Bergen: City Tour on Foot Tour in German
ID: GYG228205-393082
Category:
Country: Norway
Duration:
02:00 hours
Description
Embark on a journey of discovery through Bergen with an informative and inspiring local guide. Get to know the most important sights of the city including the Hanseatic quarter (Bryggen) and St.Mary's Church.
Appreciate why many people consider Bergen to be the most beautiful city in Norway on a relaxing walking tour through the city. As well as receiving fascinating details about the city’s 950-year history, your local guide will provide a true insider's perspective on its inhabitants, known as the 'Bergenser'.
Starting from the city center, be enchanted by the maritime charm of the harbor bay, Vågen. Then navigate through the city's narrow wooden lanes as you get to know the most important sights of Bergen.
Walk past the fish market, the theatre, and the old fire station and hear how historical residents, such as Edvard Grieg and Henrik Ibsen, helped shaped Bergen.
Continue to the Bryggen district to see its iconic colorful wooden houses. This World Heritage Site is popular with both locals and tourists, housing many lively cafes, restaurants, and bars.
Here, learn about how 400 years ago dried cod was stored in Bryggen and exported to throughout Europe, making Bergen the most important trading metropolis in Scandinavia during that time.
Discover what the Hanseatic League was, the influence it once had on trading, and how life for the visiting German merchants played out here.
Highlights
- Follow the trails of the Hanseatic merchants in Bryggen
- Be enchanted by the maritime charm of the city
- Get an insight into the contemporary life of a 'Bergenser'
Guiding languages
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
The number of visitors is limited to reduce crowds
By the stairs that lead up to tourist information booth, Strandkaien 3, 5012 Bergen
When should I book?
To guarantee availability book as soon as possible. Early booking is worth consideration especially if you planning the trip during high season like public holidays or weekends.
Cancellations
Cancellation is not possible. If you cancel it anyway or not show up on the excursion you will still be charged the full price of the activity and the money you paid will not be refunded.