Bern Clock Tower (Zytglogge) Tours and Tickets

See beyond the monuments and discover how this country really works. This isn’t a dry history walk. It’s a journey through Bern’s Old Town — a UNESCO World Heritage Site where medieval streets, legends, local stories, politics and real Swiss life come together. But this tour is more than sightseeing. It helps you understand Switzerland — its mentality, neutrality, direct democracy, money culture and everyday life. You’ll hear stories about Napoleon, the Swiss army, Einstein, local legends and Bern’s famous bear. We’ll explore Bern’s highlights, including Zytglogge, the Federal Palace, Bern Cathedral, the Matte Quarter and views along the Aare River. You’ll also get practical local tips, honest recommendations and insights beyond the guidebooks. Ideal for travelers who want more than just sightseeing. By the end, you won’t just know Bern — you’ll understand Switzerland, with surprising facts and stories you won’t find in guidebooks.

This 75-minute audio tour of Bern is a journey through the Old Town’s highlights. Unearth the city's secrets as you embark on this self-guided walking tour through Bern’s medieval Old Town. Starting at Bern Bahnhofplatz train station, unravel the city’s charm through well-preserved architecture, UNESCO World Heritage sites, and tales of Dr. Albert Einstein. From Bundesplatz to Zytglogge clock tower, the journey unveils the city’s history, governance system, and peculiar landmarks like the Child Eater Fountain. Discover the magic of Bern’s outdoor markets, the significance of bears, and picturesque Aare River views. You'll finish your tour at Münsterplattform, a medieval park with a cafe and panoramic views. Join this stroll to experience Bern’s laid-back allure! Once you have booked, you will receive instructions and a unique code to download the tour. The app displays directions to the starting point; when you’re in the right place, tap start.

Your expert guide will show you the city's highlights and hidden gems. On this walking tour you will be able to see a lot of places within a short timeframe. Apart from explaining the sights, your guide can provide insight into the history and culture of the city and the country in general. The focus of this tour is to see the city through the eyes of a local. This private tour can be customized according to your personal preferences. Sightseeing points to visit can be agreed upon in advance or discussed when meeting up. Therefore, the sightseeing points listed below in the itinerary are just an example of what is possible. Your guide can suggest other sightseeing points that better suit your interests. This tour has two options for guides: a local guide or a professional tour guide. Please be aware that a local guide does not have detailed historical knowledge. If profound knowledge is important to you, you should book the tour option with a professional tour guide.

Bern's UNESCO-listed Old Town is already worth a visit, and this walking tour adds the story of Swiss chocolate to the experience. Follow your local guide past landmarks such as Zytglogge Clock Tower and Bern Cathedral, with samples throughout and a dedicated tasting stop at an award-winning chocolate shop. The route ends at the BearPark, where brown bears roam a riverside enclosure.

Embark on a captivating journey through Bern with our "Bern: Highlights & Hidden Gems Walking Tour." Perfect for first-time visitors, this tour offers a blend of iconic attractions and lesser-known corners, providing a comprehensive overview of the city's rich history and culture. Meet your knowledgeable guide in front of Schweizerhof Hotel, and set off to discover the heart of Swiss democracy at Bundesplatz, home to the Swiss government headquarters.

Instead of waiting for others to catch up or feeling rushed while exploring Bern, this self-guided scavenger hunt activity allows you to discover the city at your own pace. Solve riddles and clues that lead you to a variety of highlights and landmarks. This experience combines a walking tour, sightseeing, and a fun scavenger hunt all in one. Plus, it is available in English, German, Spanish, Italian, and French.

I guide each tour as if it were hosting close friends in my city: with warmth, patience and the context that makes everything meaningful. I take the time to answer real questions, adapt the rhythm to the group and make sure that each person leaves not only having seen Bern, but having really understood it. I was born in Mexico and chose Bern as my home, which means I still see this city with curious eyes — and I share it in both Spanish and English. At the end of the tour, I give personalized recommendations so that travelers can continue to enjoy the city on their own.

