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#1Small Group: Bern-Capital & Countryside Day Trip from Zurich

This tour from Zurich conducts you through scenic routes and stunning landscapes of Switzerland to the charming city of Bern. Discover the rural highlights o...

Duration 10h 30m Free Cancellation Free Cancellation
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$153
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Small Group: Bern-Capital & Countryside Day Trip from Zurich

#2Bern city tour with private tourguide - starts from Basel

Your tour guide will await you at your hotel and together you will transfer to Basel trainstation. There you will board an intercity train, which takes you w...

Duration 8h Free Cancellation Free Cancellation
The price now is
$390
per traveler
Bern city tour with private tourguide - starts from Basel

#3Mount Pilatus golden round trip & lake boat cruise from Bern

Begin your tour by meeting your tourguide at your hotel and make your way to the train station in Bern. An intercity train will take you within one hour to c...

Duration 9h Free Cancellation Free Cancellation
The price now is
$521
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Mount Pilatus golden round trip & lake boat cruise from Bern

#4Schilthorn - 007-James Bond world - from Bern

You will meet your tourguide in the lobby of your hotel and together, you will make your way to the train station in Bern. An intercity train will take you w...

Duration 9h 30m Free Cancellation Free Cancellation
The price now is
$513
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Schilthorn - 007-James Bond world - from Bern

#5Jungfraujoch day tour with private tourguide - from Bern

Begin your tour by meeting your guide at the hotel and make your way together to the train station in Bern. An intercity train takes you within 1 hour to Int...

Duration 10h Free Cancellation Free Cancellation
The price now is
$737
per traveler
Jungfraujoch day tour with private tourguide - from Bern

#6Lucerne city tour & lake boat cruise - starts from Bern

Begin your tour by meeting your guide at your hotel and make your way to the train station in Bern. An intercity train will take you within one hour into cen...

Duration 7h Free Cancellation Free Cancellation
The price now is
$393
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Lucerne city tour & lake boat cruise - starts from Bern

#7Bern city tour - 4 hours - with private tourguide

Your tour guide will await you at your hotel. After a short bus ride, your guide will show you one of the secrets of Bern: The gardens of Roses, which is kno...

Duration 4h Free Cancellation Free Cancellation
The price now is
$222
per traveler
Bern city tour - 4 hours - with private tourguide

#8Bern city tour with private tourguide - starts from Zurich

Your tour guide will await you at your hotel and together you will transfer to Zürich trainstation. There you will board an intercity train, which takes you ...

Duration 7h Free Cancellation Free Cancellation
The price now is
$393
per traveler
Bern city tour with private tourguide - starts from Zurich

#9Interlaken & Harder - day tour with private guide -from Bern

Begin your tour by meeting your guide at your hotel and make your way to the train station in Bern. An intercity train will take you along the lake Thun with...

Duration 6h Free Cancellation Free Cancellation
The price now is
$410
per traveler
Interlaken & Harder - day tour with private guide -from Bern

#10Bern city tour with private tourguide - starts from Lucerne

Your tour guide will await you at your hotel and together you will transfer to Luzern trainstation. There you will board an intercity train, which takes you ...

Duration 6h Free Cancellation Free Cancellation
The price now is
$393
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Bern city tour with private tourguide - starts from Lucerne
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Must See Bern Attractions

Botanical Garden

Wander across continents as you walk between the greenhouses and gardens with a remarkable variety of exotic and local vegetation.
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Paul Klee Museum

Take a trip to futuristic warehouses in a rustic green setting to see the inspiring works of a modernist artist.
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Berner Münster

Peruse centuries-old religious art, climb the tallest church tower in Switzerland and attend sacred music recitals when you visit Bern's Gothic cathedral.

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Bern Natural History Museum

Marvel at the shimmering quartz crystals and life-sized dioramas of animals in this large nature museum that traces the history of our planet.
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Bern Historical Museum

Browse this prominent Swiss museum to find local treasures from the Stone Age to the present day and get to know the man behind the genius in the Einstein Museum.

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Bern Rose Garden

See and smell beautiful roses at this dreamy park with hundreds of types of flowers. Appreciate the views from the garden’s position on a ridge.
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Bundeshaus (Swiss Parliament)

Browse a market, play in the fountain or go ice-skating beside this iconic political hub, before taking a guided tour through its historic halls.
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Bear Pits (Bärengraben)

Learn about one of Bern’s major attractions that dates back to the 1800s. Watch brown bears clamber around the park.
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Bern Art Museum (Kunstmuseum)

Inside one of the oldest art museums in Switzerland, view a vast treasure trove of art from the last 800 years, including works by renowned masters.

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Clock Tower (Zeitglockenturm)

This medieval timepiece, which once stood before a prison, has an extraordinary astronomical clock and a mechanical show every hour on the hour.
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Prison Tower (Käfigturm)

Once used to confine felons and now a venue for exhibitions, this tall structure has served the city of Bern for nearly four centuries.

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Bern Attractions

Bern has loads to offer. Whether you want adventure or you'd like to educate yourself on some local history, it won't take long to fall in love with this place. With no shortage of sights to explore in this buzzing national capital, we recommend you start organizing your to-do list as soon as your dates are confirmed.

Discover the sights of Bern with some popular tours & day trips, or try out our list of 39. We have free cancellation and no added fees, so you can rest easy and channel your energy into planning the perfect vacation.

Things to Do in Bern with Kids

There are lots of awesome experiences in Bern that the whole gang will enjoy. These are a few of the top family friendly experiences in the area.

Free things to do in Bern

A visit to Bern doesn't have to break the bank. You can leave your wallet at home if you go to:

Gardens - If you like pottering about the garden, this place will appeal to your inner green thumb.

Explore the Neighborhoods of Bern

Old City of Bern

Unique features of Old City of Bern include the historic sites and museums. Make a stop by Clock Tower (Zeitglockenturm) or Berner Munster while you're exploring the area.

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Breitenrain-Lorraine

If you're spending some time in Breitenrain-Lorraine, Stade de Suisse Wankdorf and Bern Expo are top sights worth seeing.

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Monbijou

Though Monbijou might not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Bundeshaus (Swiss Parliament) and Bern Art Museum (Kunstmuseum).

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Kirchenfeld-Schosshalde

If you're spending some time in Kirchenfeld-Schosshalde, Paul Klee Museum and Bern Historical Museum are top sights worth seeing.

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Sandrain

While there might not be top attractions in Sandrain, you can explore the larger area and discover places like Bern Historical Museum and Bundeshaus (Swiss Parliament).

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Grünes Quartier

If you're spending some time in Grünes Quartier, Berner Munster and Clock Tower (Zeitglockenturm) are top sights worth seeing.

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