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3 hours Bergen City Group Tour By Car
Bergen, Western Norway, Norway, Europe
$137.27
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Overview
You want to experience something different away from the busy city center? Then this tour is for you. Designed specifically for cruise passengers seeking an escape from the crowds, our exclusive small-group excursion is limited to just 14 guests, ensuring an intimate and relaxed pace.
We begin at the iconic Bryggen Hanseatic Wharf, exploring its colorful medieval alleys before the midday crowds arrive. From there, we move away from the tourist hubs to Bergenhus Fortress, the 13th-century stone stronghold that served as Norway's medieval capital. Next, we journey to the reconstructed Fantoft Stave Church, hidden in a serene forest, where you can marvel at its intricate dragon carvings. Finally, step back in time at Gamle Bergen Museum, a peaceful open-air park featuring 55 authentic wooden houses showcasing life in the 18th and 19th centuries.
Enjoy personalized attention from your guide and the quiet charm of Bergen’s best sites—with a guaranteed on-time return to your ship.
We begin at the iconic Bryggen Hanseatic Wharf, exploring its colorful medieval alleys before the midday crowds arrive. From there, we move away from the tourist hubs to Bergenhus Fortress, the 13th-century stone stronghold that served as Norway's medieval capital. Next, we journey to the reconstructed Fantoft Stave Church, hidden in a serene forest, where you can marvel at its intricate dragon carvings. Finally, step back in time at Gamle Bergen Museum, a peaceful open-air park featuring 55 authentic wooden houses showcasing life in the 18th and 19th centuries.
Enjoy personalized attention from your guide and the quiet charm of Bergen’s best sites—with a guaranteed on-time return to your ship.
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Tour guide
Language: English
Human tour guide
Duration: 3 hours
- Entrance tickets
- Minivan
- Guide
- No food or drink is included on this tour
- Tips to the guide
Meeting point
The tour start every day at 10:00am outside the Tourist Information Office
Return details
The tour start every day at 10:00am outside the Tourist Information Office
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Bryggen Hanseatic WharfAs one of Norway's premier attractions, the vibrant and colorful Bryggen Hanseatic Wharf lies at the historic heart of Bergen. Dating back to the city's earliest days, this bustling district has remained a focal point of urban life for centuries. Today, its iconic medieval architecture and rich trading history are recognized globally, earning Bryggen a coveted spot on UNESCO’s World Heritage List and cementing Bergen’s status as a World Heritage City.
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Bergenhus FortressAs one of Norway's oldest and most impeccably preserved stone fortifications, the Bergenhus Fortress complex boasts architectural treasures dating back to 1240. Known in the Middle Ages as Holmen, this historic site served as the nation's political heart during the 13th century, when Bergen was the capital of Norway. At that time, the fortified grounds housed the royal residence alongside a cathedral, multiple churches, a bishop’s palace, and a Dominican monastery. Archeological excavations have even uncovered foundations stretching back before 1100. The crown jewel of this royal seat is Håkon's Hall; constructed in 1247, it stood as the largest and most majestic structure of the medieval palace.
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Gamle Bergen Museum - Bymuseet I BergenGamle Bergen Museum (Old Bergen Museum) is a charming open-air museum and living time capsule of the 18th and 19th centuries, back when Bergen was Europe’s largest wooden city. Located just north of the city center in the Sandviken neighborhood, the museum features 55 authentic wooden houses. These historic buildings were rescued from demolition, carefully relocated, and rebuilt here to preserve Bergen's architectural heritage. Key Highlights: Step Back in Time: Wander down cobblestone alleys and explore historic shops, a bakery, a dentist's office, and private homes ranging from modest sailors’ quarters to grand merchant estates. Living History: During the summer, actors in period costumes bring the town to life, performing brief scenes and interacting with visitors. Beautiful Setting: The town is built around the historic Elsesro estate and surrounded by a lovely park. NB: Open year-round, but the indoor exhibits and actors run seasonally from late May to mid-September.
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Fantoft Stave ChurchTucked away in a peaceful forest just south of Bergen's center, Fantoft Stave Church is a dramatic window into Norway's medieval past. Originally built around 1150 in Sogn, this architectural gem was moved to Bergen in 1883 to save it from demolition. Tragically, the historic structure was completely destroyed by arson in 1992. What you see today is a flawless, meticulous reconstruction completed in 1997. Master carpenters used traditional, 1,000-year-old techniques to rebuild it entirely of wood—without a single modern nail. Highlights to notice on your tour: Dragon Heads: The roof features striking dragon carvings, a pagan Viking symbol kept to ward off evil spirits. Ancient Pine: Look closely at the vertical timber columns (staves); they are made from dense, centuries-old pine. Minimalist Interior: Inside, the air smells deeply of aged wood tar. The space is beautifully sparse, showcasing Norse-inspired carvings and an original crucifix that miraculously survived the 1992 fire.
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3 hours Bergen City Group Tour By Car
Bergen, Western Norway, Norway, Europe
$137.27
This is an experience gift voucher. The recipient will book the experience after
they redeem the gift voucher.
How it works?
01
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You choose from 10,000+ experience gifts
02
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We deliver the eVoucher or the Physical box to the recipient
03
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Recipient books the experience and creates unforgettable memories!