City Walking Tour - Bergen On Foot

Overview

Available languages

German

English

2 hours

Mobile ticket

Bergen’s nearly 1,000-year history has shaped the city’s character, architecture, and culture. From its founding as a key trading port to its role as a bustling Hanseatic hub, Bergen’s past is filled with fascinating stories waiting to be uncovered.

On this tour, I’ll guide you through the city’s most iconic sites as well as hidden gems that many visitors overlook. We’ll explore how Bergen evolved through the ages—from the medieval Hanseatic era to its vibrant, modern-day charm.

The tour is thoughtfully divided into two themed parts, offering you a deeper understanding of Bergen’s unique heritage. Join me to experience the stories and sites that make Bergen truly special!

Part 1 - Exploring Bergen’s Center

Part 2 - Discovering Bryggen, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, and the History of the Hanseatic League

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

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.

What‘s Included

Professional guide

What To Expect

Bergen

Part 1 - A walk through the city In the first part of the tour, we go for a walk through the lively centre of Bergen. On our way past the fish market, the theatre and the old fire station, we encounter personalities such as Edvard Grieg and Henrik Ibsen. On our tour, however, I don't only want to bring you closer to the historical sides of the city, but also to the people of Bergen and their life in the here and now.

1 hour 15 minutes • Admission Not Applicable

Bryggen Hanseatic Wharf

Part 2 - Bryggen and the German Hanseatic League The picturesque, colourful wooden houses in the Bryggen district are the symbol of the city. Today there are cafes, restaurants and bars among the houses, which are frequented by locals and tourists. 400 years ago, however, there was the smell of dried cod in the air, which was stored here. German merchants bought the cod from Norwegian fishermen and then exported it to all of Europe. This fish made Bergen the most important trading metropolis in Scandinavia at the time. On our way through the Bryggen World Heritage Site, I will tell you what made the fish so special, what the Hanseatic League was and how life for the German merchants played out here.

45 minutes • Admission Not Applicable

Options

City Walking Tour in German

2h City Walking Tour in German

City Walking Tour in English

2h City Walking Tour in English

Reviews

4.93

434 reviews

Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor

408

It was two entertaining...
Heike B,
Oct 23, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00
It was 2 entertaining ,informative hours with Martin....learn a lot about Bergen....pleasant ,friendly and with small anecdotes .....emphatic!!!
Bring your raincoat
Judy S,
Oct 9, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00
Don’t depend on Google maps to get you to the meeting place! We were probably 10 minutes late, but Martin communicated by email and very kindly waited for us. Lots of interesting information about the history and customs and every day life in Bergen.
Interesting and Humorous Tour of Bergen
italpphile,
Oct 5, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Despite Storm Ammy and horizontal rain Martin held our attention and kept our spirits up on this tour of Bergen. Mix of facts and jokes presented with a smile. Good start to our holiday.
A wealth of knowledge
P4307MJandrek,
Oct 1, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Our amazingly knowledgeable tour guide gave us a fantastic tour of Bergen. We're long-time fans of the city and wanted to gain more insight. Thanks to Martin, we now know a lot, and got even curious for more.
Highly recommended walking tour
Odyssey637786,
Sep 27, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
27 September 2025 - fab! Martin is an interesting & informative guide - excellent introduction to Bergen & its history delivered in a relaxed and engaging way.
It's as good as it gets
Y9221YRandreaw,
Sep 25, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Wide range of knowledge, entertaining, informative and best culinary tips - all this makes a successful city tour! Recommended!
Excellent tour
924rupertl,
Sep 21, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Martin's tour was excellent. He is very knowledgeable about the history of Bergen, and also happy to talk about the Norwegian way of life. This is a very interesting tour which we would recommend.
Very informative experience
Yaroslav S,
Sep 17, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00
Martin shared wonderful information about Bergen. Being German-born and raised in northern Norway, his take on the history of Bergen gave a lot of insight into the WW2 German history in the city/country as well.
Super 👍 🙂
X7850VLmartinf,
Sep 16, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Great and interesting city tour with lots of information not only about mountains but also about Norway in general. We really liked it 🙂
Great Tour and Guide!
Peter F,
Sep 16, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00
Great experience with a really great guide (can’t remember his name, but originally from England and a musician and song writer). We loved the stories and information as well as how eloquently it was presented. Learned a lot about this beautiful city. Would highly recommend!