Food & Culture Walk, Bergen

4.6 (14 reviews)
Discover local haunts as you sample regional fare on a guided walk through historic Bergen.
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Noreen L.
Jul 16, 2025
Amazing guide. The food tasting was authentic and great history of Bergen.
Hart
Hart L.
Jun 27, 2025
Outstanding tour!
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Kimberly R.
Jun 20, 2025
I felt as though this was the best thing we could have done to start out our wonderful time in Bergen. Our guide, Diane, was friendly... Read more
Joost
Joost S.
Jun 17, 2025
Great overview of the history of Bergen by our guide Serena. She was very engaging and kept our group of 8 interested for the full 3... Read more
Tara
Tara K.
Nov 29, 2024
Very cool experience! Marianne, my guide, was born in Bergen and knew so many ins and outs! The pace of this tour was perfect, we saw... Read more
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Overview

Bring your appetite to a three-hour lunchtime jaunt through Bergen's foodie hotspots. In the company of a knowledgeable local, you'll stroll the city's picturesque streets while your guide shares anecdotes and stories of Norway's culture and culinary traditions. Along the way, you'll make several stops to sample regional delicacies, lunch at a popular local haunt, and weave your way through the UNESCO-listed Bryggen district. Perfect for food lovers and cultural enthusiasts, you'll wind up your experience at a historic 14th-century cellar, where you'll toast your fellow foodies with a local craft beer.

Highlights

  • Sample delicious local fish right next to the fjord
  • Visit Norway's oldest medieval cellar and sample local craft beer
  • Learn about Bergen's rich food traditions and history from a knowledgeable local guide
  • Explore Bergen's picturesque, UNESCO-listed Bryggen district

Know before you go

Duration
3h
Recommended for
12 years old & up
Group
Small group, 12 people or less
Food & Drink
Local food sampling, including a meal at a local restaurant and a small beer

What you'll do

Your experience starts at the town's famous Fisketorget (Fishmarket), where you'll meet your guide, a knowledgeable local foodie. Here, you'll sample delicious fresh seafood and hear about the importance of the city's fishing heritage.

Continue winding your way along the cobbled streets, stopping to meet a selection of local food producers and sample regional specialties. Meanwhile, your guide will share anecdotes and stories of Bergen's culture and the city's culinary scene. There'll also be a chance to rest your legs and sit down with your guide and group to enjoy a meal at a local restaurant.

Appetite sated, you'll explore the city's historic UNESCO-listed Bryggen district and admire the colorful wooden waterfront architecture and gorgeous fjord views. Your last stop is at a 14th-century pub and Norway's oldest cellar, where you'll raise a toast to your experience with a glass of craft beer. Skål!

Start times

  • Daily
    12:30 pm
  • Sunday
    Not available

What's included

  • Local guide
  • Local food samples, lunch, and a beer

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Traveler reviews

14 total ratings, 12 with reviews
4.6
Feature ratings
Quality of Experience
4.7
Guides, Drivers and Staff
4.5
Transport
5.0
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Noreen L.
Newark, NJ | Reviewed on Jul 16, 2025
Amazing guide. The food tasting was authentic and great history of Bergen. Read more

Amazing guide. The food tasting was authentic and great history of Bergen.

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Transport
Hart
Hart L.
Atlanta, GA | Reviewed on Jun 27, 2025
Outstanding tour! Read more

Outstanding tour!

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Kimberly R.
Dallas, TX | Reviewed on Jun 20, 2025
I felt as though this was the best thing we could have done to start out our wonderful time in Bergen. Our guide, Diane, was friendly and kind and knowledgeable, and she helped us feel at home in the city, taking us to places we wouldn't have found on our own and introducing us to foods we may not have tried. She took us through the big, wonderful fish market (incredible) and we tried a warm fish cake unlike anything we'd ever had before that was so much fun to eat. She gave us bites of dried... Read more

I felt as though this was the best thing we could have done to start out our wonderful time in Bergen. Our guide, Diane, was friendly and kind and knowledgeable, and she helped us feel at home in the city, taking us to places we wouldn't have found on our own and introducing us to foods we may not have tried. She took us through the big, wonderful fish market (incredible) and we tried a warm fish cake unlike anything we'd ever had before that was so much fun to eat. She gave us bites of dried cod to try. She walked us up and down and around the old parts of the city and told us interesting stories as she popped us into a cool coffee shop and a wonderful old bathhouse now local hangout and a cool pub. This tour was great from beginning to end and gave us a welcoming, wonderful introduction to the city.

