Local Food Tasting & Excursion With a City View From the Top 4pax

Experience the rich culinary heritage of Bergen, Norway with this immersive local food tasting and excursion. You’ll enjoy a scenic walking journey through the city, a funicular ride to Mount Floien, and a delightful tasting menu featuring local delicacies. Savor breathtaking views as you indulge in a classic apple pie, all while uncovering Bergen’s fascinating history and vibrant food culture. This tour is perfect for up to 4 guests looking to discover the best of what this charming Norwegian city has to offer.

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Key Points

A small-group (up to 4 guests) walking tour in Bergen, Norway, combining local food tastings and a Funicular ride to Floien for stunning city views.
Samples traditional Norwegian cuisine, including chopped game meat, smoked salmon, Norwegian goat cheese, creamy fish soup, and apple pie.
Additional food tasting and Funicular rides available for guests beyond the initial group at an extra cost.
Tour is wheelchair accessible and suitable for all ages and skill levels, with public transportation nearby.
Overwhelmingly positive reviews highlighting the excellent opportunity to savor local cuisine and explore the city’s vistas.

Tour Overview

This local food tasting and excursion in Bergen, Norway combines a walking tour of the medieval city, a return Funicular ride to Floien, and a sampling of traditional Norwegian cuisine.

The tour takes place with a group of up to 4 guests, meeting at the Tourist Information in Bergen.

This local food tour in Bergen hosts groups of up to 4 guests, meeting at the Tourist Information center.

Participants will taste local delicacies like chopped game meat, smoked salmon, and Norwegian goat cheese, as well as a creamy fish soup and apple pie.

The tour offers stunning city views and an immersive experience into Bergen’s rich history and culinary traditions.

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Menu Details

The menu for this local food tasting excursion features a tantalizing array of traditional Norwegian delicacies.

The starter course includes chopped game meat, smoked salmon, and creamy Norwegian goat cheese.

For the main course, guests will savor a comforting creamed Norwegian fish soup made with cod.

To cap off the meal, the dessert is a classic apple pie served with a dollop of fresh whipped cream.

Additional food tasting is available for guests beyond the initial group of four, priced at 1000 NOK per person.

Pricing and Booking

The package for up to 4 guests is priced at $823.12 per group.

Additional guests can join the food tasting for 1000 NOK per person, starting from the 5th guest. The return Funicular ride is 150 NOK per person for any additional guests.

The booking is non-refundable, and there are no refunds for cancellations.

The key details are:

Group of up to 4 guests: $823.12
Additional food tasting guests: 1000 NOK/pax (from 5th guest)
Return Funicular ride: 150 NOK/pax (for additional guests)

Accessibility

The tour is wheelchair accessible and can accommodate strollers.

Service animals are allowed on the excursion.

The meeting point and all surfaces throughout the experience are wheelchair-friendly.

The tour is suitable for all ages and skill levels, making it an easy and enjoyable outing for participants.

Public transportation is available near the starting location.

Reviews and Ratings

Travelers have left overwhelmingly positive reviews for this local food tasting and excursion in Bergen, Norway.

According to the tour information, the experience has received:

2 reviews with a rating of 5.0 stars based on traveler feedback from Viator & Tripadvisor.
No ratings below 5 stars.

The tour seems to be a hit with all participants, providing an excellent opportunity to savor local cuisine and explore the city’s stunning vistas.

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Meeting Point

The meeting point for this local food tasting and excursion is the Tourist Information in Bergen, located at Strandkaien 3, 5012 Bergen, Norway.

It’s an easy and accessible location, providing a convenient starting point for the tour. Guests will meet the guide at the Tourist Information office, where they’ll begin their exploration of Bergen’s culinary and cultural delights.

From this central spot, the group will embark on the walking tour, ride the Funicular to Floien, and savor the local flavors.

The meeting point ensures a seamless start to this immersive experience.

Starter

As the first course, guests will savor a selection of chopped game meat, smoked salmon, and Norwegian goat cheese.

This starter offers a delightful introduction to the local flavors of Bergen:

The chopped game meat provides a rich, hearty taste of the region’s wildlife.
The smoked salmon offers a delicate, salty-sweet balance.
The Norwegian goat cheese adds a creamy, tangy accent to the plate.

Together, these components set the stage for the culinary journey to come, whetting the appetite for the main course and dessert.

Main and Dessert

For the main course, guests delight in a creamy Norwegian fish soup made from fresh cod. The rich, savory broth is accented by the delicate, flaky texture of the tender fish.

Following the hearty main, the meal concludes with a decadent apple pie, its buttery crust perfectly complemented by the sweet, tart filling and pillowy whipped cream.

A harmonious blend of traditional Norwegian flavors, this dining experience delivers a satisfying and memorable culinary journey.

Whether savoring the soup or indulging in the dessert, guests are sure to leave with a newfound appreciation for the region’s gastronomic delights.