Beautiful Bern's Legends: A Self-Guided Audio Tour
Overview
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.
What's Included
- Lifetime access to this tour in English
- VoiceMap app for Android and iOS
- Offline access to audio, maps, and geodata
- Smartphone and headphones
- Food and drink
- Personal expenses for admission fees not included during the tour
- Transportation
Meeting Location
Bahnhofplatz
3011 Bern, Switzerland
Detailed check-in instructions, including the exact address, are provided with your booking confirmation.
Münsterplattform 9
3011 Bern, Switzerland
The tour ends at Münster Platform.
What To Expect
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Clock Tower - Zytglogge (pass by)
Einstein House (pass by)
Kafigturm (pass by)
Bundesplatz (pass by)
Child Eater Fountain (Kindlifresserbrunnen) (pass by)
Chäshütte (pass by)
Rathaus Bern (pass by)
Münsterplatz (pass by)
Cathedral of Bern (pass by)
Munsterplattform (pass by)
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Wheelchair accessible
- 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
- The walking time accounts for the tour duration
Frequently Asked Questions (7)
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Frequently Asked Questions (7)
The answers provided below were previously given in response to questions from Cool Shore Excursions customers.
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- 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).
- Lifetime access to this tour in English.
- VoiceMap app for Android and iOS.
- Offline access to audio, maps, and geodata.
- Smartphone and headphones.
- Food and drink.
- Personal expenses for admission fees not included during the tour.
- Transportation.
The minimum age to participate is 6..
Apr 2025If 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.
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Apr 2025Accessibility information for the Beautiful Bern's Legends: A Self-Guided Audio Tour is as follows:
- Wheelchair accessible
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Detailed check-in instructions – including meeting point address, Google map, and parking information – for Beautiful Bern’s Legends: A Self-Guided Audio Tour 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 2024Once 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.
Oct 2026What's Included
- Lifetime access to this tour in English
- VoiceMap app for Android and iOS
- Offline access to audio, maps, and geodata
- Smartphone and headphones
- Food and drink
- Personal expenses for admission fees not included during the tour
- Transportation
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Wheelchair accessible
- 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
- The walking time accounts for the tour duration
