Bergen Minibus Tour: Photo Opportunities and Historic Bryggen Exploration
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14 Ratings
Bergenhus
Join our exclusive minibus tour of Bergen, hosted by a live, English-speaking local guide. Explore historic Bryggen and capture stunning photo opportunities along the way. Limited to 16 passengers for a personalized experience.
Duration:
2 hours
Cancellation:
1 day
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Highlights
- Bergenhus Fortress - The first part of the drive will go around the Bergen Fortress, where you’ll learn about the history of the city.
- Bryggen Hanseatic Wharf - The bus drives past Bryggen at the beginning of the tour.
- Fish Market - We pass by Bergen’s fish market
- Holbergskaien - Our first photo stop of the tour takes place on the harbour, opposite Bergen’s UNESCO World Heritage area. it is one of the prettiest photo stops in the city!
- Nordnesparken - The bus drives around the Nordnes peninsula, where you can see wooden houses from the 17th century onwards, the witch burning memorial, the aquarium, and so much more. We stop at what was voted the prettiest alley in Bergen by the locals.
- Den Nationale Scene - Back in the city centre, we pass by the Bergen Theatre.
- Hurtigruten Terminal - We take a short detour down to the Hurtigruten terminal to show you where Norway’s famous coastal ferry docks, as well as the oldest wooden houses in the city (with a fascinating story!)
- Torgallmenningen - On our way out of downtown Bergen, we pass the main pedestrian street in Bergen with St. John’s Church in the background.
- Domkirken (Bergen Cathedral) - We pass by Bergen’s historic cathedral, with parts dating from the 12th century.
- Lepramuseet St. Jorgens Hospital - We pass by the historic leprosy hospital from the 13th century.
- Nygardsparken - Nygårdsparken is part of the University district and also Bergen’s oldest public park.
- Solheimsviken - Our next photo stop provides an amazing view to the Puddefjord, which is where Bergen’s recent development has been. However, the fjord is mentioned in the Viking sagas!
- Møllendal - We drive around the Lungegård Lake in the neighbourhood Møllendal
- Haukeland - We pass by Bergen’s hospital, which is the largest employer in the city.
- Starefossen - Time to wind our way up the hillside district! This is where the most expensive houses in Bergen are, but it also provides some of the best views of the city. We have a secret photo stop here.
- Skansemyren - We make our next photo stop at Skansen, the historic fire station.
- Krohnengen school - Heading back down from the hills, we drive through a historic neighbourhood with wooden houses and past the old Krohnengen School.
- Norges Fiskerimuseum - Our last photo stop is in a secret spot behind the Fisheries Museum, providing fantastic views out to the city fjord and surrounding islands.
- St. Mary’s Church - We pass by St. Mary’s Church, the oldest building in Bergen, before arriving back at the city.
- Bryggen Hanseatic Wharf - The tour concludes with a short walk around Bryggen, the UNESCO World Heritage district.
What's Included
- Private transportation
- Snacks
- All fees and/or taxes
Additional Information
While Bergen may experience chilly, wet winters, it shouldn’t dampen your visit! Our exclusive Bergen minibus tour will keep you dry as you explore the city’s key sites.
Embark on a minibus tour led by a local guide fluent in English (no pre-recorded audio to be found!). The journey includes a minimum of four stops for photo opportunities and encompasses the historic city centre, the Nordnes peninsula, the Puddefjord shoreline and park, the hillside community hovering over the city, and the age-old Sandviken fishing village. All locations are locally-curated, making it far from your typical bus tour! As we progress from stop to stop, your guide will enrich you with stories about Bergen’s past and present. The tour concludes with a brief exploration of Bryggen on foot.
We operate using minibuses that can accommodate up to 16 people, enabling us to access places off-limits to larger buses. Our fleet consists of modern minibuses driven by local drivers.
Should you want a pick-up service from your hotel included, please reach out to us privately.
- Guests must tell us ahead of time if they need a wheelchair accessible bus or child seat.
Location
Bradbenken 1
Bradbenken
Please meet us at the address Bradbenken 1, a brick office building next to the Bergenhus Fortress. The meeting point is approximately 5 minutes on foot from Bryggen.
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Customer Ratings
4.9
(14 Ratings)
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Jmd3350
Mar 11, 2024
Great - The tour was great. I felt we were taken to many hidden gems, and I learnt so much about Bergen. Magda was very knowledgeable, and Happy to answer questions.
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T18lf
Feb 20, 2024
Exceptional Bergen tour & tour guide - Went on this minibus tour independently following our cruise. This tour was great. Being on a minibus, we went all over Bergen and were able to stop for several photos at good locations. We were able to see a lot more of Bergen than a walking tour. Neil, our guide, was amazing. He told us much about Bergen & its history. He even had personal experiences to share that related to what we were seeing. The Bryggen Walk as well wasn't too much and Neil shared so much history with us. The minibus driver (I forgot his name) drove exceptionally and safely through narrow roads but took us all over. I would highly recommend this tour to really see Bergen which is worth touring. (Hope you get Neil too.)
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Joanbechtel
Feb 18, 2024
Great overview of the city in a minimal amount of time - We were able to see parts of Bergen that we likely will not have reached on foot if we looked around on our own
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Scottp464
Feb 2, 2024
Great way to experience Bergen. - Emma, a Bergen transplant from Australia, wants to show you why she loves living in Bergen. She takes you on a tour that not only introduces you to the tourist and historical sites of Bergen, but also includes her favorite places such as the local beach. So not only do you get the feel for Bergen in the 18th century, you get the feel for how someone lives in Bergen today. She is an encyclopedia of information and conveys it in a very interesting way backed up with stories. I felt that in the 2 hours we learned and seen more of Bergen than we could have on our own in days. We. Also saved a ton of money on what we would have spent on taxi fees. This excursion exceeded our expectations.
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Sean_m
Dec 27, 2023
Highlight of the entire trip! - Both the driver and the guide were wonderful! They were personable, informative, and professional. Of the seven guided tours we took during our trip, this was the best one - thanks to them. We appreciated their patience as we took many pictures.
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Jeffrey_s
Dec 27, 2023
Excellent City Tour - I highly recommend this tour! It's a great overview of the city, it's history, and key locations. Emma is a highly knowledgable guide with a great sense of humor. It seems she can answer most any question you have about Norway or Bergen.
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205betr
Dec 14, 2023
An extra day in Bergen... - Finding ourselves with an extra day in Bergen due to cancelled flights, we booked this tour... it was very enjoyable and gave us a more comprehensive look at Bergen. Neil's obviously loves his city and this shines through. The bus driver also did a great job of getting us around. I would recommend this tour as a starting, or ending point of a brief stay in Bergen, and Niel is a very professional guide.
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Cheryls700
Nov 12, 2023
Viewing the city in comfort! - We had a wonderful look at the larger city of Bergen beyond the Old City, traveling in the comfort of a luxurious mini-bus. Magda was our guide, and she offered a depth of knowledge about the area, its history, and its customs. The tour included many stops with the option of leaving the bus for a closer look and for taking photographs which I appreciated. Our group would highly recommend this tour!
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Lynette_l
Mar 19, 2024
Great informative tour. - The minibus took us to many different parts of Bergen with many different types of architecture and history. It was very interesting with a lot of photo opportunities. The guide was lovely and very knowledgeable, the driver really liable and friendly. It was a pleasure to be on the tour.
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