Bergen’s nearly 1,000-year history has shaped the city’s character, architecture, and culture. From its founding as a key trading port to its role as a bustling Hanseatic hub, Bergen’s past is filled with fascinating stories waiting to be uncovered. On this tour, I’ll guide you through the city’s most iconic sites as well as hidden gems that many visitors overlook. We’ll explore how Bergen evolved through the ages—from the medieval Hanseatic era to its vibrant, modern-day charm. The tour is thoughtfully divided into two themed parts, offering you a deeper understanding of Bergen’s unique heritage. Join me to experience the stories and sites that make Bergen truly special! Part 1 - Exploring Bergen’s Center Part 2 - Discovering Bryggen, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, and the History of the Hanseatic League
In demand: 33 of the next 60 departures are already sold out.
From the operator’s live schedule on Viator, checked Oct 8.
Part 1 - A walk through the city In the first part of the tour, we go for a walk through the lively centre of Bergen. On our way past the fish market, the theatre and the old fire station, we encounter personalities such as Edvard Grieg and Henrik Ibsen. On our tour, however, I don't only want to bring you closer to the historical sides of the city, but also to the people of Bergen and their life in the here and now.
Part 2 - Bryggen and the German Hanseatic League The picturesque, colourful wooden houses in the Bryggen district are the symbol of the city. Today there are cafes, restaurants and bars among the houses, which are frequented by locals and tourists. 400 years ago, however, there was the smell of dried cod in the air, which was stored here. German merchants bought the cod from Norwegian fishermen and then exported it to all of Europe. This fish made Bergen the most important trading metropolis in Scandinavia at the time. On our way through the Bryggen World Heritage Site, I will tell you what made the fish so special, what the Hanseatic League was and how life for the German merchants played out here.
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For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
City Walking Tour - Bergen On Foot lasts about 2 hours. The itinerary has 2 stops.
Prices start at $33 per person for this Bergen experience, booked through Viator with the price shown before checkout. There are 2 booking options, so the final price depends on the option you choose.
According to the operator’s current schedule, it runs every day, starting at 10:15 AM and 1:15 PM.
Children aged 6–15 pay from $27, adults from $33. Infants go free.
It can: 33 of the next 60 departures are already sold out, so booking ahead is a good idea.
Yes. Cancel at least 1 day before the start for a full refund. Later cancellations are non-refundable.
The meeting point is We will meet at the staircase leading up to the Bergen Tourist Information Center at Strandkaien 3, 5013 Bergen, Norway. The building is marked "Mathallen". Across from the meeting point is Hotel "Scandic Torget Bergen". Look for me holding a "City Walking Tour - Bergen On Foot" sign. Hotel pickup is not part of this experience.
The experience is available in DE, EN.
It is a small-group experience with a maximum of 16 participants.
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Wheelchair accessible Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
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The 2 hour walk was very informative. It was a small group so we got to ask questions and get a more personalized experience. Our tour guide was very knowledgeable. It poured rain the full two hours and I gather that is not uncommon in Bergen so dress appropriately and you’ll have a great time.
Nice tour through Bergen, guide Martin knew well-founded answers to all questions about Bergen and its history, but also about life in Norway etc. It was fun, highly recommended!
Martin did an outstanding ding job in the pouring rain. If anything, maybe he could speak a little louder😁
Martin is an excellent guide! His tour was interesting, informative, and often funny. He brought along photos that enhanced our understanding of Bergen history. We learned about contemporary Bergen, too. Super tour!
This was an excellent walking tour and great introduction to Bergen. Martin gave a real insight into the city and it's history. He also gave us some great recommendations for eating and drinking. On his advice, we tried the best and cheapest place for fish soup and a belting coffee shop. Thanks Martin!
We were guided through the city very competently, and we could tell that our guide did this with pleasure.
Martin is particularly knowledgeable about the history of Bergen and the larger political history of northern Europe from the time that the city was settled. His tour and walk provided a great historical context to the sights we saw up to present day. He was personable and offered practical suggestions for ways to take advantage of Bergen’s food options.
The city tour was very good; Martin has deep and broad knowledge of Bergen as well as Norway as a whole. He reports well on various topics, such as city history, the history of Norway, the history of the Hanseatic League, current information on the economy and politics in Norway, life in Norway, as well as restaurant tips in Bergen. Visiting Bergen is significantly more valuable with the city tour than if you just stroll through the city "ignorant" of everything, even if that is nice on its own. The city tour is also better than most English-language city tours, which (have to) inform a broader audience (more superficially) due to the language. At least that was my impression during other tours through Bryggen or even Oslo. Best regards and many thanks to Martin.
Livia our guide was excellent and very knowledgeable! I highly recommend her!
Has a great tour with Martin. Highly recommend. Bergen is so fascinating the only way to get to understand it is with a great local guide.
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