Bergen City Tour, Bergen

4.5 (34 reviews)
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Sharon d.
Aug 10, 2024
Love the Tour and really found John to be very very knowledgeable
Phillips
Phillips P.
Aug 03, 2024
Amazing! Highly recommend doing a tour with John - his knowledge about the area really enhanced our stay in Bergen. He took us all over the... Read more
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Margaret F.
Jun 02, 2024
It was a perfect tour with only our group of 4. John was a great guide- knew the city perfectlt, having grown up there and been... Read more
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Nathan H.
Dec 09, 2023
Great way to see and learn about Bergen. There is a lot of preserved history within the cityscape and the cobblestone streets are incredible places to... Read more
Maurice
Maurice R.
Sep 20, 2023
Personable. Adjusted the program for our age , walking speed and distance. It was raining and he did the very best he could and, in fact,... Read more
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Overview

With about 300,000 residents, Bergen is the second largest city in Norway. Rich in culture and seafaring history, this walkable city boasts a vast selection of cultural and outdoorsy activities. On a guided tour you'll get the highlights as you ride the Fløibanen funicular elevator (or hike the trail on foot) to the top of Mount Fløyen—one of Bergen's seven peaks—for the best views of the city. Then it's a leisurely stroll back down the path, which even features hidden troll sculptures along the way.

Next is the Bryggen area of downtown. This UNESCO World Heritage Site is a series of colorful wooden houses that line the harbor and date back to the 1700s. The tour culminates with a rest in one of the charming local cafés and bakeries. There's nothing quite like enjoying a fresh coffee or hot chocolate and doing some people-watching in one of the most postcard-perfect towns in Europe.

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Summarized by AI based on kimkim traveler reviews

Historical insights

The tour provided extensive historical information about Bergen, which many found educational and fascinating. Specific mentions include the city's preserved history and local improvements. (10 mentions)

Meredith
“History of the city and local improvements we wouldn't have found on our own - well worth it.”  — Meredith L.
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“It was a wonderful experience to walk around with somebody local to see and hear a more personalized view and history of the city.”  — Danette G.
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“John gave us many insights about Bergen and its history that we would have missed if we were on our own.”  — Raj O.
Excellent local guides

Multiple reviewers praised their local guides, particularly John, for being knowledgeable, fun, and providing personalized and engaging tours. The guides often shared in-depth history and personal anecdotes about Bergen. (9 mentions)

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“John was a great guide- knew the city perfectly, having grown up there and been a guide for many years.”  — Margaret F.
Maria Christina
“John had a good grasp of Bergen and was eager to show us more”  — Maria Christina S.
Catherine
“John grew up in Bergen and provided a very fun and engaging walking tour through the city.”  — Catherine B.
Long walks

The tours often involved extensive walking, sometimes up to 5 miles. While many enjoyed the physical activity, one reviewer noted that their daughter was less enthusiastic. (9 mentions)

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“We walked almost 5 miles (which was great) and really enjoyed the morning.”  — Margaret F.
Owen
“A very fun walk through the town that brought us to many beautiful places.”  — Owen B.
Meredith
“Another 5 mile walk in a couple hours around the city.”  — Meredith L.
Tailored experiences

Guides adjusted the pace and content of the tours based on the group's interests and needs, including accommodating for weather conditions and making personalized suggestions for post-tour activities. (5 mentions)

Catherine
“It was very much tailored to our interests.”  — Catherine B.
Maurice
“Adjusted the program for our age, walking speed and distance.”  — Maurice R.
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“He extended the tour to accommodate a brief visit to the musuem, a short coffee break and a visit to the electronics store to buy adapters.”  — Raj O.

Traveler reviews

34 total ratings, 26 with reviews
4.5
Feature ratings
Quality of Experience
4.6
Guides, Drivers and Staff
4.8
Transport
4.8
Karen
Karen S.
Seattle, WA | Reviewed on Mar 22, 2025

The guide was well informed and gave us lots of history. The only improvement would be to not talk while walking . It was hard for me to hear everything. If the guide stopped and faced us while talking it would have been alot better.

