City Sightseeing Bergen Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Tour
Overview
Available languages
55 minutes
Mobile ticket
Discover beautiful Bergen on this fun and flexible City Sightseeing hop-on hop-off tour. Travel comfortably on our open-top buses as you pass through some of Bergen’s most scenic areas, including the historic Bryggen district and the tranquil Nordnes Park. Hop off at the Fløibanen Funicular Station to enjoy breathtaking views over the city. Along the way, discover landmarks such as Haakon's Hall, the Bergen Aquarium, and the lively Fish Market - all at your own pace. Make the most of your journey with informative pre-recorded audio commentary available in multiple languages. Listen through the onboard system or connect via your own smartphone using the “Bring Your Own Device” option, with complimentary Wi-Fi included - just don’t forget your earphones. Should you arrive by cruise, the buses stop right outside the terminal, making it simple to begin your Bergen adventure without any hassle. So what are you waiting for? Book your City Sightseeing ticket today!
Additional Info
Wheelchair accessible
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Public transportation options are available nearby
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
First departure from Stop 1 or 8 at 10am
Last departure from Stop 1 or 8 at 4pm
Tour duration: 55 minutes
Frequency: every 30 minutes
Mobile and paper vouchers are accepted for this tour
With your voucher, enjoy flexible access for up to 12 months from the travel date you select at check-out
You will need to exchange your voucher for you hop-on hop-off ticket with the City Sightseeing staff or bus driver before or upon boarding the bus. Keep the ticket with you at all times. There are other operators, so make sure you travel with buses marked with the City Sightseeing official stamp
Start your tour at any of the stops. For our guests arriving via cruise, please note: If you are docking at Skolten or Bontelabo, you will find the City Sightseeing buses and staff located in our bus stop number 1, which is immediately outside the Skolten Cruise Terminal - about a 2-3 minute walk. If you are docking at Jekteviksterminalen, you will find the City Sightseeing buses and staff located in our bus stop number 8, at a walking distance of about 200 metres from the port exit
The audio guide is available via in-seat modules or directly on your own device in several different languages. Please bring your own headset for the best experience. Turn on the location services from your provider, scan the QR code on the seat/ brochure and press play to start. If needed, headsets with jack sticks and adapters for iPhone and Android are available to borrow - please return them for recycling
We aim to make our tour accessible to all. For guests requiring assistance, we offer storage for collapsible wheelchairs. Subject to space and availability. Please note that a ramp or single step may be needed to board the bus, and several steps are required to access the upper deck. We also accommodate strollers, with designated storage space, ensuring families with young children can navigate the city with ease
Dates with potential disruptions: 25th April, 1st & 17th May, 27th May - 13th June, 5th - 9th August. Throughout 2026: Possible roadworks or infrastructure works affecting central Bergen and Bryggen areas
What To Expect
Duration:55 minutes
Operating Schedule:First departure from Stop 1 or 8 at 10am. Last departure from Stop 1 or 8 at 4pm. Frequency: every 30 minutes
Bontelabo Skolten Cruise Terminal/ King Hakon's Hall/ Rosenkrantz Tower
Fish Market/ Tourist Information
Marken/ Festplassen/ The City Park
Bergen Shopping Mall/ Kode Art Museum/ The City Park
Jekteviken Cruise Terminal
Fredriksberg Fortress
Bergen Aquarium/ Nordnes Park
Nykirken/ Magic Ice
Fish Market/ Tourist Information
Floyen Funicular Station
Floyen Funicular Station/ Bryggen
Saint Mary's Church / Bryggens Museum/ Troll Museum
Sandvikskirken/ Viewpoint
Options
24-Hour Ticket
48-Hour Ticket
What‘s Included
24 or 48-hour hop-on hop-off bus tour
Borrowable headsets with jack sticks and adapters for iPhone and Android
Audio guide available on your own device or via in-seat modules
Discounts on selected attractions and entries
Free Wi-Fi on all buses
Hotel pickup and drop-off
Attraction entrance fees
Food and drink
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Reviews
114 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Not great.
Daydream13886374314,May 26, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
3.00Bus decals block the windows so you can’t see out. The stops are not announced by number to match the map. Timing of the announcements is off.
