Private Tour
Essential Bergen: 2-Hour Private Guided Walking Tour
Overview
Available languages
2 hours
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Get to know Bergen with an authorised local guide on a private two-hour walking tour that captures the essence of this charming coastal city. Wander through the cobbled lanes of Bryggen, the UNESCO-listed Hanseatic wharf, and learn about the merchants who shaped Bergen’s past. Discover hidden alleyways, colourful wooden houses and lively harbour scenes while hearing stories only a true Bergenser can share.
Your guide will tailor the route to your interests, whether that’s history, architecture, or local life, ensuring an engaging and personal experience.
Perfect for first-time visitors or anyone who wants an authentic introduction to Bergen’s culture, charm and everyday rhythm.
Additional Info
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Service animals allowed
Public transportation options are available nearby
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
What‘s Included
Entrance to one museum or landmark of choosing
Certified Tour Guide
Meeting and Pickup
Pickup points
Select a pickup point
What To Expect
Bryggen Hanseatic Wharf
We'll wander through the Hanseatic area of Bryggen, learning about this fascinating history and why it is on the UNESCO World Heritage List.
St. Mary's Church
Visit the oldest building still-standing in Bergen, St. Mary's Church
Options
Two Hour Private Tour
Duration: 2 hours
Customised time: We email you to confirm the time once booking has been completed.
Pickup included
Reviews
10 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Enjoyable tour with the delightful Judith.
MaliFamily,
Oct 8, 2025
- Tripadvisor
5.00Husband and I enjoyed our walking tour with Judith in the rain, and we have the stickers to prove it. We learned it rains 230 days a year in Bergen so live doesn’t stop because of the rain. In fact, Judith road her bike to town and we saw classes of school children on outdoor adventures. All you need is a raincoat and waterproof shoes and pants if you have them. We did fine with just a raincoat. We enjoyed learning the history of the wharf and the selection process for Norway’s king. Judith was patient in answering our many questions about Norwegian life. She also provided great food recommendations. After a wonderful meal at Fish Me we went to Fjak for rich hot chocolate and fancy chocolates. Will go to Villani Trattoria tonight. Thank you, Judith. You are a delight!
This tour was a perfect...
David C,
May 25, 2025
- Viator
5.00This tour was a perfect introduction to Bergen. We took it the first morning we were in town. Jeff was very knowledgeable and made sure we saw the sights we were interested in seeing. He also gave us many ideas of what to do our remaining time in Bergen and we enjoyed those as well. We highly recommend this tour.
Brilliant time in Bergen
michaeltL2020OW,
Oct 19, 2024
- Tripadvisor
5.00This tour of Bergen was terrific. Our guide was amazing from the first contact (via email) until we said goodbye at the end of the tour. She was personable, communicative, informative and entertaining. We could not have had a better experience!
Bergen and beyond.
msunney,
Sep 14, 2024
- Tripadvisor
5.00Eirik was amazing. He was knowledgeable, personable and adaptable to all of our needs. We loved the deep dive into the history of the waterfront area and the personal passion that Eirik brought to the tour.
The best way to see Bergen, with Emma
D834OOjeanr,
Jul 22, 2024
- Tripadvisor
5.00We did a private walking tour of Bergen & also a day tour driving to Troldhaugen, Grieg's home to tour the grounds as well as attend a concert. It was quite magical. Emma was an excellent, enthusiastic, &well organized guide. She showed us places off the beaten path, especially as there were many tourists in town for a festival & a cruise ship docking. She works hard to make sure her guests enjoy discovering Bergen & envrions. We would highly recommend her.
History-focused walking tour of Bergen
Brandon G,
Jul 10, 2024
- Viator
5.00Fabiola was a great guide & helped us get a comprehensive understanding of past & present Bergen during our walking tour. She is very deep & knowledgeable on the history & is great for those interested in getting really into the details. She offered us a number of recommendations for our time in Bergen and it was a great way to start our visit!
We loved this tour! We'll definitely come back!
VilmaM S,
May 19, 2024
- Viator
5.00We chose a 2 hour walking tour because we had a small window of time in port (we arrived on a cruise) Eirik was a great tour guide! We had great weather so we told him we're ready to cover as much terrain as possible! So, for been a short tour we walked close to 4.5 miles! He showed us the city, talked about it's history, geography, commerce, it's people, food scene and told us about life in Bergen! We'll definitely call on him when we get back!
Great day in Bergen
Brandon g,
May 15, 2024
- Viator
5.00Fabiola was a wonderful host to this amazing city. The tour was very well presented, the pace was great. Highly recommend this tour and Fabiola as a host!
Book with Konrad for a friendly walking tour
Kimberly P,
Jul 29, 2022
- Viator
5.00Boy did we get a great tour guide with Konrad in Bergen. He was so knowledgeable and friendly. He knew his history and was so happy to share his knowledge If we make it back to Bergen, we will definitely ask Konrad to be our tour guide. Great tour and experience Kim and Bob July 28, 2022
Wonderful Tour of Bergen!
Hmetcalf,
Jun 15, 2022
- Tripadvisor
5.00We took a private tour with Emma on a rainy day in June the day after we arrived in Bergen. We chose the private tour because we were concerned about a member of our family being able to keep up with a group tour. We wanted to learn about the city and get an idea of things we might like to do during our stay. As a private tour, we were able to tell Emma what we wanted to see and she tailored the path for us. Emma is a wonderful guide and easy to talk to. She gave us great ideas for places to go back and visit, and we even ran into her doing another tour while we were looking for one of them! She has a wealth of information about the history of Bergen and Norwegian culture. We’re so glad we took her tour and would highly recommend her to anyone visiting Bergen. Thank you Emma!
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