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1 day · Bern itinerary

Bern in 1 Day: The Perfect One-Day Itinerary

Only have one day in Bern? Arcades and river. Here is how to spend one perfect day — with the best-rated tours to book.

At a glance

  1. 1Old town
  2. 2Aare
  3. 3Chocolate
  4. 4Arcades

Morning: the old town

The arcades and Zytglogge.

Midday: the Aare

The bear park and river.

Afternoon: chocolate

A Swiss tasting.

Book the experiences in this itinerary

Top-rated tours for exactly what this plan recommends in Bern — prices per person.

Lucerne Small-Group Walking Tour: History, Culture & Hidden Gems
Lucerne
Lucerne Small-Group Walking Tour: History, Culture & Hidden Gems
5.0(49)·2h 15min
from$74/ person
via Viator
Best of Bernese Oberland Tour from Interlaken
Interlaken
Best of Bernese Oberland Tour from Interlaken
5.0(27)·9 hours
from$1,096/ person
via Viator
Best of Bernese Oberlands from Luzern
Lucerne
Best of Bernese Oberlands from Luzern
5.0(125)·9 hours
from$911/ person
via Viator
Jungfraujoch & Lauterbrunnen Alpine Tour | From Bern
Bern
Jungfraujoch & Lauterbrunnen Alpine Tour | From Bern
5.0(17)·8h 30min
from$649/ person
via Viator
Best of Bern: Walking Tour of Old Town with Expert Guide
Bern
Best of Bern: Walking Tour of Old Town with Expert Guide
5.0(24)·2h 15min
from$42/ person
via Viator
Swiss Capital city helicopter sightseeing tour - the ideal flight to see Berne
Switzerland
Swiss Capital city helicopter sightseeing tour - the ideal flight to see Berne
5.0(17)·18 min
from$980/ person
via Viator
Best of Bernese Oberland Tour from Zurich
Zurich
Best of Bernese Oberland Tour from Zurich
5.0(16)·9 hours
from$1,182/ person
via Viator
Gruyères Castle, Cheese, and Chocolate Tour | From Zurich
Zurich
Gruyères Castle, Cheese, and Chocolate Tour | From Zurich
5.0(17)·11 hours
from$432/ person
via Viator

Bern in 1 day — FAQ

Can you see Bern in one day?
Yes — the old town, the Aare and chocolate fill a day.
What is the best one-day tour?
An old-town walk taking in the Zytglogge.
Is one day enough?
One day covers the city; add a day for the Alps.

Explore more in Bern

Old TownAare & ZytgloggeBear ParkGruyères Day TripInterlaken & Alps