Walking tour: Medieval Spirit of Bergen + sweet Arctic gifts

5.0
(17 reviews)

2 hours (approximately)
Offered in: English

After 2 hours of this walking tour you will get knowledge about the city of Bergen from early medieval centuries till our days. Bergen has nickname as the "Capital of Fjords" and the "Center of medeival trade". Old quaters of Bryggen preserved spirit of medeival trading city that became the busiest trading crossroad in Scandinavia many centuries ago. Many famous Norwegians were born here. You will visit Bergenhus Fortress and Haakon Hall that became the center of royal power in Norway hundreds years ago. No entrances, you will see them from the fortress yard. You will be immersed in real atmosphere of the past and will get also information about life in this city today.
This is not only historical tour. Every tourist is getting before the tour one bag with Arctic berries in chocolate as a free gift.
In addition Every tourist has right to order any number and any type of these sweet Arctic Wild berries covered in dark and white chocolate from us after the tour.

What's Included

Included payment for the tourist guide

Meeting and pickup

Meeting point

At the entrance of Tourist information Office on the Fish Market

End point
This activity ends back at the meeting point.

Itinerary

Duration: 2 hours (approximately)
  • 1
    Fish Market

    One of the oldest Fish Markets in Norway where you can see, taste and eat dishes almost cooked almost from all types of fish that can be catched in Norwegian Fjords.

    15 minutes Admission ticket included
  • 2
    Bryggen Hanseatic Wharf

    A cluster of merchant houses that belonged to German Hanseatic League in medieval centuries. Unique costructions organized in special architectural system that was used by Hanseatic League more than 400 years. This area is inscribed on UNESCO World Heritage List in 1979.

    40 minutes Admission ticket included
  • 3
    St. Mary's Church

    The oldest stone church in Bergen that was erected between 1130 and 1180. The church is known also under the name of German church, because many centuries was used by Hanseatic Society in Bergen. Until the end of 19th century all services there were held in German. Visit inside the Church is not included in the tour program. You will explore the church from outside

    10 minutes Admission ticket free
  • 4

    Medieval Fortress that became the seat for Norwegian kings from 1100 year approximately. The oldest stone royal residence Haakon Hall and defense Rosenkrantz Tower both erected in the middle of the 13th century you can find there. From fortress bastions you can enjoy views of the city fjord and country of islands along the cost.

    20 minutes Admission ticket free
  • 5
    The Rosenkrantz Tower - Bymuseet I Bergen

    This medieval defense tower can be seen from all parts of old Bergen. The Tower is museum with the view point at the highest floor of the construction. We will examine it from outside. It will take around 10 min.

    10 minutes Admission ticket free
  • 6
    Haakon's Hall - Bymuseet i Bergen

    Haakon Hall that was erected in 1261 is still in use. This is the best place to meet foreign delegations. Medieval spirit of this palace is real sign of the history of Bergen. To enter the hall you need tickets. During our walking tour we will examine Haakon Hall from outside. 10 - 15 min

    15 minutes Admission ticket free
  • 7

    This is main pedestrian square in the city and very popular meeting place for the citizens of Bergen.

    10 minutes Admission ticket included

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
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Historical Tours
Walking Tours
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