Private Walking Tour of Bergen
Description
Unlike a traditional tour operator, we make sure we give our customers a real Norwegian experience and want to get closer to the local communities. We will show you the hidden gems of the city. Our tours are private and in small groups so that our customers have a personalized experience.
Tour Options
Itinerary
This square featuring a lake and surrounded by museums is right in the city center. A beautiful and important space that will help you understand how the city is planned. It has an amazing view of the mountin Ulriken in the background.
A wide pedestrian avenue and the meeting-point for the people living in Bergen, this beautiful street was built after the great fire as a fire breaker, hence its width. Surrounded by shopping malls and cafes, this lively street will take you from the modern town to the old part of Bergen. There is a lot of historical landmarks along the way that will be explained.
Here you will see all the delicacies from the Norwegian fertile waters. You will be able to taste smoked whale meat and marinated salmon and see the huge king crabs in the water tanks. It is a good spot for having dinner later in the evening as there are 4 restaurants inside the premises.
A unique site from the 13th century full of history. You have certainly seen pictures of this landmark in UNESCO's Heritage Site List, as it represents the image of Bergen.
This is, together with the Hall of Hakon, the oldest of all the buildings in Bergen. It has survived all of the fires that destroyed most parts of the city and has undergone many enlargements according to the different eras it has gone through.
A street with a lot of history. This street right behind Bryggen has many interesting stories, apart from a great view of the many times ignored back part of Bryggen, which shows another perspective of how the tenements were built in the 12th century. From here we will also go through a residential area with many narrow streets. Photogenic spot, with cobble stones and wooden houses, so typical of Bergen.
This part is optional. We can end the tour taking the 3-minute funicular ride to the top of this gorgeous mountain for incredible views of Bergen.
Highlights
What's included
Pickup Locations & Times
Clients are requested to give full details of the hotel, room, and full booking reference for a smooth pick up. Any special needs to be communicated to us prior to tour start and anything not mentioned in the booking confirmation will incur extra charges.
Traveller Ratings
Important Information
- 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
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
Reviews(22)
Tere, our guide, was excellent, informative and fun. She had terrific stories to tell and her experiences as a teacher, an interpreter and now as a guide, added flavour to those stories. She brought Bergen alive for us. Also her professionalism was outstanding. We thoroughly recommend this tour, and specifically Tere as your guide. Thank you for a terrific experience Tere.
Thank you so much for your wonderful review! We are delighted to hear that you enjoyed your time in Bergen with Tere. Her background as a teacher, interpreter, and guide certainly gives her a unique perspective, and we're glad her stories and personal experiences helped bring the city to life for you. Your kind words about her professionalism, knowledge, and enthusiasm mean a great deal to us, and we will be sure to share your feedback with her. Nothing makes us happier than knowing our guests leave with a deeper appreciation of Bergen and great memories of their visit. Thank you for your recommendation, and we hope to welcome you back to Norway one day!
Our guide Nessy showed us the most important/beautiful sights in two hours during a walk and was able to tell us a lot about mountains and Norway in general. A very nice experience, clear recommendation!!!
Thank you so much for your wonderful feedback! We’re delighted to hear that you enjoyed exploring Bergen with Nessy and that the tour gave you both insight into the city and Norway as a whole. It means a lot that you would recommend us, and we hope to welcome you back for more experiences in the future!
Afternoon. Unfortunately, the guide was not presented. It was a very bad experience and irresponsibility on your part. We're waiting for repayment.
Lamentamos profundamente lo ocurrido y entendemos perfectamente su malestar. La guía asignada a su tour tuvo una emergencia médica de último momento que lamentablemente no nos permitió avisar con la anticipación debida ni encontrar un reemplazo a tiempo. Reconocemos que esto afectó negativamente su experiencia y le pedimos sinceras disculpas por los inconvenientes causados. El reembolso fue gestionado por nuestra parte el mismo día del tour. Sin embargo, como la reserva fue realizada a través de Viator, el proceso de devolución puede tardar algunos días, ya que ellos son quienes retienen y liberan los fondos. Nos tomamos muy en serio cada experiencia de nuestros clientes y estamos tomando medidas para que una situación así no vuelva a repetirse. Gracias por su comprensión y nuevamente, mil disculpas.
