City Sightseeing Bergen Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Tour
Description
Discover beautiful Bergen on this fun and flexible City Sightseeing hop-on hop-off tour. Travel comfortably on our open-top buses as you pass through some of Bergen’s most scenic areas, including the historic Bryggen district and the tranquil Nordnes Park. Hop off at the Fløibanen Funicular Station to enjoy breathtaking views over the city. Along the way, discover landmarks such as Haakon's Hall, the Bergen Aquarium, and the lively Fish Market - all at your own pace. Make the most of your journey with informative pre-recorded audio commentary available in multiple languages. Listen through the onboard system or connect via your own smartphone using the “Bring Your Own Device” option, with complimentary Wi-Fi included - just don’t forget your earphones. Should you arrive by cruise, the buses stop right outside the terminal, making it simple to begin your Bergen adventure without any hassle. So what are you waiting for? Book your City Sightseeing ticket today!
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- Wheelchair accessible
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- First departure from Stop 1 or 8 at 10am
- Last departure from Stop 1 or 8 at 4pm
- Tour duration: 55 minutes
- Frequency: every 30 minutes
- Mobile and paper vouchers are accepted for this tour
- With your voucher, enjoy flexible access for up to 12 months from the travel date you select at check-out
- You will need to exchange your voucher for you hop-on hop-off ticket with the City Sightseeing staff or bus driver before or upon boarding the bus. Keep the ticket with you at all times. There are other operators, so make sure you travel with buses marked with the City Sightseeing official stamp
- Start your tour at any of the stops. For our guests arriving via cruise, please note: If you are docking at Skolten or Bontelabo, you will find the City Sightseeing buses and staff located in our bus stop number 1, which is immediately outside the Skolten Cruise Terminal - about a 2-3 minute walk. If you are docking at Jekteviksterminalen, you will find the City Sightseeing buses and staff located in our bus stop number 8, at a walking distance of about 200 metres from the port exit
- The audio guide is available via in-seat modules or directly on your own device in several different languages. Please bring your own headset for the best experience. Turn on the location services from your provider, scan the QR code on the seat/ brochure and press play to start. If needed, headsets with jack sticks and adapters for iPhone and Android are available to borrow - please return them for recycling
- We aim to make our tour accessible to all. For guests requiring assistance, we offer storage for collapsible wheelchairs. Subject to space and availability. Please note that a ramp or single step may be needed to board the bus, and several steps are required to access the upper deck. We also accommodate strollers, with designated storage space, ensuring families with young children can navigate the city with ease
- Dates with potential disruptions: 25th April, 1st & 17th May, 27th May - 13th June, 5th - 9th August. Throughout 2026: Possible roadworks or infrastructure works affecting central Bergen and Bryggen areas
Reviews(116)
When we got off the boat, they were hunting for customers. Since we had an elderly person with us... we were looking for simplicity. They made us believe they were giving us a price for 2 people but after doing the exchange... a big scam, 800 kroner for 65 euros quoted. Then the bus tour is terrible and at 4:00 PM. We were told it's over, we won't take you back to the boat after paying 80 euros for 2 people to go 3 km, that is simply called theft and dishonesty... not recommended... There are local buses that are much cheaper.
Enjoyable ride to see the major sights. There are two companies running red buses, a local and the official international one, so make sure you have the right one as they have different stops and routes. Our bus was clean and comfortable. We could hear and understand the narrative. Our drivers were friendly and helpful.
Thank you Lynn for your wonderful review! We're delighted to hear that you enjoyed exploring Bergen with City Sightseeing. It's great to know that you found the bus clean and comfortable, the audio commentary clear and informative, and our drivers friendly and helpful throughout your journey. Thank you as well for highlighting the importance of boarding the correct Hop-On Hop-Off service, as there are different operators in the city. We truly appreciate your recommendation and are pleased that our sightseeing tour helped you discover Bergen's main attractions with ease. We hope to welcome you on board again on your next City Sightseeing adventure!
Bus decals block the windows so you can’t see out. The stops are not announced by number to match the map. Timing of the announcements is off.
Hello, thank you for sharing your experience. We understand how important clear visibility and well‑timed information are for enjoying the tour, and we’re sorry this affected your visit. Your feedback is helpful and will be taken into consideration as we work to improve the overall experience. Kind regards Eirin
The bus tour was acceptable for coverage of the centre of Bergen, but there were several issues that cause me to give a lower score. Our seats and the adjacent free ones at the rear of the upper floor could not receive the audio description of the city via the headphone sockets in front of us. Once we saw that I could connect via bluetooth to my phone, that improved until I used the phone to photograph interesting sights; then, the audio description was interrupted and had to be restarted via several steps. This was such a continuing annoyance that I eventually stopped trying to connect to that description, so missing some possibly interesting commentary! A second issue was that the one stop where we wanted to rejoin the bus to return to our ship had no street marker to indicate the stop’s location; we could locate it from the map, but there was nothing on the street itself to confirm the exact location. The drivers were friendly and welcoming, but the infrastructure disappointed a little.
