Private Tour
Bern Private Walking Tour with a Local Guide
Overview
Available languages
Mobile ticket
Your expert guide will show you the city's highlights and hidden gems. On this walking tour you will be able to see a lot of places within a short timeframe. Apart from explaining the sights, your guide can provide insight into the history and culture of the city and the country in general. The focus of this tour is to see the city through the eyes of a local. This private tour can be customized according to your personal preferences. Sightseeing points to visit can be agreed upon in advance or discussed when meeting up. Therefore, the sightseeing points listed below in the itinerary are just an example of what is possible. Your guide can suggest other sightseeing points that better suit your interests. This tour has two options for guides: a local guide or a professional tour guide. Please be aware that a local guide does not have detailed historical knowledge. If profound knowledge is important to you, you should book the tour option with a professional tour guide.
Additional Info
Wheelchair accessible
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Service animals allowed
Public transportation options are available nearby
Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
What To Expect
Old City
Bern’s Old City has been a UNESCO World Heritage site since 1983, wowing visitors with its impressive sandstone buildings and incomparable charm. Also typical for the city are its quaint alleys and the six kilometres of arcades.
Parliament Building
The Parliament Building in Bern is the heart of Switzerland’s democracy: the parliament holds its meetings under the grand dome, the west and east wings house parts of the federal government and administration.
What‘s Included
Hotel pickup and drop-off
Walking tour (fully customizable and private)
Local guide (Swiss or expat) or professional tour guide (depending on your choice)
Tickets for public transport (not necessary as it is a walking tour)
Tickets for attractions with entry fees such as museums
Gratuities
Pickup points
Select a pickup point
Options
2-hour tour (with tour guide)
Duration: 2 hours: See some of the major attractions and hidden secrets. This option is with a professional tour guide.
Pickup included
2-hour tour (with local guide)
Duration: 2 hours: See some of the major attractions and hidden secrets. This option is with a local guide (not a professional tour guide).
Pickup included
3-hour tour (with local guide)
Duration: 3 hours: Book this option for a complete overview of the city. This option is with a local guide (not a professional tour guide).
Pickup included
3-hour tour (with tour guide)
Duration: 3 hours: Book this option for a complete overview of the city. This option is with a professional tour guide.
Pickup included
Reviews
7 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Walking tour with Hector
Kerry B,,Jan 10, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Hector was an excellent guide. He was very knowledgeable and took time to explain and provide a lot of interesting information and history about Bern. He was very helpful at the end of the tour he walked us to our restaurant we were eating at.
Wonderful day in Bern despite the rain
MariaJose E,,Dec 7, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00We found the city beautiful and Hector, the very good guide, knows the city, tours it in its entirety, is clear in the explanations and super nice in the treatment. The activity highly recommended. Very good service from the agency.
History and unknowns
Namenottake,,Oct 6, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Christoph was great. He knows everything about Bern. Highly recommend. It was raining so we stopped for some tea and discussion until it cleared.
Perfect Guide!
Anthony G,,Aug 24, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00Christoph was a wonderful guide! We enjoyed all of his insights and information. He made our experience to Bern very special.
See Bern with Hector!
Richard D,,Jul 16, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00Hector met us at our hotel at the agreed time and introduced himself. He is friendly and knowledgeable and has put together an excellent walking tour of Bern. We saw all the highlights and Hector gave us great historical context. He also pointed out favorite coffee shops, chocolate shops and stores along the route so we could file them for future reference. It was a very informative and enjoyable tour and we highly recommend Hector to all.
Bern walking tour
Marjan K,,May 3, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00This was a great tour. Willi was an exceptional guide - knowledgeable and interesting. Highly recommended!
Old Town Tour
Kenneth T,,Apr 26, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Willi did a great job touring us around Old Town of Bern Switzerland, we highly recommend him for your next tour there. His knowledge of all aspects of the culture, history, political system was excellent.
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