14 City Tours in Bergen, With the Price and the Catch

1.City Tour on Foot

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 1,327 reviews · 2 hours · from $30Our pick

Spend two hours walking Bergen’s harbor, historic center, and Bryggen with a local guide such as Martin, Mark, Neal, or Nial. Expect clear history, stories about Hanseatic merchants, tips on food and beer, and an easy pace. The tour is offered in English or German and ends at St. Mary’s Church.

“Perfect tour that was informative without being heavy. I learned loads about the history of Bergen but also about modern day life in Norway. The guide was very knowledgeable and communicated the information really well. Would definitely recommend.”

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2.City Sightseeing Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Tour

★★★★★★★★★★3.8 · 481 reviews · 1 - 2 days · from $51

Ride Bergen’s City Sightseeing bus for 24 or 48 hours, stopping near Bryggen, the Aquarium, the Fish Market, museums, fortresses, and the Fløyen Funicular. An eight-language audio guide, Wi-Fi, discount booklet, and flexible voucher make it useful on a rainy day or during a short cruise stop. Attraction admission is extra.

“Für 43 € bei GYG pro Person im Vorverkauf ziemlich teuer. Tour ist nicht lang. Tickets vom Schiff hätten 41 € pro Person gekostet!!!”

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3.City Walking Tour – Bergen On Foot

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 436 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $31Top rated

Walk central Bergen and Bryggen with an English-speaking guide, often Martin or Neal. In two hours, you’ll connect the fish market, theater, old fire station, famous Bergen figures, and the Hanseatic wharf with modern local life. The group is limited to 16, and the route ends near St. Mary’s Church.

“Martin shared wonderful information about Bergen. Being German-born and raised in northern Norway, his take on the history of Bergen gave a lot of insight into the WW2 German history in the city/country as well.”

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4.City Sightseeing Bergen Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Tour

★★★★★★★★★★3.0 · 108 reviews · 45 minutes (approx.) · from $51

Ride a City Sightseeing bus around Bergen’s main sights, with 13 stops, recorded commentary, free headphones, Wi-Fi, and 24 hours of hop-on hop-off access. Use it to reach Bryggen, the fish market, the aquarium, St. Mary’s Church, the Fløibanen funicular, and cruise terminals. The route runs seasonally, with limited departures.

“Went round twice, then hopped off to go on the vehicular railway for spectacular views of the city.”

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5.The influence of Bergen in Norways development, city tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 47 reviews · 2 hours · from $46

Join a two-hour guided walk through central Bergen with an English- or Spanish-speaking guide. You’ll see the National Theatre, Torgallmenningen, Fish Market, Bryggen, Bergenhus Fortress, and St. Mary’s Church. Guides such as Are, Silvia, and Hektor have led engaging tours, and the route is wheelchair accessible.

“Mooie, ontspannen wandeling, voor iedereen toegankelijk. Are was een sympathieke, geweldige gids! Met zijn enthousiaste blik op Noorwegen en Bergen vernamen we in korte tijd zeer veel over de geschiedenis, cultuur, bezienswaardigheden en leven in de stad. Thanks Are! Zeer aan te bevelen!”

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6.Bergen City Cruise

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 43 reviews · from $28Best value

You’ll spend about an hour cruising from Strandkaien, seeing Bryggen, Bergenhus Fortress, Skuteviken, Sandviken, the submarine bunker at Laksevåg, and the Fish Market. A captain provides commentary, blankets are available in cold weather, and the boat returns to the starting point. Expect a relaxed harbor overview rather than a small-boat adventure.

“The tour did a nice job of covering the Bergen harbour, but the speakers were broken and only able to be heard indoors. Most people want to be outside to actually see what was spoken about and to take pictures. It was disappointing not to hear the narration.”

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7.PRIVATE TOUR: Bergen city sightseeing, 3 hours

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 18 reviews · 3 hours (approx.)

Explore Bergen for three hours with a private English-speaking guide and driver, such as Vlad or Jana. Start with Bryggen, Bergenhus Fortress, the Fish Market, and central sights, then choose Troldhaugen, Fantoft Stave Church, Gamlehaugen, Old Bergen Museum, Mount Ulriken, or a custom route. Pickup is available from central hotels and cruise terminals.

