Bern 2-Hour Tour in Spanish and English of the Old Town

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Bern, Switzerland

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2 hours 15 minutes (approximately)
Offered in: English and 1 more

I guide each tour as if it were hosting close friends in my city: with warmth, patience and the context that makes everything meaningful. I take the time to answer real questions, adapt the rhythm to the group and make sure that each person leaves not only having seen Bern, but having really understood it.

I was born in Mexico and chose Bern as my home, which means I still see this city with curious eyes — and I share it in both Spanish and English. At the end of the tour, I give personalized recommendations so that travelers can continue to enjoy the city on their own.

What's Included

Immediate booking confirmation
Small group experience — maximum 14 travellers
Bilingual professional guide (English and Spanish)
Personalized recommendations for restaurants, cafes and activities
Food or drinks
Museum or attraction tickets
Tips (optional, but highly appreciated)
Transportation to/from the meeting point

Meeting and pickup

Meeting point

Meet me at the International Postal Monument, lower part of Kleine Schanze Park (entrance through Bundesgasse). Find your guide with GREEN FLAG and shave. A 5-minute walk from Bahnhof, Bundesgasse exit

End point
This activity ends in a different location. You can choose from multiple locations at checkout.

Itinerary

Duration: 2 hours 15 minutes (approximately)
  • 1
    Parliament Building

    Start the tour in front of the Federal Palace (Bundeshaus), learn how Switzerland’s unique system of direct democracy works, why Swiss citizens vote four times a year and admire the most important symbols in front of parliament.

    15 minutes • Admission ticket free
  • 2
    Kafigturm

    In front of the Käfigturm, in the Bärenplatz you will feel the real rhythm of Bern. This space has been for centuries a meeting point, trade and local life. Between stories of markets and tradition, you will discover why the bear became the soul of the city

    10 minutes • Admission ticket free
  • 3
    Marktgasse

    Walk the lively Marktgasse, one of the most emblematic streets in Bern’s old town, declared a UNESCO Cultural Heritage Site in 1983. Under its historic portals, you will discover how this road has been for centuries the center of commerce and daily life. Between decorated fountains and medieval buildings, you will know stories, symbols and the importance of fountains.

    15 minutes • Admission ticket free
  • 4
    Child Eater Fountain (Kindlifresserbrunnen)

    Discover the most mysterious monument in Bern: a 16th century fountain with a figure devouring children. Discover the darkest legends surrounding this disturbing monument and why it continues to shock visitors today.

    15 minutes • Admission ticket free
  • 5
    Clock Tower - Zytglogge

    Learn about the most iconic monument in Bern: the astronomical clock tower and learn all about one of the oldest mechanisms in the city. Learn about its history as a city gate, prison and wait for the spectacle of mechanical figures

    20 minutes • Admission ticket free
  • 6

    Discover where Albert Einstein lived and why his stay in the city becomes so relevant to world history.

    10 minutes • Admission ticket free
  • 7
    Berner Munster

    Admire Berner Münster, Switzerland’s tallest Gothic cathedral, and take a close look at its impressive portal full of symbolism and discover how religious changes transformed not only this city, but an entire country.

    15 minutes • Admission ticket free
  • 8

    Meet the Erlacherhof, one of the most representative palaces in Bern, I tell you a story of power, ambition and transformation. Here lived the elites who controlled the city as a real aristocracy until everything changed. Discover how this building became a symbol of exclusivity and part of the democratic government that defines today’s Switzerland.

    20 minutes • Admission ticket not included
  • 9
    Barenpark

    Discover why bears have been the symbol of Bern since the 12th century, learn all about their current life and admire Nydegg Bridge and the emerald green waters of the River Aare.

    15 minutes • Admission ticket free

Additional info

  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Travelers with very reduced mobility (cobblestones along the entire route)
Supplied by Karina Tours Suiza

Tags

Private and Luxury
Cultural Tours
Walking Tours
City Tours
Small Group
Short term availability

Cancellation Policy

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

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