Exploring Bern City: Swiss Capital Private Walking Half-Day Tour

4.5 (16 reviews) Bern, Switzerland
Duration3h - 4h
Free cancellationFull refund up to 24 hours before
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TicketMobile or paper ticket accepted
LanguagesGerman, English, French
Private tourOnly your group will participate
Pickup offeredSee the meeting and pickup details below

Overview

Embark on a captivating journey through the UNESCO-listed city of Bern with our exclusive 3-4 hour private walking tour. Led by a knowledgeable guide, this personalized experience delves into the heart of Bern's historic charm. Stroll through the cobbled streets of the Old Town, marvel at the iconic Zytglogge clock tower, and discover hidden gems known only to locals. Explore the rich cultural tapestry of this Swiss capital, as your private guide shares fascinating stories and insights. With a flexible itinerary tailored to your interests, this tour promises an intimate and enriching encounter with the captivating city of Bern.

What's included

  • local guide operated by Swiss Travel Guide for your party only
  • all taxes, fees and handling charges
  • all transportation fees for tram and bus (transfer between the points)
  • food and drinks
  • personal expenses during the tour

What to expect

  1. Rosengarten
    15m
    The rose garden is a park northeast of the old town in the Schosshalde district of Bern.
    The gardens are popular with both locals and tourists. It is popular as a vantage point with a good view of the old town, has a restaurant, a large children's playground and a library with a reading garden.
  2. Barenpark
    10m
    The bear park replaces the old bear pit used for keeping brown bears, in which species-appropriate keeping was no longer possible. The facility is located on the opposite bank of the Aare from the old town in the Bärenpark district, which is named after him, and is part of Bern Zoo
  3. Pass by
    The Nydeggbrücke connects the area around the old town of Bern with the opposite bank of the Aare at the bear pit.
  4. Matte
    30m
    The quarter is located on a peninsula in the Aare below the actual old town directly on the river bank. It is geographically and topographically clearly separated from the rest of the city
  5. Mattelift
    5m · Admission ticket included
    The Mattelift is an electric passenger elevator that connects the cathedral platform in Bern with Badgasse, 31.5 meters below, in the Matte district.
  6. Munsterplattform
    15m
    The Minster Platform is a rectangular terrace in front of the Bern Minster on the slope to the Aare.
  7. Berner Munster
    10m
    The reformed Bern Minster was dedicated to St. Vincent of Zaragoza in the late Middle Ages and is the largest and most important late medieval church in Switzerland. It was built in the Gothic style and is one of those Gothic churches that could only be completed in the 19th century after the advent of historicism.
  8. The Bern Rathaus (Town Hall)
    10m
    The Bern town hall at Rathausplatz 2 is the historic town hall of Bern and is still the political center of the city and canton of Bern.
  9. Clock Tower - Zytglogge
    5m
    The Zytglogge is a landmark medieval tower in Bern, Switzerland. Built in the early 13th century, it has served the city as guard tower, prison, clock tower, centre of urban life and civic memorial. Despite the many redecorations and renovations it has undergone in its 800 years of existence, the Zytglogge is one of Bern's most recognisable symbols and the oldest monument of the city, and with its 15th-century astronomical clock, a major tourist attraction. It is a heritage site of national significance, and part of the Old City of Bern, a UNESCO World Cultural Heritage site.
  10. Parliament Building
    20m
    The Federal Palace is the building in Bern housing the Swiss Federal Assembly (legislature) and the Federal Council (executive). It has a total length of more than 300 metres (980 ft) consisting of a central assembly building and two wings (eastern and western) housing government departments and a library.
  11. University of Bern
    10m
    The University of Bern does not have a single large campus on the edge of the city, but has consistently pursued the principle of a university in the city. Most institutes and clinics are still in the Länggasse, the traditional university district adjoining the city centre, within walking distance of one another.

Meeting and pickup

Pickup details

we offer pick-up from all hotels in Bern

Additional information

  • 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
  • A minimum of 2 people per booking is required
  • Children must be accompanied by an adult
  • Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately

Cancellation policy

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

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