Bergen Guided Tour
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Experience Highlights
Discover Bergen's colourful history with this walking tour of about 2 hours in small groups of about 16 people. Embark on a journey through Bergen's past and present and learn with a local guide what life was like in this fishing port. Walk around Bergen's most famous attractions, explore its cobbled streets and colourful wooden houses and see how the architecture has changed over the centuries.
Pass by the old St. Mary's Church to learn about the city's royal past, explore the city' s mighty fortress and culminate in trendy local restaurant districts for a delicious lunch .
- Learn about Bergen's past and present with this walking tour of approximately 2 hours in small groups of 16 people .
- Learn what life was like in Bergen in the 18th and 19th centuries with a local guide .
- Admire Bergen's beautiful wooden architecture, as well as the Bergenhus Fortress and the historic St. Mary's Church .
- Walk from the old Bryggen area to the modern shopping and restaurant districts for a delicious snack.
What’s included
- Approximately 2 hours walking tour of Bergen in small groups.
- Professional guide.
- Appetizers.
- Pick up and return to the hotel.
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Step by Step
Learn about the history and modern life of Bergen with this walking tour of about 2 hours for small groups of about 16 people . Learn about the history, culture and daily life of this Norwegian city and explore its landmarks with a local guide . From the Bergen Fortress, the historic Bryggen quarter to the wooden houses, historic churches and the famous fish market . To complete the guided tour, you will be treated to some tasty snacks from the region.
This tour will start in front of the Rosenkrantz Tower, a building inside the Bergenhus Fortress, one of the oldest and best preserved castles in Norway. Enjoy a walk through Bergen's royal and political past and together with your guide and group explore this 13th century historical ensemble. You will see remains of the palace, learn about the history of Norway's King Haakon IV and learn about the city's royal past.
You will then head to the old part of Bryggen, a UNESCO World Heritage Site . Walk through its narrow cobblestone streets, see its iconic wooden houses in vibrant colours and see the Hanseatic Museum, a large, perfectly preserved wooden building used by Hanseatic merchants for centuries.
Immerse yourself further in the life of those times and walk past the historic St. Mary's Church to the Fjellsiden district . You will learn about the heritage of the city, how people lived in the 18th and 19th centuries and how the community has changed over the centuries, from the home, the food, the way of working and much more.
This tour will also take you through Bergen's modern and vibrant neighbourhoods . Explore the lively Fish Market, immerse yourself in local life and sample delicious fresh seafood on your own. Admire the city's perfect fusion of tradition and modernity , enjoy a delicious lunch along the way, and culminate with a stroll through the bustling shopping districts and local restaurants.
