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The 10 Best Sightseeing Tours in Bergen, Western Norway
The colorful Norwegian city of Bergen is also a gateway to majestic fjords. Bryggen Hanseatic Wharf will give you a sense of the local culture – take some time to snap photos of the Hanseatic commercial buildings, which look like scenery from a movie set. Don’t breathe too deeply when you visit the outdoor fish market, a reminder of the city’s role in early fish trade. Ferry across a fjord to Lysøen, where the former villa of 19th-century composer Ole Bull will captivate you with fairytale charm.
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1. PRIVATE TOUR: Bergen city sightseeing, 3 hours
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 3 reviews
Get a taste and feel of Bergen on this 3-hour city sightseeing tour run by a professional driver-guide in a comfortable car. We will be stopping at the main sights in the centre of Bergen. We will also visit some of the sights and museums located outside city centre. There are 4 options that you can choose from. Please, see the tour delails. Car on this tour is one of our Mercedes minivans. When only 3 people are going on this tour, we may use our Tesla Model X. All of our cars have Passenger Transport Licence. For a bigger bite and more taste of our beautiful town, please, check out the 4- and 5-hour tour options.
Inclusions: Bottled water, Professional local driver/guide, Hotel/port pickup and drop-off, Private tour in air-conditioned vehicle, Local taxes
Exclusions: Museum and funicular tickets not included, Gratuities
Reviewed By sonkoppie
We got Vlad as our driver/guide and had the best time ever. Our group was late and he patiently waited for us, and then gave us one of the best experiences ever. We were a group of yarnlovers and he took us to 2 yarn factories, arranged a small tour for us there, showed us some waterfalls outside the city, stopped for toilet breaks and chatted and laughed with us. He was so knowledgeable and this was an excellent way to see the sights of Bergen. We can highly recommend him and this tour to anyone.
2. PRIVATE TOUR: Bergen and Edvard Grieg house, 2.5 hours
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 1 reviews
A compact introduction of Bergen and a visit to the Troldhaugen - the house and museum of Edvard Grieg - probably the most famous person coming from Bergen. Private driver-guide on a private environmentally friendly car. Car on this tour is our Tesla Model X. This car has a Passenger Transport Licence. For a bigger bite and more taste of our beautiful town, please, check out the 3-, 4- and 5-hour tour options.
Inclusions: Bottled water, Professional local driver/guide , Hotel/port pick-up and drop-off, Private tour in air-conditioned vehicle, Local taxes, Entrance tickets to the museum
Exclusions: Gratuities
Reviewed By sonkoppie
We got Vlad as our driver/guide and had the best time ever. Our group was late and he patiently waited for us, and then gave us one of the best experiences ever. We were a group of yarnlovers and he took us to 2 yarn factories, arranged a small tour for us there, showed us some waterfalls outside the city, stopped for toilet breaks and chatted and laughed with us. He was so knowledgeable and this was an excellent way to see the sights of Bergen. We can highly recommend him and this tour to anyone.
3. Privat Yacht Fjord cruise to Mostraumen
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 12 reviews
Our private cruise to Modalen is an exclusive alternative to the fast ferries, if you want a private experience to the best fjords around Bergen. We depart from Bergen, watching the UNESCO World Heritage Site Bryggen from the seaside with the beautiful backdrop of the seven mountains surrounding the city, including Mt Fløyen and Mount Ulriken. We slowly cruise up the fjords from Bergen, where the scenery changes gradually from when we leave the second largest city in Norway, passing the suburbs Sandviken and Eidsvåg, to when we arrive at the narrow remote fjords and villages with beautiful waterfalls. The atmosphere shifts from busy city life, to a quiet and pristine landscape and surroundings. Up in the end of the fjord we call upon a waterfall directly down to the fjord and boat, where you can have a waterfall-shower, or taste the clean mountain water. We dock in the village of Mo for a break, where you can have lunch at the small local cafè- and explore the village on your own.
Inclusions: Snacks, Bottled water, Coffee and/or Tea, Restroom on board, Private transportation, Soda/Pop
Exclusions: Lunch, Dinner
Reviewed By MonicaLee2
We loved this daytrip, probably the best experience during our 10 days Norway vacation. Reccomended to everybody who wants to see the fjords!!
