In Norway's city of Bergen, there is a special monument dedicated to the country's rich seafaring history. This impressive landmark is made up of bronze sculptures and carvings that tell the story of brave sailors who sailed the seas for centuries, from ancient Viking explorers to present-day mariners. Situated right in the middle of the city, this iconic symbol of Bergen s maritime heritage is a must-see attraction.
Kong Oscars Gate is a delightful street in Bergen that brings you back to a bygone era. This historic street is lined with charming wooden houses, old churches, and a unique atmosphere that seamlessly blends traditional charm with modern life. With its regal name, Kong Oscars Gate is the ideal place to stroll and soak up the city s nostalgic vibe.
Experience Norway s seafood culture at Bergen s Fish Market, a bustling destination that offers an exciting culinary journey! Fresh salmon, crab, and local specialties await your taste buds. Take a bite, mingle with cheerful vendors, and absorb the lively atmosphere by the harbor. This vibrant spot is perfect for indulging in a feast of flavors and sounds.
Imagine stepping into a time machine that takes you back to medieval Bergen! Built directly over ancient ruins, Bryggens Museum is filled with treasures from the 1100s, such as inscriptions containing romantic notes, magic spells, and more. This place is a must-visit for history enthusiasts or anyone curious about Norway s past - it s literally like walking through centuries of history beneath your feet! From love letters to incantations, every artifact holds a story that will transport you to another era.
Bergen s magnificent St. Mary s Cathedral, with its medieval charm dating back to the 12th century, is a breathtakingly beautiful church featuring stunning stained glass artwork and ancient stone walls that transport visitors to a tranquil oasis amidst the bustling city. Stepping inside this historic gem allows one to absorb the whispers of centuries past in Bergen.
Bergen s highest church, Johanneskirken or St. John s Church, stands out with its eye-catching red-brick exterior and stunning neo-Gothic design. Constructed in the late 1800s, this remarkable landmark sits atop a hill, providing breathtaking views of the city and an awe-inspiring interior to match. A true iconic symbol of Bergen!
Bergenhus Fortress, a historic stronghold in Norway, has been standing watch over Bergen s harbor for nearly 800 years. This medieval fortress is home to impressive halls and towers that showcase Norway s rich royal and military past, making it a must-see attraction for anyone fascinated by history or seeking breathtaking views of the surrounding area.
Ana was very friendly and engaging. Welcomed any questions about the tour and advice for other excursions. The tour is easily walkable but remember an umbrella. I would recommend this tour and easy to find the meeting point.
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Doesn’t matter about the weather, just go for it. Our guide Livia was great Friendly and knowledgeable with obvious love for Bergen
Very informative. Very happy we found Anna's tour.
This is a great overview tour to see highlighted areas. Tour guide pointed out local eateries, bars and bakeries. Allowed us to explore better afterwards
informative and fun. Our guide gave us plenty of facts and theories on relevant events in Bergen and Norwegian culture as well as answered any queries .
A great overview when you arrive in Bergen. Helps you plan for the rest of your stay. Although we had a large group, our guide’s voice was loud and clear. Originally from Mexico, he had an “American” rather than the usual British accent that
Great overview of Bergen - our guide Jorge was smart and knowledgeable - nice pace and lots of good intel !
Anna our guide was excellent. Undoubtedly the best guide we have had in our many travels. Gave great insights to the city as well as showing an excellent variety of sights.
Excellent tour! Our guide gave a very well paced, informative tour. It was a wonderful introduction to the history of Bergen and many local insights. Highly recommend!
Excellent tour, loved the content and pace. Very friendly and we learned allot about the city. Plus many great tips of where to explore, eat and shop. Very clear and easy to understand.
Very nice experience with great professional guide. Tour was never enoying and we learned a lot of Bergen's history
Our guide Anna was excellent - very knowledgeable and friendly and willing to answer the questions of everyone..In particular , although we were a big group , you could hear everything she said .we got a great flavour of Bergen to enable us to explore more later in the day .
Very knowledgeable tour guide with local history and local recommendations.
Our tour guide was wonderful. She was articulate and very easy to understand. She gave us a lot of good information.
Our guide was really knowledgeable and made our visit to Bergen even better as we were able to visit some of the recommendations she made - cafes, museums.
This was a good walking tour. The guide was excellent. I was shocked to find out that Viator charged me for a FREE walking tour. If you are thinking about this tour, do it but book it separately and get it for no cost.
Our superb Brazilian guide was incredibly informative and friendly. The weather wasn’t great with some heavy rain but that didn’t dampen spirits. Spending the morning in her company, being shown the city as well as recommendations for places to eat and drink was great. Thank you
Ana was a fabulous tour guide, giving us an insight into the history of Bergen and Norwegian history and culture. Her warm and friendly style made the tour very enjoyable and her knowledge of the area was clear, answering questions about trolls, mountains and history. Definitely recommend.
What a great walking tour! Livia was personable, knowledgable, responsible, and very receptive to the group's various questions. Also, she had A+ recommendations for ice cream, historical walks, and shopping :D
Short informative tour. Saw some out of the way historical sites. Very good tour guide. Recommend highly.
