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First Time in Bern: What to See & Do

UNESCO old town in a river bend, arcaded shopping streets, Aare swims in summer. The essential first-timer's hit list for Bern — the tours, tickets and experiences worth your limited days, all bookable in one place.

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Get to Know Bern - Swiss Capital & Countryside!
10h 30m

Bern Small Group Day Trip from Zurich Including Cheese Tasting

Discover the delights of Bern and the surrounding countryside on a day trip from Zurich.

  • 4.5★ · 58 reviews
  • Free cancellation
From $205 a person
2h 15m

Best of Bern: Walking Tour of Old Town with Expert Guide

Bern is one of the most beautiful and least known capitals in Europe, and this tour is designed to get you the best of it, even if you only have one day.

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From $43 a person
2h 15m

Discover Bern, Understand Switzerland Walking Tour

See beyond the monuments and discover how this country really works.

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From $32 a person
2h to 6h

Bern Private Walking Tour with a Local

Skip the standard sightseeing tour and discover Bern through the eyes of a local.

  • 4.6★ · 80 reviews
  • Free cancellation
From $64 a person
2h

Bern Highlights and Hidden Gems Walking Tour With A Guide

Embark on a captivating journey through Bern with our "Bern: Highlights & Hidden Gems Walking Tour." Perfect for first-time visitors, this tour offers a blend of iconic...

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From $87 a person
2h to 8h

Bern : Private Walking Tour with a Local Guide (Private tour)

Bern can sometimes feel inaccessible to foreign visitors.

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From $61 a person
2h

Bern Scavenger Hunt & Highlights Self-Guided Walking Tour

The Best Way to Discover Bern: Scavenger Hunt & Self-Guided Tour!

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From $7 a person
12h 30m

Swiss Alps Bernina Red Train and St.Moritz Tour from Milan

Take a ride on the Bernina Red Train, Switzerland's alpine delight.

  • Bestseller
  • Free cancellation
From $121 a person
Lake Lucerne boat trip
3h

Lucerne Walking & Boat Tour: The Best Swiss Experience

This incredibly wide-ranging and exceptional local experience encompasses the very best of Lucerne's attractions in 3 hours.

  • Top-rated · 4.7★
  • Free cancellation
From $113 a person
12h

Bernina Red Train, Swiss Alps & St Moritz From Milan

An exclusive "Bernina Red Train" 1 day tour from Milan to discover the enchanting beauty of the Alps on board the highest train in Europe with an expert guide.

  • Top-rated · 4.8★
  • Bestseller
From $162 a person
2h

Chocolate tour in Bern with chocolate tasting

After registration, the meeting point is at the Käfigturm.

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From $70 a person
2h

Private Tour of Bern - Sightseeing, Food & Culture with a local

Bern is home to a bounty of local, must-eat foods and one of the great joys of a holiday abroad is sampling the local cuisine and the food in Bern is amongst the best in Europe.

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From $188 a person
30 min

Swiss Chocolate Adventure at Swiss Museum of Transport in Lucerne

Take a spin on the new Swiss Chocolate Adventure ride in Lucerne.

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From $23 a person
2h

Bern: Chocolate Tasting and Walking Tour with a Local

Join a Local for a leisurely 2-hour exploration of Bern, discovering the city's charming spots all while sampling delicious Swiss chocolates.

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From $188 a person
2h

Best Intro to Bern in 2 hours with a Local

This experience is provided by an independent Local.

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From $176 a person
Walking Tour Bern
2h

Bern Walking Tour: Explore Top Sights & Hidden Gems

What if I told you that most travelers who visit Bern only scratch the surface of this city?

  • Top-rated · 4.7★
  • Free cancellation
From $42 a person
9h

Best of Bernese Oberland & Swiss Countryside Tour (Private Tour)

This tour shows you the best of Switzerland`s countryside and the Bernese Oberland.

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From $860 a person
13h

Bernina Red Train And St Moritz Tour from Milan

Discover the beauty of the Swiss Alps riding on board the scenic Red Train of Bernina line, on this amazing day trip by bus from Milan.

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From $121 a person
2h to 3h

Self-Guided Audio City Tour in Bern

You will discover all the key attractions of Bern: iconic landmarks (such as Federal Palace, Bern Cathedral and Zytglogge), prominent locations, (like Bear Park and City Hall),...

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From $13 a person
Traditional handicrafts are shown every day.
2h to 7h

Experience Switzerland in the Ballenberg open-air museum

The Ballenberg Open-Air Museum is the only open-air museum in Switzerland.

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  • Skip the line
From $40 a person
2h

Bern Self-Guided City Walking Tour & Scavenger Hunt

Arcades for rainy days, a clock that inspired Einstein and bears on the coat of arms — Bern rewards those who look twice.

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From $6 a person
11h

St Moritz & Swiss Alps Day Trip with Bernina Red Train from Milan

Experience the ultimate alpine adventure on a day trip from Milan to the Alps aboard the iconic Bernina Red Train!

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From $127 a person
1h

Private Tour of Bern in 60 minutes with a Local

Join an exciting 60-minute private walking journey through Bern.

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From $100 a person
12h

Jungfraujoch Day Trip from Zurich: Swiss Alps & Bernese Oberland

Sure to be a highlight of your Switzerland vacation, this day trip from Zurich takes you into the Swiss Alps.

  • 4.6★ · 1475 reviews
  • Free cancellation
From $367 a person

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