Scenic Bergen: Port to Port History, Alleys, & Bryggen Walk
This tour is ideal for most cruise ship visitors, starting just 300 metres from the pier. Please check your cruise documents. Our guides are proudly local and authorised guides.
It begins at the iconic "Bird Wall" street art, marking the entrance to Nøstet, once Bergen's most dangerous area but now home to its best-preserved 300-year-old houses. Your guide will lead you through hidden alleys before heading to Nordnes, one of Norway’s prettiest neighbourhoods.
Descending into the medieval city centre, we pass the famous fish market, offering seafood tips, and wind through historic alleys now home to trendy shops and cafés. The tour continues to Bryggen, Bergen’s UNESCO-listed trading hub, where Norwegians and Germans have exchanged goods for 1,000 years. The tour concludes here, a perfect spot to explore museums, shop, or enjoy a meal while soaking in Bergen’s rich history.
Our goal is to combine history with everyday life providing insight into Bergen's past and present.
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Scenic Bergen: Port to Port History, Alleys, & Bryggen Walk
What's included in Scenic Bergen: Port to Port History, Alleys, & Bryggen Walk
(Subject to Option Inclusions)Itinerary
Our tour begins at Nøstet, one of the most beautiful and historic neighbourhoods in Bergen. For many centuries, this neighbourhood was a rough sailor's quarters separate from the city of Bergen. Today it is recognised as being the best-preserved part of the city and is where you'll explore charming narrow alleys known only to locals. The area is characterized by narrow streets lined with colorful clapboard houses, reflecting Bergen's rich maritime heritage. Strolling through Nøstet provides a unique experience, as the neighbourhood has retained much of its original charm despite modern developments.
After exploring the sailor's quarters of Nøstet, you know head into the famous neighbourhood of Nordnes. Historically owned by a wealthy monastery, Nordnes developed in the 16th century as the direct competitors to the powerful Hanseatic League at Bryggen. It was also the site of crime and punishment, with Bergen's execution sites placed here. Today Nordnes prides itself on being a separate part of the city of Bergen despite only having 8,000 people living here. It is famous for its parks, narrow alleys, cafes, and fjord swimming. Here you'll learn about everyday life in Bergen - how much does a house cost? How does education work? Our expert guides will answer all the questions on your mind!
Fish Market
We now make our way to Bergen's famous fish market. Having stood here for around 1,000 years, this fish market is where you can see all the various types of seafood found on the west coast of Norway. Your guide will provide some recommendations so you can come back here for lunch!
Inclusions
- Licenced, English-speaking Guide
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
Meet
Pickup and Dropoff
You will make your own way to the meeting points
Meeting Points
- Please meet us at the "Bird Wall" street artwork at the address Borgesmauet 4.
End Points
- Our tour ends at the front of Bryggen.