“This was a wonderful tour in a magnificent city with a world-class tour guide. No question, Bergen is a magical city and Vlad, our tour guide, made it even more spectacular. Our family has a special interest in Grieg. Vlad jumped right on this and seemed to tailor the tour especially to our interests. Vlad is extremely personable and his love for Bergen is infectious. His years of experience was most evident with his vast knowledge of the locale. Not only did we have a very in depth guiding of important Grieg sites, during which Vlad offered incredible historical insights, but we had a great overview of Bergen. We then…”

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8.Private Guided City Sightseeing – Bergens Top Attractions

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 16 reviews · 5 hours (approx.) · from $589

This five-hour private tour takes you from Bergen’s harbor and medieval fortress to Bryggen, Mount Fløyen, Fantoft Stave Church, Gamlehaugen, Troldhaugen, and St. Mary’s Church. Guides such as Paul, Michael, and Arne provide local stories and can adjust the pace for your group. Pickup is available at hotels and cruise ports.

“Our tour guide Paul was fabulous! He met us promptly at the ship and despite pouring rain provided us a comprehensive and fascinating tour of Bergen. We loved his knowledge and fascinating stories of the history of Bergen. We shared a wonderful lunch at an Italian restaurant in Bergen. We couldn’t have asked for anyone better! Thanks Paul!!!”

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9.Private One-Way Bergen Airport and City Transfers

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 11 reviews · 30 minutes (approx.)

Book a one-way private transfer between Bergen Airport and your city hotel. Your driver meets you with a name sign, waits up to 60 minutes at the airport, and provides bottled water, private transport, and a 15-minute hotel pickup window. Child seats are available on request.

“We booked a “black car service,” but got a basic transport van. The driver didn’t help with luggage, took a call while driving, and didn’t speak much English. He missed our stop, ignored our protests, and dropped us two blocks away, saying he couldn’t turn around. Not what we expected.”

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10.PRIVATE TOUR: Bergen city sightseeing, 5 hours

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 10 reviews · 5 hours (approx.)

Meet guide Vlad or another English-speaking local at your Bergen hotel or cruise terminal. In a private vehicle, you’ll ride the Fløyen funicular, see Bryggen and Bergenhus, then choose museums, Grieg’s Troldhaugen, Fantoft Stave Church, Gamlehaugen, or Mount Ulriken. Tickets are extra, and the route can be shaped around your interests.

“We hit all the highlights in charming Bergen. The ride on the funicular to the top with amazing views of Bergen. It was a rainy day but that did not stop our day. Our guide has complimentary large umbrellas to use. The Grieg museum and home was so interesting. Five hours was not enough time but we experienced the most from our trip only made possible from our organized snd delightful tour guide!!! We will be back to Bergen and stay days to enjoy the culture of the city!”

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11.The influence of Bergen in Norway’s development, city tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 7 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $45

Walk through Bergen with a professional English-speaking guide, from Den Nationale Scene to the Fish Market, Bryggen, and Håkonshallen. You’ll connect theater, trade, fishing, royal power, and the shift from Viking culture to Christianity. Omar may lead the tour. Museum and tower admission costs extra.

“Guide was very nice, helpful, and knowledgeable. The tour was excellent and very informative I would definitely recommend.”

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12.PRIVATE TOUR: Bergen city sightseeing, 4 hours

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 7 reviews · 4 hours (approx.)

Spend four flexible hours exploring Bergen with private guide Vlad or another local driver-guide. Ride the Fløibanen, see Bryggen and Bergenhus, then choose Troldhaugen, Fantoft Stave Church, Old Bergen Museum, Gamlehaugen, or Mount Ulriken. Hotel and cruise-port pickup are included, but attraction tickets cost extra.

“Our guide Vlad was fantastic! Picked our group of 4 up from the cruise ship promptly. Very knowledgeable about sights and history of Bergen. Very comfortable Mercedes Van. Highly recommend!”

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13.Arrival Private Transfer from Bergen Cruise Port to Bergen City by Sedan

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 5 reviews · 15 minutes (approx.) · from $111

Meet an English-speaking chauffeur after disembarking at Bergen Cruise Terminal, then ride privately to your Bergen destination in a Nio E7 sedan or similar. The transfer takes about 15 minutes, includes water and 15 minutes of waiting time, and suits up to two people with one suitcase and one carry-on each.

“Driver on time. Very courteous. Helped with luggage and instructions at train station.. Recommend for transfers in Bergen.”

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14.Private Guided City Sightseeing Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.2 · 3 reviews · 3 hours

Take a private three-hour tour of Bergen with a certified Bergen By Expert guide and luxury transport. You can walk through Bryggen, stop at Nordnes, enjoy hillside views, or request Mount Floyen and Troldhaugen. The route adapts to your interests, while funicular tickets and attraction entry cost extra.

“We had a great time. Our group ranged in age from 16 to 85. Our driver and guide tailored the tour to our needs and interests. The guide told us wonderful stories about the history of Norway. I highly recommend.”

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