Our private tour with Eirik was perfect! He met us at our hotel and we explored the city with great local stories of history and present-day life in Bergen. A must-do introductory tour of this city.





Get to know Bergen with an authorised local guide on a private two-hour walking tour that captures the essence of this charming coastal city. Wander through the cobbled lanes of Bryggen, the UNESCO-listed Hanseatic wharf, and learn about the merchants who shaped Bergen’s past. Discover hidden alleyways, colourful wooden houses and lively harbour scenes while hearing stories only a true Bergenser can share. Your guide will tailor the route to your interests, whether that’s history, architecture, or local life, ensuring an engaging and personal experience. Perfect for first-time visitors or anyone who wants an authentic introduction to Bergen’s culture, charm and everyday rhythm.
Out at sunset: the 4:30 PM departure is under way when the sun sets, around 6:09 PM in the coming weeks.
From the operator’s live schedule on Viator, checked Oct 9.
We'll wander through the Hanseatic area of Bryggen, learning about this fascinating history and why it is on the UNESCO World Heritage List.
Visit the oldest building still-standing in Bergen, St. Mary's Church
We'll take you into our favourite off-the-beaten path places, including old wooden neighbourhoods and narrow alleys.
Visit the city park to admire the plants of season, such as cherry blossom trees or rhododendrons.
Please enter your hotel when making the booking. We will meet you there.
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For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Essential Bergen: 2-Hour Private Guided Walking Tour lasts about 2 hours. The itinerary has 4 stops.
Prices start at $118 per person for this Bergen experience, booked through Viator with the price shown before checkout. There is 1 booking option, so the final price depends on the option you choose.
According to the operator’s current schedule, it runs every day, with 21 departures a day between 9:00 AM and 7:00 PM.
Children aged 5–14 pay from $54, adults from $118.
Yes. Cancel at least 1 day before the start for a full refund. Later cancellations are non-refundable.
Yes, pickup is offered. Please enter your hotel when making the booking. We will meet you there. Pickup points include Home Hotel Bryggen.
The experience is available in NO, DE, EN, IT, FR, NL, ES.
It is a private experience: only your party takes part. Up to 8 travellers can book together.
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Yes, bookings are confirmed instantly.
Travellers rate it 5.0 out of 5 across 16 reviews on Viator and Tripadvisor; it is run by I Love Bergen.
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Our private tour with Eirik was perfect! He met us at our hotel and we explored the city with great local stories of history and present-day life in Bergen. A must-do introductory tour of this city.
Catarina was a very kind, knowledgeable, and informative tour guide, who told engaging stories about the history and modern day Bergen.
We had an excellent time with Janine. My father, my daughter, and I met up with her for a 2 hour private tour. She was so knowledgeable about Bergen - the history and beauty of the city shone through the path we took at ever turn (even though it was raining). If you can, do this tour and request Janine! We walked from the cruise terminal to the fish market which was about 20 mins and Janine walked us back to some shops we wanted to see before saying goodbye.
A great overview of the beautiful city of Bergen. We really enjoyed our walking tour and found it a great way to begin our stay. Bergen is gorgeous and we loved our tour
Provided a really nice overview of Bergen, from the older section to the relatively newer section of town. Nicholas was our guide and he was very informative, interesting, funny and took the time to recommend other places to visit/eat at in Bergen. The tour was an easy walk except for the 4 seasons of weather in the two hour period. Overall, I would definitely recommend the tour, especially for first time visitors to Bergen.
Thank you!
Magda was wonderful to walk around Bergen with. Very knowledgeable and kept a good pace for seeing the architecture and how it relates to Bergen’s unique history. We wanted to learn about the history of the area beyond WWII involvement. (We had covered that a bit already on previous tours with a group.)
Thanks!
Husband and I enjoyed our walking tour with Judith in the rain, and we have the stickers to prove it. We learned it rains 230 days a year in Bergen so live doesn’t stop because of the rain. In fact, Judith road her bike to town and we saw classes of school children on outdoor adventures. All you need is a raincoat and waterproof shoes and pants if you have them. We did fine with just a raincoat. We enjoyed learning the history of the wharf and the selection process for Norway’s king. Judith was patient in answering our many questions about Norwegian life. She also provided great food recommendations. After a wonderful meal at Fish Me we went to Fjak for rich hot chocolate and fancy chocolates. Will go to Villani Trattoria tonight. Thank you, Judith. You are a delight!
Thanks so much for your lovely review!
This tour was a perfect introduction to Bergen. We took it the first morning we were in town. Jeff was very knowledgeable and made sure we saw the sights we were interested in seeing. He also gave us many ideas of what to do our remaining time in Bergen and we enjoyed those as well. We highly recommend this tour.
This tour of Bergen was terrific. Our guide was amazing from the first contact (via email) until we said goodbye at the end of the tour. She was personable, communicative, informative and entertaining. We could not have had a better experience!
Thanks so much, Michael!! I had a great time getting to know you and your travel buddies :)
Eirik was amazing. He was knowledgeable, personable and adaptable to all of our needs. We loved the deep dive into the history of the waterfront area and the personal passion that Eirik brought to the tour.
| Tour | Duration | Rating | Price | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Essential Bergen: 2-Hour Private Guided Walking Tour | 2 hours | 5.0 (16) | $118 | |
Walking Tour in Bergen of the Past and Present | 2 hours | 4.9 (2,103) | $37 | View |
City Walking Tour - Bergen On Foot | 2 hours | 4.9 (490) | $33 | View |
Bergen's Twilight Magic: An Evening Adventure Walking tour | 2h 30min | 5.0 (5) | $162 | View |
Guided Tour To Nærøyfjorden, Flåm & Stegastein - incl. 2h cruise | 11 hours | 4.8 (1,185) | $284 | View |
Mostraumen Fjord Cruise – the local operator | 3h 30min | 4.4 (948) | $72 | View |
Guided tour - Viking Village, Nærøyfjord Cruise and Flåm Railway | 10h 30min | 4.7 (501) | $427 | View |