Your expert local city guide will show you the city's best parts, including hidden secrets you can’t find easily on your own. On this walking tour will be able to see a lot of sightseeing points within a short timeframe. Apart from explaining the sightseeing points your guide can provide insight into the history and culture of the city and the country in general. The focus of this tour is to see the city like a local. However, this private tour can be customised according to your wishes. Sightseeing points to visit can be agreed upon in advance or discussed when meeting up.
Some examples of MAIN SIGHTS we can visit:
• Bern’s Old City: Bern’s Old City has been a UNESCO World Heritage site since 1983.
• Parliament Building & Parliament Square: The heart of Switzerland’s Democracy.
• Bernese Minster: Highest church spire in all of Switzerland and is one of the most important landmarks of the capital.
• Münsterterrasse (Minster Terrace): The Minster terraces offers breathtaking views over river Aare and the Alps.
• Zytglogge (Clock Tower): Once a city gate, the Clock Tower now attracts spectators from all over the world.
• BärenPark (Bern Bear Park): The Bern bear pit is an attraction that is known far beyond the borders of Switzerland.
• Rosengarten (Rose Garden): The Rose Garden is a mecca for flower lovers with around 250 varieties of roses.
Some examples of HIDDEN SECRETS we can visit:
• Freibad Marzili: The most beautiful riverside pool in Switzerland.
• Fountains of Bern: Colourful figures, skilfully crafted pillars and detailed decorations – those are the characteristics of Bern’s fountains.
• Ländtetor: Unknown by most, the site of the ancient port is a minuscule site restored with federal local resources.
• Von Wattewyl House: Maybe the most important place for Swiss policy-making.
• Weltpostdenkmal (Universal Post Monument)
• Dreifaltigkeitskirche (Church of the Holy Trinity): Oldest Catholic church in the region of Bern.
• Käfigturm (Prison Tower): In the past, Käfigturm was where criminals were interrogated and locked up, today it is a space for political discussions.
• Französische Kirche (French Church): Oldest sacred building in the capital and attracts fans of architecture, art and culture alike.
• The Botanical Garden of the University of Bern: The Botanical Garden thrills the hearts of plant lovers and is popular both among nature fans and those who simply want to unwind in a peaceful setting.
• Bern Animal Park Dählhölzli: An incredibly diverse animal world can be found at this zoo.
• Zentrum Paul Klee: Events held at this vibrant art and culture centre give free rein to participants’ creativity.
Please note that it is not guaranteed to visit all the sightseeing places listed here. How many places you can visit depends on the length of the tour booked and how much time you spend at each place. After booking you can discuss the detailed itinerary with your guide.