4. Bride's Veil and Steinsdalsfossen waterfalls with sceneries of Hardanger Fjord
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 3 reviews
This tour is a combination of Bergen city sightseeing trip and whole day tour to the most beautiful parts of nature. History, waterfalls, fjords, local food - main selling points of this trip.
Inclusions: Private transportation, Tourist guide, All Fees and Taxes
Exclusions: Lunch
Reviewed By Pearlr503
I have visited Norway just before the start of pandemic Covid-19 spreading. Unfortunaly, I didn' t have during my stay in Norway any walking tours in one of the most popular Norwegian historical cities - Bergen. Suddenly I discovered that one of Bergen tourist agencies suggests virtual online walking tours. It was so nice. International tourism is almost died now. Live online tour was a discovery for me. I was sitting with my smartphone at home enjoying stories of my local guide Ole, who was doing the real tour for me in the center of old Bergen passing with his camera medieval quarters. Tour was shorter than standard real tours. For me 1 hour was enough both for getting historical information and for the shopping at the end of the tour. My trophy became 3 magnets, a cup and 10 cans of blue berry in capsules that help to encrease immune system. Ole sent me them with DHL. My recommendations!
5. Walking tour: Medieval Spirit of Bergen
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5.0 based on 11 reviews
This is one of the cheapest tours in Bergen. After 2 hours you will get knowledge about the city of Bergen from early medieval centuries till our days. We charge per tour not per person. More people in your group less each person will pay.
Inclusions: Included payment for the tourist guide
Exclusions: entrance tickets to the museums
Reviewed By Pearlr503
I have visited Norway just before the start of pandemic Covid-19 spreading. Unfortunaly, I didn' t have during my stay in Norway any walking tours in one of the most popular Norwegian historical cities - Bergen. Suddenly I discovered that one of Bergen tourist agencies suggests virtual online walking tours. It was so nice. International tourism is almost died now. Live online tour was a discovery for me. I was sitting with my smartphone at home enjoying stories of my local guide Ole, who was doing the real tour for me in the center of old Bergen passing with his camera medieval quarters. Tour was shorter than standard real tours. For me 1 hour was enough both for getting historical information and for the shopping at the end of the tour. My trophy became 3 magnets, a cup and 10 cans of blue berry in capsules that help to encrease immune system. Ole sent me them with DHL. My recommendations!
6. Full day Hardangerfjord with VIP car + private yacht Fjord cruise
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 2 reviews
We pick you up from any hotel, and go by our VIP car towards Norheimsund, and the Hardangerfjord region. On the way we stop by two large waterfalls: Fossen Bratte, and Steinsdalsfossen, the last one you can walk behind. We continue to Norheimsund, and change over to the waiting boat, M/Y Iselina Bella, a Princess 50. From Norheimsund we cruise into the narrow, remote and undiscovered pristine Fyksesund fjord, which is only accessible by boat. We stay in here for a couple of hours, just to enjoy the silence in the nice nature, between the steep mountains, with waterfalls directly down to the fjord. You can have a drink from the waterfalls if you like, a shower under them, or a swim in the fjord. When we are happy with the fjord, we cruise back to Norheimsund for lunch at Thon Hotel Sandven, and car back to Bergen. Typically we will be back around 6 PM
Inclusions: Coffee and/or Tea, Snacks, Soda/Pop, Bottled water
Exclusions: Lunch
Reviewed By CeciliaBalders
Great fjordcruise from Bergen city. A full day of relaxation and lovely nature, beautiful fjords, mountains, waterfalls. Nice boat, nice crew, and this fjord is probably the best option for a daytrip in Bergen. We were a family of 8, and everybody enjoyed the cruise. Captain had some bottles of wine, coffee, tea, snacks, bottled water, all very well arranged.
