- Free cancellationFor a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
- Duration2 hr
- Guide languagesGerman, English, Italian, French, Spanish
- Instant confirmationMobile ticket
Free cancellation
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Overview
Embark on a captivating journey through Bern with our "Bern: Highlights & Hidden Gems Walking Tour." Perfect for first-time visitors, this tour offers a blend of iconic attractions and lesser-known corners, providing a comprehensive overview of the city's rich history and culture. Meet your knowledgeable guide in front of Schweizerhof Hotel, and set off to discover the heart of Swiss democracy at Bundesplatz, home to the Swiss government headquarters.
What's included
- Private and exclusive tour, there won't be anyone else in your group.
- Help from our team to book the tickets for the desired visits.
- Walking tour
- Customization of the tour
- In-person: English, Spanish, French, Italian and German speaking guide
- Drink or Food
- Tips (Optional)
- Tickets to any attractions
- Transportations (The cost of using public transport during the tour is at your own expense)
Itinerary
- 1
Parliament Square
24 minAdmission not included
Discover the heart of Swiss democracy at the Bundeshaus, with its grand green dome, stained-glass windows, and historic statues.
- 2
Clock Tower - Zytglogge
24 min
Experience time like never before at Zytglogge - Bern's iconic clock tower! Witness the oldest Swiss clock come alive with automata shows on the hour. Marvel at the astronomical clock and the tower's medieval architecture.
- 3
Zahringerbrunnen
24 min
Discover the legend of Bern's founder with a visit to Zahringerbrunnen, a stunning fountain featuring an armored bear and Zahringen lion.
- 4
Stop 4
24 min
Bern's Bear Pit is a large and popular park that features many brown bears, the city's symbol.
- 5
Berner Munster
24 min
Experience Switzerland's largest Gothic church, Bern Cathedral or Berner Münster, with its stunning stained glass windows and fine art.
Meeting point and pickup
Meeting point
Meet your guide front of Schweizerhof hotel
End point
Ends back at the meeting point.
Good to know
- Wheelchair accessible
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- It's a city tour and not a tour inside the monuments.
- Recommended for all travelers
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Traveller reviews
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- Vahed_L · Sep 2026
Elmo was a great guide,...
Elmo was a great guide, friendly helpful and knowledgable. We had a great time in Bern on the walking tour with him
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- LadyMB99 · Jun 2026
Cannot give a recommendation
Terrible contact and communications with local operator, guide spoke minimal english; she followed the script. NO HIDDEN GEMS.... not worth our time, train trip in from Zurich or learning any real historical info.
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- Darin_G · May 2026
Great sites
Our group totaled three couples. We booked separately, but didn't realize that was going to put us in different groups. It was a little bit of a mess up at first, but the two guides handled it great. Either way, don't book your group separate from each other. That said, the trip was amazing, and our guide, Elmo, was fantastic. He started by taking us to a map showing the evolution of Bern over the last couple centuries, and showed us breathtaking cathedrals and banking sites. We recommend this tour. It was also an easy train ride from Lousanne, but it was $36 each way per person.
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- carolynmL1933VB · Apr 2026
Bern walking tour with Carlos
We had a wonderful walking tour of Bern with Carlos. He was wonderful. Fun and funny and extremely knowledgeable about Bern and Switzerland in general. We enjoyed our tour and felt we learned a lot. I would definitely recommend this tour!
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- valerie_h · Sep 2025
Great tour! Very informational.
Nice overview of the city. We hit all the major attractions and learned lots about the history. Well worth the cost.
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- Claire_K · Sep 2025
Great personal tour of Bern!
Wonderful tour with a knowledgeable guide. Very personable and kept the tour very interesting. We enjoyed it so much!
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