Around Bergen in 80 Minutes: A Guided Walk

1 hour 20 minutes (approximately)
Offered in: English

“Who is this Bergenser?”
Well, find out from one of them. Take a stroll with a Bergenser amid the quaint timber houses and cobblestone alleyways and learn about the forces that shape Bergen and the attitudes that define life in this city. This pretty little town is much more than a picture postcard. Every street, every building has a story to tell. Follow your guide who will distill the millennium story into 80 minutes and give you practical tips on what to do in this city. This is the perfect beginning to your Bergen experience that will orient you to make the most out of your stay in the city.

- Guided walking tour through Bergen’s historic neighborhoods
- Visit key landmarks like Bryggen and St Mary’s Church
- Learn about Bergen’s transformation from a fishing hub to a modern destination
- Enjoy a scenic photo opportunity at the best waterfront viewpoint
- Get restaurant suggestions and ideas to make your stay memorable

What's Included

A handout of useful info like restaurant recommendations.
A guide in love with the city!

Meeting and pickup

Meeting point
Strandkaien 1

You will see the guide by the steps leading to the Tourist Information centre. Photo in gallery. Please be there 10 minutes earlier. If you are visiting Bergen on a cruise, please note there are multiple ports and the meeting point is 15 minutes easy walk from the ports.

End point
This activity ends back at the meeting point.

Itinerary

Duration: 1 hour 20 minutes (approximately)
  • 1
    Fish Market

    We start the tour in front of the Tourist Information Centre and the swanky Fish Market. Bergen’s famed fish market is also the right place to meet the central characters of its story.

    10 minutes Admission ticket free
  • 2
    Bryggen Hanseatic Wharf

    Bryggen aka the Hanseatic Enclave aka the Unesco World Heritage Site is the most iconic of Bergen’s landmarks. We walk amid the medieval buildings to retrace the story of the city's development.

    20 minutes Admission ticket free
  • 3
    St. Mary's Church

    St Mary’s Church is the city’s oldest existing building. Learn how it shaped Norway’s transition to modernity. Outside visit only.

    10 minutes Admission ticket not included
  • 4

    Explore contemporary Bergen through its vibrant streets. A commentary on city life as it unfolds. Listen to faboulous tales from the city's past and learn about the present life.

    20 minutes Admission ticket free
  • 5

    The bustling heart of contemporary Bergen, where the city life unfolds. A microcosm of the standard of living in the second-largest city of the happiest country.

    15 minutes Admission ticket free
  • 6

    We end the tour at a waterfront which offers the best photopoint in the city.

    5 minutes Admission ticket free

Additional info

  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Supplied by Norwayfarers

Tags

Walking Tours
Ports of Call Tours
City Tours
Shore Excursions
Short term availability

Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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