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The picture shows a street in the old town of Bern, lined with traditional buildings with red flower boxes on the windows. Swiss flags and the Bernese flag fly on the façades. There is a relaxed, almost cosy atmosphere as people leisurely enjoy the scenery. The soft evening light enhances the feeling of tranquillity and history that emanates from the old walls and cobbled paths.
The picture shows a close-up of the hands of a person holding a historical map of Bern. The map is colourful and detailed, with different parts of the city marked in different colours. The person, presumably a city guide, points to a specific section of the map, possibly to draw the attention of the audience to a historically important place or event. The focus on the map and the gesticulating hand convey a sense of curiosity and discovery.

City tour “UNESCO Stroll through the old city”

The little alleys, baroque buildings and important sights of the medieval city tell an exciting story. Find out about Bern’s history on the classic UNESCO tour of the Old City.

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Prices

  • Private tour
    from CHF 310.00
  • Public tour
    from CHF 13.00

Useful information

  • Year-round
  • Spring
  • Summer
  • Autumn
  • Winter
  • Language
  • City of Bern
  • Barrier-free
  • Private guided tour
  • Historical tours

The tour will be conducted bilingually if there is sufficient demand.

The picture shows a lively scene from a city tour in Bern, Switzerland. The city guide, recognisable by her smile and green scarf, stands in the foreground as she enthusiastically entertains the group. Part of the famous Zytglogge tower, a medieval city gate with an astronomical clock, is visible in the background. The scene looks lively and interactive as a person in the foreground uses their smartphone to capture the moment.
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The picture shows a group of people taking part in a guided tour of the city, recognisable by the guide standing in front and speaking. They are in a square in Bern with historic buildings, including a tower with a clock. Despite the renovation work being carried out on one of the buildings, which is surrounded by scaffolding, the square is bustling with activity. The participants, who are dressed warmly, suggest that it may be autumn or spring. The atmosphere seems curious and relaxed.
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The photo shows a group of visitors standing in front of the entrance to the cathedral church, whose intricate stone latticework and filigree sculptures are impressive. The city guide in a black coat and green scarf stands in the foreground as she explains the history-laden building to the group. The cobblestones and historic architecture lend the picture an atmosphere of reverence and cultural interest.
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The photo shows a group of people taking part in a city tour. They are standing in a historic street in Bern with cobblestones and traditional buildings with arcades. At the end of the street you can see the Zytglogge with its clockwork. The atmosphere is relaxed and the participants are interested as they take in the explanations and enjoy the charming surroundings.
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In this picture, a group of people are standing on a cobblestone square looking at the Zytglogge tower, a characteristic feature of the city of Bern. The mood is one of culture and history; the audience is engrossed in an explanation by the city guide standing in the centre. It is daytime and the light gently illuminates the scene, emphasising the historical charm of the place.
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Albert Einstein, Paul Klee and Friedrich Dürrenmatt all lived in Bern for a while and have walked beneath the arcades and enjoyed the relaxed atmosphere on the Minster terrace.

Be it famous guests, locals or tourists from all over the world – Bern’s Old City, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, fascinates everyone with its distinctive limestone buildings, charming alleys and impressive monuments. The guided tour takes participants to all the places that visitors from near and far love and gives them an interesting insight into Bern’s history.

Don’t forget to bring your own bottle to fill! Because there’s nothing better than sipping fresh fountain water while on the tour.

The picture shows a close-up of the hands of a person holding a historical map of Bern. The map is colourful and detailed, with different parts of the city marked in different colours. The person, presumably a city guide, points to a specific section of the map, possibly to draw the attention of the audience to a historically important place or event. The focus on the map and the gesticulating hand convey a sense of curiosity and discovery.
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The 90-minute walk takes guests through the Old City, on cobbled streets, past hidden nooks and onto historical city squares. You will hear facts and anecdotes, funny and serious stories, information about the past and the present. From the Bernese Minster in the late Gothic style, the Parliament Building and the Kornhaus (Granary) with the “Kindlifresserbrunnen” (Ogre Fountain) to Käfigturm (Prison Tower) and Bern’s oldest city gate – there’s so much to discover. You’ll learn about Bern’s background and what defined and defines the medieval city.

This tour is entertaining, interesting and fun for locals and tourists alike. By the way: the programme can be personalized if you have special requests.

The UNESCO Stroll through the Old City is also available in combination with the Tour of the Zytglogge (Clock Tower).

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Guided tours and language offers

Private tour
Dates
Year-round
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duration
1h 30min
Price
  • 60 minutes - CHF 310.00
  • 90 minutes - CHF 320.00
  • 120 minutes - CHF 330.00
  • 150 minutes - CHF 460.00
Language
German, French, Italian, English, Chinese, Japanese, Korean, Portuguese, Romanian, Russian, Spanish
Number of participants
Maximum 20 people per group

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