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The 15 Best Tours in Bern

27 tours  ·  from $9 a head

Six kilometres of arcades wrap around a bend in the Aare, and most of Bern is seen on foot. The 15 below cover the old town, the bears, the river and the Emmental country behind it.

Bern Walking Tour: Explore Top Sights & Hidden Gems - Nydegg Bridge and the Aare River
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Bern Walking Tour: Explore Top Sights & Hidden Gems

1.Bern Walking Tour: Explore Top Sights & Hidden Gems

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 108 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $39Our pick

Walk from BearPark through Bern’s medieval center to the Federal Palace with an English-speaking guide. You’ll see the Zytglogge, Kramgasse, cathedral, Nydegg Bridge, and more in a group of up to 15. Guides including Karina are praised for clear stories, energy, and helpful local suggestions.

“Karina was a fantastic tour guide! Professional, courteous, friendly, and knowledgeable—she made our experience in Bern a memorable one and we learned a lot from her during our two-hour tour. The itinerary provided us with a great overview of the Old Town and stops along the way helped bring the history to life. I can’t recommend booking a tour with her enough—thank you, Karina!”

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Bern Private Walking Tour with a Local - What a two-hour Bern walk can cover
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Bern Private Walking Tour with a Local

2.Bern Private Walking Tour with a Local

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 75 reviews · 2 to 6 hours (approx.) · from $66

Plan a private two-to-six-hour Bern walk with a Lokafyer host such as James, Anand, Graham, Ruben, or Severine. Set the meeting time, starting point, and interests in advance. Expect a flexible look at Bern’s old town, local life, river views, and less familiar corners, with entrance fees and food extra.

“Had a great tour with James. Wandered about the old town and learned obvious and hidden thing about Bern. Went down to see original gate in the city and first bridge. Learned lots of history. Would recommend to anyone one…”

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Chocolate tour in Bern with chocolate tasting - A tasting menu with more chocolate than you may expect
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Chocolate tour in Bern with chocolate tasting

3.Chocolate tour in Bern with chocolate tasting

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 34 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $72

Walk through Bern with Felix, a local guide who connects the city’s past to Swiss chocolate. You’ll taste industrial and handmade chocolates, receive a box from Casa Nobile in Bätterkinden, hear the Bernese story of melting chocolate, and finish near BearPark with l’Ours de Berne. The walk lasts about two hours, though it may run longer.

“Felix was a lot of fun. He had a great sense of humor, kept the conversation going, and showed how much he loved his hometown and the chocolate found there. We really enjoyed the tour. The chocolate was phenomenal.”

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Best Intro to Bern in 2 hours with a Local - The Bundeshaus and the Swiss political story
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Best Intro to Bern in 2 hours with a Local

4.Best Intro to Bern in 2 hours with a Local

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 20 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $183

See Bern’s key sights in two hours with a local guide, including the Bundeshaus, Zytglogge, Bern Cathedral, Old Town fountains, and Bear Pit. Guides such as Jonas, Stanko, Jan, Raj, and Jérôme have led this English tour, which keeps groups to eight and adds local stories to the main landmarks.

“Jonas was a very exceptional guide and knew a lot about the history of the city. I am always interested in the history and stories of UNESCO world heritage sites. He pointed out the interesting architecture, fountains, and old shopping district. I highly recommend Jonas for your tour of Bern.”

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Bern : Private Walking Tour with a Local Guide (Private tour) - History that fits your interests
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Bern : Private Walking Tour with a Local Guide (Private tour)

5.Private Walking Tour with a Local Guide (Private tour)

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 20 reviews · 2 to 8 hours (approx.) · from $62

Meet a private local guide at your Bern hotel or a central meeting point and shape the walk around your interests. Guides such as Martin, Elmo, Franca, and Gabriel have led history, architecture, family, photography, and Spanish-language tours. Choose roughly two to eight hours, with food and local transport extra.

“This was one of the best tours I have taken in all my travels. Our guide, Elmo, began by inquiring days before the tour what were our points of interest. Once the tour began, he outlined how the tour would trace the stages of Bern’s development. This enabled us to better understand what we were looking at throughout the tour. As a bonus, Elmo is an excellent photographer and patiently took many great shots of us - better than we could do ourselves.”

