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BERN CITY WALKING TOURS THE GOLDEN AGE OF BERN by Switzerland City Tours

BERN CITY WALKING TOURS SIGNATURE GUIDED TOURS IN THE OLD TOWN

Why Our Tours Are Unique

Our tours of Bern’s Old Town explore one of Switzerland’s most fascinating UNESCO World Heritage sites. The deep knowledge of history and culture of our expert guide gives real added value to our walks. Monuments are presented not for mass appeal, but in faithful respect of historical reality.

Engaging and enjoyable, our tours bring hidden treasures to light and reveal what lies before our eyes—yet usually remains unseen – while others merely list them without realizing they’re missing the point.

An exciting journey back in time

Our itineraries cover the Aar peninsula, from the city walls to the Bear Pit—or vice versa. They highlight landmarks rich with buried memory. These sites, privileged witnesses to the development of the capital, are established on earlier settlements. These have shaped the location of iconic landmarks like the Zytglogge, the cathedral, and the Federal Palace.

A nationwide and European-scale context

By taking one of our Switzerland City Tours’ historical walks, you will experience a magical moment at one of Switzerland’s most fascinating UNESCO World Heritage sites.

You receive a clear and engaging picture of each site’s history, where all the pieces are interconnected And we place it within the broader story of Western Europe—in a way that is both interesting and easy to follow.And we place it for you within the broader history of the West, in an accessible and engaging way.