Bergen City Walking Tour: Explore 950 Years of History on Foot

Embark on a captivating walking tour of Bergen, Norway, and uncover 950 years of history. Explore the city’s rich past and discover the significance of Bryggen and the German Hanseatic League.

Duration: 2 hours
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • Bergen - 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.
What's Included
  • Professional guide
Additional Information

Bergen’s rich history, spanning nearly a millennium, has significantly influenced its character, architecture, and culture. From its origins as a vital trading port to its prominence as a thriving Hanseatic center, Bergen’s history is brimming with intriguing tales waiting to be discovered.
This tour will guide participants through the city’s most iconic…

Location
Strandkaien 3
Strandkaien
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.
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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Ine336
Jul 19, 2025
Very good tour to see the most of Bergen in half a day, - Very good tour to see the most important spots of Bergen in half a day. Leo told us a lot about the history of Bergen and could answer all our questions. It was a bonus that he not only showed the touristic highlights (such as Bryggen), but also the cultural en (former) financial parts of the town and told interesting stories. This tour is worth every penny.
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Matthiasvl
Jul 18, 2025
- Highly recommended! Martin showed us the most beautiful places in Bergen, told about the history and shared some of his personal stories. The tour took 2 hours and was interesting from beginning until end. This is something you should DEFINITELY do when in Bergen!
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Pete_r
Jul 18, 2025
Excellent overview of the... - Excellent overview of the city. Guide was very knowledge. Tour was a good length. It was an easy walk
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804dieterl
Jul 17, 2025
A nice day in Bergen! - We were in Bergen for the second time. It was an unforgettable day with sunshine and lots of new and interesting information. Martin, you were awesome! 😀
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Kristin
Jul 16, 2025
Nice city walk - Really nice city walk with a well-read and personal guide. Long enough and with a long ten group with time for questions
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Suzanne_g
Jul 16, 2025
Informative and fun tour of Bergen! - My husband and I did this walking tour while in Bergen during a recent Holland America cruise, and we’re so glad we did! The directions provided to meet the guide were clear and easy to follow and we had no trouble finding the starting point. Our tour guide was fantastic; he was calm, clear, and had a great sense of humor. He shared a lot of interesting information about both the rich history and the current culture of Bergen. We were impressed by how much ground we covered and how engaging the tour was from start to finish. He also gave us great recommendations for places to eat and things to do during our time in town, and we followed a few of them and every one was spot-on! We highly recommend this tour to anyone wanting to learn more about Bergen.
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Williamm136
Jul 16, 2025
Fun. And informative - It was informative and fun. Neal, our guide, had a great voice, easy to listen to and understand. He set an excellent pace. Marvelous way to spend 2 hours
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Katrin_l
Jul 12, 2025
Super guide to exploring mountains - The city tour was really fun. We learned interesting things that Google could not tell us. Also the recommendations for restaurants were great (and the note with the reservation). An absolute recommendation on our part.
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Amy_s
Jul 10, 2025
100% Recommend!! - Martin was an excellent tour guide for our walking tour of Bergen! He had a lot of information that was interesting and entertaining. We came to Bergen from a cruise ship, but decided to take a local tour. We are so happy with our decision! You will not be disappointed!
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Nomad746526
Jul 8, 2025
Tolle Tour - Martin was a great guide and brought us closer to Bergen as a city and Norwegian culture. There was a lot of interesting information and also some tips.
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From $28
up to 15 guests
1 - Adult
Cancellation: Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience (local time).