7. Guided tour - Norway in a Nutshell - incl Premium Fjord Cruise and Flåm Railway
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 2 reviews
This guided tour is legendary and it takes us through some of Norway's most beautiful fjord scenery. You will experience the scenic Bergen Railway, the breathtaking Flåm Railway, the Aurlandsfjord, the narrow and dramatic UNESCO-protected Nærøyfjord and a bus trip through the beautiful scenery of Western Norway. From May - September, the bus trip includes the steep hairpin curves of Stalheimskleiva.
Inclusions: Bergen Railway, Bergen - Voss, Bus, Voss - Gudvangen, Premium Fjord Cruise, Gudvangen - Flåm, Flåm Railway, Flåm - Myrdal, Bergen Railway, Myrdal - Bergen, Local guide - English speaking, All taxes and fees
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Reviewed By irefarmac
Unforgettable experience! recommend it to everyone. Our guide (Frode) is a very friendly man with great knowledge of Viking and Norwegian history. Our guide always reassured us by saying exactly what would happen during the course. Also, we always left the luggage inside the car of our guide (so we didn't need care about it). All the times that we did the train ride, and arrived in a train station, our guide was there waiting for us. He always reported us what would happen in the next track and when arrived again at the end of this course, he was there waiting again. Always at the exact time marked. Almost at the end of our tour, the weather was changing rapidly and so as not to risk being stopped at the train station for 5 hours, our guide drove 400 km with his own car to our hotel in Oslo. making a great effort to always make us comfortable. in summary: I recommend 100% for everyone. perfect trip with the perfect guide.
8. Champagne cruise on the Fjords of Bergen
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5.0 based on 1 reviews
Lovely romantic private Champagne cruise on the Fjords of Bergen, with meeting point in the middle of the city. Everything you need included in the cruise, and very good facilities onboard. Champagne, Cava or Prosecco included, max 12 passengers (only your group, no mix with others). Snacks etc as well. We cruise at slow speed from the city, up the fjord and between islands and beaches, with a nice evening experience either inside the boat, aft deck or from the Panoramic Flybridge on top. Lovely romantic cruise.
Inclusions: Coffee and/or Tea, Snacks, Alcoholic Beverages, Soda/Pop, Bottled water, Champagne, Prosecco or Cava
Exclusions:
Reviewed By CeciliaBalders
Great fjordcruise from Bergen city. A full day of relaxation and lovely nature, beautiful fjords, mountains, waterfalls. Nice boat, nice crew, and this fjord is probably the best option for a daytrip in Bergen. We were a family of 8, and everybody enjoyed the cruise. Captain had some bottles of wine, coffee, tea, snacks, bottled water, all very well arranged.
9. Guided Tour To Nærøyfjorden, Flåm And Stegastein - Viewpoint Cruise
Overall Ratings
4.9 based on 35 reviews
This full day fjord tour have all the Norwegians nature you want to see. With high quality minivan, and driver/guide who want to give the guest the best service and knowledge possible. We want to give all our guest the best travel expirience tour this day.
Inclusions: Private transportation
Exclusions: Lunsj not included
Reviewed By rizzyriz
Would thoroughly recommend this tour. We were trying to decide between this one and Norway in a nutshell but we’re relieved we chose this one. The waterfall absolutely was beautiful and the viewpoint shouldn’t be missed! The fjord cruise was absolutely amazing, it’s environmentally friendly and so so quiet, you glide across the water. The van was very comfortable and the driver very knowledgeable. We definitely recommended this to anyone visiting southern Norway - highlight of our trip. Also there’s usb charging on the boat and van.
10. Bergen: Mostraumen Fjord Cruise
Overall Ratings
4.7 based on 18 reviews
Join our catamaran to see the Fjords, mountains and waterfalls in style on this stunning 27KM long Osterfjord Fjord cruise. Catch a bucket of ice-cold mountain water from the boat whilst we touch close to the waterfall.
Inclusions: 3 Hour cruise, Audio-guiding in Norwegian and English.
Exclusions: Gratuities, Transportation to/from cruise
Reviewed By JaneT2868
This far exceeded our expectations. The scenery was amazing and we were so close to the shore that you felt part of the scenery. The size of the boat was just right to provide that feeling of intimacy and security.
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