Bergen's University District: A Self-Guided Audio Tour
Are you looking for a way to see Bergen's University District without joining a tour group? Explore at your own pace with this affordable walking tour.
• Find out where in Bergen the Viking kings built a royal estate, and meet His Majesty the Hedgehog, the patron of Bergen’s student community • Hear from the producer, Silvia Maria, a teacher and tour guide. • Do it all in 75 minutes or linger at stops along the way with complete control over when you start and finish. • Get unlimited use before your booking date and after it. • Use the virtual tour option at home.
Once you’ve booked, you’ll receive a ticket with instructions and a unique code listed under "Before You Go." Then simply install the VoiceMap app and enter your code.
The app displays directions to the starting point, and when you’re in the right place, just pop in your headphones and tap Start. Voice Map has automatic GPS playback with turn-by-turn directions. It also works offline.
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Bergen's University District: A Self-Guided Audio Tour
What's included in Bergen's University District: A Self-Guided Audio Tour
(Subject to Option Inclusions)Itinerary
This walking tour starts at Rainbow Square (Regnbueplassen) close to the city’s largest church, Saint John’s Church.
Nygård, once a farming area, is a lively part of Bergen filled with university buildings, interesting museums and beautiful parks.
St John's ChurchPass-by Only
This walking tour starts at Rainbow Square (Regnbueplassen) close to the city’s largest church, Saint John’s Church.
Inclusions
- VoiceMap App for Android and iOS
- Lifetime access to this tour in English
- Offline access to audio, maps, and geodata
- Tickets or entrance fees to any museums or other attractions en route
- Smartphone and headphones
- Transportation
- Food and drink
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Meet
Pickup and Dropoff
You will make your own way to the meeting points
Meeting Points
- Before arrival, please install the VoiceMap mobile app and use the code provided on your confirmation ticket. This is a self-guided audio tour that you can start, pause, or restart at any time and complete at your own pace. Detailed starting point instructions are available after downloading.
End Points
- The tour ends near the High Technology Center.
Redeem
Ticket Redemption
VOICEMAP CODE ─── Please check your email at the address you provided when you made this booking. You've been sent an eight character code you'll need to redeem your tour. This code can be used by every member of your party. If you've booked for three people, for example, three people can download this tour using the same code. DOWNLOAD INSTRUCTIONS ─── Once you've received your code, please follow these steps: 1. Install the VoiceMap Audio Tours mobile app 2. Create an account 3. Select Tour Codes from the menu, then select Enter Codes 4. Enter your code then select Download Now PLEASE NOTE ─── • You can download the tour at any time, before or after your booking date. It’s best to download the tour before you set off for the starting point. • This tour follows a set route and includes turn-by-turn directions. It works best if you start it in the right place and follow the directions from one location to the next. • When the download completes, you’ll see a screen with a photo of the starting point and directions to it. The red start button will become active when you are at the starting point. • Remember to bring your own headphones, unless you have booked a driving tour. SUPPORT ─── For technical support and other queries, please email [email protected]
