind!
40 minutes • Admission ticket free -
3Fish Market
We now make our way to Bergen's famous fish market. Having stood here for around 1,000 years, this fish market is where you can see all the various types of seafood found on the west coast of Norway. Your guide will provide some recommendations so you can come back here for lunch!
10 minutes • Admission ticket free -
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Vågsbunnen is our favourite neighbourhood in Bergen! This medieval centre was where Dutch, English, Scottish and French traders lived in competition with the Hanseatic League, but is today known for its trendy bars and cafes. You'll wander down one of the best-preserved streets from medieval Bergen and squeeze through Bergen's narrowest street!
20 minutes • Admission ticket free -
5Bryggen Hanseatic Wharf
Now it's time to explore the most famous place in Bergen - Bryggen! Having stood in the city for approximately 1,000 years, Bryggen is the historic trading area of Bergen. It was famously operated by a group of German traders called the Hanseatic League, and is today on the UNESCO World Heritage List for being the best-preserved medieval pier in Northern Europe. Your tour also ends here, which is convenient for visiting museums, taking the funicular, or doing some shopping!
30 minutes • Admission ticket free
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
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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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