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Jungfraujoch & Lauterbrunnen Alpine Tour | From Bern - Riding the historic mountain railway
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Jungfraujoch & Lauterbrunnen Alpine Tour | From Bern

6.Jungfraujoch & Lauterbrunnen Alpine Tour | From Bern

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 18 reviews · 8 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $695

Join a small English-language group from Bern for an 8.5-hour rail journey to Jungfraujoch, with an Eiger Express ride, a stop at Lauterbrunnen’s Staubbach Falls, and time in Interlaken. Your guide handles the train changes and shares local stories. Guides have included Jonas and Lina.

“What a fantastic tour! Who knew there was a railway built inside a mountain in Switzerland? And that it was completed over a hundred years ago? We had an amazing day with our guide Jonas. He took care of all the train transfers getting to the top of the mountain and all the transfers getting back down and back to Bern using a different route. Such a relief to have someone knowledgeable make these time-sensitive reservations and be able to negotiate with the staff when things don’t go quite as planned. He also provided additional historical context from the perspective of a Swiss citizen about the trip, but also about…”

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Gruyères, Cheese Factory & Maison Cailler Day Trip from Bern - The train from Bern to Gruyères
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Gruyères, Cheese Factory & Maison Cailler Day Trip from Bern

7.Gruyères, Cheese Factory & Maison Cailler Day Trip from Bern

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 17 reviews · 7 hours (approx.) · from $318

From Bern, an English-speaking guide such as Mike, Christoph, or Roland leads a small group by train to Gruyères and Broc. You’ll visit La Maison du Gruyère, explore the medieval village at your own pace, then tour Maison Cailler with generous tastings. Castle and H.R. Giger Museum time is included, but lunch is on your own.

“we travelled by train to the cheese factory (which is nice to see). Best was the time we spend at Gruyères and our guide Roland gave us the possibility to explore it at our own. The chocolate factory was crowded but our guide had pre-booked slots and we tasted a lot of chocolate. Can recommend it, as we had a lot of free time for us and were not forced to be with the group all the time, even there were just two others with us.”

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Self-Guided Audio City Tour in Bern - Fountains that tell Bern’s story
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Self-Guided Audio City Tour in Bern

8.Self-Guided Audio City Tour in Bern

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 17 reviews · 2 to 3 hours (approx.) · from $13

Follow a self-guided English audio walk through Bern’s Old Town, from the Zytglogge clock to the Ryfflibrunnen. You get clear directions, photos, and detailed stories about 21 listed sights, with extra audio segments along the way. Bring a charged phone, internet, and headphones. No live guide joins you.

“Very comprehensive. Really adds perspective to what you’re seeing. A bit too long in spots, though, requiring at least 5-6 hours including breaks.”

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Exploring Bern City: Swiss Capital Private Walking Half-Day Tour - Across Nydeggbrücke to the Bärenpark
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Exploring Bern City: Swiss Capital Private Walking Half-Day Tour

9.Exploring Bern City: Swiss Capital Private Walking Half-Day Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 16 reviews · 3 to 4 hours (approx.) · from $271

Spend three to four hours exploring Bern with a private English-speaking guide from Swiss Travel Guide. Walk through the old town, Matte quarter, arcades, bridges, and political heart of Switzerland, using included buses, trams, and the Mattelift. Guides such as Mike, Maya, Peter, Christoph, and Dominique tailor the route to your interests.

“Peter was great!! We wanted to see scenic spots to take nice photos and he showed us so many beautiful spots. He went through alley ways and little lanes and the river view with the bridge was amazing! Felt like we knew Bern after the tour”

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Bern Foxtrail granite - Sing your way through the former bathing area
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Bern Foxtrail granite

10.Bern Foxtrail granite

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 15 reviews · 2 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $47

Start at Bern Hauptbahnhof and follow a fox-themed trail through the city’s eastern quarters, Dällhölzli zoo area, Mattenquartier, Münster, Bärengraben, and other historic sights. You’ll solve hands-on clues, use public transport, and walk at a moderate pace. The private format suits families, friends, and locals seeking a fresh way to see Bern.

