The 10 Best Historical & Heritage Tours in Bern, Canton of Bern

August 12, 2021 Veronika Gaddis

A powerful force since medieval times, the thriving Swiss capital is an appealing city of museums and collections. Bernmobil is the capital's transit service. A BernCard is valid on trams and buses that serve the city. A free bike service is also an option for getting around. The Historical Museum and the Collection of the Bern Museum of Fine Arts house the art and architecture of millennia. The Einstein House and the Paul Klee Center showcase the work of two of Bern's famous former inhabitants.
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1. Glacier Express Panoramic Train Round Trip in one Day Private Tour from Basel

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Travel on the worldwide known "Glacier-Express-Train" with your private tour guide, just you and your guide! Enjoy a round trip by train and spend four hours on the panoramic coach from Chur to Brig, crossing 291 bridges, passing 91 tunnels and climb up to approximately 7000 feet (2033m) above sea level by train. Enjoy the travel on the Glacier-Express while passing spectacular valleys and mountains. According your preferences, a short walk around in Chur or Brig can take place (while transfer times to/from Glacier Express) Our tourguide accompanies you on this tour from the starting point, shows you the changing landscape and answers your questions about the country and its people. The tour guide knows the way and shows you a few places away from the tourist flow.

Inclusions: All taxes, fees and handling charges, local tourguide operated by Swiss Travel Guide for your party only, Headphones on the train, Information booklet about the journey, Assigned seat on the Glacier Express Chur-Brig route, Hotel pickup and drop-off

Exclusions: Drinks, Lunch

Reviewed By NorfolkCats

We took this trip from Basel to experience the mountains of Switzerland, the Swiss alps and it was truly wonderful! Breathtaking and fun! Beautiful Engelberg and stunning Lucerne with lake and famous wooden bridge! A great day trip to experience Switzerland!

2. Jungfraujoch Top of Europe Private Tour from Zürich

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A must for a visit in Switzerland is Jungfraujoch – Top of Europe in the Bernese Alps, connecting the two four-thousander peaks Jungfrau and Mönch, at an elevation of 3,466 metres (11,371 ft) above sea level. It’s part of the Jungfrau-Aletsch area, belonging to the Unesco world heritage site. A aerial cableway and a coghwheel train connects the Jungfraujoch with Grindelwald and Lauterbrunnen. Since 1912, this fantastic glacier world is accessible by coghwheel train. The tour begins with the travel from your starting point by train to Interlaken in the Bernese Oberland, where the Jungfrau railway line starts. It is a varied tour with a constantly changing landscape up to Jungfraujoch - Top of Europe with the highest train station in Europe. At the Top of Europe, your guide will take you on a tour through the attractions like the Sphinx terrace, the viewing platform, the Alpine sensation exhibition and the Ice cave. The building include several panoramic restaurants and shops.

Inclusions: all taxes, fees and handling charges, local tourguide operated by Swiss Travel Guide for your party only, all transportation fees, seat reservation at Jungfrau railway for your comfort, your own booklet about your tour

Exclusions: food and drinks, personal expenses during the tour

Reviewed By OnAir767625

This was absolutely delightful. We couldn't have had a better time,due to our incredible guide,Ulrich. He was very knowledgeable and respectful of our intentions. He made the long ride entertaining as well as educational. We would definitely use his service again. Our only issue was trying to reach your office by phone a couple of days before our trip to confirm and not being able to reach anyone. This created undo stress and it totally unacceptable and needs to be addressed. Thank you for our great guide. Maurice & Teena Nanoia

3. Berne the Capital and Cheese paradise Emmental (Private Tour)

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Discover our beautiful capital which is part of the World Heritage List and visit a typical farm in the Emmental Cheese area. In the morning we leave Zurich and make our way to Berne – the capital of Switzerland. Guided tour in the old part of town, where we will find the famous Zytglogge – a landmark medieval tower in Berne from the early 13th century, which has served the city as a guard tower, prison, clock tower and has been and still is th centre of the urban life. Discover where Albert Einstein lived, and admire the beautiful view over the historical city centre – which is part of Unesco. Lunch on the way. In the afternoon we continue to the area of Emmental, where the typical Swiss Cheese Emmental comes from. We visit one of the farms, and learn about the life and work of the farmers’ family. Discover how the cheese is made, and learn how many liters of milk a cow gives per day. You will be surprised!

