Bergen Evolution Private Driving Tour: Iron Age to Modern life

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About this activity

Travel beyond the colourful facade of Bergen city centre to explore the seamless blend of Norwegian nature and culture. From Iron Age burials and Viking traditions to monuments of modernity and suburban lifestyle, explore the true essence of the city with a seasoned driver-guide who can customise the tour to suit your interests.

Highlights:

Bergen’s historical core, by the colourful medieval wharf
The charming peninsula that defines the city’s development
The marina where iconic boats share their adventures
The winding roads halfway to Mt Fløyen for a bird’s-eye view
Drive around one of the most affluent neighbourhoods in the city
A fairytale church with a Viking twist: Strictly no smoking!
A slice of royalty in the city’s most popular picnic spot
The earliest Bergen: A living prequel to the city story
A cascading waterfall and bird calls on the fringe of the city
The largest lake in the Bergen peninsula

For full experience, we recommend our 4 Hour tour option.

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At a glance

Duration: 3 hours
Confirmation: Instant confirmation
Ticket: Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Group: Your group only
People per booking: 1–6
Guide: English
Operated by: Norwayfarers

Ages: Adults (18–99 years)

What is included

Included

Included: Bottled water
Included: In-vehicle air conditioning: Air-conditioned vehicle
Included: Parking Fees

Not included

Not included: Entrance fees: Entrance to Fantoft Stave Church and any other paid attraction is not included.

Itinerary

Stop 1

30 min

Drive through an area protected by World Monument Fund
Stop 2

10 min

Beautiful photoshop by the side of an Old Fire Station.
Stop 3

10 min

Great photoshop for a view of the old fjord side warehouses in Bergen.
Bryggen Hanseatic Wharf

20 min

Explore there famous bryggen area of Bergen.
Den nasjonale scene i Bergen

10 min

Learn more about the cultural history of Bergen.
Nordnesparken

20 min

Residential areas with beautiful cobblestone streets.
Fantoft Stave Church

20 min Admission not included

Norway's contribution to the world of wooden architecture.
Gamlehaugen

20 min Admission not included

Summer residence of Norway's Royal family
Fanahammeren

30 min

Deep dive into the Bergen suburbs.
Stop 10

10 min

Enjoy the birds eye view of the Bergen city.

Meeting point and pickup

You can be picked up from your accommodation or go straight to the meeting point.

Meeting point

Pickup point is in front of the Tourist Information center in Bergen. Please be at the side of the stairs leading to the tourist info center.

End point

Pickup point is in front of the Tourist Information center in Bergen. Please be at the side of the stairs leading to the tourist info center.

Pickup points

Home Hotel Bryggen
Heimen Hotel
Hotel Oleana
Zander K Hotel
Comfort Hotel Bergen
Scandic Ornen
Thon Hotel Orion
Grand Hotel Terminus
Hotel Charme
Scandic Bergen City
Steens Hotel
Scandic Byparken

and 50 more pickup points

We will pick you up from any place in Bergen. Please specify the address while booking the tour.

Cancellation

Free cancellation

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

If you cancel	You get back
At least one day before	100%
Less than a day before	0%

The operator may cancel if the weather does not allow it; you then get another date or your money back.

Good to know

Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Public transportation options are available nearby
Specialized infant seats are available
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
We use Premium Tesla Model X - 7 Seater for our tour. Please note that the last row of Tesla (2 Seats) fits best for people who are less than 160 cms of height. Please also let us know if there are children in the group. We would need to arrange child seats as per the Norwegian law.