8 Self-Guided Tours in Bergen Worth Losing a Day To

1.Self-Guided Round-Trip Full-Day Excursion

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 158 reviews · 10 hours · from $493Our pick

Travel from Bergen to Voss, Gudvangen, Flåm, and Myrdal by train, bus, boat, and the famous Flåm Railway. You’ll cruise Aurlandsfjord and narrow Nærøyfjord, with clear email instructions but no guide. The full day costs $493 per person and requires good timing, comfortable shoes, and a charged phone.

“Transport arrangements were clear and we had no issues with getting on the various buses, trains and boat. We experienced sights we would not have seen otherwise, and thoroughly enjoyed the trip from start to finish. Expect some stops along the way that really enhance the day! Highly recommended, and although it may seem pricey, believe me, it was worth every penny.”

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2.Self-Guided Full Day Round-trip From Bergen

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 76 reviews · 10 hours (approx.) · from $410

From Bergen, travel by train to Voss, bus to Gudvangen, boat through Nærøyfjord and Aurlandsfjord to Flåm, then ride the Flåm Railway and return by train. You manage the day yourself with tickets and directions supplied by Easy Travel. Expect about 10 hours, changing transport several times.

“My wife and I signed up for this tour with another couple for the same day and start time but their tickets went clockwise on the train, cruise and bus whereas our party went counterclockwise so even though there was no problem getting the tickets and using them we were not together during the tour. Also they got back about 2 hr later than us. Other than that I would recommend this tour.”

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3.Self-Guided Day Trip to Oslo

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 46 reviews · 16 hours · from $628

Set out from Bergen on a self-guided 16-hour journey by train, bus, boat, and railway. You will cross the Bergen Railway, cruise Aurlandsfjord and narrow Nærøyfjord, ride the steep Flåm Railway, and continue by train to Oslo. No guide joins you, and food, drinks, and the return trip to Bergen are not included.

“This package included a fantastic itinerary of Norway fjords and trains. The scenery is stunning. The weather on our trip day, however, was rainy and cloudy, so just consider that you might not see the sights in the same way as in the advertised photos! No fault of the company.”

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4.Bergen in Your Pocket: Landmarks and Lore Audio Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 22 reviews · 45 minutes to 1 hour 15 minutes (approx.) · from $8Best value

Follow a self-guided English audio walk from King Olav Kyrre’s sculpture to Ludvig Holberg’s statue. In 45 to 75 minutes, you’ll pass Bergen Cathedral, the National Theatre, city parks, famous statues, the Sailor’s Monument, Skotstredet, and the Gestapomuseet. Offline maps let you walk at your own pace.

“It was easy to understand the guide, follow along on the map, and go at my own pace. User friendly app”

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5.Walk with a Witch in 16th Century Bergen: A Self-Guided Fictional Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 12 reviews · 1 hour 10 minutes (approx.) · from $8

Use the VoiceMap app to follow a fictional 16th-century witch through Bergen for about 70 minutes. You’ll walk from Bergenhus 4 to Nordnesbakken 1, passing Bryggen, Korskirken, and old shoemakers’ street. Download the audio, maps, and route in advance, then explore at your own pace without WiFi.

“A really interesting experience whilst walking around Bergen. It really added to the exploring and takes you to areas you might have otherwise missed!”

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6.Self-Guided Roundtrip (Sognefjord Cruise 5h & Flamsbana)

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 8 reviews · 12 hours (approx.) · from $403

You’ll connect Bergen by train, bus, boat, and the Flåm Railway on a full-day self-guided trip through Norway’s fjords. Your PDF tickets and route notes cover the transfers, but the exact order can change in high season. Expect about 12 hours, scenic stops, and no guide or hotel pickup.

“A bit confusing. Original info did not match info we received on what’s app. We talked to two bus drivers and they did not have our name. Then talked to cruise boat and they did not know our info, but let us on. Thought it was a 5 hr cruise and train ride back. But whatsapp info had 4 Google drive documents that were our tickets to a 30 minute bus ride to train station for train ride to Voss. Then a 1 hour 15 min bus ride from Voss to Gudvaugen. Then a 2 hour cruise to Nærøyfjord. From there to Flåm. We got on a cruise to Flåm.…”

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7.Audio Walking Tour in Bergen Famous Ghosts Location

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 4 reviews · 1 to 2 hours (approx.) · from $9Top rated

Follow a self-guided English audio walk through Bergen’s historic center, starting at the Henrik Ibsen statue and ending outside Håkon’s Hall. Hear stories of sailors, executions, fires, churches, dungeons, and lingering spirits while using built-in maps, directional arrows, and pause controls. The tour takes about one to two hours and never expires.

“Such a fun way to enjoy the sights of Bergen. We liked that we could dip in and out and walk at our own pace. Interesting pieces of information”

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8.Self-Guided Trip to Oslo with Sognefjord cruise (5h)

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 3 reviews · from $538

Travel from Bergen to Oslo by boat and rail, with a cruise on Sognefjord, the steep Flåm Railway, and Bergen Railway tickets included. You follow a detailed email itinerary without a guide, stopping in Flåm along the way. Plan your meals carefully, check every ticket PDF, and remember that the return trip to Bergen is not included.

“This was a very easy well organized self-guided tour that showcases the amazing Sognefjord and Flåm. Bus journey includes a phot stop at the top of the valley that leads to to Sognefjord. The electric Fjord ship was just fabulous but if you need a seat and want to be outdoors make for the back of the second deck and sit on the black deck boxes. We choose and extended stop in Flåm and we found that to be painful as you are trapped in a tourist shopping town with few decent food options. The train museum was worthwhile and that’s it. We waited to have lunch and that was…”

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