Walking tour: Medieval Spirit of Bergen + sweet Arctic gifts
(18) Reviews
Bergenhus
Important Information
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Wheelchair accessible
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Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
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Service animals allowed
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Public transportation options are available nearby
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Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
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All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
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Suitable for all physical fitness levels
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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After 2 hours of this walking tour you will get knowledge about the city of Bergen from early medieval centuries till our days. Bergen has nickname as the "Capital of Fjords" and the "Center of medeival trade". Old quaters of Bryggen preserved spirit of medeival trading city that became the busiest trading crossroad in Scandinavia many centuries ago. Many famous Norwegians were born here. You will visit Bergenhus Fortress and Haakon Hall that became the center of royal power in Norway hundreds years ago. No entrances, you will see them from the fortress yard. You will be immersed in real atmosphere of the past and will get also information about life in this city today. This is not only hist...
Highlights
2 hours
Offered in Russian (Русский) & English
Free Cancellation
Paper Ticket
2 hours
Offered in Russian (Русский) & English
Free Cancellation
Paper Ticket
What's Included
Included payment for the tourist guide
entrance tickets to the museums
Meeting Points
Departure
Tourist Information in Bergen
At the entrance of Tourist information Office on the Fish Market
Return
Walking tour: Medieval Spirit of Bergen + sweet Arctic gifts
(18) Reviews
Bergenhus
About
After 2 hours of this walking tour you will get knowledge about the city of Bergen from early medieval centuries till our days. Bergen has nickname as the "Capital of Fjords" and the "Center of medeival trade". Old quaters of Bryggen preserved spirit of medeival trading city that became the busiest trading crossroad in Scandinavia many centuries ago. Many famous Norwegians were born here. You will visit Bergenhus Fortress and Haakon Hall that became the center of royal power in Norway hundreds years ago. No entrances, you will see them from the fortress yard. You will be immersed in real atmosphere of the past and will get also information about life in this city today. This is not only hist...
Highlights
2 hours
Offered in Russian (Русский) & English
Free Cancellation
Paper Ticket
2 hours
Offered in Russian (Русский) & English
Free Cancellation
Paper Ticket
What's Included
Included payment for the tourist guide
entrance tickets to the museums
Meeting Points
Departure
Tourist Information in Bergen
At the entrance of Tourist information Office on the Fish Market
Return
Itinerary
1
Fish Market
One of the oldest Fish Markets in Norway where you can see, taste and eat dishes almost cooked almost from all types of fish that can be catched in Norwegian Fjords.
15 minutes
2
Bryggen Hanseatic Wharf
A cluster of merchant houses that belonged to German Hanseatic League in medieval centuries. Unique costructions organized in special architectural system that was used by Hanseatic League more than 400 years. This area is inscribed on UNESCO World Heritage List in 1979.
40 minutes
3
St. Mary's Church
The oldest stone church in Bergen that was erected between 1130 and 1180. The church is known also under the name of German church, because many centuries was used by Hanseatic Society in Bergen. Until the end of 19th century all services there were held in German. Visit inside the Church is not included in the tour program. You will explore the church from outside
10 minutes
4
Bergenhus Fortress
Medieval Fortress that became the seat for Norwegian kings from 1100 year approximately. The oldest stone royal residence Haakon Hall and defense Rosenkrantz Tower both erected in the middle of the 13th century you can find there. From fortress bastions you can enjoy views of the city fjord and country of islands along the cost.
20 minutes
5
The Rosenkrantz Tower
This medieval defense tower can be seen from all parts of old Bergen. The Tower is museum with the view point at the highest floor of the construction. We will examine it from outside. It will take around 10 min.
10 minutes
6
Haakon's Hall - Bymuseet i Bergen
Haakon Hall that was erected in 1261 is still in use. This is the best place to meet foreign delegations. Medieval spirit of this palace is real sign of the history of Bergen. To enter the hall you need tickets. During our walking tour we will examine Haakon Hall from outside. 10 - 15 min
15 minutes
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Platekompaniet - Torgallmenningen
This is main pedestrian square in the city and very popular meeting place for the citizens of Bergen.
