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Would do again!
Our guide was exceptional! In addition to being extremely knowledgeable he was flexible with our group and meeting point. Would highly recommend!
Bern Private Walking Tour with a Local
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At a glance
- Duration
- 2–6 hours
- Price from
- $63 / person
- Location
- Bern, Switzerland
- Rating
- 4.6 / 5 · 82 reviews
- Languages
- EN, FR
- Group
- Private
- Cancellation
- Free cancellation up to 24 hours before
- Confirmation
- Instant
- Ticket
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted
- Operator
- Lokafy Inc.
- Meeting point
- Travelers can request the tour to start from any centrally located hotel. If your hotel is outside the city center, we’ll suggest a convenient meeting point.
Description
Skip the standard sightseeing tour and discover Bern through the eyes of a local. With Lokafy, every tour is private, unscripted, and personalized to you. Your Lokafyer is a passionate local who shares stories, hidden gems, and authentic tips you won’t find in a guidebook. They aren’t professional guides with memorized scripts, they're locals who love their city and want you to experience it like a friend would. Whether you’re interested in food, art, history, or simply exploring the neighborhoods beyond the tourist spots, your Lokafyer will adapt the walk to your interests. By the end, you’ll feel at home in the city, with insights to keep exploring on your own.
Schedule & prices
- Runs
- Every day
- Start times
- 14 times a day, 12:00 AM–8:00 PM
- Next available
- Fri, Oct 9
- Adult (ages 13+)
- $63
- Child (ages 3–12)
- $31
- Infant (ages 0–2)
- Free
Prices change with the date; the lowest is shown.
Prices are per person when two book together; a solo traveller pays $115.
Out at sunset: the 5:00 PM departure is under way when the sun sets, around 6:33 PM in the coming weeks.
From the operator’s live schedule on Viator, checked Oct 8.
Tour Options
Itinerary
Bernisches Historisches Museum / Einstein Museum
Note: This is a customized walking tour. The exact itinerary depends on the duration and your interests. Please share your preferences in advance.
What's included
Included
Private walking tour with a Lokafyer (local host)
Personalized itinerary tailored to your interests
Not included
Personal expenses
Tips and gratuities (optional)
Optional activity costs
Food and drinks
Local transportation (this is a walking tour, no transport provided)
Entrance fees (if you choose to visit paid attractions)
Traveller Ratings
Reviews collected by Viator and Tripadvisor
4.6
82 reviews
How it compares in Bern
- No. 2 by number of reviews among 127 tours in Bern
- Starting price $63 is 35% below the typical $97 for tours of similar length in Bern
Excurgo comparison of 127 Viator tours, recalculated daily.
Important Information
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Lokafy tours provide a general overview of the city with practical information from a local’s perspective, not detailed historical facts
- In case travellers would like to include a visit to an attraction, they would need to cover the cost of entrance for themselves and also the Lokafyer (local guide)
- Tours are entirely personalized, please provide the start time, meeting place and information about you so that we can organize the tour
- This is a walking tour. We recommend wearing comfortable shoes
- Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately
- Children below 3 years old are free of charge
- Children must be accompanied by an adult
Cancellation
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
1+ days before100% refund
0–1 days before0% refund
Frequently asked questions
How long does Bern Private Walking Tour with a Local take?
Bern Private Walking Tour with a Local lasts about 2–6 hours. The itinerary has 1 stop.
How much does Bern Private Walking Tour with a Local cost?
Prices start at $63 per person for this Bern experience, booked through Viator with the price shown before checkout. That is the per-person price when two book together; a solo traveller pays $115. There are 5 booking options, so the final price depends on the option you choose.
What days does Bern Private Walking Tour with a Local run?
According to the operator’s current schedule, it runs every day, with 14 departures a day between 12:00 AM and 8:00 PM.
How much does Bern Private Walking Tour with a Local cost for children?
Children aged 3–12 pay from $31, adults from $63. Infants go free.
