
Discover Bergen on Foot and Boat
Traveler rating
4.9/5
Based on 432 traveler reviews. Ratings and reviews provided by Viator and Tripadvisor.
Quick answer
Is Discover Bergen on Foot and Boat worth booking?
Discover Bergen on Foot and Boat is a 2-hour experience in Bergen, Norway, from $49 per person. It scores 93 out of 100 on the Outty Ranking, which we label “90+ Club”, based on a 4.9/5 rating across 432 reviews. Cancellation is free up to 24 hours before the start time. Same-day spots are currently showing. It sits in the Outty 90+ Club, the top tier of everything we rank.
- Outty Ranking
- 93 / 100
- Rating
- 4.9/5 (432)
- Duration
- 2 hours
- From
- $49 per person
This is a 2-in-1 tour to offer you a well-rounded experience of Bergen in a short time. Walk its narrow alleys and storied streets before hopping on to a ferry boat. Travel like a local. This tour is packed with lesser-known stories, old and new, interesting and informative. It will help you find the Bergen hidden behind the layers of centuries. Take home stories as souvenirs. Your experienced guide can customise the tour to suit your interests. They have worked with people from different countries, cultures and professional background. Find your connection to Bergen. (Tour start point is shown in the pictures.)
What you get
About this experience
This is a 2-in-1 tour to offer you a well-rounded experience of Bergen in a short time. Walk its narrow alleys and storied streets before hopping on to a ferry boat. Travel like a local. This tour is packed with lesser-known stories, old and new, interesting and informative. It will help you find the Bergen hidden behind the layers of centuries. Take home stories as souvenirs. Your experienced guide can customise the tour to suit your interests. They have worked with people from different countries, cultures and professional background. Find your connection to Bergen. (Tour start point is shown in the pictures.)
What's included
Included
- A handout of useful info like restaurant recommendations.
- Ferry ticket
- A guide in love with the city!
What you'll see and do
Fish Market
We start the tour in front of the Tourist Information Centre and the swanky Fish Market. Bergen’s famed fish market is also the right place to meet the central characters of its story.
10 minutes here
Bryggen Hanseatic Wharf
Bryggen aka the Hanseatic Enclave aka the Unesco World Heritage Site is the most iconic of Bergen’s landmarks. We walk amid the medieval buildings to retrace the story of the city's development.
20 minutes here
St. Mary's Church
St Mary’s Church is the city’s oldest existing building. Learn how it shaped Norway’s transition to modernity. Outside visit only.
15 minutes here
Kong Oscars Gate
Explore contemporary Bergen through its vibrant streets. A commentary on city life as it unfolds. Listen to faboulous tales from the city's past and learn about the present life.
20 minutes here
Festplassen
Festplassen is the square of festivities where we gather for all important days. Enjoy the openness by an octagonal tank dominated by swans, gulls and pigeons.
10 minutes here
The bustling heart of contemporary Bergen, where the city life unfolds. A microcosm of the standard of living in the second-largest city of the happiest country.
15 minutes here
A 30-minute ferryboat ride for a panoramic view of the city and a surprising perspective. We take you on a floating platform on our discovery of the city.
30 minutes here
Where it starts and ends
Meeting point
Bergen
You will see the guide by the steps leading to the Tourist Information centre, which is in a building called 'Mathallen'. Please be there 10 minutes before the tour starts. Visiting Bergen on a cruise? Please note there are two ports and our meeting point is 15 minutes easy walk from both ports.
Hotel pickup
No pickup: everyone meets at the start point.
Ends at
You will see the guide by the steps leading to the Tourist Information centre, which is in a building called 'Mathallen'. Please be there 10 minutes before the tour starts. Visiting Bergen on a cruise? Please note there are two ports and our meeting point is 15 minutes easy walk from both ports.
Options you can book
German language
French language
English language
Before you book
- Cancellation
- For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
- Languages
- de, en, fr
- Ticket
- Mobile Only
- Runs on
- Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat
- Group size
- Up to 16 travelers per booking
- Operated by
- Norwayfarers
Know before you go
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
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What travelers are saying
Outty’s summary of the themes that recur across 429 traveler reviews. Written by us, not quoted from reviewers.
Knowledge and storytelling
10 mentionsReviewers describe the commentary as informative rather than scripted.
The guide
8 mentionsTravelers single out the guide as the reason the experience works.
Traveler reviews
429 verified traveler reviews for Discover Bergen on Foot and Boat. Ratings and reviews provided by Viator and Tripadvisor.
A great way to discover Bergen
Matthieu did a great job showing us the sites of Bergen and brought the history of the city to life. He showed us around interesting areas including some away from the main tourist sites. The ferry ride was also good because you get a different perspective of the city.
via Tripadvisor
Walk around Bergen
An interesting walk around Bergen. A knowledgeable guide took us on a walk around Bergen.
via Tripadvisor
Don was an incredible...
Don was an incredible tour guide! Very knowledgeable, answered all questions, and provided a great history of Bergen.
via Viator
Great short excursion
Our guide was very knowledgeable and had lots of history to tell. Highly recommend. Lots of walking and loved the crooked street we took to get to our destination.
via Viator
Excellent!
