Bern: The best Walking Tour with a Local Guide
ID: GYG837866-1327417
Category:
Country: Switzerland
Duration:
02:00 hours
Description
Discover the beauty of Bern on a two hour guided walking tour. Learn about the history, the legends and stories and visit all the most important landmarks to know everything about this amazing city.
Join a local guide for an exciting walking tour through the historic city of Bern, a Swiss gem brimming with charm and beauty. Explore this UNESCO World Heritage city, renowned for its stunning medieval architecture, vibrant cultural life, and spectacular landscapes.
Start your tour at the beautiful Rose Garden, a garden offering breathtaking panoramic views of Bern. Learn more about the garden and prepare to discover the most important landmarks of the city.
Visit the Bärenpark, where you can see Bern's famous bears in a natural setting. Learn about the historical importance of bears to the city and enjoy this green space by the Aare River.
Walk in one of Bern's most iconic streets. Along this street, discover charming shops, cafes, and historic buildings while immersing yourself in the city's medieval atmosphere.
Enjoy stunning panoramic views of the Aare River and surrounding hills, admire the Gothic architecture of Bern Cathedral, relax in the tranquil gardens and green spaces, see the different administrative offices around and learn about the way of living in Switzerland.
Continue to the Berner Münster, the tallest Gothic cathedral in Switzerland. Marvel at its stunning architecture and delve into the fascinating history behind the cathedral's magnificent main doors.
Next, stop at the iconic Zytglogge, Bern's medieval clock tower. Discover its fascinating history and watch the astronomical clock's spectacle, a marvel of 15th-century engineering.
Arrive at the intriguing Kindlifresserbrunnen, a fountain dating back to the 16th century and learn about the legends and theories behind this peculiar statue, one of Bern's most curious landmarks and the most visit of all the fountains.
End your tour at the majestic Bundeshaus, the heart of Swiss democracy. Here, learn about the history and significance of this building, which houses the Federal Assembly and Federal Council. Enjoy the stunning views of the Aare River from the terrace and get recommendations on what to do after the tour.
Highlights
- Discover the history and culture of Bern on a guided walking tour
- Admire the stunning architecture of the Berner Münster and the Bundeshaus
- Learn about the history of Bern's famous bears at the Bärenpark
- Marvel at the astronomical clock's spectacle at the Zytglogge
- Enjoy the panoramic views of the Aare River and surrounding hills
Guiding languages
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
Wear comfortable walking shoes
Check the weather forecast and dress appropriately
Bring a camera to capture the beautiful sights
Consider bringing a water bottle
The best way to arrive at the meeting point is to take the bus number 10
The meeting point will be at the main fountain of the Rosengarten.
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
This excursion you can cancel with no cost up to 24 hours before the start of the trip. If you cancel it after 24 hours or not show up on the excursion you will still be charged the full price of the activity. Being late on pick-up or departure will be considered as not showing up.