Can I cancel Bern Private Walking Tour with a Local for free?
Yes. Cancel at least 1 day before the start for a full refund. Later cancellations are non-refundable.
Where does the tour start?
The meeting point is Travelers can request the tour to start from any centrally located hotel. If your hotel is outside the city center, we’ll suggest a convenient meeting point. Hotel pickup is not part of this experience.
What languages is Bern Private Walking Tour with a Local offered in?
The experience is available in EN, FR.
Is this a private or a group tour?
It is a private experience: only your party takes part. Up to 6 travellers can book together.
Is the tour suitable for children?
Children below 3 years old are free of charge Children must be accompanied by an adult
Will my booking be confirmed immediately?
Yes, bookings are confirmed instantly.
Is Bern Private Walking Tour with a Local worth it?
Travellers rate it 4.6 out of 5 across 82 reviews on Viator and Tripadvisor; it is run by Lokafy Inc..
Reviews(82)
Reviews collected by Viator and Tripadvisor
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Bern
Excellent tour, highly recommended!
G
Unlike our Zurich tour,...
Unlike our Zurich tour, our Bern tour was a home run! Early on we were contacted by the tour company to find out just what we did and didn't want to do/see. Also since we were coming to Bern via train from Zurich, we were able to arrange our "pick up" at a coffee shop just outside the train station. We traded emails a few times with James, our tour guide, including one where he recommended a restaurant with a great view for lunch after our tour. We made the reservation and it was a great choice. James was very friendly and knowledgeable about Bern, it's history, culture, neighborhoods and we saw the things that were of interest to us. He even arranged the tour so that we could see Bern's version of the famous Prague clock tower striking noon, which was fun. He had lots of anecdotal stories, was organized, yet flexible and very attentive. We had a very good time and really enjoyed the tour and our time with him.
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Guide No Showed
Our guide never showed up and the company who provides the tour is out of Canada so they were not awake to help us
Operator response
Hello, thank you for taking the time to share your feedback, and we're truly sorry for what happened. A Lokafyer no-show is a rare situation but a serious one, and we own that. We also want to address the support point: Lokafy operates a 24/7 WhatsApp line (+1 647 725 7766) precisely to handle situations like this regardless of time zone, and the number is included in our booking confirmations. If our line was not responsive when you reached out, that is a separate failure on our side that we need to understand and fix. We will be reviewing this booking internally to see what happened both with the Lokafyer and with our support response. If you'd like us to look into your booking directly, please reach out to booking@lokafy.com or the WhatsApp number above. Thank you again for your feedback.
J
Great tour!
Very informative walking tour. Anand had an excellent knowledge of Bern and showed us a lot of interesting sites relating to the history of the city.
C
Great tour, we recommend.
Anand was a wonderful guide. He gave us options on what to see and tailored our tour to our interests. We saw large portion of Bern and learned about historical landmarks. The tour was worth the price to have our own guide around the city. We highly recommend this tour. Thank you so much Anand for a lovely morning despite the rain.
W
Excellent Introduction to Bern
A very interesting tour of Bern. The guide was professional and very knowledgeable. Bern is a very nice place to visit.
J
Enjoyable Bern private tour with Anand
We had such a great tour with Anand. He was informative, friendly and enthusiastic. Really enjoyed the option of walking by the river/forest side and enjoyed the views. He was also very helpful at the end with options to do/restaurants/ Christmas markets.
G
Bern personally guided
Anend arrived on time and was very personable. He brought his bike on the tour. That never slowed us down. We walked through a varietyI of areas, seeing.the history and development of Bern. we say the sites Bern is noted for as well as parts of Bern off the beaten path. We enjoyed our experience very much.
K
Personalized tour of Bern
my wife and I thoroughly enjoyed our personalized tour with Stefan. He was very knowledgeable and allowed us to go at our pace. We may not have seen everything on his agenda, but most importantly what we did see, was extremely educational and he was absolutely a joy to tour with.
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