10 Self-Guided Tours in Bergen Worth Booking

1.Self-Guided Round-Trip Full-Day Excursion

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 158 reviews · 10 hours · from $493Our pick

Travel from Bergen to Voss, Gudvangen, Flåm, and Myrdal on a self-guided day of trains, bus, and boat rides. You’ll cruise Aurlandsfjord and Nærøyfjord, ride the Flåm Railway, and return on the Bergen Railway. Expect clear email instructions, no guide, and a full 10-hour schedule.

“Transport arrangements were clear and we had no issues with getting on the various buses, trains and boat. We experienced sights we would not have seen otherwise, and thoroughly enjoyed the trip from start to finish. Expect some stops along the way that really enhance the day! Highly recommended, and although it may seem pricey, believe me, it was worth every penny.”

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2.Self-Guided Full Day Round-trip From Bergen

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 76 reviews · 10 hours (approx.) · from $410

Set out from Bergen at 8:00 am for a self-guided day through western Norway. Your tickets cover the Bergen Railway, bus, fjord cruise, and Flåm Railway. You will see Aurlandsfjord and Nærøyfjord, stop in Flåm, and return to Bergen in about 10 hours.

“The instructions were good, the tickets were appropriate, and the views were amazing. I would recommend it to a friend.”

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3.Self-Guided Day Trip to Oslo

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 46 reviews · 16 hours · from $628

This self-guided 16-hour journey takes you from Bergen toward Oslo by train, bus, boat, and the Flåm Railway. You will see Aurlandsfjord, narrow Nærøyfjord, Flåm, and the Bergen Railway. No guide joins you, so keep your tickets and timing close at hand.

“This package included a fantastic itinerary of Norway fjords and trains. The scenery is stunning. The weather on our trip day, however, was rainy and cloudy, so just consider that you might not see the sights in the same way as in the advertised photos! No fault of the company.”

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4.Bergen in Your Pocket: Landmarks and Lore Audio Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 22 reviews · 45 minutes to 1 hour 15 minutes (approx.) · from $8Best value

Walk central Bergen with a VoiceMap audio guide in English, from the King Olav Kyrre sculpture to Ludvig Holberg’s statue. Follow offline maps past Festplassen, musicians’ statues, Bergen Cathedral, the Gestapo Museum, Skotstredet, and the Sailor’s Monument. Allow 45 minutes to 1 hour 15 minutes.

“A good way to explore the statues of Bergen. We would use these walks again in other cities. We only missed one statue we couldn’t find, think it was bring renovated”

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5.Self-Guided Full Day: Bergen To Oslo with Sognefjord cruise (5h)

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 13 reviews · 14 hours (approx.) · from $439

Travel from Bergen to Oslo in about 14 hours by Norled boat, Flåm Railway, and train. You will cruise the Sognefjord, stop in Flåm, ride to Myrdal, and continue to Oslo. This self-guided trip offers fixed tickets, flexible one-to-three-day options, and no live guide.

“This trip was not worth booking through Viator. Other than providing the tickets (which you can buy yourself), there was no other service.”

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6.Walk with a Witch in 16th Century Bergen: A Self-Guided Fictional Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 12 reviews · 1 hour 10 minutes (approx.) · from $8

Use the VoiceMap app to follow a fictional witch through Bergen on a 70-minute self-guided walk. Starting at Bergenhus, you’ll hear stories of Bryggen, Korskirken, old shoemakers’ street, and the people accused of witchcraft, with offline maps and audio for easy exploring.

“A really interesting experience whilst walking around Bergen. It really added to the exploring and takes you to areas you might have otherwise missed!”

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7.Self-Guided Roundtrip (Sognefjord Cruise 5h & Flamsbana)

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 8 reviews · 12 hours (approx.) · from $403

Travel from Bergen through Norway’s fjords by train, bus, and boat, with time in Flåm and a ride on the Flåm Railway. This self-guided day runs about 12 hours and includes transport tickets, but route details can change in high season, so check your emailed PDFs carefully.

“Was a little concerned when I booked this tour. Self guided tour? No worries! Representative came to our hotel the night before with all the required vouchers and a good explanation of what the trip involved. Had a wonderful, relaxed day from the railway station to the bus back to Bergen. Everything in between was icing on the cake. Highly recommend this tour for anyone. What a great way to see the Hardangerfjord and surrounding area!!”

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8.Self-Guided Bergen to Oslo Daytrip With Flamsbana & Fjordcruise

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 8 reviews · 12 to 16 hours (approx.) · from $431

Travel independently from Bergen to Oslo using trains, bus, a two-hour cruise on the Nærøyfjord and Aurlandsfjord, and the Flåm Railway. Your ticket package and instructions are delivered before departure, but schedules can shift in high season and the day may last up to 16 hours.

“So beautiful!! We had such a great day taking in the countryside, such a well organized adventure!! The Fjord cruise and Flam Railway were definitely the highlights!”

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9.Audio Walking Tour in Bergen Famous Ghosts Location

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 4 reviews · 1 to 2 hours (approx.) · from $9Top rated

Follow a phone-guided English audio tour from the Henrik Ibsen statue to Håkon’s Hall. In about one to two hours, you’ll hear eerie stories at Bergen Cathedral, Bryggen, St. Mary’s Church, old prisons, and other historic sites while walking at your own pace.

“Such a fun way to enjoy the sights of Bergen. We liked that we could dip in and out and walk at our own pace. Interesting pieces of information”

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10.Self-Guided Trip to Oslo with Sognefjord cruise (5h)

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 3 reviews · from $538

Travel from Bergen to Oslo by ferry, train, and the famous Flåm Railway. You will cruise Sognefjord, Norway’s longest and deepest fjord, then ride steep mountain tracks through Flåm. This self-guided trip suits independent travelers who can manage a long day and follow detailed digital tickets.

“This was a very easy well organized self-guided tour that showcases the amazing Sognefjord and Flåm. Bus journey includes a phot stop at the top of the valley that leads to to Sognefjord. The electric Fjord ship was just fabulous but if you need a seat and want to be outdoors make for the back of the second deck and sit on the black deck boxes. We choose and extended stop in Flåm and we found that to be painful as you are trapped in a tourist shopping town with few decent food options. The train museum was worthwhile and that’s it. We waited to have lunch and that was…”

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