Switzerland · Walking Tours

2-Hour Bern Walking Tour with Old Town and Einstein's Home

2 Hours Round trip from Marktgasse 67 Easy pace

The journey

Trip highlights
  • 01 Walk through Bern's traditional streets and historic Old Town
  • 02 Visit the Käfigturm, a former prison gate dating back to the 1200s
  • 03 See the Bundeshaus, the seat of Swiss democracy
  • 04 Discover Albert Einstein's Home, where he wrote his 'Theory of Relativity'
  • 05 Take in panoramic views of Bern from the Cathedral of St. Vincent tower

Explore the Swiss capital of Bern on a 2-hour walking tour through its traditional streets and historic Old Town. See landmarks such as the Käfigturm, the Bundeshaus, the Zytgloggeturm, Albert Einstein's Home, the Cathedral of St. Vincent in Münsterplatz, and the Bärengraben with your expert guide. This tour offers a compact introduction to Bern's history, architecture, and local atmosphere.

Explore the Swiss capital of Bern on a 2-hour walking tour through its traditional streets and historic Old Town.

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At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 2 Hours
Tour type Shared
Activity level Easy
Accommodation Not included
Transport Not included
Wheelchair access Not applicable
Languages English, German, Italian, Portuguese, Spanish

Day by day

The itinerary

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Day 01

Bern Old Town and Historic Landmarks Walk

  • Meet at the main station and see the magnificent new "Baldachin" glass roof.

  • Walk along the traditional Berner streets that lead directly into the Old Town, and visit the Prison Gate known as the "Käfigturm," which dates back to the 1200s and now houses a small museum.

  • Discover the nearby "Bundeshaus," the seat of Swiss democracy, with your Bern tour guide.

  • Continue to the Clock Tower, also called the "Zytgloggeturm." Further along the street, see Albert Einstein's Home, where he wrote his "Theory of Relativity."

  • Near his home, stop for a delicious lunch in a typical restaurant, where you can try the local cuisine and taste some Swiss wines.

  • Afterward, continue along the street to "The Bärengraben" - Bear Park.

  • To the left is the Cathedral of St. Vincent, whose first stone was laid in 1421. From the tower, enjoy a panoramic view of Bern.

  • Following the street, reach the Parliament again, and from here, go shopping or finish the tour.

The route

Where you'll travel

Tour route map
Round trip from Marktgasse 67 1 city · 2 Hours

The fine print

Trip details

What's Included

  • Private guided tour

  • Personal translator and interpreter in English, German, Portuguese, and Spanish

  • Insider tips

What's Not Included

  • Any entrance fees or drinks

Logistics

Meeting & route

Meeting point
Marktgasse 67, 3011 Bern, Switzerland
Tour start
Marktgasse 67, 3011 Bern, Switzerland
Tour ends at the same location as the start point.
End of the journey

Your 2 hours finish where they began, in Marktgasse 67.

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