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Bern City Walking Tour The City Behind The City
Product code 5655423P1
From
From CHF 350
Dates
Available from Jun 10, 2026
Start times
4:00 PM
Travelers
Traveler ages 0-120
Options
Bern UNESCO - Behind the City
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Duration
3 hours
Ticket type
Mobile Only
Languages
English, Italian, French, Spanish
Confirmation
Instant
Meeting point
Meeting point provided
Time zone
Europe/Zurich
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Bern City Walking Tour The City Behind The City





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Duration
3 hours
Ticket type
Mobile Only
Languages
English, Italian, French, Spanish
Confirmation
Instant
Meeting point
Meeting point provided
Time zone
Europe/Zurich
Why Travelers Love This
Led by a passionate art historian & archaeologist specialized in medieval studies, this signature walking tour reads Bern as a capital built through politics and architecture, decoding how Switzerland was shaped. As a UNESCO Old Town, Bern is not just a preserved medieval city structure. It is a built argument. Orderly at first glance, but surprisingly rich once you know how to read it, its sparking imagery, architecture, and political space combine to form one of Europe’s most deliberate capital constructions. This 90-minute walk follows this path rather than a standard itinerary. From the geological setting on the river, along the arcaded streets, to the Zytglogge, the Federal Palace and the cathedral, each item is read as part of a system: how everyday life is organized, how authority is displayed, how space is controlled, and how a capital identity is produced in 800 years. This is Bern as a constructed capital. Let's make this an unforgettable experience. See you soon in Bern !
Overview
Led by a passionate art historian & archaeologist specialized in medieval studies, this signature walking tour reads Bern as a capital built through politics and architecture, decoding how Switzerland was shaped. As a UNESCO Old Town, Bern is not just a preserved medieval city structure. It is a built argument. Orderly at first glance, but surprisingly rich once you know how to read it, its sparking imagery, architecture, and political space combine to form one of Europe’s most deliberate capital constructions. This 90-minute walk follows this path rather than a standard itinerary. From the geological setting on the river, along the arcaded streets, to the Zytglogge, the Federal Palace and the cathedral, each item is read as part of a system: how everyday life is organized, how authority is displayed, how space is controlled, and how a capital identity is produced in 800 years. This is Bern as a constructed capital. Let's make this an unforgettable experience. See you soon in Bern !
What's Included
Included
Admission fee
Public transportation
Not included
Coffee and/or Tea
Meeting and Pickup
Meeting point
MEETING POINT: Entrance of the Church of the Holy Spirit, located on the left side of the square when facing the train station. We will then travel together by public transport to the Bear Pit. ALTERNATIVE OPTION: If you prefer, you may join directly at the Bear Pit — just let me know in advance.
End point
Underpass near the café Hans im Glück
Itinerary
Stop 1
10 minutes
Stop 1
Legend and history around the city foundation and topography of old Bern
Stop 2
5 minutes
Stop 2
Built on the former castle of the city founder: archaeological reconstruction and architectural presentation
Stop 3
3 minutes
Stop 3
Entrance to the peninsula: the medieval water system of Bern.
Stop 4
5 minutes
Stop 4
The fountain of Justice: history and meaning of one the important allegoric figures of Bern.
Stop 5
10 minutes
Stop 5
Discover the heart of medieval Bern: market, justice, city rituals.
Stop 6
5 minutes
Stop 6
History and meaning of the late gothic City Hall of Bern and fountain of the knight Banneret on the same place.
Stop 7
10 minutes
Stop 7
History of this medieval cementery and panoramic view on the river and the countryside.
Stop 8
15 minutes
Stop 8
Outer architecture and late gothic portals with Last Judgment.
Stop 9
15 minutes
Stop 9
Inside tour in the cathedral of Bern: history, architecture and XVth century stained glasses in the apse.
Stop 10
10 minutes
Stop 10
Back on main street, discover Einstein House and the famous Zähringer Fountain, main allegoric figure of Bern.
Stop 11
25 minutes
Stop 11
Discover the mechanical functioning of the clock and the history of the oldest tower and city gate of Bern and enjoy the charming figure show on the hour o’clock.
Stop 12
10 minutes
Stop 12
Explore the French-Church, a real hidden gem in Bern and oldest church in town (first gothic): architecture, history and inside tour to the famous frescoes on the choir screen.
Stop 13
2 minutes
Stop 13
Discover an interesting fountain of Bern on the way to the Prison Tower.
Stop 14
5 minutes
Stop 14
Discover the geological, archaeological and historical layers of this very important place of the old city of Bern.
Stop 15
10 minutes
Stop 15
Appreciate the architecture of the Parliament Building, and learn about the politics and social profile of Switzerland.
Stop 16
10 minutes
Stop 16
Modern history of Bern, view on the Alps and end of tour.
Stop 17
5 minutesAdmission included
Stop 17
Visit of the late medieval city walls archaeological sites in the underpass of the train station.
Additional Info
Stroller Accessible
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Pets Welcome
Service animals allowed
Public Transportation Nearby
Public transportation options are available nearby
Physical Easy
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Policy type
Standard
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Refund eligibility
100% refundable 1+ days before
Refund eligibility
0% refundable 0-1 days before
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