Things to do in Norway
Northern Lights Tour Tromso32 optionsWhale Watching Tour Tromso8 optionsOslo Airport Taxi9 optionsBoat Tour Oslo8 optionsOslo Walking Tour15 optionsOslo City Tour6 optionsPulpit Rock Tours10 optionsBergen Walking Tour10 optionsBergen Boat Tour14 optionsLysefjord Tours7 optionsBergen Airport Taxi8 optionsStavanger Boat Tour10 options
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Trollstigen tour: 7 photo stops on Norway's mountain passTrollstigen is a guided sightseeing tour of Norway's famous hairpin-turn mountain road, with seven marked stops for photos and geology. A driver and English or Norwegian-speaking guide lead the route, which takes 6 hours and 40 minutes total and includes access to viewpoints, a river gorge with platforms, a 130-year-old stone bridge, and cafeterias at two stops. All transport and guiding are included; food and gratuities are separate.Is it for me?At 6 hours and 40 minutes, this tour fills most of a day but leaves room for an early breakfast or a late dinner elsewhere. The fixed schedule and included transport mean you spend the time on the stops themselves rather than arranging how to reach them.
Oslo: 2-Hour Walking Tour with Local Guide & LandmarksYou walk through central Oslo for two hours with a local guide, hitting the Royal Palace, City Hall, Cathedral, Akershus Castle and Karl Johans Gate without entering any buildings. The group stays small, the pace is steady, and you finish at the palace square. Book if you want the main sights explained with real context and don't want to navigate or time it yourself.Is it for me?Right for travelers who want to understand Oslo's layout and history without arranging their own route or guide — the fixed two-hour window and small group size mean you move at a sustainable pace and actually absorb what you're seeing.
Bergen walking and ferry tour: Bryggen, Fish Market, harbor viewsThis 2-hour walking and ferry tour of Bergen starts at the Fish Market and moves through Bryggen, the medieval Hanseatic quarter, before boarding a ferry for a 30-minute harbor loop. A live guide in English, French or German customizes the route based on your interests, weaving together the city's medieval past and contemporary life. The tour includes the ferry ticket and a handout with restaurant recommendations.Is it for me?Book this tour if you have a free afternoon and want to see both the medieval heart of Bergen and the harbor that defines it without planning multiple stops yourself. The guide's local knowledge and the ferry's perspective make the two hours feel complete, and the customizable route means you are not following a script.
Pulpit Rock Hike from Stavanger: Guided Trek & Fjord ViewsYou hike to one of Norway's most photographed cliffs with a local guide who handles navigation and timing, starting from your Stavanger hotel. The trek takes roughly four hours round-trip including rest time at the top, where you stand on a stone platform 604 meters above Lysefjorden with unobstructed views across the fjord. Hotel pickup and drop-off, transport by minivan, and professional guidance are included; you bring water, snacks, and weather-appropriate clothing.Is it for me?Choose this if you want to reach Pulpit Rock without arranging your own transport or navigation — the guide handles the route and timing, and pickup from your hotel removes the logistics of getting to the trailhead. The hike demands moderate fitness and comfort with exposed heights, and operates regardless of weather, so come prepared for wind and rain.
Tromso: Northern Lights Hunt & Portrait with Professional PhotographerYou spend the evening searching for Aurora Borealis in the valleys around Tromso with a professional photographer and local guide who knows the sky. You wear provided winter gear, drink hot soup, and get tips on camera settings if you brought one — or just watch while Vidar shoots and emails you the photos. He takes your portrait against the lights and sends it to you after. The tour runs as long as the sky stays clear, and you return when the aurora fades or the moment feels complete.Is it for me?Book this if you want a guide who actually lives in Tromso and shoots professionally to decide where to search for the lights, rather than joining a larger group that moves on a fixed schedule. The small group size and provided gear mean you can focus on the sky instead of managing logistics or staying warm.
