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Tour

Bern Private Walking Tour

Welcome to the capital of Switzerland! We will take you on an exploration of the medieval city center of Bern, home to Switzerland's tallest cathedral as well as other churches, bridges and a largecollection of Renaissance fountains. Get a...

  • 2 hours

Welcome to the capital of Switzerland! We will take you on an exploration of the medieval city center of Bern, home to Switzerland's tallest cathedral as well as other churches, bridges and a largecollection of Renaissance fountains. Get a glimpse of the 15th-century arcades and 16th-century fountains, which were restored in the 18th century but maintained its original character.Beautiful and clean and not too busy, our tour along the city of bears will also take you from the bear pit up the main street. With a bit of luck, you will get a glimpse of a family of bears!

You will learn about:

Why the old city is a UNESCO Cultural World Heritage Site

Why the late-Gothic cathedral is most important late medieval church in Switzerland

The origins of the popular shopping street.

About the fountain on Münsterplatz in the Old City.

About the Fountain on the Kramgasse in the Old City of Bern

Albert Einstein’s passage in Bern

Modern Bern as an urban center and civic memorial.

About the exquisite government in Switzerland

You will see:

The Barengraben (and BarenPark)

Nydeggbrücke

Nydeggkirche

Münsterplatz

Berner Münster (Cathedral of Bern)

Zähringerbrunnen

Zytglogge (Clocktower)

Kindlifresserbrunnen

Pfeiferbrunnen

Käfigturm (Prison Tower)

Bärenplatz

Bundeshaus (Federal Palace).

Prices

Included

  • Guide

Not included

  • Entrance fee

Location

Activity location

Grosser Muristalden,6

Meeting point

Bear Pit