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Bern Private Walking Tour with a Local Guide

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 Private Walking Tour with a Local Guide

2 to 3 hoursFree Cancellation

Price varies by group size

Self-Guided Audio City Tour in Bern

You will discover all the key attractions of Bern: iconic landmarks (such as Federal Palace, Bern Cathedral and Zytglogge), prominent locations, (like Bear Park and City Hall), artistic wonders (including over ten unique fountains) and other important historical buildings. In addition to the 'must-see' places visited by all tourists, you will also see unusual spots like the former prison and the executioner’s house in Bern, and learn stories of those who once called this place home. This will allow you to experience not only the beautiful and festive side of the city, but also to uncover some of its hidden secrets. This tour promises a top-notch experience. Our team relies on trustworthy sources to deliver accurate information, ensuring clear and captivating explanations. You'll acquire comprehensive knowledge presented in an engaging manner, enabling you to fully appreciate the destination you explore.

Self-Guided Audio City Tour in Bern

2 to 3 hoursFree Cancellation

Bern Audio guided walking tour 1h50 and 23 audio commentary

Bern, the Swiss capital and UNESCO World Heritage Site, invites you to discover its architectural and cultural treasures in one day. Explore the majestic collegiate church, admire the famous Clock Tower, and meet the bears at the Bear Pit. Stroll among the charming medieval fountains and enjoy panoramic views from the terraces of the Federal Palace. This walking tour offers you an immersion in the history and culture of Bern, while allowing you to discover local life and its delights. - Discover 23 emblematic places of Bern in one day - Ideal walking tour for history and culture lovers - Admire monuments such as the Clock Tower and the Collegiate Church - Enjoy a pleasant atmosphere between nature and architectural heritage

Bern Audio guided walking tour 1h50 and 23 audio commentary

1 hour 50 minutesFree Cancellation

Self-Guided Reading City Tour in Bern

You will discover all the key attractions of Bern: iconic landmarks (such as Federal Palace, Bern Cathedral and Zytglogge), prominent locations, (like Bear Park and City Hall), artistic wonders (including over ten unique fountains) and other important historical buildings. In addition to the 'must-see' places visited by all tourists, you will also see unusual spots like the former prison and the executioner’s house in Bern, and learn stories of those who once called this place home. This will allow you to experience not only the beautiful and festive side of the city, but also to uncover some of its hidden secrets. This tour promises a top-notch experience. Our team relies on trustworthy sources to deliver accurate information, ensuring clear and captivating explanations. You'll acquire comprehensive knowledge presented in an engaging manner, enabling you to fully appreciate the destination you explore.

Self-Guided Reading City Tour in Bern

2 to 3 hoursFree Cancellation

Bern Exploration Game and City Tour on your Phone

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?

Bern Exploration Game and City Tour on your Phone

2 to 3 hoursFree Cancellation

Bern Political Walking Tour with a Diplomat

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.

Bern Political Walking Tour with a Diplomat

2 to 3 hoursFree Cancellation

Price varies by group size

Bern Scavenger Hunt and Highlights Self Guided Audio Tour

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.

Bern Scavenger Hunt and Highlights Self Guided Audio Tour

2 hoursFree Cancellation

Price varies by group size

Bern Scavenger Hunt and Sights Self-Guided Tour

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.

Bern Scavenger Hunt and Sights Self-Guided Tour

2 hoursFree Cancellation

Price varies by group size

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Exploring Bern City: Swiss Capital Private Walking Half-Day Tour

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.

Exploring Bern City: Swiss Capital Private Walking Half-Day Tour

3 to 4 hoursFree Cancellation

Price varies by group size

Bern: Private Customizable City Walking Tour

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.

Bern: Private Customizable City Walking Tour

2 hoursFree Cancellation

Strolling Tour Medieval Town Bern Walking City Tour

Strolling Tour Medieval Town Bern Walking City Tour

2 hoursFree Cancellation

Price varies by group size

Zoo and Old Town of Bern Sightseeing Tour Private

Have more than one attraction in one. This tour offers optimized routes to visit not only the zoo but also the capital city and the Old Town of Bern. While commuting to the destinations, scenic routes are taken, ensuring you get the most out of your time in Bern. The tour is economically priced, making it accessible for a wide range of travelers. Tickets to the zoo are included, so you can enjoy the animals without any additional hassle. This is a very complete "See it All Tour" of the capital city Bern, designed to immerse you in the local culture & beauty. Private tour with a expert guide, born in Bern, providing insider knowledge & stories you won't find in guidebooks. Choose the transport option that suits you best: Transport Option A (Cheapest) 2 Door Eco Car. Alcohol fuel made from grass. Be assured you are going green, staying CO2 neutral, and supporting clean tech projects. Transport Option B 4 Door Eco Car. Transport Option C 8 Person Eco Van.