Don is an Exceptional Guide in Bergen, Norway! We had the pleasure of having Don Sebastian as our guide in Bergen, and he made our experience truly unforgettable. He was incredibly knowledgeable, professional, warm, and personable. His passion for Bergen and Norway was evident throughout the entire tour, and he shared the history, culture, and beautiful stories of the city in such an engaging way. He was attentive to every detail, very patient, and made sure our entire group felt comfortable and enjoyed every moment. His recommendations and local insights gave us a much deeper appreciation for Bergen than we could have had exploring on our own. Don is one of those guides who genuinely cares about creating a wonderful experience for his guests. We highly recommend him to anyone visiting Bergen. He was absolutely outstanding and helped make our time in Norway even more special! Thank you, Don Sebastián, for such a memorable day!
via Tripadvisor
Good to know
- Duration
- 2 hours
- Free cancellation
- Up to 24h before
- Minimum age to book
- All ages
- Availability
- Bookable today
- Runs on
- Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat
- Price range
- $49 to $450
- Hotel pickup
- No pickup, meet at start point
- Booked in 30 days
- 151
- Verdict
- 90+ Club
Who runs this experience
Operated by Norwayfarers, who run 6 experiences we rank across 1 city, with an average Outty Ranking of 69.2 and 1 in the 90+ Club.
See everything Norwayfarers runsWhy this scores 93
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Discover Bergen on Foot and Boat: questions travelers ask
Practical detail on this experience, plus the wider planning questions for Bergen.
How much does Discover Bergen on Foot and Boat cost?
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Prices start at $49 per person. The final price depends on the date, the time slot and the number of travelers, and peak weekends in Bergen usually price higher than midweek mornings. Live pricing and remaining availability are confirmed on the booking screen before you pay.
How long does Discover Bergen on Foot and Boat take?
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Plan for about 2 hours from start to finish, not counting travel to the meeting point. Most travelers leave another 30 minutes on either side so the rest of the day in Bergen is not rushed.
Is Discover Bergen on Foot and Boat worth it?
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It holds an Outty Ranking of 93 out of 100, which we label "90+ Club". That score blends traveler sentiment (4.9/5 across 432 reviews), the depth of that review evidence, recent booking momentum, value for money against comparable most highly reviewed in Bergen, and how flexible the cancellation terms are. Scoring 90 or above puts it in the Outty 90+ Club, the top tier of everything we rank.
Can I cancel or reschedule Discover Bergen on Foot and Boat?
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Yes. Cancel free up to 24 hours before the start time for a full refund. Inside that window the booking is non-refundable, and no-shows are not refunded.
Is Discover Bergen on Foot and Boat suitable for kids and families?
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Yes, all ages are welcome. Families should still weigh the 2-hour running time, and strollers are easier on the earlier, quieter departures.
How far in advance should I book Discover Bergen on Foot and Boat?
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Around 151 people booked this in the last 30 days, so popular slots go early. Two to three weeks ahead is comfortable in shoulder season, while summer weekends and holidays in Bergen can sell out a month out. Same-day spots do open up when other travelers cancel, so it is worth checking if you are already in town.
What should I bring or wear?
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Bring photo ID, your booking confirmation on your phone, a refillable water bottle and comfortable shoes. Dress for the weather in Bergen and add a light layer if any part of the 2-hour experience runs outdoors or after sunset.
Where does Discover Bergen on Foot and Boat start and how do I get there?
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The exact meeting point and directions are on your voucher once you book, and they sit in central Bergen within reach of public transport. Arrive 15 minutes early: late arrivals are treated as no-shows by most operators.
What are the best things to do in Bergen?
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On Outty we rank every Bergen experience on the same 0 to 100 scale, and alongside this one the highest scorers right now include Walking Tour in Bergen of the Past and Present, City Walking Tour - Bergen On Foot, Guided Tour To Nærøyfjorden, Flåm & Stegastein - incl. 2h cruise. The city page groups everything into most popular, highest reviewed, last minute and family-friendly so you can build a day around what actually delivers.
When is the best time to visit Bergen?
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Booking patterns follow the same curve: prices and queues climb in peak weeks, while shoulder season gives you better availability on the top-ranked experiences and more room to change plans.
How many days do you need in Bergen?
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Three full days covers the headline sights without sprinting. A workable rhythm is one anchor experience each morning, such as this one, an unhurried afternoon in a single neighborhood, then a food or nightlife booking in the evening. Five days lets you add a day trip outside the city.
Do I book through Outty or through the operator?
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Outty ranks and explains the experiences, then hands you to Viator to complete the booking with the operator directly. The price is the same as booking on Viator yourself, and Outty earns an affiliate commission on the referral, which is how the rankings stay free to read.
What is included in Discover Bergen on Foot and Boat?
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Included: A handout of useful info like restaurant recommendations; Ferry ticket; and A guide in love with the city!. Always check the voucher for the final list before you travel.
Where is the meeting point for Discover Bergen on Foot and Boat?
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You will see the guide by the steps leading to the Tourist Information centre, which is in a building called 'Mathallen'. Please be there 10 minutes before the tour starts. Hotel pickup is not included, so plan your own transport and arrive 15 minutes early.
What languages is Discover Bergen on Foot and Boat offered in?
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It is offered in German, English and French. Pick your language when choosing a date and time, as not every departure runs in every language.
Will I get instant confirmation and a mobile ticket for Discover Bergen on Foot and Boat?
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Confirmation is sent by the operator after booking, usually within 48 hours; if it is not confirmed you are not charged. Mobile tickets are accepted, so you can show the voucher on your phone.
Is Discover Bergen on Foot and Boat wheelchair or stroller accessible?
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The operator notes: Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller. If accessibility is critical, contact the operator after booking to confirm arrangements for your date.
What happens to Discover Bergen on Foot and Boat if the weather is bad?
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This experience depends on good weather. If it is canceled because of poor weather, you are offered a different date or a full refund.
What do travelers say about Discover Bergen on Foot and Boat?
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Across 432 reviews averaging 4.9 out of 5, recurring themes include knowledge and storytelling, the guide. Reviewers describe the commentary as informative rather than scripted.
What booking options are available for Discover Bergen on Foot and Boat?
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There are 3 options to choose from, including German language, French language, English language. Prices and start times differ by option, so compare them on the booking screen.
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