Essence of Bergen 90-minute Walking Tour
Essence of Bergen 90-minute Walking Tour
Walk with us to discover the true essence of Bergen - from its foundation in the 11th century to present day. Bergen is a special place – The city’s fascinating stories and personalities are best revealed by exploring the past and the present on a guided tour through Bergen’s millennial history. On this guided walk you will learn more about why Bergen was founded exactly here, and how it won and lost its crown as Northern Europe’s largest city.
Uncover the traces of how the city was reborn from its ashes time and time again.
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Your Itinerary
A curated journey through the experience
Fish Market
Our tour starts at the Fish Market where we get a first glimpse at what makes Bergen and its inhabitants unique
15 minutesBryggen Hanseatic Wharf
We will walk through the UNESCO World Heritage Site accompanied by stories from your tour guide
15 minutesSt. Mary's Church
Learn about the history of Bergen's architecture through one of its oldest buildings.
15 minutesØvregaten
As we walk down the oldest street in Norway we pass the famous funicular, and the oldest school still functioning in the Nordic Countries and you will learn of its history and relationship with people of Bergen.
Skostredet
Learn about one of the liveliest and beautiful streets in Bergen.
Byparken
We end the tour in the very heart of the city center with exploring some of the city's most fascinating personalities like Ole Bull and Edvard Grieg and conclude our exploration into the Essence of Bergen!
15 minutesIncluded
- Guide
Good to Know
- Wheelchair accessible
- Stroller accessible
- Service animals allowed
- Near public transportation
- Transportation is wheelchair accessible
- Most travelers can participate
- Hand sanitizer available to travelers and staff
- Social distancing enforced throughout experience
- Guides required to regularly wash hands
- Regular temperature checks for staff
- This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 20 travelers
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
Tickets & Cancellation
You can present either a paper or an electronic voucher for this activity.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start time of the experience.