Tips for future travelers

Highly recommend doing it if you are new to Norway/Norwegian culture or to Bergen.

Quality of Experience
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Joost
Joost S.
Sunnyvale, CA | Reviewed on Jun 17, 2025
Great overview of the history of Bergen by our guide Serena. She was very engaging and kept our group of 8 interested for the full 3 hours. I highly recommend this walk as we learned a lot of details about Bergen's history we would otherwise be unaware off. Read more

Great overview of the history of Bergen by our guide Serena. She was very engaging and kept our group of 8 interested for the full 3 hours. I highly recommend this walk as we learned a lot of details about Bergen's history we would otherwise be unaware off.

Quality of Experience
Great overview of Bergen's history and some nice food stops
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Serena was excellent and fun to chat with
Pauline
Pauline M.
Atlanta, GA | Reviewed on May 28, 2025

The Food & Culture Walk in Bergen was enjoyable, although a bit long. The first stop had a huge cinnamon roll that seemed excessive, especially as it was too much after breakfast. I think the sequence could be improved by offering the cinnamon roll at the end so people can take it away if they're too full.

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Valerie P.
Boston, MA | Reviewed on May 18, 2025
This was a little longer than necessary- we could have seen and tasted everything in 2 1/2 hrs instead of 3 1/2 (it ran long) Read more

This was a little longer than necessary- we could have seen and tasted everything in 2 1/2 hrs instead of 3 1/2 (it ran long)

Tips for future travelers

Helpful to take a food tour in a new city!

Quality of Experience
Good food and the guide was sure to provide alternatives to those who had dietary restrictions
Guides, Drivers and Staff
The pacing was a little slow and we would have preferred to spend less time on the tour overall
Transport
we walked!
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Burt M.
San Jose, CA | Reviewed on May 13, 2025
It was an enjoyable tour. The tour guide was fine (not spectacular). In the past, most food tours had too much food so I left stuffed. This food tour had a much smaller amount of food, but I was still OK with that. Read more

It was an enjoyable tour. The tour guide was fine (not spectacular). In the past, most food tours had too much food so I left stuffed. This food tour had a much smaller amount of food, but I was still OK with that.

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Tara
Tara K.
Boulder, CO | Reviewed on Nov 29, 2024
Very cool experience! Marianne, my guide, was born in Bergen and knew so many ins and outs! The pace of this tour was perfect, we saw (and tasted) quite a bit, but it didn't feel rushed. We went all through Bryggen, the fish market, and even to the first coffee shop in Bergen (the owner is still working the cafe and making the baked goods and coffee). There were many things that I would've just walked right past if it weren't for this tour. Great experience! Read more

Very cool experience! Marianne, my guide, was born in Bergen and knew so many ins and outs! The pace of this tour was perfect, we saw (and tasted) quite a bit, but it didn't feel rushed. We went all through Bryggen, the fish market, and even to the first coffee shop in Bergen (the owner is still working the cafe and making the baked goods and coffee). There were many things that I would've just walked right past if it weren't for this tour. Great experience!

Quality of Experience
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Transport
I actually didn't have transport, I met my guide at the fish market and we walked from there.
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Rondi F.
Centennial, CO | Reviewed on Jul 25, 2024
Our guide Thomas was great and knew the answer to any question we asked! Highly recommend him! Read more

Our guide Thomas was great and knew the answer to any question we asked! Highly recommend him!

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Randy B.
Los Angeles, CA | Reviewed on Jun 22, 2024

Nina is very good

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