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Pass By: Steel Sculpture of King Olav Kyrre, Strømgaten 6, 5015 Bergen, Norway
On this walking tour through the small coastal city, I’ll bring its history to life. Our tour starts in front of the steel sculpture of King Olav Kyrre, where you’ll learn about the city’s origins, and how it gradually expanded.
Pass By: Kode Art Museums Of Bergen, Rasmus Meyers alle 9 Rasmus Meyers allé 3, Bergen 5015 Norway
Bergen is a city that has worn many hats. It was once the medieval capital of the Kingdom of Norway, and it was Scandinavia’s commercial centre until the 1600s. The city is renowned for its UNESCO sites, its fish market, and its seven surrounding mountains. It’s also been called ‘the gateway to the fjords’. On this walking tour through the small coastal city, I’ll bring its history to life.
Pass By: Festplassen entre Olav Kyres Gate e Christies Gate, Bergen Norway
Enjoying a leisurely walk through Festplassen Plaza, a popular square.
Pass By: Christian Michelsen Statue, Sentrum, Bergen, Norway
You'll see the Statue of Christian Michelsen, a Norwegian national hero and politician.
Pass By: Musikkpaviljongen, Olav Kyrres gate 27, 5014 Bergen, Norway
Enjoying a leisurely walk through city parks and popular squares like the Musikkpaviljongen (Music Pavilion).
Pass By: Edvard Grieg Statue, Edvard Griegs Plass 1, Bergen 5015 Norway
You'll see Composer Edvard Grieg’s Statue and learn a bit about him while you walk.
Pass By: Ole Bull Fountain, Nedre Ole Bulls Plass 1, Bergen 5012 Norway
You'll see the statue of famed violinist Ole Bull which stands proudly on top of a fountain.
Pass By: Henrik Ibsen Statue, Bergen 5011 Norway
You'll see the granite statue of distinguished playwright Henrik Ibsen.
Pass By: The National Stage, Engen 1, 5803 Bergen, Norway
You’ll walk through the city centre, taking in important buildings like the National Theatre and the Bergen Cathedral.
Pass By: Gestapomuseet - Bergen, Veiten 3 Chr. Michelsens Gate 10, Bergen 5012 Norway
While passing by the Gestapomuseet, I'll reveal the city’s darker history such as the Nazi occupation, and tell you about the only way that prisoners could escape from their torture rooms.
Pass By: Torgallmenningen, Bergen, Norway
Stroll down Torgallmenningen towards the Sailor's Monument.
Pass By: Sailor's Monument, Torgallmenningen, Bergen Norway
You'll see one of the most respected landmarks in the city, the Sailor’s Monument, which celebrates Norwegian sailors, their efforts and adventures at sea.
Pass By: Domkirken (Bergen Cathedral), Kong Oscargate and Domkirkegate, Bergen Norway
On this tour, you'll have a chance to spot the 17th century cannonball embedded on the Cathedral façade.
Pass By: Skostredet, Bergen, Norway
Discover the hippest area in the city, Skotstredet.
Pass By: Ludvig Holberg Statue, Vaagsallmenningen 4, Bergen 5014 Norway
The audio tour ends in front of one of the city’s oldest statues which depicts writer and poet Ludvig Holberg.
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Steel Sculpture of King Olav Kyrre, Strømgaten 6, 5015 Bergen, Norway
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Bergen's Landmarks and History: A Self-Guided Audio Tour
1/25/2023 - 6/3/2025
| Monday - Sunday : | 12:00 AM - 11:59 PM |
45 to 75 minutes(approx.)
Ludvig Holberg Statue, Vågsallmenningen 4, 5014 Bergen, Norway
Not wheelchair accessible
Most travelers can participate
Please note: You won't be guided through any museums or other attractions mentioned en route. If you choose to enter and visit such places, you'll need to pay for it independently of this tour.
This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate
Confirmation will be received at time of booking
Posted By : chrisrS5104NY
We had trouble finding the start and we did not have a lot of time in Bergen to follow it up. So didn't actually do the walk.
When I contacted them they immediately gave me a refund with their apologies. Very impressive.
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Posted On : 2024-04-26
Posted By : GusH576
Wonderful city to start our Hurtigruten AstonomyVoyage...got to spend 1.5 days on-our-own before boarding M/S Kong Harald. Did our homework from home. Pre-purchased our Mt. Floren funicular rickets Erich expedited boarding the 'car.' Remarkable panoramic views of Bergen and its surrounds. Back below we we so impressed with Bryggen, the original Hanseatic merchant area, and a UNESCO HERITAGE site.
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Posted On : 2023-12-18
Posted By : AndreCoetzee3
We stayed close to the Bergen harbour and enjoyed the daily walks around the area. A major turn-off was Bergenites’ stubbornness in not accepting cash and for poor service delivery in general. Ae spent three days in Bergen which ended up being too long. The ferry trip to Flåm was spectacular!
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Posted On : 2023-10-11
Posted By : mariapC582LR
I was very impressed by this tour. It worked very well and the pace and amount of information worked perfectly for me. Highly recommended.
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Posted On : 2023-09-09
Posted By : K7448OMcarolineg
I had a great time with this tour! I did it in the morning, so the city wasn't too crowded, and I enjoyed getting a sense of the central area of Bergen. The app worked great for me, even though I didn't have data, as I downloaded everything beforehand. I liked that it was basically handsfree, so I could just walk and enjoy. A few times I got a bit off track, but that was mostly my fault because I was bad at following directions. I was always able to get back to the tour easily. I liked the history and anecdotes that were included, especially the descriptions of various statues. It took me about an hour and a half, but I took my time with it. Great experience!
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Posted On : 2023-09-02
Posted By : Jx A
Cheap and easy way to learn about this fabulous city. You can take ot at your own pace stopping along the way as you choose.
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Posted On : 2023-08-25
Posted By : O5129KGheathers
Very good value. Totally worth it. We learned a lot and we will look for other cities that it is available.
I wish that it would have continued through the fish market and the tenament housing. I would have liked to know about that.
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Posted On : 2023-08-24
Posted By : 920katkav
Quite a nice idea to wrap the walk up into statues and their stories, though we would love to learn more about some personalities, because not all descriptions give details about their life, work and importance. Should you want more about the history of Bergen and its hanseatic past, you need a different walk.
The walk is esy to follow, understandable and I appreciated the variety of comments. Great idea to explain some parts while walking.
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Posted On : 2023-08-13
Posted By : Jojorowrow
This is a great option if you’re interested in the architecture and sculptures of the city with some history thrown in. You can take it at your own pace and stop or divert whenever you like. No need to keep up with the leader’s pace..
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Posted On : 2023-08-11
Posted By : mathcl
Super nice tour with many interesting details and anecdotes. The guide had a very comfortable voice, and I loved the fact that I almost didn't need to look at my phone - I was told in which direction to go, and the app automatically detected when I was at the right place for the next presentation. Such a lovely way to get a quick first impression of a new city. On top of this, I was very lucky with the weather and got some great photos of beautiful Bergen along the way.
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Posted On : 2023-06-08
