Norway · WALKING TOURS IN BERGEN
Good walking tours in Bergen fill up weeks ahead in Norway and the great ones go first. Here are the 15 to book early, with prices and departure points.
Explore Bergen’s fortress, Bryggen, local lanes, and everyday life with an authorized guide on this friendly two-hour walking tour.
“Serena was fantastic. I learned so much about Bergen. It was very personal and very enjoyable. Highly recommend doing this tour as soon as you arrive in Bergen. Serena had great recommendations so it could easily help you plan your time here.”
Review of Bergen Past and Present, a two-hour small-group walk through fortress, Bryggen, Fjellsiden, food culture, and local life.
“Very good and informative tour. Jeff was a great guide. Besides the tourist info he was happy to discuss the pros and cons of living in Bergen from a locals viewpoint.”
Explore Bergen on foot in a small English-speaking group, from the fish market to Bryggen, with history, local tips, and practical advice.
“Martin knows all the details, conducts a nice, informative, reasonably paced walking tour. Has a good sense of humour and an excellent grasp of the region/countries history”
Explore Bergen’s Bryggen, medieval lanes, and harbor by ferry on a friendly two-hour walking tour with local stories and practical tips.
“We appreciated our guide’s knowledge and anecdotes about the many cultural/historical aspects of Bergen.”
Taste Norwegian classics and explore Bergen’s Fish Market and Bryggen with a local guide on this relaxed three-hour food walk.
“We had a great tour of Bergen! This was different from other food tours where we only stopped in one location to eat there (and a sit down lunch) the other food was brought out to us. This format worked fine and we really enjoyed the lunch. The food on the tour was great -interesting and with the history of Bergen. Our tour guide was very knowledgeable and we learned much about the history of the city. This helped us appreciate our stay so much more.”
Explore Bergen on foot, from the Sailor’s Monument and medieval fortress to Bryggen, churches, and the lively Fish Market.
“It was an excellent tour, small group, very interesting, and highly informative. I highly recommend it to everyone!”
Leave Bergen’s main sights behind on a small-group walk through Nordnes, with local stories, quiet lanes, sailor lore, and dark history.
“It was very informative about an area we knew nothing about. Magda was amazing”
Review of Bergen’s private walking tour: flexible sightseeing, local stories, Bryggen, Mount Fløyen, practical tips, value, and possible guide concerns.
“Great way to see and learn about Bergen. This private tour covers the city and includes many of the historic sites, including the mountain tram. The tram offers a great view of all of Bergen.”
Explore Bergen privately with a local guide, from Bryggen and the Fish Market to St. Mary’s Church and Mount Fløyen.
“Jana, my guide today exceeded any expectations I could have showing me her home town. Such a beautiful city, from Brrygen to the tram ride to overlook Bergen itself. I mentioned cheese and we when by the fish market to a cheese specialist and many purchases later to take home … vacuum packed I’m in heaven. Such a personable woman, it was my pleasure to see Bergen with Jana. Request her !!!”
Review of Bergen’s private medieval walking tour, covering Bryggen, the Fish Market, fortress sights, price, pacing, and practical tips.
“Fabiola was a wonderful guide. She combined facts, history and stories. She has a passion for Bergen! The time passed too quickly during our tour - I wanted more. I highly recommend Fabiola as a tour guide.”
See Bergen on foot from Byparken to Bryggen with a tip-based guide, historic sights, local stories, and practical advice for a rainy day.
“Sami did a good job leading us around in the drizzly rain and explaining some of the history of Bergen and the buildings.”
Explore Bergen on a private two-hour walk covering Bryggen, the Fish Market, Bergenhus Fortress, St. Mary's Church, and more.
“It was useful for the guide to meet us at our hotel.”
Follow a fictional witch through Bergen's old streets, Bryggen, Korskirken, and shoemakers' lane on a flexible offline audio tour.
“The tour start was easy to find. We liked hearing the story, the background history and the walk through the beautiful streets. So sad 350 women were condemned as “witches” during 150 years. Also sad that “pack” mentality still exists in our world. Would very much recommend this tour, even in the rain.”
Review of Bergen’s private two-hour walking tour, covering Bryggen, St. Mary’s Church, hidden lanes, price, guides, pace, and value.
“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.”
Explore Bergen on a private walking tour with Bryggen, Bergenhus Fortress, Mount Fløyen, and the famous funicular.
“We booked the walking tour in advance. The tour was a private one just for our group of 6 people. We enjoyed very much the city and the tour guide was excellent. the itinerary was flexible and adapted to our needs.We had a great day in Bergen”
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