It was lovely rain and nice temperature, it's beautiful city and I love Bergen. I wish I lived in Bergen since I love rain.
Tusen takk for den hyggelige tilbakemeldingen! Så kjekt å høre at du satte pris på både regnet, temperaturen og den vakre byen. Bergen har virkelig sin egen sjarm – spesielt for oss som trives i regnvær! Du er hjertelig velkommen tilbake når som helst.
We were fortunate to have Roald lead our walking tour of Bergen. It was the first thing we did upon arriving in the city. Not only did we take us through the heavy duty tourist section, but he pointed out where he recommended shopping, etc. He also pointed out awesome cinnamon rolls/pastries and a sausage stand. Additionally, we wanted to eat and drink like the locals. We popped into a grocery store to pick out a few items…ALL of his suggestions were spot on…everything was amazing! We learned history, significance of the art/architecture/buildings, and navigated our way around the city whilst minimizing the hills. We enjoyed seeing the city through his eyes, and spent a majority of the tour outside the tourist areas and experienced what the locals see, do, shop, etc. He took photos for us, toured us through and around the fish markets, and made sure we knew how to get where we were going following our tour. He was excellent, and we lucked out having him introduce us to the city.
Teresita was absolutely amazing!! She accommodated our special celebration and was very communicative before the trip. She was extremely knowledgeable about the culture, city, and people as we walked around and hit all the key spots. We loved Teresita!
Jana, my guide today exceeded any expectations I could have showing me her home town. Such a beautiful city, from Brrygen to the tram ride to overlook Bergen itself. I mentioned cheese and we when by the fish market to a cheese specialist and many purchases later to take home … vacuum packed I’m in heaven. Such a personable woman, it was my pleasure to see Bergen with Jana. Request her !!!
We are thrilled you enjoyed the tour with our guide Jana, she is indeed an incredible woman. We look forward to welcoming you again for even more experiences!
Our guide Teresita was great. History, modern culture of Norway, food, whatever you ask of her. We were three with a teen daughter abs it was the perfect amount of time before she got too bored. A little pricey but you get to design your own tour. Be warned that you still pay separately to ride to the mountain tops or enter the church. Fantastic and worth it to deepen your understanding of the place and country
Thank you for your kind review! We’re delighted that Teresita made your tour both enjoyable and informative. We understand the pricing and additional costs, and we appreciate your recognition of the value in designing a personalized experience. We hope to welcome you back for another adventure in the future!
Definitely worthwhile tour Jana was friendly and very knowledgeable. I felt a better understanding of Bergen and their history plus Jana gave us much needed information on navigating the rest for a trip with restaurants Sites. Jana was very friendly, professional, and easy to talk to.
Thank you so much for your wonderful review! We're delighted to hear that you enjoyed the tour and found it worthwhile. Jana is indeed a fantastic guide, and it's great to know that her knowledge and friendly demeanor enhanced your understanding of Bergen's rich history. We're also pleased that the tips on navigating the rest of your trip, including restaurant recommendations, were helpful. Your positive feedback means a lot to us, and we hope to welcome you back to Bergen soon for more unforgettable experiences!
Jana contacted me the day before the tour To confirm our meeting point. We met in a nice easy central location and she started our Tour giving us a great history of Bergen. Jana was friendly personable and a wealth of knowledge. Don’t hesitate to book this trip. It will definitely add understanding and enjoyment of the city of Bergen. She also gave recommendations that have helped us navigate.
Thank you for your fantastic review! We're thrilled to hear that Jana's communication and organization made your experience smooth and enjoyable from the start. It's wonderful that her extensive knowledge and friendly personality enriched your understanding of Bergen's history. We're glad her recommendations have been helpful in navigating the city. Your recommendation means a lot to us, and we appreciate you encouraging others to book the tour. We hope to see you again in Bergen soon!
