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PRIVATE TOUR: Bergen city sightseeing, 5 hours

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| Bergen, Norway
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Fløibanen funicular
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On average, this is booked 18 (0) days in advance.
5 hours (approx.)
Hotel pickup offered
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Offered in: English
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Russian, Norwegian
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Overview

Get a taste and feel of Bergen on this extended 5-hour city sightseeing tour run by a professional driver-guide in a comfortable car. We will be stopping at the main sights in the centre of Bergen. We will also visit some of the sights and museums located outside city centre.

There are 4 options that you can choose from. Please, see the tour delails.

Car on this tour is one of our Mercedes minivans. When only 3 people are going on this tour, we may use our Tesla Model X. All of our cars have Passenger Transport Licence. We have also shorter options available: 2.5-, 3- and 4-hour sightseeing tours in Bergen.

What's Included

  • Bottled water
  • Private tour in air-conditioned vehicle
  • Local taxes
  • Museum, funicular tickets etc not included
  • Gratuities
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Meeting and Pickup

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We can start this tour whenever you like (if we are available and the attractions that you'd like to visit are open). You can specify your own pickup point.Your private driver - guide meets you in the lobby of your hotel in Bergen center, or at the gate of your cruise ship terminal or at your private address in Bergen. We will pick up from ALL HOTELS in Bergen city center area.

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Mount Floyen and the Funicular

Your private English speaking driver-guide picks you up at your hotel in Bergen centre and your tour begins. First part of the excursion gives you an introduction to Bergen’s centre: we start this tour off with a funicular ride to Mount Fløyen (1050 feet ASL / 320 meters ASL) to literally have an overview of the city's centre.
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45 minutes Admission Ticket Free

Bergen

After the funicular we go on an excursion drive to the main sights, like the medieval Bergenhus fortress, Bryggen embankment, the Hanseatic quarters, the Fish market, the National Theatre, which are all located in the centre of Bergen and are worth stopping by and learning their history. On the second part of this tour, you have several options to choose from, depending on your interests and preferences. During a 5-hour tour we can offer following choices: 1. Edvard Grieg’s museum and villa Troldhaugen, Fantoft stave church and the Royal residence in Bergen – Gamlehaugen. 2. The Old Bergen museum and Edvard Grieg’s museum and villa Troldhaugen. 3. The Old Bergen museum and Fantoft stave church with a short stop at the Royal residence in Bergen – Gamlehaugen, if we have time left. 4. None of the above and something special.
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1 hour 30 minutes Admission Ticket Free

Troldhaugen Edvard Grieg Museum

A trip to Edvard Grieg’s museum and villa Troldhaugen, where the great composer lived and worked (entrance tickets required).
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1 hour Admission Ticket Free

Fantoft Stave Church

A short stop at Fantoft stave church – a wooden church biult in a typical style on Norwegian medieval wooden architecture (entrance tickets required).
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30 minutes Admission Ticket Free

Gamlehaugen

A short stop at the Royal residence in Bergen – Gamlehaugen, where the King and the Royal family stays when they are visiting Bergen (no entrance to the house).
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30 minutes Admission Ticket Free

Gamle Bergen Museum - Bymuseet I Bergen

A trip to the Old Bergen museum – a town inside a town. The museum consists of over 40 wooden buildings from 18th and 19th centuries. We will visit the old bakery, drug store, old dentist's office, a sailor’s home, the party house, an old school and other quaint houses (entrance tickets required).
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1 hour 30 minutes Admission Ticket Free

Mount Ulriken

The Forth Option: None of the above and something special. Your driver-guide would like to know your interests and what you would like to see and visit. Maybe finding great photo opprtunities around the city, or taking the cable car to Mount Ulriken and a short hike to the top of Bergen's tallest mountain – 2109 feet ASL (643 meters ASL). We can decide on spot and make it a unique experience.
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3 hours Admission Ticket Free

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Additional Info

  • Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Specialized infant seats are available
  • Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately

Frequently Asked Questions (7)

Q: What is the cancellation policy for the PRIVATE TOUR: Bergen city sightseeing, 5 hours?

A: You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the tour for a full refund. For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the tour start time.If you cancel less than 24 hours before the tour start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.Any changes made less than 24 hours before the tour start time will not be accepted.Cut-off times are based on the tour local time (CET). Read more Apr 2025

Cancellation Policy

You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the tour for a full refund.

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Frequently Asked Questions (7)

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Q: What is the cancellation policy for the PRIVATE TOUR: Bergen city sightseeing, 5 hours?
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You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the tour for a full refund.
  • For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the tour start time.
  • If you cancel less than 24 hours before the tour start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
  • Any changes made less than 24 hours before the tour start time will not be accepted.
  • Cut-off times are based on the tour local time (CET).
Apr 2025
Q: What's included in the price?
A:
The following is included:
  • Bottled water.
  • Private tour in air-conditioned vehicle.
  • Local taxes.
  • Hotel/port pickup and drop-off.
  • Professional local driver/guide.
The following is NOT included:
  • Museum, funicular tickets etc not included.
  • Gratuities.
Apr 2025
Q: What is the minimum age for this tour?
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There is no minimum age for this tour, so bring your wee one along for an adventure..

Apr 2025
Q: My date is not available in the calendar, I am just checking to see if it is available?
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If a date or time is not listed on the calendar, it’s sold out or unavailable for another reason. Support cannot assist further if a date or time is not on the calendar.

If you find a date and time that works for you, book it NOW because things always sell out at this time of year.

Apr 2025
Q: Is this an accessible tour?
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Accessibility information for the PRIVATE TOUR: Bergen city sightseeing, 5 hours is as follows:

  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Apr 2025
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Detailed check-in instructions – including meeting point address, Google map, and parking information – for PRIVATE TOUR: Bergen city sightseeing, 5 hours will be included in your confirmation email from Cool Shore Excursions. Please be sure to double and triple check your email address is correct at checkout so this important email makes its way to you!

 

 

Mar 2024
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Once your refund is processed, it usually shows on your card statement within 5–10 business days. The exact timing depends on your bank or card issuer.

Want it sooner? When you cancel, choose Receive a refund to my wallet instead. The credit is in your Wallet straight away and is applied automatically at checkout on your next booking when you’re signed in with the same email. You can see your balance any time in My Wallet.

If you paid part of your booking with Wallet credit, that part always goes back to your Wallet. Trip protection isn’t refundable.

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What's Included

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  • Bottled water
  • Private tour in air-conditioned vehicle
  • Local taxes
  • Hotel/port pickup and drop-off
  • Professional local driver/guide
  • Museum, funicular tickets etc not included
  • Gratuities

Additional Info

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  • Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Specialized infant seats are available
  • Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately

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