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Reviewed By 913makeh

Excellent service. Here amazing help and support. Many thanks to Swiss Epic Tours. Great location, really pleasant and clean rooms, but the thing that makes this such a good place to stay are the staff. All of the people are incredibly helpful and generous with their time and advice. We travelled with two six year olds and lots of luggage and despite the stairs up to the elevator this was one of the nicest places we stayed in the four weeks

4. Schilthorn Piz Gloria (James Bond Location) Private Tour from Zürich

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The Swiss skyline "Eiger, Mönch & Jungfrau" and the film location of the James Bond movie makes the Schilthorn to a unforgettable visit. The location named in the film as Piz Gloria on the movie "on her majesty's secret service and with it's revolving restaurant on top, the "thrill walk" at Birg and the exhibition about the movie, Schilthorn is one of the most varied destination in the Benese Alps. Our tourguide accompanies you on this tour from the starting point, shows you the changing landscape and answers your questions about the country and its people. The tour guide knows the way and shows you a few places away from the tourist flow.

Inclusions: all taxes, fees and handling charges, local tourguide operated by Swiss Travel Guide for your party only, all transportation fees for train, cable car, skip-the-line tickets for gondola, entrance to 007-James Bond world, thrill walk at Birg

Exclusions: food and drinks, personal expenses during the tour

Reviewed By OnAir767625

This was absolutely delightful. We couldn't have had a better time,due to our incredible guide,Ulrich. He was very knowledgeable and respectful of our intentions. He made the long ride entertaining as well as educational. We would definitely use his service again. Our only issue was trying to reach your office by phone a couple of days before our trip to confirm and not being able to reach anyone. This created undo stress and it totally unacceptable and needs to be addressed. Thank you for our great guide. Maurice & Teena Nanoia

5. Zermatt Village Matterhorn Area plus Mt. Gornergrat Small Group Tour from Basel

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To see the Matterhorn live - it's a must for every Switzerland traveller. Visit the alpine village of Zermatt with it's typical chalet style, surrounded by high alpine peaks, the Matterhorn in face all the time.  With your tourguide you discover the old part of Zermatt and the Gornergrat mountain, from where you will have all this "postcard" views to the Matterhorn.  Our tourguide accompanies you on this tour from the starting point, shows you the changing landscape and answers your questions about the country and its people. The tour guide knows the way and shows you a few places away from the tourist flow.

Inclusions: all taxes, fees and handling charges, local guide operated by Swiss Travel Guide, all transportation fees, priority boarding pass for Matterhorn railway, all entrance fees

Exclusions: travel to starting point in Basel SBB, food and drinks during the tour, personal expenses during the tour, gratuities welcome for the tourguide

Reviewed By Stewart M

This was our second ride on this train. decided to take a winter trip with all the snow as a backdrop with great views. Took the train from Tiefencastle to Brig via Chur. Take your camera for some great pictures. The carriages are very comfortable with plenty of space. You can walk to the restaurant car for a drink or receive table service.

6. Zermatt Village Matterhorn Area plus Mt. Gornergrat Small Group Tour from Bern

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To see the Matterhorn live - it's a must for every Switzerland traveller. Visit the alpine village of Zermatt with it's typical chalet style, surrounded by high alpine peaks, the Matterhorn in face all the time.  With your tourguide you discover the old part of Zermatt and the Gornergrat mountain, from where you will have all this "postcard" views to the Matterhorn.  Our tourguide accompanies you on this tour from the starting point, shows you the changing landscape and answers your questions about the country and its people. The tour guide knows the way and shows you a few places away from the tourist flow.

Inclusions: all taxes, fees and handling charges, local guide operated by Swiss Travel Guide, all transportation fees, priority boarding pass for Matterhorn railway, all entrance fees

Exclusions: travel to starting point Bern, food and drinks, personal expenses during the tour, gratuities welcome for the tourguide

Reviewed By mary jane m

Tour operator did not show at location stated. Phone contact given was not operable. I was overcharged for the trip.

7. Glacier Express Panoramic Train Round Trip in one Day Private Tour from Zürich

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Travel on the worldwide known "Glacier-Express-Train" with your private tour guide, just you and your guide! Enjoy a round trip by train and spend four hours on the panoramic coach from Chur to Brig, crossing 291 bridges, passing 91 tunnels and climb up to approximately 7000 feet (2033m) above sea level by train. Enjoy the travel on the Glacier-Express while passing spectacular valleys and mountains. According your preferences, a short walk around in Chur or Brig can take place (while transfer times to/from Glacier Express) Our tourguide accompanies you on this tour from the starting point, shows you the changing landscape and answers your questions about the country and its people. The tour guide knows the way and shows you a few places away from the tourist flow.

