For almost one thousand years Bergen has been the destination of travelers from all around the world and is Norway’s second largest city, with over 250,000 inhabitants and is estimated to have been founded in 1070. Located at the west coast of Norway some of the most popular attractions include the Funicular, Aquarium, the Hanseatic Museum and, as the birthplace of the hugely popular composer Edward Grieg, the Edward Grieg Museum which receives thousands of visitors from all over the World. Even the local Tourist Information Centre is an attraction in its own right- housed in The old Bergen Exchange, built in 1862 and containing the famous Fresco Hall with murals painted by Axel Revoid that have been long recognised as a national treasure. Bergen resounds with music and as well as one of the world’s oldest symphony orchestras, has some of the country’s best choirs, jazz musicians who improvise through the night and operatic singers - it also has the country’s first national theatre and is host to many international festivals. Each ticket is valid for a 24-hour period and may be used at any hop-on hop-off bus stop going to all of the top visitor attractions. Buses run every 30 minutes. Tour stops: Stop 1 – Skolten Cruise Terminal Stop 2 – Bryggen and Hanseatic Museum Stop 3 – Tourist Information & The Fish Market Stop 4 – Tollbodkaia viewpoint Stop 5 – Bergen Aquarium Stop 6 – Fredriksberg Fortress Stop 7 – The National Stage Stop 8 – Jektevikten Stop 9 – Bergen Museum Stop 10 – The City Park Stop 11 – The Fish Market Stop 12 – Mount Floyen Funicular  Stop 13 – St Mary’s Church

Begin your private tour with hotel or port pickup in Bergen, and travel west via Highway 7, one of Norway’s scenic tourist roads, to Hardangerfjord. En route, hear about the region’s history and nature from your driver-guide, and take in views of mountain pastures, deep valleys and pretty villages. Make photo stops at the waterfalls of Fossen Bratte and Steinsdalsfossen. Continue to Hardangerfjord and appreciate the full scale of the mountain-framed inlet as you drive toward the upper end. Then, venture across the Hardangerfjord Bridge, one of the world’s longest suspension bridges, absorbing the incredible surrounding scenery. On the other side, pass through the town of Eidfjord and stop in Øvre Eidfjord, a tiny village beautifully set beneath the Hardangervidda mountain plateau. Visit the Hardangervidda Nature Centre (own expense), a cutting-edge museum dedicated to the region’s nature and wildlife. Explore the dioramas and interactive exhibits covering everything from glaciers to zoology, and watch the panoramic film on Hardangervidda and Hardangerfjord — an immersive journey through the area's waterfalls, canyons and glaciers. Next, head to a cozy restaurant specializing in authentic Norwegian cuisine. Enjoy lunch here (own expense) before continuing to Vøringfossen, Norway’s biggest waterfall. Enjoy the views of this precipitous fall, whose waters plunge 597 feet (182 meters) from the Hardangervidda plateau into a narrow valley. Finally, take a different route back to Bergen, where your tour ends at the start point.

Escape the rain with our special exclusive minibus tour of Bergen. With a maximum of 16 passengers, you will get driven around the city in a modern, clean mini-bus with a live English-speaking local guide, stopping at the most scenic points in town. In between spots, your guide will explain the history and everyday life of the best city in Norway. We will drive around the inner city centre, the Nordnes peninsula, and through the historic fishing hamlet of Sandviken. Once back in the city, you’ll be dropped off at Bryggen for a short 30 minute walking tour of Bergen’s UNESCO World Heritage Site. This tour will take you up the hills and around the narrow cobblestone alleys that make Bergen so unique. The bus stops at least twice for photos, meaning you will be able to capture as much of the city as possible in a small amount of time. Our live, in-person guide means that you will hear current and relevant information, plus be given the opportunity to ask questions along the way. This is the best way to explore Bergen in a comfortable and efficient manner. This tour is designed for the winter months, when there’s snow on the mountains and rain in the city. This way you can explore Bergen without getting cold!

Your experience begins as you are collected from your accommodation or the port of Bergen. From there, start your private city tour, combining walking and driving around this picturesque city. Encounter the Bryggen area, where you can look at the medieval houses and hear their story from your guide. Following that, continue walking through some other historical areas of Bergen. Bergen is the second-largest city in Norway, with a municipality that covers 465 square kilometers. Sitting on the peninsula of Bergenshalvøyen, its city center and northern neighborhoods are on Byfjorden, the "city fjord". Bergen is also surrounded by mountains, a geographical feature which has earned it the nickname the "city of seven mountains". At the conclusion of your guided day out, your guide returns you to your tour starting point.