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Bern Private Walking Tour with a Local Guide
Product code 412832P10
From
From CHF 67.5
Dates
Jan 27, 2025 to Aug 29, 2025
Start times
6:00 PM, 11:30 AM, 6:30 PM, 10:00 AM, 10:00 PM, 2:00 PM, 7:00 PM, 4:00 PM
Travelers
Child ages 0-17, Adult ages 18-100
Options
2-hour tour (with tour guide), 3-hour tour (with local guide), 3-hour tour (with tour guide), 2-hour tour (with local guide)
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Duration
2 hours to 3 hours
Ticket type
Mobile Only
Languages
English, Arabic, German, Vietnamese, Mandarin Chinese, Italian, French, Spanish
Confirmation
Instant
Pickup
Pickup details available
Meeting point
Meeting point provided
Time zone
Europe/Zurich
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From
From CHF 67.5
Bern Private Walking Tour with a Local Guide
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Duration
2 hours to 3 hours
Ticket type
Mobile Only
Languages
English, Arabic, German, Vietnamese, Mandarin Chinese, Italian, French, Spanish
Confirmation
Instant
Pickup
Pickup details available
Meeting point
Meeting point provided
Time zone
Europe/Zurich
Why Travelers Love This
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.
Overview
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.
What's Included
Included
Hotel pickup and drop-off
Walking tour (fully customizable and private)
Local guide (Swiss or expat) or professional tour guide (depending on your choice)
Not included
Tickets for public transport (not necessary as it is a walking tour)
Tickets for attractions with entry fees such as museums
Gratuities
Meeting and Pickup
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 details
Itinerary
Stop 1
5 minutes
Stop 1
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.
Stop 2
10 minutes
Stop 2
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.
Stop 3
5 minutes
Stop 3
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.
Stop 4
5 minutes
Stop 4
The Dreifaltigkeitskirche in the immediate vicinity of the parliament is the oldest Catholic church in the region of Bern.
Stop 5
5 minutes
Stop 5
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).
Stop 6
10 minutes
Stop 6
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.
Stop 7
15 minutes
Stop 7
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 minutes
Stop 8
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.
Stop 9
10 minutes
Stop 9
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.
Stop 10
15 minutes
Stop 10
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.
Additional Info
Wheelchair Accessible
Wheelchair accessible
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
Transportation Wheelchair Accessible
Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
Surfaces Wheelchair Accessible
All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
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
Review Summary
5.0
11 reviews
Collected by Viator and Tripadvisor
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