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Scenic Bergen: Port to Port History, Alleys, & Bryggen Walk
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Bergen
Important Information
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Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
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Service animals allowed
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Public transportation options are available nearby
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Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
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Cut-off times are based on the experience’s local time.
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If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
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This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.
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Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
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This tour is ideal for most cruise ship visitors, starting just 300 metres from the pier. Please check your cruise documents. Our guides are proudly local and authorised guides.
It begins at the iconic "Bird Wall" street art, marking the entrance to Nøstet, once Bergen's most dangerous area but now home to its best-preserved 300-year-old houses. Your guide will lead you through hidden alleys before heading to Nordnes, one of Norway’s prettiest neighbourhoods.
Descending into the medieval city centre, we pass the famous fish market, offering seafood tips, and wind through historic alleys now home to trendy shops and cafés. The tour continues to Bryggen, Bergen’s UNESCO-listed trading hub, ...
Highlights
2 hours
Offered in English
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
2 hours
Offered in English
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
What's Included
Licenced, English-speaking Guide
Meeting Points
Departure
Bird Wall
Please meet us at the "Bird Wall" street artwork at the address Borgesmauet 4.
Return
Bryggen
Our tour ends at the front of Bryggen.
Scenic Bergen: Port to Port History, Alleys, & Bryggen Walk
(7) Reviews
Bergen
About
This tour is ideal for most cruise ship visitors, starting just 300 metres from the pier. Please check your cruise documents. Our guides are proudly local and authorised guides.
It begins at the iconic "Bird Wall" street art, marking the entrance to Nøstet, once Bergen's most dangerous area but now home to its best-preserved 300-year-old houses. Your guide will lead you through hidden alleys before heading to Nordnes, one of Norway’s prettiest neighbourhoods.
Descending into the medieval city centre, we pass the famous fish market, offering seafood tips, and wind through historic alleys now home to trendy shops and cafés. The tour continues to Bryggen, Bergen’s UNESCO-listed trading hub, ...
Highlights
2 hours
Offered in English
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
2 hours
Offered in English
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
What's Included
Licenced, English-speaking Guide
Meeting Points
Departure
Bird Wall
Please meet us at the "Bird Wall" street artwork at the address Borgesmauet 4.
Return
Bryggen
Our tour ends at the front of Bryggen.
Itinerary
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Nøstet
Our tour begins at Nøstet, one of the most beautiful and historic neighbourhoods in Bergen. For many centuries, this neighbourhood was a rough sailor's quarters separate from the city of Bergen. Today it is recognised as being the best-preserved part of the city and is where you'll explore charming narrow alleys known only to locals. The area is characterized by narrow streets lined with colorful clapboard houses, reflecting Bergen's rich maritime heritage. Strolling through Nøstet provides a unique experience, as the neighbourhood has retained much of its original charm despite modern developments.
20 minutes
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Nordnes
After exploring the sailor's quarters of Nøstet, you know head into the famous neighbourhood of Nordnes. Historically owned by a wealthy monastery, Nordnes developed in the 16th century as the direct competitors to the powerful Hanseatic League at Bryggen. It was also the site of crime and punishment, with Bergen's execution sites placed here. Today Nordnes prides itself on being a separate part of the city of Bergen despite only having 8,000 people living here. It is famous for its parks, narrow alleys, cafes, and fjord swimming. Here you'll learn about everyday life in Bergen - how much does a house cost? How does education work? Our expert guides will answer all the questions on your mind!
40 minutes
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Fish Market
We now make our way to Bergen's famous fish market. Having stood here for around 1,000 years, this fish market is where you can see all the various types of seafood found on the west coast of Norway. Your guide will provide some recommendations so you can come back here for lunch!
10 minutes
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Vågsbunnen
Vågsbunnen is our favourite neighbourhood in Bergen! This medieval centre was where Dutch, English, Scottish and French traders lived in competition with the Hanseatic League, but is today known for its trendy bars and cafes. You'll wander down one of the best-preserved streets from medieval Bergen and squeeze through Bergen's narrowest street!
20 minutes
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Bryggen Hanseatic Wharf
Now it's time to explore the most famous place in Bergen - Bryggen! Having stood in the city for approximately 1,000 years, Bryggen is the historic trading area of Bergen. It was famously operated by a group of German traders called the Hanseatic League, and is today on the UNESCO World Heritage List for being the best-preserved medieval pier in Northern Europe. Your tour also ends here, which is convenient for visiting museums, taking the funicular, or doing some shopping!