Tips for future travelers

It is always important to have a guided walking city tour. You get a good overview and can ask questions . This is not possible on a bus tour.

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Marian B.
Lake Forest, IL | Reviewed on Oct 21, 2024
John was knowledgeable and showed us the highlights of downtown Bergen. He also advised us on how to spend the rest of our time in Bergen, taking the funicular to the mountaintop, visiting the Bryggen Museum and seeing other parts of the city. Read more

John was knowledgeable and showed us the highlights of downtown Bergen. He also advised us on how to spend the rest of our time in Bergen, taking the funicular to the mountaintop, visiting the Bryggen Museum and seeing other parts of the city.

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Kevin S.
Canada | Reviewed on Sep 14, 2024
Nice time. Guide was good.
Weather was so-so but what can you do? Read more

Nice time. Guide was good.
Weather was so-so but what can you do?

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LINDSAY C.
Dallas, TX | Reviewed on Sep 08, 2024
The guide was great. Unfortunately we had to cut out early because the rain got so so bad. Read more

The guide was great. Unfortunately we had to cut out early because the rain got so so bad.

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Sharon d.
Denver, CO | Reviewed on Aug 10, 2024
Love the Tour and really found John to be very very knowledgeable Read more

Love the Tour and really found John to be very very knowledgeable

Quality of Experience
Yes the consistency
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Well the people of Norway are extremely good looking and intelligent!
Transport
Phillips
Phillips P.
Ashburn, VA | Reviewed on Aug 03, 2024
Amazing! Highly recommend doing a tour with John - his knowledge about the area really enhanced our stay in Bergen. He took us all over the city at a measured pace and pointed out things only the locals know. It was a great experience. Read more

Amazing! Highly recommend doing a tour with John - his knowledge about the area really enhanced our stay in Bergen. He took us all over the city at a measured pace and pointed out things only the locals know. It was a great experience.

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Transport
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Margaret F.
Denver, CO | Reviewed on Jun 02, 2024
It was a perfect tour with only our group of 4. John was a great guide- knew the city perfectlt, having grown up there and been a guide for many years. We walked almost 5 miles (which was great) and really enjoyed the morning. Read more

It was a perfect tour with only our group of 4. John was a great guide- knew the city perfectlt, having grown up there and been a guide for many years. We walked almost 5 miles (which was great) and really enjoyed the morning.

Tips for future travelers

Comfortable footwear and clothing for all weather- cool, warm, or rainy. I wore only casual clothes/outdoor clothes throughout.

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Sky S.
Calabasas, CA | Reviewed on Feb 27, 2024

The guide didn't show up. Tom refunded our money! It wasn't Tom's fault.

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Nathan H.
Lincolnton, GA | Reviewed on Dec 09, 2023
Great way to see and learn about Bergen. There is a lot of preserved history within the cityscape and the cobblestone streets are incredible places to walk. Read more

Great way to see and learn about Bergen. There is a lot of preserved history within the cityscape and the cobblestone streets are incredible places to walk.

Quality of Experience
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Transport
Maurice
Maurice R.
Saint Cloud, MN | Reviewed on Sep 20, 2023
Personable. Adjusted the program for our age , walking speed and distance. It was raining and he did the very best he could and, in fact, based on his suggestions, we went back over the same area when the sun did come out. Read more

Personable. Adjusted the program for our age , walking speed and distance. It was raining and he did the very best he could and, in fact, based on his suggestions, we went back over the same area when the sun did come out.

Tips for future travelers

No!

Guides, Drivers and Staff
Far too many to write about here. Once again, I refer you to our daily updates and give you permission to use the non-personal parts of them for your future clients -
Transport
They were there as arranged which lessened our anxiety as the trip went on.

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