The best Free Walking Tour of Bern
Overview
I'll take you to the places you can't miss: medieval cobblestone streets declared a UNESCO World Heritage Site, 16th century fountains, Switzerland's most famous astronomical clock, and the corners where the history of an entire nation took shape.
In two hours you will learn:
Why Bern is the de facto capital of Switzerland.
The story behind the bear as a symbol of the city
How the Zytglogge, the 13th-century astronomical clock, works
Bern's connection to Albert Einstein
How the Swiss Confederation was formed and why it matters to this day
We will visit: the Federal Parliament, the Bear Square and Park, the Ogre Fountain, the Clock Tower, Einstein's House and the Bern Cathedral.
This is the perfect tour if it's your first time in the city, if you only have a few hours or if you want to understand Switzerland beyond the postcards.Book your place now!
Important note: Only book if you have confirmed that you will be able to attend - every place is a traveler to whom I want to give the best.
This activity includes:
- Münsterplattform
- Zytglogge
- Einstein House
- The Parliament Building
- The Cathedral of Bern
- Kramgasse
- Bear Pit
- Kindlifresserbrunnen
On arrival
Please leave your phone number. Then I will contact you the day before to send you the exact location. Otherwise, you will find me in the hallway between the Kleine Schanze and the Bernerhof. You will recognize me by my badge and I will be holding a yellow flag at the meeting point.
Things to note
Please consider arriving 5 minutes early to the meeting point and canceling if you are not sure of your attendance, that way spaces are freed up and no page fees are charged.
The tour will start very late, 5 minutes past the established tour time in order to respect the time of the people in the group.
Don't forget to bring with you:
- Comfortable shoes.
- Refillable water bottle.
- Cash (Swiss Francs).
- Clothing and accessories according to the weather forecast.
Cancellation policy
You are free to cancel a booking anytime. We kindly remind you to cancel bookings you cannot arrive for. Being reported as absent decreases your customer level points and the benefits you can enjoy.
