Bergen

Historic Walking Tour of Bergen

Start your journey through Bergen’s colorful history at the Bergen Fortress and walk your way through the city’s historic streets with your guide. Learn about how people lived in this important fishing port over the centuries, and how Bergen’s modern community have changed — and how the architecture has changed too. See Bergen’s famous wooden houses, the Bryggen wharf and the fish market. Learn about the city’s heritage and famous residents as you wander the picturesque streets.

Best Views of Bergen — Segway Day Tour

Explore Norway's southwestern coastal city, Bergen, from the comfort of a stand‐up Segway. Roll through town taking in the city's top sights, including the historic harbor, cobbled alleys, and wooden structures of its UNESCO‐listed Bryggen district and Torget Fish Market, where you find everything from cod tongues to caviar. Your English‐speaking guide leads you toward some of the best city views, and gives you a bit of Bergen background as you zip up and down hills on this exciting day tour.

A Walk Through Bergen Past & Present

duration: 2 hours cancellation_summary: Cancel up to 24 hours before the tour begins for a full refund meeting_point: Bradbenken 1 (a brown brick office building next to the fortress) max_age: 99 group_size: 16 accessibility: Some stairs, cobblestone on hills. pricing: 320 NOK for adults 280 NOK for children (5‐17) description: Bergen is a city best explored on foot and we are here to show you both the famous and the secret places. Our tour guarantees small group sizes so we can go off‐the‐beaten path and explore what makes Bergen unique. This tour is a crash course in everything Bergen. You’ll learn about the history and importance of Bergen, plus what it’s like to live here today. The aim is to have you leaving the tour loving Bergen and full of ideas about what you can do next. On this tour, many of the historical sites in Bergen are covered. We visit Bryggen, the Bergen Fortress, and St. Mary’s Church. We also visit places that you may not know, and you’ll leave the tour saying “I would’ve never come here! Thank you!” This small‐group tour combines history, culture, and everyday life along with insider information from your local guide. All of our guides speak English fluently and are certified guides in the city. what_is_included: Our guides are authorised to operate as tour guides in Bergen. check_in_details: Please be at the meeting spot 10 minutes before the tour begins. We can't guarantee your spot on the tour if you are late. what_to_bring: Bergen is a rainy city, so good clothing is required. We are not able to provide you with ponchos or umbrellas. Please wear waterproof jackets, pants and shoes. It’s good also to bring a bottle of water.

Walking tour in Bergen of the Past and Present

Enjoy an an unforgettable journey through the historic streets of Bergen, the most beautiful city in Norway. The tour offers the off‐the‐beaten path hidden alleys and stories of everyday life. All the guides are locals who call Bergen home, and this tour was designed by them to show you Bergen’s history, everyday life, and favourite local spots.The first half of the tour focuses on the history of Bergen. We wander the Bergenhus fortress complex, covering Bergen’s medieval history and short period as the capital of Norway. After this crash course in Norwegian history, we make our way to Bryggen – Bergen’s UNESCO World Heritage Site.The second half of the tour is about life in Bergen. You leave the ‘touristy’ part behind and wander into the neighbourhood surrounding Bryggen. Your guide chooses the path based on their own interests and local experience, and as you explore Bergen’s best kept secret, you’ll learn about everyday life.The walking tour focuses on giving you both the highlights but also our favourite places in Bergen. We pride ourselves on being locally owned and operated and use authorised guides who live in Bergen all year round.

Bergen Fjords Mostraumen and Osterfjord 4‐Hour Boat Cruise

Bergen is renowned for its magnificent fjords, and this tour lets you admire the views in just four hours. Set sail on a thrilling cruise and soak up the scenery as you cruise beneath the towering cliffs of the Osterfjord and navigate the narrow Mostraumen strait. The dramatic finale is a natural waterfall, where you'll sail close enough to catch a bucket of icy mountain water before heading back to Bergen.

City Walking Tour — Bergen On Foot

Learn why many consider Bergen the most beautiful city in Norway with this guided walking tour. Explore charming wooden streets and historic sights like St. Mary's Church; Vågen harbor; and the Bryggen quarter, now a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Your guide will be sure to give you a taste of contemporary life as well. This English‐language tour lasts about 2 hours and ends at the Bergenhus fortress.

Bergen City Sightseeing Hop‐On Hop‐Off Bus Tour 24‐Hour Pass

With its 11th‐century origins, Bergen is as rich in history as it is large in size. Its downtown cultural sights are set against a backdrop of mountain scenery, making it a visual treat to explore. Discover Bergen’s beauty, and learn about it, too, while aboard your hop‐on hop‐off sightseeing bus.  Show your voucher to the driver, and then hop on board at any of the 13 stops around town. Plug in your audio guide to learn about Bergen and its sights, and hop off whenever and wherever you like. If you prefer, stay on board for the full 45‐minute loop. Your ticket is valid for 24 hours from the time of first use. Perhaps take a stroll around Fisketorget, Bergen’s famous fish market that’s home to colorful flowers as well as fish. Have your camera ready to capture photos of the vibrant wood houses that make up the UNESCO World Heritage neighborhood of Bryggen. Or, disembark near the Fløibanen cable car for a panoramic ride to Mt Fløyen where majestic views await. Other attractions you may want to hop off and visit include St Mary’s Church, Frederiksberg Fortress, and the Edvard Grieg Museum, home to memorabilia about the Bergen composer. Entrance fees to all attractions are at your own expense.

City Sightseeing hop‐on hop‐off bus tour of Bergen

Enjoy the panoramic view from the open‐top red buses that will take you to Bergen's must‐see attractions and the city's surroundings. Whenever you spot something that you want to explore further, just hop off! Whenever you're ready to continue the journey, just wait for the next bus and hop back on.The double‐decker buses will take you around this beautiful city and to the most popular attractions, including the picturesque Bryggen, the Fish Market and Mount Fløyen Funicular.The bus route includes 13 stops, from the most prominent museums to the local aquarium. The stops are conveniently located by highlights such as Bryggen & Hanseatic Museum, Bergen Museum and the National Stage, one of the oldest permanent theatres in Norway. The tour includes the following stops:Bontelabo Cruise Terminal / King Håkon's Hall / The Rosenkrantz TowerBryggenFish market / Tourist information / Bergen Fjord CruiseMagic Ice / NykirkenBergen Aquarium / Nordnes ParkFredriksberg FortressThe National StageJekteviken Cruise TerminalFestplassen / The City ParkThe Fish Market / Ulriken Shuttle BusFløyen Funicular StationSaint Mary's church / Bryggens MuseumThe Fisheries Museum

Bergen to Folgefonna National Park and Glacier Lake Tour

Near the city of Bergen lies the Folgefonna National Park, home to the turquoise waters of the Folgefonna glacier lake, a local gem that many visiting tourists miss. Explore the park on this full‐day tour from Bergen, taking in the Steindalsfossen waterfalls and hiking through the area’s lush green forests. Before you head back, hop aboard a ferry to experience Hardangerfjord and the Vestland countryside.

Mostraumen and Osterfjord half‐day cruise

This cruise will take you up the 27‐kilometer long Osterfjord. Underway, the fjord narrows between steep mountains as you go safely through the powerful currents of the shallow and narrow Mostraumen strait. On this fjord cruise Bergen – Mostraumen, they will sail the bow right up to the waterfall where you can feel the spray of mountain water before turning back and returning to Bergen through the magnificent landscape. The modern, comfortable boats have sundecks and kiosks offering refreshments, including beer and wine.