Tromso city and island tour in electric Tesla: 3 hours

A Tesla with a panoramic roof changes how you see a city in three hours.

This is a city sightseeing tour of Tromso and Tromso Island by electric Tesla, with a live English-speaking guide, hotel pickup, and three hours of stops at landmarks and nature sites. The tour includes Polaria (live sea animals), Telegraf bukta beach with mountain views, Prestvannet lake for a short walk, the Polar Museum, Ishavskatedralen church, and a final stop at a local handcraft shop or ice bar. Coffee, tea and cake are provided. Groups stay small: a maximum of five people per booking.

Step-by-step itinerary

Tromso city and nature sightseeing

• Pickup and welcome briefing
• Drive in Arctic Tesla Model X
• Visit Polaria sea animals
• Walk at Telegraf bukta beach
• Walk or ski at Prestvannet lake
• Visit Polar museum
• Lunch break
• Visit Ishavskatedralen church
• Visit Wabi Sabi or Magic Ice bar

The experience

You're picked up from your Tromso accommodation and driven in an electric Tesla Model X with a panoramic window that opens the view in almost every direction. After a brief welcome and orientation, the route heads to Polaria first, where you see live animals from the Arctic seas. Then south to Telegraf bukta, a beach area on the island with views across to mountains and surrounding islands: a short walk here, then back in the car to Prestvannet lake in the island's center. This is where the pace slows: a relaxed walk around the lake watching birds in summer or skiing terrain in winter, depending on the season.

A stop for photographs, then the Polar Museum to learn about polar expeditions and the region's history. Lunch happens before the tour reaches Ishavskatedralen, the famous Arctic Cathedral. The final stop is either Wabi Sabi, a local jeweler and craftsperson's studio, or the Magic Ice bar for a drink and to see ice sculptures. Coffee, tea and cake are included during the tour. The whole route takes three hours from pickup to drop-off, and the small group size, no more than five people, means the pace can adjust to what interests you.

What’s included

• Hotel pickup in Tromso.
• drive in an electric Tesla Model X with panoramic windows.
• entry to Polaria to see live Arctic sea animals.
• a walk at Telegraf bukta beach with views to mountains and islands.
• a relaxed walk around Prestvannet lake.
• entry to the Polar Museum.
• visit to Ishavskatedralen (the Arctic Cathedral).
• a final stop at either Wabi Sabi local handcraft studio or the Magic Ice bar.
• coffee, tea and cake during the tour.

Before you book

Days and timesEvery dayDeparts at 10:00Last departure this season: 31 Oct

Book up to2h before

AgesAdult (12 to 80 years) · Child (3 to 11 years) · Infant (under 3)

GroupUp to 5

Live guideEnglish

Meeting point and pickupHotel pickup is optional; you can also go straight to the meeting point. Ends back at the starting point.You can choose from 3 pickup points.

Cancellation and refundsFree cancellation up to 24 h before the start. After that, no refund.It may be canceled due to bad weather. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund.

Good to know

Low physical effortPublic transport nearbyNot recommended during pregnancyNot recommended with back problems

Operated by Arctic Cruise In Norway AS

Is this one for you?Book this tour if you're staying in Tromso without a car: pickup from your accommodation means you don't arrange transport, and the small group (five people maximum) keeps the pace flexible enough to linger at views or walks that catch your interest.

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Top questions

Can children come?

Yes. Ticket types: Child (3 to 11 years); Infant (under 3).

What happens if it rains?

It may be canceled due to bad weather. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund. Free cancellation up to 24 h before the start.

What animals can I see at Polaria on this Tromso tour?

Polaria holds live Arctic sea animals, which is the first stop after pickup. The exact species depend on the season and current collection, but the focus is on marine life from northern waters.

Is this tour good if I don't have a rental car in Tromso?

Yes, hotel pickup is included, so you don't need your own transport. The Tesla is the vehicle for the entire route, and the driver handles all navigation and stops.

What's the difference between visiting in summer versus winter on this tour?

The Prestvannet lake walk changes with the season: in summer you watch birds around open water. In winter the lake is frozen and the landscape is snow-covered. The beach and mountain views at Telegraf bukta are visible year-round, though the light and weather differ.

Does the tour include lunch, or do I need to arrange it separately?

Lunch is included and happens before the visit to Ishavskatedralen church. Coffee, tea and cake are also provided during the tour.

Can I choose between Wabi Sabi and the Magic Ice bar at the end, or is one of them the set stop?

The final stop offers a choice: either Wabi Sabi to see and buy local handcrafted jewelry, or the Magic Ice bar for a drink and to view ice sculptures. You can decide which suits you better when you book or confirm with the guide.