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Guided tour of Biel's old town
- Ort
Place
- Biel/Bienne
- Dauer
Recommended Duration
- 1 h
Explore the magical atmosphere of the his torical old town, and discover Biel’s history and the most important places to visit.
The old town is the jewel of Biel/Bienne. This was where the Romans worshipped the God "Benelus" for many centuries. Incidentally, Biel/Bienne owes its name to this Roman deity. The Ring is the oldest square in our town, as you walk around here you will discover a magnificent, magical, romantic and peaceful place. Follow one of our town guides and you will embark upon a journey through time to learn about the history and tales of the town.
Opening hours
Good to know
- Guided public tours 2019 : 13.4., 18.5., 15.6., 6.7., 17.8., 14.9.: 2.30 pm
- Group: max. 25 per group
- Languages: French, German, English, Italian, Spanish
- Bookings: all year round, at the tourist office
- Meeting point: Bäsetöri (Jakob-Rosius-Strasse 16, 2502 Biel/Bienne)
- The city of Biel was awarded the Wakker Prize in 2004. The Wakker Prize is awarded by the Swiss Heritage Society to a political community in Switzerland for exemplary townscape protection.
Prices
Prices public guided tours
Single price
- CHF 10.-
Prices for groups
Groups up to 25 persons
- CHF 120.-
On site
Accessibility
- Custom hours on request
- Accessible by public transport
Activities
- Guided tours
Services
- Suitable for groups
Contact
- Tourismus Biel Seeland
Tourisme Bienne Seeland Bahnhofplatz 12 Postfach 1261 2502 Biel/Bienne +41 32 329 84 84 info@biel-seeland.ch biel-seeland.ch
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Biel/Bienne is Switzerland’s largest bilingual town. German and French have equal rights here. This town is also the cradle of Swiss watchmaking.
