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Bergen's University District: A Self-Guided Audio Tour
Bergen's University District: A Self-Guided Audio Tour
Bergen's University District: A Self-Guided Audio Tour
Bergen's University District: A Self-Guided Audio Tour
Bergen's University District: A Self-Guided Audio Tour

Bergen's University District: A Self-Guided Audio Tour

By VoiceMap
Price is £6 per adult
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Features
  • 1h 30m
  • Mobile voucher
  • Instant confirmation
Overview

Are you looking for a way to see Bergen's University District without joining a tour group? Explore at your own pace with this affordable walking tour.

• Find out where in Bergen the Viking kings built a royal estate, and meet His Majesty the Hedgehog, the patron of Bergen’s student community
• Hear from the producer, Silvia Maria, a teacher and tour guide.
• Do it all in 75 minutes or linger at stops along the way with complete control over when you start and finish.
• Get unlimited use before your booking date and after it.
• Use the virtual tour option at home.

Once you’ve booked, you’ll receive a ticket with instructions and a unique code listed under “Before You Go.” Then simply install the VoiceMap app and enter your code.

The app displays directions to the starting point, and when you’re in the right place, just pop in your headphones and tap Start. Voice Map has automatic GPS playback with turn-by-turn directions. It also works offline.

Activity location

  • Regnbueplassen
    • 1 Vestre Torggaten
    • 5015, Bergen, Vestland, Norway

Meeting/Redemption Point

  • Regnbueplassen
    • 1 Vestre Torggaten
    • 5015, Bergen, Vestland, Norway

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Bergen's University District: A Self-Guided Audio Tour in English
  • Activity duration is 1 hour and 30 minutes1h 30m1h 30m
  • Opening hours: Thu 00:00-23:59
  • English
Language options: English
Price details
£5.53 x 1 Adult£5.53
Total
Price is £5.53

What's included, what's not

  • What's includedWhat's includedVoiceMap App for Android and iOS
  • What's includedWhat's includedLifetime access to this tour in English
  • What's includedWhat's includedOffline access to audio, maps, and geodata
  • What's excludedWhat's excludedTickets or entrance fees to any museums or other attractions en route
  • What's excludedWhat's excludedSmartphone and headphones
  • What's excludedWhat's excludedTransport
  • What's excludedWhat's excludedFood and drink

Know before you book

  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • In accordance with UK consumer law, activities services are not subject to the right of withdrawal. Supplier cancellation policy will apply.
  • This activity is provided by a professional trader (a party acting within their trade, business or profession).

Activity itinerary

Regnbueplassen (Pass by)
This walking tour starts at Rainbow Square (Regnbueplassen) close to the city’s largest church, Saint John’s Church.
Nygård (Pass by)
Nygård, once a farming area, is a lively part of Bergen filled with university buildings, interesting museums and beautiful parks.
St John's Church (Pass by)
This walking tour starts at Rainbow Square (Regnbueplassen) close to the city’s largest church, Saint John’s Church.
The Academic Quarter (Pass by)
The tour takes you through the Academic Quarter.
Grieghallen (Pass by)
Along the way, you’ll come across a life-size Edvarg Grieg statue, you’ll hear about the artist and see Grieghallen, the impressive piano shaped concert house which hosted the 1986 Eurovision song contest.
Edvard Grieg Statue (Pass by)
Along the way, you’ll come across a life-size Edvarg Grieg statue, you’ll hear about the artist and see Grieghallen, the impressive piano shaped concert house which hosted the 1986 Eurovision song contest.
St. Paul church (Pass by)
Along the way, you’ll see Saint Paul's Church, the first Roman Catholic church built in Bergen after the Reformation.
University of Bergen (Pass by)
From there, you’ll wind your way to the University of Bergen and the statue of Wilhelm Christie who defended the Norwegian consitution.
University Museum of Bergen - Natural History (Pass by)
By the end of this 75-minute tour of Bergen, you’ll have a greater appreciation for the city, its rich culture and lesser-known stories. You'll pass by the University Museum.
His Majesty the Hedgehog (Pass by)
Along the way, you’ll meet His Majesty the Hedgehog, the patron of Bergen’s student community.
University of Bergen Library (Pass by)
By the end of this 75-minute tour of Bergen, you’ll have a greater appreciation for the city, its rich culture and lesser-known stories. You'll pass by the University of Bergen Library.
Bergen Maritime Museum (Pass by)
You’ll also pass the Bergen Maritime Museum and enter the University garden where I’ll tell you about one of Norwary’s most famous doctors, Armauer Hansen.
Armauer Hansen-statuen (Pass by)
You’ll also pass the Bergen Maritime Museum and enter the University garden where I’ll tell you about one of Norwary’s most famous doctors, Armauer Hansen.
Marineholmen Sandstrand (Pass by)
You’ll stroll through Nygård Park where you’ll hear about how students celebrate Norwegian Constitution Day before making your way to Marineholmen sandstrand, a local hangout and beach.
VilVite Bergen Science Center (Pass by)
By the time the tour ends, you’ll have seen the VilVite Bergen Science Centre, the famous Fish and Chips building and Store Lungegårdsvannet bay with a view of Ulriken, the tallest of the famous Seven Mountains of Bergen.
High Technology Center - University of Bergen (Pass by)
By the time the tour ends, you’ll have seen the VilVite Bergen Science Centre, the famous Fish and Chips building and Store Lungegårdsvannet bay with a view of Ulriken, the tallest of the famous Seven Mountains of Bergen.

Location

Activity location

  • LOB_ACTIVITIESLOB_ACTIVITIESRegnbueplassen
    • 1 Vestre Torggaten
    • 5015, Bergen, Vestland, Norway

Meeting/Redemption Point

  • PEOPLEPEOPLERegnbueplassen
    • 1 Vestre Torggaten
    • 5015, Bergen, Vestland, Norway

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