Free cancellation
Activity Bern, Switzerland
Self-guided podcast tour Bern The unobtrusive capital
1 h 45 min
Free cancellation
About this activity
Forget everything you know about European capitals. Bern doesn't shout; it whispers. On this captivating journey through the medieval heart of the Swiss federal city, you discover a place where power is deliberately hidden, where 500-year-old wells serve as a moral compass, and where the covered arcades shaped the daily life of merchants and a young Albert Einstein. Accompany us as we decode the bizarre, beautiful, and brilliantly unobtrusive soul of Bern.
- 2.3 km self-guided tour with 8 stations over 105 min.
- Ideal for everyone interested in history & memory and art, design & aesthetics
Excitingly told in a podcast style by experts and locals
- Suitable audio content, AI guide, and navigation via the app
Private and Luxury
Audio Guides
Historical Tours
Walking Tours
Virtual Experiences
Short term availability
Weather Dependent - Moderate
At a glance
- Duration
- 1 h 45 min
- Confirmation
- Instant confirmation
- Ticket
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted
- Group
- Up to 99 people
- People per booking
- 1–30
- Audio guide
- German, English
- Operated by
- Red Thread
Ages: Adults (13–99 years)
What is included
Included
- Included: Verified facts woven into an engaging story
- Included: Interactive in-app guide for questions about the story and surroundings
- Included: Precise navigation between the stops
- Included: Immersive podcast-style audio featuring experts and locals
Itinerary
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Pfeiferbrunnen
10 min
A Renaissance fountain from the 16th century, depicting a musician and introducing Bern's unique blend of practical use and civic art.
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10 min
The seat of the Swiss government, which shows the architectural restraint and democratic accessibility of Switzerland's unique political system.
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10 min
A tower from the 13th century with an astronomical clock from the 15th century, representing the technological and historical heart of the old town.
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Child Eater Fountain (Kindlifresserbrunnen)
10 min
A bizarre and unsettling fountain from the 16th century, depicting a ogre eating children, and offering a glimpse into medieval folklore and morality.
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10 min
A walk through Bern's famous medieval arcades with a stop at Albert Einstein's former apartment, where medieval trade meets modern physics.
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10 min
The largest sacred building in Switzerland, which impresses with breathtaking Gothic architecture and a profound portal of the Last Judgment.
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Gerechtigkeitsbrunnen
10 min
A well from the 16th century, depicting Justice and symbolizing Bern's commitment to republican law and civic virtue.
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Barenpark
10 min
The modern home of Bern's namesake animals, which illuminates the legend of the city's founding and the changing relationship between nature and urban identity.
Meeting point and pickup
Everyone meets at the meeting point.
Meeting point
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From Bern main station with local public transport towards Pfeiferbrunnen. From the nearest stop, it is a few minutes' walk to Pfeiferbrunnen, Bern, Switzerland. Please check the current connection with the local transport association on the day of travel.
End point
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From BärenPark, walk to the nearest stop and take local public transport back to Bern main station. The starting point is BärenPark, Bern, Switzerland. Please check the current connection on the day of travel.
Using your ticket
Thank you for your Booking Referral! We are very much looking forward to giving you a great tour experience with the Red-Thread app.
Since it is a self-guided tour, you have complete freedom: You start whenever suits you — at your own pace, without time pressure or a fixed group.
So you redeem your voucher:
1. Download the app: Download the free app "Red Thread: Discover Homeland" on the Apple App Store or Google Play.
Apple App Store: https://apps.apple.com/de/app/red-thread-discover-home/id6757938513
Google Play: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.voltaire.redthread
2. Redeem code: Open the app, scan the QR code on your ticket — or enter your voucher code.
3. For groups: Each person needs the app on their own smartphone and enters their own code from the ticket — one code per person.
After redemption, you have 14 days of access — the time runs from redemption, not from Booking Referral.
More information on our website: https://redthread.world
We wish you a lot of fun on your Red-Thread 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% |
Good to know
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Service animals allowed
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Public transportation options are available nearby
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Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
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Specialized infant seats are available
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Suitable for all physical fitness levels
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