Trolltunga Overnight Hike: Sunset, Reindeer Stew & CampfireYou’ll hike to Trolltunga after most crowds have left, eat lunch by a hidden waterfall, share reindeer stew around a campfire under open sky, and sleep in real mountain tents. Wake up early for quiet sunrise views and time for photos without rushing—the kind of moments that stick long after your boots are dry.
Tromso Fjord Cruise: Hybrid-Electric Boat & Old Fishing SiteYou’ll step onto a quiet hybrid-electric boat in Tromso for a half-day cruise through Arctic fjords, guided by locals who share stories and point out wildlife along Kvaloya’s shores. Explore an old fishing facility where traditions linger in every weathered plank. Warm drinks and pastries are available onboard as you watch for foxes or glimpse fish through an underwater drone. It’s not flashy—just honest northern Norway at its own pace.
Tromso Northern Lights Minivan Tour with Camera TipsYou’ll join a small group in Tromso for a northern lights chase by minivan, guided by a local who knows where to find clear skies — even if it means crossing into Finland. You’ll get help with your camera settings, bundle up in warm gear, sip hot drinks while you wait, and maybe catch yourself holding your breath when those first green lights appear overhead.Is it for me?Your guide sets up your camera for Aurora photography at our office, outfits you in warm gear, then drives you to tonight's best-forecast viewing spot—no equipment to figure out, no cold to manage.
Haugesund: RIB Safari & White-Tailed Eagle SpottingYou board near the cruise terminal, get fitted with a wetsuit and life jacket, receive a safety briefing from an experienced captain, then spend an hour on the water navigating Haugesund's historic straits and island passages while watching for white-tailed eagles. The two-hour total includes prep and cooldown, so plan accordingly if your ship has a tight turnaround.Is it for me?Right for cruise passengers who want speed and wildlife in a short window, and who can handle a fast boat in open water. Expect spray, acceleration, and the physical sensation of the sea—that's what makes the eagle spotting and the strait passages feel real.
Alesund: Trollstigen, Troll Wall & Fjord Day TripYou board a bus at the cruise terminal and spend the day driving through Norwegian fjord country, stopping to walk across a gorge bridge, view a famous mountain plateau, and photograph waterfalls. Lunch is optional and included in the longer version. The tour returns you to the ship with time to spare, so you don't have to arrange transport, timing or worry about missing departure.Is it for me?Book this if your ship is docked in Alesund for at least 8 hours and you want to see the fjords and mountain scenery without arranging your own transport or worrying about timing—the tour is built around cruise schedules and handles all the logistics so you just show up at the terminal.
Oslo: Vigeland Park, Ski Jump & Museum Tour with GuideYou'll walk through Vigeland Sculpture Park with a guide, ride up to Holmenkollen for city and fjord views, and spend time inside two major museums — the Fram (the historic polar ship) and the Norwegian Folk Museum with its Stave Church. Entry fees and coach transport are included; bring lunch or plan to eat near Aker Brygge. The day is full but not frantic, and you return by evening.Is it for me?Book this if you want to see Oslo's main sights in one organized day without arranging separate museum tickets, transport to the peninsula, or timing the tram system yourself — the fixed itinerary and included coach are what make all four stops fit into a single afternoon.
Bergen: Mostraumen Fjord Cruise & Modalen with Live GuideYou board at Zachariasbryggen and cruise past UNESCO Bryggen, through steep fjords toward the famous Mostraumen tidal current, with an English-speaking guide narrating the Viking history and geology along the way. The round trip takes 3.5 hours, with WiFi on board and two daily departures—11am returning at 2:30pm, or 3pm returning at 6:30pm.Is it for me?A good fit if you have a few hours in Bergen and want to see the fjords without arranging your own boat or driving—the fixed departure times and included guide mean you show up and the landscape does the rest.
Tromsø Fjord Road Trip: Citizen Science & Arctic PicnicYou’ll wake up among snowy fjords near Tromsø, sharing strong coffee and homemade lunch with new friends while helping with real Arctic research. Spot wildlife along Grøtfjord, listen for silence by Ersfjordbotn, and head home with stories—and photos—you’ll want to tell again.
