Surround yourself in the cultural and historical highlights of Bergen on a private tour.

Duration

5 hours

Overview

Do you prefer nature – we will stop at viewpoints to see the fjords and the mountains, do you prefer history or culture – we will visit a couple of museums that will be interesting for you. Surround yourself in the cultural and historical highlights of Bergen on a private tour. Begin with the city's top attractions, including Bergenhus Fortress, the Fish Market, and Bryggen Embankment. For the second part of the tour, you can choose from a long list of museums, visit the most scenic spots in town, or anywhere that strikes your fancy. Whatever you decide, your guide is happy to oblige. Have the personalized experience of a private tour. Customize the itinerary to suit your personal interests. Discover the city by private transportation. Get a thorough overview of Bergen.

What's Included

• Bottled water
• Professional local driver/guide
• Hotel/port pickup and drop-off
• Private tour in air-conditioned vehicle
• Local taxes

Not included: x Museum and funicular tickets not included

Departure & Return

Traveler pickup is offered. We can start this tour whenever you like (as long as we are available and the attractions that you'd like to visit are open). Your private driver-guide meets you at the lobby of your hotel in Bergen centre, or at the gate of your cruise ship terminal. We pick up from ALL HOTELS in Bergen city centre area.

** Please let us know in the comment section at what time you would like to start your tour.**

Itinerary

Stop At: Mount Floyen and the Funicular Your private English speaking driver-guide picks you up at your hotel in Bergen centre and your tour begins. First part of the excursion gives you an introduction to Bergen’s centre: we start this tour off with a funicular ride to Mount Fløyen (1050 feet ASL / 320 meters ASL) to literally have an overview of the city's centre. Duration: 45 minutes Admission Ticket Not Included

Stop At: Bergen After the funicular we go on an excursion drive to the main sights, like the medieval Bergenhus fortress, Bryggen embankment, the Hanseatic quarters, the Fish market, the National Theatre, which are all located in the centre of Bergen and are worth stopping by and learning their history.

On the second part of this tour, you have several options to choose from, depending on your interests and preferences. During a 5-hour tour we can offer following choices:

1. Edvard Grieg’s museum and villa Troldhaugen, Fantoft stave church and the Royal residence in Bergen – Gamlehaugen.
2. The Old Bergen museum and Edvard Grieg’s museum and villa Troldhaugen.
3. The Old Bergen museum and Fantoft stave church with a short stop at the Royal residence in Bergen – Gamlehaugen, if we have time left.
4. None of the above and something special. Duration: 1 hour 30 minutes Admission Ticket Free

Stop At: Troldhaugen Edvard Grieg Museum A trip to Edvard Grieg’s museum and villa Troldhaugen, where the great composer lived and worked (entrance tickets required). Duration: 1 hour Admission Ticket Not Included

Stop At: Fantoft Stave Church A short stop at Fantoft stave church – a wooden church biult in a typical style on Norwegian medieval wooden architecture (entrance tickets required). Duration: 30 minutes Admission Ticket Not Included

Stop At: Gamlehaugen A short stop at the Royal residence in Bergen – Gamlehaugen, where the King and the Royal family stays when they are visiting Bergen (no entrance to the house). Duration: 30 minutes Admission Ticket Free

Stop At: Gamle Bergen Museum - Bymuseet i Bergen A trip to the Old Bergen museum – a town inside a town. The museum consists of over 40 wooden buildings from 18th and 19th centuries. We will visit the old bakery, drug store, old dentist's office, a sailor’s home, the party house, an old school and other quaint houses (entrance tickets required). Duration: 1 hour 30 minutes Admission Ticket Not Included

Stop At: Mount Ulriken The Forth Option: None of the above and something special. Your driver-guide would like to know your interests and what you would like to see and visit. Maybe finding great photo opportunities around the city, or taking the cable car to Mount Ulriken and a short hike to the top of Bergen's tallest mountain – 2109 feet ASL (643 meters ASL). We can decide on spot and make it a unique experience. Duration: 3 hours Admission Ticket Not Included

Additional Info

Confirmation will be received within 48 hours of booking, subject to availability

Not wheelchair accessible

Infant seats available

Children must be accompanied by an adult

May be operated by a multi-lingual guide: English, Norwegian, Russian

A maximum of 7 people per booking

Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately

Near public transportation

Most travelers can participate

This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate

Operated by JANDIS AS