Bern Old City Walking Tour

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ID: GYG160415-240986
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Country: Switzerland

Duration: 02:00 hours


Description

See the UNESCO World Heritage monuments of Bern on a 2-hour walking tour of the medieval city center and get the chance to climb to the top of the tower at Bern Cathedral.
Learn the story of the capital of Switzerland and its most famous monuments on a 2-hour walking tour of the historic city center.

See the large Heiliggeistkirche (Church of the Holy Ghost) in the Old City (Altstadt), where the layout has remained unchanged for centuries. Walk along the Spitalgasse to arrive at the Baerenplatz, built during the 13th century expansion. Admire the government buildings of the Bundesplatz, where many Swiss banks are located, and see the oldest clock in Switzerland at the Zyttglogge.

Get the chance to visit the Einstein House Museum, or climb the 344 stairs up the tower of Bern Cathedral. Look over the rooftops of the Old City on the banks of the Aare River with the snow-capped mountains of the Berner Oberland in the background.

Discover the old Tramdepot brewery restaurant before ending in the Rosengarten, where the scent of more than 220 different species of roses is coupled with magnificent views of the city.

Highlights

  • See the UNESCO World Heritage monuments of Bern
  • Learn more about the history of the capital of Switzerland
  • Climb to the top of the tower at Bern Cathedral, if you dare
  • Get panoramic views of the Aare River and Berner Oberland mountains

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IMPORTANT INFORMATION

All areas that customers touch are frequently cleaned
You are required to bring and wear a mask
Pick-up from the lobby of your hotel in Bern
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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 48 hours before the start of the trip. If you cancel it after 48 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.