Ålesund Shore Excursion: Godøy Island & Art Nouveau SightseeingYou climb the Alnes Lighthouse on Godøy island, walk through the open-air Sunnmøre Museum with a guide, and drive past Ålesund's art nouveau center before returning to your ship. The tour includes sightseeing transport and museum entry, so you don't arrange logistics yourself—just show up at the Atlantic Sea Park and follow the group. Timing is built around cruise schedules, so you're back in time to sail.Is it for me?Book this if you're docked in Ålesund and want to see the main sights—the lighthouse, the museum, the city architecture—without arranging your own transport or timing the return to the ship yourself. The fixed schedule and included guide mean you step off the boat and follow the group, which is exactly what works when you have a few hours between ports.
Bergen fjord cruise: Mostraumen & Osterfjord with waterfallA 3.5-hour catamaran cruise from Bergen through the narrow Mostraumen and down the Osterfjord, with close views of waterfalls, mountains and wildlife including seals, goats and eagles. The captain navigates close enough to the waterfall to collect a bucket of ice-cold mountain water for passengers to taste. Audio guide in English and Norwegian; the boat has a sundeck and a kiosk serving refreshments. Hotel guests meet at the cruise departure point; those arriving by ship can arrange a 10-minute taxi to the Bergen city centre meeting point.Is it for me?Book this cruise if you want the close-up fjord experience without navigating the water yourself. The catamaran's size and the captain's local knowledge mean you'll see waterfalls and wildlife from a distance that feels immediate but safe, and the audio guide keeps the landscape in context as you move through it. The walking tour add-on works well if you're spending a full day in Bergen and want both the city and the fjords.
Tromsø Arctic Fjord Tour to Sommarøy: Scenic Picnic & WildlifeA four-hour guided fjord tour from Tromsø to Sommarøy and Ersfjordbotn, with an expert guide in English or one of four other languages. You stop at dramatic fjord scenery, watch for reindeer on Kvaløya and seabirds along the water, and sit down to a scenic picnic with local pastries and warm tea or hot chocolate. From December to January, humpback whales and orcas gather in the fjord. The guide photographs you and the landscape throughout, and sends the images after the tour.Is it for me?Choose this tour if you prefer watching wildlife from a guided route rather than hiking independently, and want a morning that includes warm refreshments and a souvenir photo without needing your own transport.
Bergen: Food & Culture Walk with Local TastingsYou walk through Bergen's city center with a local guide for three hours, stopping at hidden spots and popular landmarks like KODE Art Museums. Along the way you taste traditional local food and drinks at each stop — enough small tastings to count as lunch. Your guide explains the history and culture behind what you're eating, so you leave understanding why these foods matter to Bergen, not just what they taste like.Is it for me?Right for travelers who want to understand Bergen through food and local stories rather than just see landmarks. The three hours and walking pace mean you're moving steadily but not rushing, which is what lets you actually taste and absorb the history at each stop.
Tromso: Northern Lights Small Group Tour with Campfire & PhotosYou’ll chase the northern lights from Tromso in a small group—sometimes crossing into Finland—guided by locals who know where to find clear skies. Warm arctic suits keep you comfortable as you share stories around a campfire dinner (vegan option if you need it). Expect moments of quiet awe under swirling auroras—and yes, they’ll send you photos so you don’t have to worry about missing anything.
Tromso Fjords: Winter Landscape Tour with Wildlife & Hot ChocolateYou’ll ride out from Tromso into wild fjords with a local guide who knows every turn. Expect snowy valleys, chances for wildlife sightings, and quiet moments by icy water. Warm up with hot chocolate at Grøtfjord village before heading back—this day trip leaves you feeling both chilled and oddly peaceful.
Tromsø: Northern Lights Tour Unlimited Mileage & PhotosYou’ll head out from Tromsø with true Aurora hunters who know every trick for catching the Northern Lights — unlimited mileage means you’ll chase clear skies as far as needed. With small groups, pro photos, warm gear and snacks included, you can focus on the sky and not logistics. You might come home cold but you’ll never forget that first green shimmer overhead.