Hello, Thank you for sharing your experience. We are sorry to hear that the audio guide connection and the unclear stop signage affected your enjoyment, as both are meant to make the tour easy and informative. It is good to hear, however, that our drivers left a positive impression, and we appreciate you taking the time to point out where City Sightseeing Norway can improve. Kind regards, Eirin
Very disappointing buses always running late so stood around continuously waiting, after a 40 minute wait at 1 particular stop we boarded the bus went up stairs and it was roasting due to it being a warm sunny day, everyone was really hot so we asked for the roof down and was told point blank no and told rudely to open a window if we was warm, everyone other bus from a rival company that passed had their roof down, we paid £130 for tickets for 2 people for 2 days in and wouldn’t even say it was worth half that price
Hello, We’re sorry to hear how frustrating this experience felt, especially the long waiting times and the uncomfortable conditions onboard. That’s not the impression we want to leave, and your comments about how the situation was handled are taken seriously. If you would like us to look into this further, please contact us at info@stromma.no and include your travel details. Kind regards, Eirin
Walked / Mike to pick up point only to find out this was canceled. No notice was given requested full refund
Hello, We’re sorry to hear about your experience and understand how frustrating it must have been to arrive at the pickup point only to learn the tour was cancelled without notice. That’s not the impression we want to give, and we appreciate you taking the time to share this. Please reach out to us at info@stromma.no so we can look into what happened and follow up with you directly. Kind regards, Eirin
We fell for the organizer Hop on Hop Off (there is still Norway sightseeing) and drove the bus as a family for more than 1000 crowns a 3/4 round. A shortened schedule is available off-season. When we wanted to “hop up” again, however, no bus came. To the next stop latched again the dates awaited. There was no bus again! Therefore no recommendation
Hallo, vielen Dank, dass Sie sich die Zeit genommen haben, Ihre Erfahrung zu teilen. Es tut uns sehr leid zu hören, dass Sie Schwierigkeiten mit dem Fahrplan hatten und Ihre Tour nicht wie erwartet fortsetzen konnten. Das entspricht keinesfalls dem Service, den wir anstreben. Wir würden dem gerne genauer nachgehen. Könnten Sie uns bitte weitere Details an info@stromma.no senden? So können wir den Vorfall prüfen und eine Lösung für Sie finden. Vielen Dank nochmals für Ihr Feedback - es hilft uns, unseren Service zu verbessern. Freundliche Grüße City Sightseeing Norway
Worst experience possible … NO regular pickup times … in fact, never saw another bus after my first hop off … never got to hop on again.
Dear Customer, Thank you for sharing your feedback with us. We are very sorry to hear about the issues you experienced with the bus schedule and the inability to hop on again after your first stop. We understand how frustrating this must have been and will share your comments with our local team to help improve scheduling and service reliability for future guests. We sincerely hope to have the opportunity to provide you with a smoother and more enjoyable experience in one of our more than 100 destinations around the world. Thank you for choosing City Sightseeing. Best regards, Quality Department
Wasted 40 minutes of limited time in Bergen stopped by the side of the road-no explanation. A waste of $100 for what is supposed to be a 55 min round trip ride. A 20 min walk from cruise terminal and fish market and old town. . Many of the headsets outlets didn’t work. We have used hop on and off buses all the time. This was the worst! Bought tickets on Viator for 2. They said we needed to exchange them for paper-& we were given a ticket for one person. Fortunately I caught it before I boarded the bus
Dear Customer, We appreciate you taking the time to share your thoughts with us. At City Sightseeing, our mission is to ensure that every passenger enjoys a comfortable and pleasant sightseeing experience. We sincerely regret the inconvenience you experienced during your tour in Bergen, including the unexpected stops, non-working headset outlets, and the issues with your Viator tickets. We understand how frustrating it must have been, especially given the limited time you had and your previous positive experiences with hop-on hop-off buses. Your feedback is crucial as it helps us to continually improve our services. We will review our onboard explanations, ticketing procedures, and headset functionality to ensure future passengers have a smoother and more enjoyable experience. We look forward to having the pleasure of welcoming you back on board in the future, where you can experience the improvements we have made based on your suggestions. Thank you for choosing City Sightseeing and for providing your valuable feedback. Best regards, Quality Department
This tour was a complete letdown. If you are looking for an informative introduction to Bergen, this is not the way to go. The audio commentary was sparse and unhelpful, with long, awkward silences that made it seem as though the system wasn’t working. There was no guidance on what to expect at upcoming stops, and at one point we sat idly for ten minutes with no explanation at all. The driver’s announcements were unclear and difficult to understand, which only added to the confusion. We often take hop-on/hop-off tours in new cities and have always found them worthwhile. Unfortunately, this was by far the worst experience we’ve had—an absolute waste of both time and money.
Hi, We’re very sorry to hear that the tour did not meet your expectations. We appreciate your comments about the audio and communication on board, and we’ll take them into account as we continue to improve our service. Best regards, Stromma Norway
