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Guided UNESCO walking tour in Bergen

Historic Bryggen in Bergen - Guided city tour in Bergen, Norway
Bryggen in Bergen - a historic wharf area
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Experience historic Bergen with a friendly local guide

  • Delve into Bergen’s unique and interesting history stretching back almost a millennium!
  • Walk the medieval fortress of Bergenhus and get to know the UNESCO-protected Bryggen together with a knowledgable and friendly guide.
  • The city of Bergen has a rich history and its past is both dramatic and fascinating.
  • On this interesting two-hour walking tour, you will get to know more about Bergen from an expert city guide.
Starting point
Bergen
Duration
2 hr
Season
Available all year

Tour description

You start your tour by meeting your guide outside the Tourist Information office in the center of Bergen. From here you will visit the medieval fortress of Bergenhus, where you will see the Haakon’s Hall and the Rosenkrantz tower from the outside.
Continuing, you will walk on the Bryggen Wharf, which is on the UNESCO World Heritage list. Here you will get to know more about what life was like in the Middle Ages when the Hanseatic Merchants dominated Bergen’s trade and listen to interesting stories about Bergen's rich cultural heritage.
During the tour, you can ask your guide all the questions you may have about this fascinating city.
Enjoy getting to know Bergen!

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