Bergen Highlights: Bryggen, Fløibanen, and Fortress Tales
Bergenhus
Discover Bergen's charm with a guided minibus tour, scenic photo stops, historic sites, and a funicular ride to Mount Fløyen. Book your adventure now.
Duration: 4 hours, 30 minutes
Cancellation: 1 day learn more
Highlights
  • Bergen - The tour begins with a guided sightseeing trip in a cozy minibus. Our amiable guide will lead you through the vibrant city center, starting with well-known spots like the bustling fish market, the picturesque Nordnes peninsula, and the charming harbor.

On this tour, you’ll experience both popular attractions and lesser-known parts of Bergen. Uncover the “other side of Bergen” with its unique post-WWII architecture.

Naturally, we ensure to stop at two locations for you to take photos and capture Bergen’s beauty.

  • Fantoft Stave Church - We arrive at a tranquil forest, a stark contrast to the city, where you can admire the exterior of the magnificent Fantoft stave church. Surrounded by peaceful nature, it’s an ideal spot to appreciate Norway’s beauty and history. Our guide will share intriguing facts and stories about the church’s past.

Please note, our tour includes a visit to the church’s exterior. If you wish to explore inside, you can purchase an entry ticket on-site.

Don’t forget to take some photos to remember this serene and picturesque stop!

  • Bergen - As we continue our journey, we will be treated to panoramic views as we ascend a mountainside. Passing through an upscale area, you’ll see a delightful mix of historic wooden houses and modern, stylish residential buildings. This scenic part of the tour offers a unique perspective on Bergen’s diverse architecture and stunning landscapes. We’ll also make a photo stop so you can capture the breathtaking views.
  • Bergenhus Fortress - We explore the fortress area on foot, providing numerous photo opportunities. You’ll see various historical sites from medieval times, such as Haakon’s Hall and Rosenkrantz Tower, along with military structures from the 1800s and modern periods. This walking part of the tour allows you to immerse yourself in Bergen’s rich history while capturing stunning photos of these remarkable landmarks.
  • Bryggen Hanseatic Wharf - We proceed to Bryggen, the most iconic part of Bergen, with its famous red-brown wooden houses. Here, we walk through narrow wooden alleyways while our guide shares captivating stories about this UNESCO-listed site. You’ll see how lively it still is, with many local shops to explore. Peek through windows to see a renovation project in action, showcasing the ongoing efforts to preserve this historic area.
  • Mount Floyen and the Funicular - Our journey concludes with a ride on the Fløibanen funicular to Mount Fløyen, offering stunning views over the old city center and our route.

Here, you will have various options, ensuring you can do what suits you best: explore the mountaintop further at your leisure, return to the city center, or be conveniently brought back to the cruise piers.

What's Included
  • In-vehicle air conditioning
  • All fees and/or taxes
  • Return ticket Floibanen funicular to mount Fløyen
Additional Information

Start with a guided minibus tour through Bergen’s lively city center, visiting the busy fish market, Nordnes peninsula, and the lovely harbor.

See popular sights and lesser-known hidden parts, During this part of the sightseeing we will stop at two locations for photos to capture Bergen’s beauty.

Next, visit the calm forest to admire the exterior of Fantoft stave church. Our guide shares its history, and you can buy an entry ticket to explore inside.

The comfortable minibus will drive up a mountainside for panoramic views, passing historic and modern buildings. We stop for photos of the stunning scenery.

Explore the fortress area on foot, seeing Haakon’s Hall, Rosenkrantz Tower, and military structures. Walk through Bryggen’s narrow alleyways, see local shops, and peek at a renovation project.

Finish with a ride on the Fløibanen funicular to Mount Fløyen for stunning city views. Choose to explore the mountaintop, return to the city center, or be dropped off at the cruise piers.

Location
Bergen Cruise Pirs
Skoltegrunnskaien
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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