About
Embark on an unforgettable journey through the charming city of Bergen, the most beautiful city in Norway. Our exclusive minibus tour will take you to some of the most beautiful viewpoints in the city, as chosen by our local guides.
This tour is perfect for those who want to escape the rain, avoid Bergen’s steep hills, or who just want to see as much of the city as possible.
Our minibus tour is led by an English-speaking local guide (no pre-recorded audio!), and is in a luxury minibus from a local company – even our drivers are Bergen locals! Our drive features four photo-stops around Bergen, all providing unique and contrasting views of the city. We also drive slow enough so you can take photos from the bus. Because we use a minibus rather than a full-size bus, we can go where most bus tours can’t go and use this to our advantage. Between stops, your guide will discuss all aspects of Bergen – history, everyday life, and what makes the city unique. As this is a small group tour, you can ask questions throughout the drive. is your tour, and we want you to have the best experience possible. We will also provide tons of recommendations for places to visit and things to do for your stay.
On this tour we will pass the Bergen Fortress, Bryggen, Nordnes historic peninsula (aquarium, witch memorial, and wooden houses), Knøsesmauet alley (voted the most beautiful in Bergen), the National Theatre, Hurtigruten Terminal, Torgallmenningen, Bergen’s historic town hall and cathedral, the Leprosy Hospital, Bergen train station, University district, Nygård Park, Lungegård lake, Fløyen mountain district, Skansen fire station, Sandviken wooden house neighbourhood, the Fisheries Museum, and park at St. Mary’s Church to begin our short walking tour.
The tour ends with a short, easy walk around Bryggen (approx. 500 metres on a flat path) – Bergen’s UNESCO World Heritage Site. Every tour to Bergen should include a visit to Bryggen, and our guide will give you a general overview of the areas 1,000-year history.
Our exclusive minibus tour promises an intimate exploration of this picturesque city, renowned for its rich history, vibrant culture, and breathtaking landscapes.
Group size: 16
Please note – this tour is suitable for infants and children but they must be in a child seat. In Norway, all children must be in a child seat if they are under 36kg or 135cm in height. Please email us at bookings@thehiddennorth.com if you need us to bring a child seat.
If you use a wheelchair, you are welcome on the tour but must contact us ASAP so we can order a special bus. Please reach out at bookings@thehiddennorth.com. We may not be able to honour your request, so only book your ticket once it can be confirmed.
Meeting point:
We meet at the address Bradbenken 1. All guests are required to be at the meeting spot at least 15 minutes before the tour start time. We do not wait for latecomers and the bus will leave promptly at the start time.
Finishing point:
This tour ends at Bryggen.
Language:
English (private tours in other languages are available on request)
Booking:
The tour must be pre-booked online in advance. We do carry card machines if you wish to pay on site but cannot guarantee a spot on the tour at the last minute – we strictly stick to our group size. Tours require a minimum of 1 person to operate and the first booking must be done at least two days before the tour begins, or the tour will not operate. The tour can be booked up to the start time once it is confirmed as operating.
Cancellation policy:
Guests can cancel the tour and be fully refunded up to 7 days before the tour start time.
There are no refunds due to bad weather. If extreme weather is forecast, the company will cancel the tour and contact travellers in advance to select another time or day. If another time isn’t suitable, the guest will be fully refunded. The tour runs on rainy days.
Tour operated by:
The Hidden North
to add an item to your Itinerary basket.