The guide tried hard but he was way out of his depth. He had very limited knowledge beyond a standard script and was unable to answer the most basic questions e.g. “where is the xxx museum?”
We had a wonderful tour with Adrien! The pace was relaxed - the tour was well planned with just the right mix of information about history, local culture and useful tips for tourists! Would highly recommend! Thank you Adrien - your passion for the city really made this a memorable few hours!!
We had an amazing time with our Brazilian guide (I'm sorry I forgot her name). Lots of interesting facts and recommendations!
My husband and I did our FWT with Fernando in English. He is a very knowledgeable and experienced guide who made the tour both fun and interesting. It was an excellent start to our stay in Bergen. He showed us the city from a different and refreshing perspective. We highly recommend it!
I joined a FreeWalkingTours Bergen tour with Selene and had an amazing time. She’s super knowledgeable and kept a great attitude despite the weather—fun, upbeat, and genuinely engaging. Selina was very accommodating and patient with all our questions, weaving in history, culture, and local tips with ease. I’d happily take the tour again just to be around her energy. Wholeheartedly recommend
Our guide Fernando was terrific! Knowledgeable, great communication skills and kept things moving at a good pace. We learned things we never would have on our own.
Good communication and voice, easy to find them, helpful way to understand the layout of the city and some of its history!
Olivia our guide was excellent. Great knowledge of both history culture and arts. Shared local advice and recommendations too. Good pace and we enjoyed every minute
Iivia gave a wonderful tour! Very informative and accessible for our group. Even in rain there is so much to do and see Bergen, highly recommended fif you want to get your bearings and get good food recs too. Thank you!
Livia was an excellent tour guide. We covered many areas of Bergen at a steady pace and I feel I know so much about the city now, from the past upto the present day. Livia was such a great guide with a clear voice and ready to answer any questions our group had.
Excellent tour with Livia today very informative. Learnt a lot about Bergen and the places to visit. Beautiful city just need more time!
Excellent walking tour. Our guide was very very knowledgeable. She was very easy to understand her English was excellent. They made great recommendations for what to see and where locals go to eat. it made our visit to Bergen outstanding
This was an excellent walking tour. It covers most of Central Bergen and about 2 1/2 hours and came with wonderful recommendations for the guide. She took her time to make sure everybody understood and was following along, could hear, and was very knowledgeable!
Such a joyful and entertaining tour with a lot of information. I don’t know the name of the guide -he was Spanish speaking- but definitely he was inspiring and enjoyed telling all these stories. Thank you so much. Definitely 5 out of 5 👏
It was a great experience, lots of details were told! Was really enjoying the whole tour! Tour guide was really helpful on recommendations on food and places to go too!
Fernando was pleasant and had a lot of info about Bergen. He also had some pictures of old Bergen to share. It was a great tour.
Ferdinand was a great tour guide. He talked about the cultural and trading history of Bergen and we learnt so much, particularly about the Hanseatic league. Highly recommended!
Great tour to get to know Bergen, including stories, places and the city vive. Adrian was excellent guide. We enjoyed very much the experience
Tour was approximately 2 hours , led by Adrian. He took us to many parts of the city and explained the history behind the monuments and buildings . His English was clear and when he didn’t know a better word he wisely asked the group to pitch in. Despite the rain this was an enjoyable experience.
We went on the 10am English tour today (9/8/25) with a lovely Spanish girl ( sorry don’t know her name) . It was brilliant and fully recommend as it gave us the perfect insight into Bergen .
Really good way to spend 2 hours hearing about the history of this city. Olivia, originally from Brazil,gave us a first class description whilst walking round the city. Together with restaurant & cafe recommendations meant we were ready to start further explorations. Thank you.
Very informative and engaging. Really kept the group energized despite the rain and wind which might have made other tour guides give up. Well done
The tour guide was great. He kept the stories entertaining and factual. I was confused by the fact that he said the tour was free, but booking through trip advisor, we paid in advance.
The 2-hour walking tour with Livia was perfect! She has an amazing knowledge of the city with many interesting facts and stories to tell. The pacing of the tour was very good, and she hit all of the major tourist sites, including also some cultural and architectural history of the city. She was also helpful answering questions with recommendations of places to go with Norwegian food, how to spend a sunny afternoon or a rainy afternoon in the city, and what to do with kids. All in all the perfect introduction to a very interesting Norwegian city - we would recommend it very highly!
A very intersting walk with Livia from Brasil. She gave an excellent overview of Bergen including Bruggen and art aifhhts
Ferdinand was a great tour guide. Very clear English and good description of the city. The Tour started on time , we enjoyed it
Excellent tour- provided great information of the Bergen area. Well worth the 2.5 hours. Our tour guide, originally from Brazil, had great knowledge of the city!
Livia was a great tour guide! She was very attentive to the group and always made sure we were all there. She explained everything in detail and made the tour super interesting. She was was great and recommend her and the tour! Bergen is beautiful!!
This was a great tour with a relatively small group. Our guide was knowledgeable and gave lots of relevant historical information about the city and country, and answered all our questions.
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