Bern Private Walking Tour with a Local Guide

5.0 (12 reviews) 2–3 hours Free cancellation Private tour

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Swiss Parliament, Bern — Photos: the activity supplier, via Viator

Old Town of Bern — Photos: the activity supplier, via Viator

About this activity

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.

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At a glance

Duration: 2–3 hours
Confirmation: Instant confirmation
Ticket: Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Group: Your group only
People per booking: 1–30
Guide: Arabic, German, Vietnamese, Chinese, English, Italian, French, Spanish
Operated by: Suisse Plus Travel

Ages: Children (0–17 years) · Adults (18–100 years)

What is included

Included

Included: Hotel pickup and drop-off
Included: Walking tour (fully customizable and private)
Included: Local guide (Swiss or expat) or professional tour guide (depending on your choice)

Not included

Not included: Tickets for public transport (not necessary as it is a walking tour)
Not included: Tickets for attractions with entry fees such as museums
Not included: Gratuities

Itinerary

Old City

5 min

Bern’s Old City has been a UNESCO World Heritage site since 1983, wowing visitors with its impressive sandstone buildings and incomparable charm. Also typical for the city are its quaint alleys and the six kilometres of arcades.
Parliament Building

10 min

The Parliament Building in Bern is the heart of Switzerland’s democracy: the parliament holds its meetings under the grand dome, the west and east wings house parts of the federal government and administration.
Clock Tower - Zytglogge

5 min

Bern’s typical streets, lanes and buildings have exciting stories to tell, and in the midst of them all in the Old Town one of the city’s best-known landmarks stands high above the rest: the Zytglogge (Clock Tower). Once a city gate, the Clock Tower now attracts spectators from all over the world.
Dreifaltigkeitskirche

5 min

The Dreifaltigkeitskirche in the immediate vicinity of the parliament is the oldest Catholic church in the region of Bern.
Kafigturm (Prison Tower)

5 min

In the past, Käfigturm was where criminals were interrogated and locked up, today it is a space for political discussions. The former city gate at the upper end of Marktgasse is an important landmark of the UNESCO World Heritage Site Bern and home of the Polit-Forum Bern (Political Forum Bern).
Berner Munster

10 min

The Bernese Minster has the highest church spire in all of Switzerland and is one of the most important landmarks of the capital. There are 344 steps to reach the viewing deck – but the wonderful panorama from the Old City to the peaks of the Bernese Oberland is absolutely worth it.
Rosengarten

15 min

The magic of cherry blossom in spring, around 250 varieties of roses in bloom in summer, a blaze of colour in the autumn months and the cosy fondue veranda of the Rosengarten restaurant in the winter season make a visit to the rose garden something special at any time of year.
Stop 8

10 min

The Bern bear pit is an attraction that is known far beyond the borders of Switzerland. Since 2009, the Bern bears have primarily had a modern, 6,000 square meter park at their disposal, which they reach through a tunnel – the BärenPark.
Freibad Marzili

10 min

It seems that “all” of Bern meets up at the Marzili. On peak days, over 10,000 visitors descend upon what is considered to be the most beautiful riverside pool in Switzerland, right below the Parliament Building.
Botanical Garden (Botanischer Garten)

15 min

The Botanical Garden thrills the hearts of plant lovers and is popular both among nature fans and those who simply want to unwind in a peaceful setting.

Meeting point and pickup

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

Meeting point

Meet your guide at the entrance of Loeb department store.
Meet your guide next to the Zytglogge clock tower (east-facing side of the tower, Kramgasse street).

End point

Meet your guide at the entrance of Loeb department store.
Meet your guide next to the Zytglogge clock tower (east-facing side of the tower, Kramgasse street).

Pickup points

Hotel Isola Bern
Hotel Baren Niederscherli
ibis Styles Bern City
Hotel Waldhorn
NH Bern The Bristol
Hotel Bahnhof
Sorell Hotel Arabelle
Hotel Baren am Bundesplatz
Landgasthof Schonbuhl
Kreuz Bern Modern City Hotel
Best Western Plus Hotel Bern
Stay KooooK Bern City

and 31 more pickup points

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%

Good to know

Wheelchair accessible
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Service animals allowed
Public transportation options are available nearby
Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Options

3-hour tour (with tour guide)

Duration: 3 hours: Book this option for a complete overview of the city. This option is with a professional tour guide.

Pickup included
3-hour tour (with local guide)

Duration: 3 hours: Book this option for a complete overview of the city. This option is with a local guide (not a professional tour guide).

Pickup included
2-hour tour (with local guide)

Duration: 2 hours: See some of the major attractions and hidden secrets. This option is with a local guide (not a professional tour guide).

Pickup included
2-hour tour (with tour guide)

Duration: 2 hours: See some of the major attractions and hidden secrets. This option is with a professional tour guide.

Pickup included