EXCURSION: Private
EXCURSION TYPE: Cultural, Scenic, Shopping
FOOD/BEVERAGE: Snacks, Bottled Water Included
ACTIVITY LEVEL: Easy
Head to the heart of Bergen to take a step back in time as you explore its ancient alleyways, learn about the city’s history, and more when you book this scenic city walking tour. Your private walking excursion includes a professional guide who will share the city’s past tales like the Battle of Bay and show you its historical sites and architecture that characterize the city center. You’ll also get to customize your two-hour city walking tour to go to the historic sites you prefer, making this private excursion perfect for history buffs.
Put on a pair of comfortable shoes and get ready to explore Bergen’s historic city center on foot. You’ll begin your scenic private city walking tour by meeting up with your professional guide and then heading to the heart of the city to explore its historic corridors and iconic alleyways. Notice the beautiful wooden houses painted in vivid colors that help characterize the old world charm of this downtown district.
Along the way, you’ll get a chance to hear about historical battles and iconic events that marked Bergen’s past as you stroll down its charming alleyways. One of great importance was the Battle of Bay or Battle of Vagen, which was a naval battle between the English and the Dutch that Norwegian commanders intervened in to help the Dutch fight off the English. You’ll also learn about the dark doings of Norway’s last official executioner,Samson Isberg, who took on this gory role in the 19th century.
From charming alleyways to historical stories of Bergen’s military past, this private city walking tour offers much to see. Book this scenic walking tour today and take a step back into time to explore Bergen’s historic city center!
• Welcome with fresh flower garlands.
• Meeting and assistance by our representative.
• Entrance fees to the monuments.
• Private guide throughout your journey.
• Covering all main / major monuments and tourist attractions in each city.
• All Transfers, Sightseeing and Overland drive as per the itinerary by private air-conditioned Transport.
• All taxes.
• Domestic and International Flights.
• Personal Expenses.
• Camera / Video Camera Fees.
• Medical Aid.
• Tips.
• Travel Insurance.
• A visa is required and must be obtained prior to your departure from your Country.
• Small deviations in the tour program are sometimes necessary, depending on weather, road conditions, flight schedules and room availability.
• In case the government changes presently applicable taxes, increase in airlines prices, fuel surcharge our rates will need to be adjusted accordingly.
• Sometimes, there is no relevance between the distance and time of travelling, as it depends upon the condition of the roads and congestion of the traffic.
• While every effort will be made to maintain the itinerary, in view of local strikes etc that are beyond our control all schedule and itineraries are subject to last moment changes.
• Clients must be fully insured, as the company cannot accept liability for loss or damage to client’s property, medical emergencies or any other loss suffered by them whilst on tour.