Inclusions: local tourguide operated by Swiss Travel Guide for your party only, Headphones on board the train, Your own booklet with information about the journey, Assigned seating on the Glacier Express route Chur-Brig, All Fees and Taxes

Exclusions: Drinks, Lunch

Reviewed By OnAir767625

This was absolutely delightful. We couldn't have had a better time,due to our incredible guide,Ulrich. He was very knowledgeable and respectful of our intentions. He made the long ride entertaining as well as educational. We would definitely use his service again. Our only issue was trying to reach your office by phone a couple of days before our trip to confirm and not being able to reach anyone. This created undo stress and it totally unacceptable and needs to be addressed. Thank you for our great guide. Maurice & Teena Nanoia

8. Zermatt Village Matterhorn Area plus Mt. Gornergrat Small Group Tour from Zürich

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To see the Matterhorn live - it's a must for every Switzerland traveller. Visit the alpine village of Zermatt with it's typical chalet style, surrounded by high alpine peaks, the Matterhorn in face all the time.  With your tourguide you discover the old part of Zermatt and the Gornergrat mountain, from where you will have all this "postcard" views to the Matterhorn.  Our tourguide accompanies you on this tour from the starting point, shows you the changing landscape and answers your questions about the country and its people. The tour guide knows the way and shows you a few places away from the tourist flow.

Inclusions: all taxes, fees and handling charges, local guide operated by Swiss Travel Guide, all transportation fees , priority boarding pass for Matterhorn railway, all entrance fees

Exclusions: travel to starting point in Zurich HB, food and drinks, personal expenses during the tour, gratuities welcome for the tourguide

Reviewed By Julie W

The first part of the ascent of the Stanserhorn is by funicular and it is possible to travel in the very front or rear compartment where you get the most wonderful views. Then you transfer on to the unique "cabrio" cable car, where you can stand on the upper outside deck, where you really feel at one with the elements as you gently ascend to the top of the mountain. Once at the top there are the most amazing views of Lake Luzern and the nearby mountain ranges. Of course there is the risk that you ascend into the cloud in which case you can't see a thing! If you like walking there are also loads of walks in the area. whilst at the top there is a lovely cafe and restaurant. Best of all if you have a Swiss Pass then the journey is free.

9. Jungfraujoch Top of Europe Private Tour from Basel

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A must for a visit in Switzerland is Jungfraujoch – Top of Europe in the Bernese Alps, connecting the two four-thousander peaks Jungfrau and Mönch, at an elevation of 3,466 metres (11,371 ft) above sea level. It’s part of the Jungfrau-Aletsch area, belonging to the Unesco world heritage site. A aerial cableway and a coghwheel train connects the Jungfraujoch with Grindelwald and Lauterbrunnen. Since 1912, this fantastic glacier world is accessible by coghwheel train. The tour begins with the travel from your starting point by train to Interlaken in the Bernese Oberland, where the Jungfrau railway line starts. It is a varied tour with a constantly changing landscape up to Jungfraujoch - Top of Europe with the highest train station in Europe. At the Top of Europe, your guide will take you on a tour through the attractions like the Sphinx terrace, the viewing platform, the Alpine sensation exhibition and the Ice cave. The building include several panoramic restaurants and shops.

Inclusions: all taxes, fees and handling charges, local tourguide operated by Swiss Travel Guide for your party only, all transportation fees, seat reservation at Jungfrau railway for your comfort, your own booklet about your tour

Exclusions: food and drinks, personal expenses during the tour

Reviewed By Stewart M

This was our second ride on this train. decided to take a winter trip with all the snow as a backdrop with great views. Took the train from Tiefencastle to Brig via Chur. Take your camera for some great pictures. The carriages are very comfortable with plenty of space. You can walk to the restaurant car for a drink or receive table service.

10. Interlaken City plus Harder Mountain (Top of Interlaken) Private Tour from Bern

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Enjoy a city tour in Interlaken and a short excursion to the local hill with your private tour guide, just you and your guide! Enjoy a relaxed walk through the main street in Interlaken and enjoy the fantastical view to the mountains from the meadow in the middle of the city center. We'll pass the Casino with it's historical building and we'll cross the Aare river, which connects both lakes. Get same information about developping tourism in Interlaken from your private tourguide. After spending the time in Interlaken, the cable car takes us up to the local peak "Harder", from where you have a spectacular view to the lakes and the high alpine mountains. Our tourguide accompanies you on this tour from the starting point, and answers your questions about the country and its people. The tour guide knows the way and shows you a few places away from the tourist flow.

Inclusions: all taxes, fees and handling charges, local tourguide operated by Swiss Travel Guide for your party only, all transportation fees for local bus and cable car

Exclusions: food and drinks, personal expenses during the tour

Reviewed By mary jane m

Tour operator did not show at location stated. Phone contact given was not operable. I was overcharged for the trip.

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