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Bergen in Your Pocket: Landmarks and Lore Audio Tour
(22) Reviews
Sentrum
About
Are you looking for a way to see Bergen without joining a tour group? Explore at your own pace with this affordable walking tour.
• Find out about the fjord that became a lake and the 400-year-long night while strolling through the city centre • Hear from producer Antonio De Comite, founder of Måke Tours, a tour company in Norway • Do it all in an hour 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...
Highlights
From 45 minutes to 1 hour and 15 minutes
Offered in English
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
From 45 minutes to 1 hour and 15 minutes
Offered in English
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
What's Included
Lifetime access to this tour in English
VoiceMap app for Android and iOS
Offline access to audio, maps, and geodata
Smartphone and headphones
Transportation
Food and drink
Meeting Points
Departure
Steel Sculpture of King Olav Kyrre
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.
Return
Ludvig Holberg Statue
The tour ends in Vågsallmenningen square, in front of the Ludvig Holberg Statue.
Important Information
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Suitable for all physical fitness levels
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Please note: You won't be guided through any museums or other attractions mentioned en route. If you choose to enter and visit such places, you'll need to pay for it independently of this tour.
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
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Cut-off times are based on the experience’s local time.
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If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
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This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.
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Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
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Bergen in Your Pocket: Landmarks and Lore Audio Tour
(22) Reviews
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$9.00
Price varies by group size
About
Are you looking for a way to see Bergen without joining a tour group? Explore at your own pace with this affordable walking tour.
• Find out about the fjord that became a lake and the 400-year-long night while strolling through the city centre • Hear from producer Antonio De Comite, founder of Måke Tours, a tour company in Norway • Do it all in an hour 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...
Highlights
From 45 minutes to 1 hour and 15 minutes
Offered in English
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
From 45 minutes to 1 hour and 15 minutes
Offered in English
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
What's Included
Lifetime access to this tour in English
VoiceMap app for Android and iOS
Offline access to audio, maps, and geodata
Smartphone and headphones
Transportation
Food and drink
Meeting Points
Departure
Steel Sculpture of King Olav Kyrre
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.
Return
Ludvig Holberg Statue
The tour ends in Vågsallmenningen square, in front of the Ludvig Holberg Statue.
Itinerary
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Steel Sculpture of King Olav Kyrre
On this walking tour through the small coastal city, I’ll bring its history to life. Our tour starts in front of the steel sculpture of King Olav Kyrre, where you’ll learn about the city’s origins, and how it gradually expanded.
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Kode Art Museums Of Bergen
Bergen is a city that has worn many hats. It was once the medieval capital of the Kingdom of Norway, and it was Scandinavia’s commercial centre until the 1600s. The city is renowned for its UNESCO sites, its fish market, and its seven surrounding mountains. It’s also been called ‘the gateway to the fjords’. On this walking tour through the small coastal city, I’ll bring its history to life.
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Festplassen
Enjoying a leisurely walk through Festplassen Plaza, a popular square.
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Christian Michelsen Statue
You'll see the Statue of Christian Michelsen, a Norwegian national hero and politician.
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Musikkpaviljongen
Enjoying a leisurely walk through city parks and popular squares like the Musikkpaviljongen (Music Pavilion).
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Edvard Grieg Statue
You'll see Composer Edvard Grieg’s Statue and learn a bit about him while you walk.
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Ole Bull Fountain
You'll see the statue of famed violinist Ole Bull which stands proudly on top of a fountain.
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Henrik Ibsen Statue
You'll see the granite statue of distinguished playwright Henrik Ibsen.
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The National Stage, Bergen
You’ll walk through the city centre, taking in important buildings like the National Theatre and the Bergen Cathedral.
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Gestapomuseet - Bergen
While passing by the Gestapomuseet, I'll reveal the city’s darker history such as the Nazi occupation, and tell you about the only way that prisoners could escape from their torture rooms.
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Torgallmenningen
Stroll down Torgallmenningen towards the Sailor's Monument.
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Sailor's Monument
You'll see one of the most respected landmarks in the city, the Sailor’s Monument, which celebrates Norwegian sailors, their efforts and adventures at sea.
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Domkirken (Bergen Cathedral)
On this tour, you'll have a chance to spot the 17th century cannonball embedded on the Cathedral façade.
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Skostredet
Discover the hippest area in the city, Skotstredet.
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Ludvig Holberg Statue
The audio tour ends in front of one of the city’s oldest statues which depicts writer and poet Ludvig Holberg.