Bergen Walking Tour: A Journey Through History and Modern Life
4.9
606 Ratings
Bergenhus
Discover the rich history and vibrant modern life of Bergen on this small-group walking tour. Explore famous attractions and hidden gems while learning about everyday life in the city.
Duration:
2 hours
Cancellation:
1 day
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Highlights
- The Rosenkrantz Tower - We make our way through the fortress, discussing Bergen’s history as the capital of Norway. We’ll meet Håkon Håkonsson, our king during the Golden Age, and then discuss the Danish union.
- Haakon’s Hall - Bymuseet i Bergen - We meet outside Håkons Hall, a stone hall within the Bergen Fortress. Instructions will be sent to your email.
- Bryggen Hanseatic Wharf - After learning about how royal past, we make our way into Bryggen. Bryggen is Bergen’s UNESCO World Heritage-site and is where merchants have traded for 1000 years. It was made successful primarily by the Hanseatic League (the Hanse), a group of German merchants.
- St. Mary’s Church - Our last point in historical Bergen is St. Mary’s Church, the oldest still standing building in the city. It was constructed in the 12th century and still functions as a church today.
- Steinkjellerbakken - After the history part, we head up-hill into the district Fjellsiden, which is a well-preserved area of wooden hours. We’ll discuss everyday life in Norway, including what we eat, when we work, what a house costs, our taxes, and so on :)
- Mount Floyen and the Funicular - We pass by the funicular station so you can know where it is.
- Skostredet - We make our way into the old town centre, walking along Skostredet - a popular street for restaurants.
- Fish Market - We finish outside the fish market/tourist office in Bergen.
What's Included
- Certified English-speaking Guide
What's Not Included
- Gratuities
Additional Information
Our meeting point is the Rosenkrantz Tower located inside the fortress of Bergen.
PLEASE TAKE NOTE - the route involves an uphill walk on cobblestones so a moderate level of fitness is required. If you think you may not be able to manage the uphill walk, our private tour might be better suited for you.
On this intimate group walking tour, history, culture, and daily life are interwoven as we tread both the famous landmarks of Bergen and its lesser-known treasures. We won’t only delve into Bergen’s intriguing past, we’ll also touch upon what life in Bergen is like today - its day-to-day living, housing, employment, education and anything else that piques your interest. We’ll delve into the current issues Bergen is dealing with, and what makes it a unique place to call home.
We’ll traverse through historical sites, scenic houses, churches, hills and parks. You’ll get a glimpse of museums, eateries, and stores that you might want to visit in your free time.
Maximum group size: 14
Location
Norsildmel AS
Bradbenken
Please meet us at the address Bradbenken 1, a brick office building by the entrance to the fortress. We stand on the side of the building facing the harbour.
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Customer Ratings
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Clemsontjm
May 29, 2024
Informative and friendly - We really enjoyed this tour with Emma. Learning about the city's history is great, but the real highlight of this tour is its second half, when Emma put the city into context with discussion about present-day life for Bergen's residents. We learned about everything from taxes and jobs, to the housing market in Norway.
The walk was well paced and easy, and you definitely get a good introduction to the city. I have been on history and "intro" type tours all over the world and this one, thanks to Emma, was one of the best.
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Marlene
May 29, 2024
Amazing walking tour in Bergen - This was our first time in Bergen and Emma was our guide. The walking tour was everything we could have asked for and more. Emma was knowledgeable and made everyone feel comfortable. Emma provided us with not only the history of Bergen, but also information about the locals, living in Norway, great recommendations for food. I would highly recommend this tour with Emma
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Ilona_t
May 29, 2024
Inspired with the rich culture and history of Bergen - Loved the stories behind the old monuments, and architectures. The tour guide Dan was knowledgeable.
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Huberth894
May 28, 2024
Top Tour of Bergen - Our guide Janine was great. She highlighted the history and Norwegian life in a balanced and fun way. I would highly recommend her and the “I Love Bergen” tours. Super nice job!
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Freedom62143
May 28, 2024
Great intro to Bergen. - Enjoyed the tour. Dane was a very knowledgeable guide who related the history of the city and country and took us to parts of Bergen that were apart from the tourist areas. Would highly recommend Dane and the tour.
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Curious776609
May 27, 2024
A fantastic walking tour of Bergen - Emma was a fantastic tour guide . She gave a great insight into the history of Bergen . It was wonderful to walk through the narrow streets above the city and see why people love to live in Bergen.
Emma gave recommendations of other places to see and visit.
A wonderful walking tour with a company which keeps the size of the group to under 20 people.
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Nat_m92521
May 26, 2024
fantastic tour - This was an informative and fun tour of Bergen, which is a truly beautiful city. Our guide, Eirik, was very friendly and knowledgeable. We loved learning about the history of Bergen/Norway from Bergen native! Would absolutely recommend Eirik and this tour to anyone spending time in Bergen.
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Samuel_j
May 26, 2024
Great walking tour! - Very much enjoyed the walking tour with Fabiola! She was engaging and went beyond the normal talking points one would expect when wandering about Bergen. Had a blast.
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Kathy_r
May 26, 2024
Excellent walking tour - Neil was a great guide. He has lived in Bergen for 30 years and answered everyone’s questions. Pace of the walk was good for everyone. We went behind the wooden buildings and saw businesses that you wouldn’t know were there from the street. I would definitely recommend this tour.
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Van_p
May 26, 2024
Fun stroll through history - This was a wonderful tour. Eirik, my guide, was knowledgeable as a local and as someone from a family of historians. He took care in organizing the spots and his information very well, and in an entertaining manner. The entire trip was a light stroll through Bergen, injected with local culture, historical and economic information, and entertaining anecdotes. He was a very patient and easy to talk to guide. I highly recommend this tour.
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