The Best Way to Discover Bern: Scavenger Hunt & Self-Guided Tour Play, learn, and walk! Explore at your own pace with a 100% self-guided activity. Start anytime (24/7) with no guides or schedules. Pause for a Swiss chocolate or a museum visit and resume whenever you're ready—even the next day. This unique team-building activity is perfect for couples, families, and groups. The "Complete City" Package Everything you need in one app: Interactive Game: Solve puzzles and discover 10+ major attractions, plus hidden gems and beautiful spots revealed along the way. Audio & Text: Listen to our audio guide or read the history/legends of each site. Insider Tips: Access hand-picked local restaurant and shop recommendations. What you will visit: Heiliggeistkirche, Käfigturm, The Parliament Building, Stadttheater, UNESCO - Bern Old Town, Zähringerbrunnen, Bern City Hall, Nydeggkirche, The Cathedral of Bern, and the Bernisches Historisches Museum / Einstein Museum.

Join a Local for a leisurely 2-hour exploration of Bern, discovering the city's charming spots all while sampling delicious Swiss chocolates. Taste a variety of chocolates from different chocolatiers. Immerse yourself in Bern’s everyday charm as you stroll through scenic, quaint neighbourhoods, while your Local guide shares captivating stories and insider tips. From delightful chocolate tastings to scenic neighbourhood strolls, this experience with a Local is a must-do for those seeking an authentic taste of Bern. • Discover Bern's charm and stories with a Local. • Sample delicious Swiss chocolates from different chocolatiers. • Stroll through picturesque neighbourhoods. • Get tips on the best cafes and cuisine.

Welcome to Bern! The Capital City of Switzerland and UNESCO World Heritage Site. During our Bern City Walking Tour, you will have the pleasure of exploring the city while being accompanied by an experienced local guide who will uncover the city's history and untold stories.

You’re looking for a fun way to explore the city at your own pace? Then, this city-exploration game is made for you! You’ll entertain all your group with interesting questions, while still teaching them fun facts about the city. Your mission (should you choose to accept it): Jackson Wilde, the famous city-explorer, needs your help… Help him solve quizzes to gather as many points as possible. With this activity, you will be guided through the 9 following locations: Käfigturm, Federal Palace, Child-Eater Fountain, Zytglogge, Zähringen Fountain, Bern Minster, Town Hall, Fountain of Justice, and Nydegg Bridge. Download the app on Android or iOS (or access it directly through your browser) to get access to a fun mission, multiple quizzes, as well as city guides about each monument. So, are you ready to explore Bern?

Perfect for first-time visitors to Bern, this small-group walking tour will introduce you to many of the city’s top attractions—as well as its hidden corners. Meet your guide in Bern’s Old Town, and set off on foot. Learn about the city’s history while you admire highlights like the Bern Cathedral, Bundesplatz (home to the Swiss government headquarters), and Zytglogge (a medieval clock tower), and follow your guide to lesser-known spots, too.

Your expert local guide (former diplomat and development expert) will show you selected parts of the capital city and put emphasis on unique features of the Swiss political system, explain why it is working and compare it to other systems. While walking through the city you will be able to see most of the main attractions but on top you will get a unique insight into the way Switzerland works. As an example, you will learn about the social peace agreement, the role of chocolate and the importance of outstanding and integrative personalities like Henri Dufour and Ernst Bloch. Furthermore, you will learn about the key elements of the history of Switzerland's famous neutrality. The focus of this tour is to see the city from a local perspective while learning about the bright and also the less bright sides of the political exception Switzerland. Points of special interest can be agreed upon in advance or discussed when meeting up.

Hugged by the Aare River, Switzerland’s capital is a walkable city with preserved medieval architecture. Explore the long history of Bern with this private guided tour with a local. Walk around the riverside and learn about the city’s changes from medieval times through today. Pass by popular sites like Zytlogge clock tower, the political hub in Bundesplatz, and the Bärengraben.

Skip the dry guidebook and fussy maps and take in Bern's top sights in just hours on this private tour through the Swiss capital. Join your guide for a walk through the bustling old town, using bus and tram to get between the farthest points and creating a custom itinerary to fit your pace and interests. Take in highlights such as the Rose Garden, clock tower, and Albert Einstein’s home. Explore hidden parks and gaze over the Aare River as you gain insight into Bern’s rich history and admire the balance of ancient and modern architecture.

