Prison Tower (Kafigturm) Tours and Tickets

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.

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.

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.

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.

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

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 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.

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.

Discover the wonders of UNESCO World Heritage-listed Old Town of Bern on this unforgettable guided tour. Uncover its hidden treasures, architecture, culture and unearth its rich history with stories. 1. Uncover the city's top attractions the Clock Tower, the Federal Palace, the Parliament Building, the Prison Tower, the Cathedral of Bern, and more with lots of wonderful stories about the city. 2. Explore the winding cobblestone streets of the city, admiring the 15th-century landmarks such as the Zytglogge clock tower, the Käfigturm tower and while passing by beautiful gothic fountains, quaint cafes, and old buildings. 3. Learn about the city’s history, from its origins as a settlement in the 12th century to its current status as Switzerland’s political capital and city’s 800 years of history. 4. Explore Bern beyond the typical tourist spots and see the city through the eyes of a local and discover the numerous mesmerizing places Bern has to offer.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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).