Mixed experience on the bus tour
nevillep145,May 8, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
3.00The bus tour was acceptable for coverage of the centre of Bergen, but there were several issues that cause me to give a lower score. Our seats and the adjacent free ones at the rear of the upper floor could not receive the audio description of the city via the headphone sockets in front of us. Once we saw that I could connect via bluetooth to my phone, that improved until I used the phone to photograph interesting sights; then, the audio description was interrupted and had to be restarted via several steps. This was such a continuing annoyance that I eventually stopped trying to connect to that description, so missing some possibly interesting commentary! A second issue was that the one stop where we wanted to rejoin the bus to return to our ship had no street marker to indicate the stop’s location; we could locate it from the map, but there was nothing on the street itself to confirm the exact location. The drivers were friendly and welcoming, but the infrastructure disappointed a little.
Not great at all
Mandynic83,May 2, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
1.00Very disappointing buses always running late so stood around continuously waiting, after a 40 minute wait at 1 particular stop we boarded the bus went up stairs and it was roasting due to it being a warm sunny day, everyone was really hot so we asked for the roof down and was told point blank no and told rudely to open a window if we was warm, everyone other bus from a rival company that passed had their roof down, we paid £130 for tickets for 2 people for 2 days in and wouldn’t even say it was worth half that price
Purchased tickets only to find out after welling 1 mile to pick up point that this tour was cancelled.
Seaside793780,Apr 28, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
1.00Walked / Mike to pick up point only to find out this was canceled. No notice was given requested full refund
In my opinion rip-off
rafaelkN9215GH,Mar 31, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
1.00We fell for the organizer Hop on Hop Off (there is still Norway sightseeing) and drove the bus as a family for more than 1000 crowns a 3/4 round. A shortened schedule is available off-season. When we wanted to “hop up” again, however, no bus came. To the next stop latched again the dates awaited. There was no bus again! Therefore no recommendation
Worst experience possible...
Richard K,Sep 26, 2025
- Review from Viator
1.00Worst experience possible … NO regular pickup times … in fact, never saw another bus after my first hop off … never got to hop on again.
Save your money. Terribl.Bus stopped repeatedly for 15 mins-not at bus stop no explanation. Finally got off and walked.
Susan O,Sep 18, 2025
- Review from Viator
2.00Wasted 40 minutes of limited time in Bergen stopped by the side of the road-no explanation. A waste of $100 for what is supposed to be a 55 min round trip ride. A 20 min walk from cruise terminal and fish market and old town. . Many of the headsets outlets didn’t work. We have used hop on and off buses all the time. This was the worst! Bought tickets on Viator for 2. They said we needed to exchange them for paper-& we were given a ticket for one person. Fortunately I caught it before I boarded the bus
Extremely Disappointing
H4969VLlindam,Sep 17, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
1.00This tour was a complete letdown. If you are looking for an informative introduction to Bergen, this is not the way to go. The audio commentary was sparse and unhelpful, with long, awkward silences that made it seem as though the system wasn’t working. There was no guidance on what to expect at upcoming stops, and at one point we sat idly for ten minutes with no explanation at all. The driver’s announcements were unclear and difficult to understand, which only added to the confusion. We often take hop-on/hop-off tours in new cities and have always found them worthwhile. Unfortunately, this was by far the worst experience we’ve had—an absolute waste of both time and money.
Not worth the price.
S7451WFkimm,Aug 16, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
2.00I was excited to take the hop on hop off buss in Bergen with my family to learn more about the city. Unfortunately, the WiFi on the buss did not work and the phone audio only played the audio for stop 1. Fortunately, I had some wired headphones and was able to get the audio to work through the audio player in the seat. I do not feel that it was worth the cost of the tour.
Stops are not marked and...
Zlatica H,Aug 11, 2025
- Review from Viator
3.00Stops are not marked and therefore hard to find for a first-time visitor. Two companis run the same tour and the same looking buses so there is always an argument between the visitors and the driver when people try to board and have a ticket for the other company. The only difference - hard to detect- is that one company is called sightseeing and the other one citysightseeing. As usual, the recorded explanations are hard to understand. The tours end too early to do more than one round and one or two hop-offs. However, all hop-on and hop-off tours are useful to give a first-time visitor an orientation.
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