This 2-hour walking tour explores Bern’s UNESCO Old Town, from the Zytglogge clock tower to the Parliament, Bern Cathedral to fountains and medieval arcades. Along the way, you’ll hear fascinating stories, discover hidden courtyards, and gain insights into Swiss traditions. Perfect for history lovers, families, and curious travelers who want to experience Bern beyond the guidebooks.

Step beyond traditional sightseeing and immerse yourself in Bern’s most captivating legends and stories. This tour invites you to decode symbolic fountains, uncover medieval secrets, and experience history through engaging storytelling rather than timelines. Carefully designed for curious and culturally minded travelers, it allows you to connect with the city on a deeper, more imaginative level. Experience this tour to reveal the hidden narratives of Bern and transform every landmark into a story worth remembering.

Bern, Switzerland, the home of 3 Bears, 2 Languages and 1 Federal Government is the perfect city to discover on foot. Your guide for this tour comes with extensive experience and hundreds of 5 star ratings. Please come along for an exploration of this charming UNESCO World Heritage Site. On this tour we journey through the arcades and passages of the Old Town. Along the way you'll see not one but two clock towers, the Swiss Parliament and learn why we don't use the words, capital city. We'll also stop by Dr. Einstein's old apartment and I'll tell you where you can find more of him in town. Then there are the fountains, cheese shops, churches, chocolates and bears. In addition to seeing bears all around town we'll walk over to the Bear Park to meet the locals. Exploring a city is much more fun when you know the stories, facts and legends that shaped it.

Switzerland – Alpine Classics (Jungfraujoch, Thermal Spa & Steep Funicular) 4-Day Tour (Mini Group | 5–9-seat Business Van | Door-to-door pick-up with Driver-Guide) Tour Dates: Depart Zurich every Sunday & Wednesday · Guaranteed from 2 guests · Max 6 guests Tour Highlights Watchmaking hub & UNESCO old town: Biel (watchmaking center) · Bern (capital with medieval old town) Iconic Alps & lake scenery: Interlaken (between two lakes) · Jungfraujoch (Top of Europe) Mountain spa & car-free eco village: Leukerbad (alpine thermal resort) · Saas-Fee (car-free village) Signature transport & culture: Locarno (film festival town) · Bellinzona (castle city) · Stoos steep funicular · Lindt Home of Chocolate (Kilchberg)

The old town of Bern is a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Legend states that Duke Berchthold of Zahringen named the city after the first animal he killed during a hunting expedition: it was a Bear! Here you will enjoy a medieval air of the city with its Renaissance fountains, narrow streets and historic towers... and not only! During our tour we will: - taste the best, according to the version of the last few years, the country's chocolate. And it's not about Toblerone, who, by the way, is also from Bern. - We will see a very unusual restaurant, it is better to book a table in it in advance, where the French invaders died drowning in wine. - Find out where Bernese gin is produced (you can learn how to cook it, for extra money, by prior arrangement) - take a picture at three monuments to Einstein. - We will visit a perfume studio where you can make your perfect perfume (for extra money, by prior arrangement).

Discover Bern, Switzerland’s charming capital and a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Walk through its medieval arcaded streets, admire the famous Zytglogge Clock Tower, view the Parliament Building, and stop by the Bear Park—all from the exterior.

Hi, I’m Natacha—Swiss, Italian, Armenian, and this is my signature walking tour through Bern’s Old Town. I still remember the first time I guided in a church in Ravenna in 1995. Those shining mosaics felt like vivid witnesses of their time, speaking from the past. I then achieved 3 MAs and a PhD in Medieval Art History and Archaeology in Geneva, Rome, Poitiers, and Lausanne. While doing research and teaching I kept working as a guide, until, over time, it became my main job. Today, I am one of the few PhD-level guides in Switzerland. I love my job. I enjoy revealing the "real essence” that monuments have never stopped “whispering” to me. With this insider knowledge of medieval sites and museums, I create immersive experiences for culture lovers, focusing on architecture, social life, and urban identity. It will be my pleasure to show you Bern’s highlights and hidden gems in a clear, engaging way and to adapt the tour to your interests or timing. I guarantee you a memorable experience!