“An interesting discovery of the whole city that showed us old and new landscapes of Bern. Plus funny and challenging taps that made us thinkAuto-translated”

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Bern Scavenger Hunt and Highlights Self Guided Audio Tour - Parliament Building and Käfigturm
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Bern Scavenger Hunt and Highlights Self Guided Audio Tour

11.Bern Scavenger Hunt and Highlights Self Guided Audio Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 14 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $11Best value

Use the World City Trail app to solve location-based riddles while exploring Bern’s Parliament Building, Zytglogge, cathedral, fountains, and Einstein Museum area. The private, self-guided tour takes about 2 to 2.5 hours, works in six languages, and can be paused or started anytime, but you need mobile data and a charged phone.

“Hallo Wir haben unsere Tour abgeschlossen. Können sie uns eine Rangliste unserer Teams zusenden? Danke, Lieber Gruss Rahel Stuber”

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Bern Highlights and Hidden Gems Walking Tour With A Guide - Zytglogge, Bern’s theatrical clock tower
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Bern Highlights and Hidden Gems Walking Tour With A Guide

12.Bern Highlights and Hidden Gems Walking Tour With A Guide

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 13 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $85

Walk through Bern with a private English, Spanish, French, Italian, or German-speaking guide. See Bundesplatz, Zytglogge, Zähringerbrunnen, BearPark, and Bern Münster, while shaping the route around your interests. Guides such as Elmo, Carlos, Franca, Nur, and Nikolai have been praised for their easy pace, local insight, and personal approach.

“Elmo was great. Very knowledgable and moved at our pace. Took his time to explain everything and made sure he answered all our questions”

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Bern Scavenger Hunt and Sights Self-Guided Tour - Starting at Käfigturm on Marktgasse
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Bern Scavenger Hunt and Sights Self-Guided Tour

13.Bern Scavenger Hunt and Sights Self-Guided Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 12 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $18

Use the Explorial app to explore Bern at your own pace, solving questions and photo challenges around the Bundeshaus, Zytglogge, Rathaus, and other central sights. The self-guided route takes about one to two hours, works in English, French, Spanish, German, or Italian, and lets you pause whenever you like.

“It worked well with me and my husband.We did it on our pace,just make sure your cellphone is fully charged.This works if places you want to see are within close proximity and you’re able to walk the distance in between places like Luzern.”

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Zermatt & Mt. Gornergrat Small Group Day Trip from Bern - Zermatt’s wooden houses and mountaineering past
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Zermatt & Mt. Gornergrat Small Group Day Trip from Bern

14.Zermatt & Mt. Gornergrat Small Group Day Trip from Bern

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 11 reviews · 9 hours (approx.) · from $754

Travel from Bern to Zermatt by two scenic trains, stroll through the old village, visit the Mountaineer’s Cemetery, then ride the Gornergrat railway to nearly 10,000 feet. A guide such as Jackie, Remi, Enzo, or Anna handles the connections and adds context along the way. The day lasts about nine hours.

“Remi is very informative and thoughtful! He really values his guests. Although we didn't see the Matterhorn clearly due to a cloudy day, it was well worth it. The views of the alps are amazing and that's what you pay for in Switzerland. Remi was outstanding and I hope future travelers have him as a guide!”

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Zermatt Village & Matterhorn Glacier Tour | From Bern - Choosing Raclette or Fondue in Zermatt
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Zermatt Village & Matterhorn Glacier Tour | From Bern

15.Zermatt Village & Matterhorn Glacier Tour | From Bern

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 8 reviews · 9 hours (approx.) · from $616

Travel by train from Bern to Zermatt with a local guide, walk through the historic village, then ride to Matterhorn Glacier Paradise. Enjoy views of 38 Alpine peaks, 14 glaciers, and the Matterhorn region. Guides Michelle and Ray have been especially praised for their care, clear explanations, and friendly style.

“Michelle was an incredible guide. She was knowledgeable, fun, and professional. We highly recommend this experience and Michelle if you’re lucky enough to get her!”

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