Zoo and Old Town of Bern Sightseeing Tour Private

Price varies by group size

Discover Bern’s most Photogenic Spots with a Local

Join a Local for a 90-minute photogenic journey through Bern, exploring picturesque highlights and gaining cultural insights. Navigate from the iconic Gelbes Quartier capturing its vibrant yellow facades and quaint charm to the emblematic Nydeggbrücke renowned for its panoramic river views and arch design. It is more than just seeing Bern, it is about truly experiencing it through the eyes of someone who calls it home. From famous landmarks to hidden gems, each step offers a new perspective, making it a can't-miss experience for every visitor. • Capture Bern's most photogenic spots with a Local by your side. • Explore Bern from a local's perspective and experience local culture. • Discover the stories behind Bern’s iconic and picturesque landmarks. • Get top local tips on the best bars, cafes, and restaurants to visit. • Enjoy the intimacy of a small group, with a maximum of 8 travellers.

Discover Bern’s most Photogenic Spots with a Local

1 hour 30 minutesFree Cancellation

Price varies by group size

Bern Unesco World Heritage Site Walking Tour

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).

Bern Unesco World Heritage Site Walking Tour

3 hoursFree Cancellation

Private day trip to Bern from Geneva

Choose this private excursion with local driver/guide to discover Bern, the capital of Switzerland, a city full of charm and tourist attractions, the main ones of which are: - The Federal Palace, seat of government, an architectural marvel in the center of the city. A guided tour of the interior is often possible under certain conditions. - The bear pit, symbol of Bern. - The Zytgloggelaube in the old town. - The rose garden on a hill with stunning panoramic views of the city. - Einstein's house, where the famous physicist lived. - a lovely walk on one of the bridges which connect the banks to the historic center of the capital. Don't miss this superb private excursion, you will travel in a luxury Mercedes Benz vehicle, accompanied by your driver/guide, highly appreciated by our travelers for his professionalism and pleasant driving. The memories of this tour will remain engraved in your memory.

Private day trip to Bern from Geneva

8 to 9 hoursFree Cancellation

from $1,230

Swiss Capital city helicopter sightseeing tour - the ideal flight to see Berne

Get a different view of Switzerland’s de-facto capital on this private helicopter tour of Bern. Spot Old Town landmarks including the Zytglogge and Bern Minster, then widen your perspective as you cruise over the national stadium, Aare River, and Gurten peak. Learn about the city from your pilot and enjoy an intimate sightseeing experience, ideal for couples and families, over the Alpine landscape.

Swiss Capital city helicopter sightseeing tour - the ideal flight to see Berne

18 minutesFree Cancellation

from $1,031

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Bern Old Town - Private Historic Walking Tour

Bern Old Town - Private Historic Walking Tour

Private Tour from Zurich to Bern Swiss Capital Highlights

Private Tour from Zurich to Bern Swiss Capital Highlights

from $1,490

Price varies by group size

10-Hour Private Tour in Bern from Zurich

Make the most of your time in Switzerland without having to navigate public transport during this private day tour from Zurich to Bern. You’ll meet your private driver at the place of your choosing, such as your hotel, and settle into a private vehicle. Gaze at the gorgeous Swiss landscape as you make your way to the capital. You can select a tour guide to show you around the city’s landmarks.

10-Hour Private Tour in Bern from Zurich

from $1,131

Price varies by group size

Bundeshaus

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Know before you go

The impressive Parliament Building (Bundeshaus) in Bern on a sunny day.

The building is also referred to as the Federal Palace.
Bring your passport or ID; adults must deposit it when taking a tour.
Tours are not offered when Parliament is in session.
The glass dome has four stained-glass windows referencing Swiss history.

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