This tour is organised by I Love Bergen, a locally owned and operated company. Our tours focus not just on the history and highlights of Bergen, but also the off-the-beaten path hidden alleys and stories of everyday life.
The first half of our tour focuses on the history of Bergen. We wander the fortress complex, covering Bergen’s medieval history and short period as the capital of Norway. After this crash course in Norwegian history, we make our way to Bryggen – Bergen’s UNESCO Site. Here you learn about 1,000 years of trade history and the reason for Bergen’s founding and growth.
The second half of our tour is about life in Bergen. We leave the ‘touristy’ part behind and wander into the neighbourhood surrounding Bryggen. As you explore Bergen’s best kept secret, you’ll learn about everyday life. The tour ends by passing by our favourite cafes, restaurants, with recommendations for things to do.
Our group sizes are limited so you can ask questions!
Posted By : F9727LAmariop
Our tour was on a beautiful, warm day. Janine was quite knowledgeable with respect
to past and current history and architecture of the areas of Bryygen that we visited, and living life as an expat in Norway )which was fascinating. We thoroughly enjoyed the tour!
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Posted On : 2024-05-16 16:28:27
Posted By : marielouiseb584
Excellent guide. Knowledgeable, witty and authentic! Janine brought us through the many streets of old Bergen while giving us the history and fun facts of the area. Highly recommended!
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Posted On : 2024-05-16 14:58:43
Posted By : Larry H
Fabiola is an excellent storyteller and guide. Her knowledge of Bergen is extensive. We enjoyed the tour and learning about this beautiful city.
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Posted On : 2024-05-16 14:10:38
Posted By : P5587CKmichellem
Fabiola is incredible! She shared so many fun facts and made us absolutely fall in love with Bergen. We couldn’t recommend this tour or her highly enough!!
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Posted On : 2024-05-16 13:39:59
Posted By : michaelgY4463YH
Eirik was such a fantastic guide! We had such a great time learning about Bergen and seeing major landmarks. He was very knowledgeable and made our stay in Bergen memorable.
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Posted On : 2024-05-16 06:25:29
Posted By : Beverly_F
Enjoyed the personal details Fabiola brought to the stories she told. She made it personal and relatable. Her knowledge of the history was excellent.
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Posted On : 2024-05-15 18:55:31
Posted By : globetrotters295
Eirik was a very patient and knowledgeable guide. I highly recommend this trip as soon as you arrive in Bergen as it will help you understand the history and guide you for the rest of your time there. I’ve been on a few Viator trips in Europe and have always had an excellent experience.
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Posted On : 2024-05-15 16:05:36
Posted By : graham_w
Walking through the wooden buildings and structures and the narrow residential streets. This brings the historical information into life.
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Posted On : 2024-05-15 11:47:15
Posted By : Casey_R
Dane was a wonderful tour guide - very friendly and informative. Had great recommendations for restaurants in the area as well.
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Posted On : 2024-05-15 04:28:39
Posted By : Kristin_S
Magda was such a wonderful guide! The tour was incredibly informative, interesting, interactive, and fun. Would highly recommend!!
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Posted On : 2024-05-14 06:13:31