Discover Bergen on foot with a local guide and experience the city beyond the usual sightseeing route. On this relaxed walking tour, you will see Bergen’s most important landmarks while enjoying personal insights, local tips, and a deeper understanding of the people who live here – the Bergenser.
Starting in the city centre, take in the maritime atmosphere of Vågen and explore the streets, squares, and wooden lanes that give Bergen its special character. Along the way, see highlights such as the fish market, the theatre, the old fire station, Bryggen, and St. Mary’s Church, while learning how the city developed over the course of more than 950 years.
Hear stories about Bergen’s past and the people who shaped it, including figures such as Edvard Grieg and Henrik Ibsen. In Bryggen, Bergen’s UNESCO-listed Hanseatic quarter, discover how dried cod was stored and exported across Europe, helping turn the city into one of Scandinavia’s most important trading centers. Learn who the Hanseatic merchants were, how they lived and worked here, and how their presence changed Bergen for centuries.
More than just a historical walking tour, this experience also gives you a local perspective on Bergen today. With a small group and a personal atmosphere, it is a great way to understand both the city’s fascinating history and everyday life in modern Bergen.
