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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Private Walking Tour Oslo: Customized with a Local GuideA private walking tour of Oslo with a local guide who picks you up at your accommodation and builds the day around your interests. The guide contacts you beforehand to learn what you want to see—monuments, museums, neighborhoods, food and shopping spots—and customizes the route accordingly. You choose the length: 2, 3, 4, 6, or 8 hours. Museums and attraction tickets are separate; the tour covers the walking, the local knowledge, and the navigation.Is it for me?Book the 2-hour tour if you want a quick neighborhood orientation and local tips before exploring on your own; choose 4 to 6 hours if you want to cover the main sights and hidden corners without rushing; go for 8 hours if you're spending a full day and want to see everything that matters to you, with time to linger.
Bergen Mountains hike with funicular and mountain guideA 3-hour private hiking tour in Bergen that starts with a funicular ride to Mount Fløyen, then descends into the Bergen mountains along old Viking-era routes, passing mountain cabins where you stop for snacks and learn how people lived here a century ago. Your guide speaks English, Spanish, Italian, French or Dutch, and the funicular ride and all fees are included. Children from age 5 are welcome.Is it for me?Book this tour if you want to hike into the mountains rather than stay on the ridge—the route into the forest and the cabins tucked inside it are what set it apart from the standard Fløyen viewpoint visit. Bring a packed lunch and water, wear layers and solid walking shoes, and come with moderate fitness; the guide handles the route and the history, and you handle the three hours of walking.
Bergen Half-Day Fjord Cruise: Mostraumen Straits & WaterfallsA 3.5-hour round-trip fjord cruise from Bergen's city center through Osterfjord and into the narrow Mostraumen straits, ending at the village of Mo where the boat approaches a waterfall. The modern catamaran carries an audio guide in English or Norwegian, an indoor lounge, open sun decks, and an onboard snack bar; WiFi and restrooms are included. This is the fastest way to see a Norwegian fjord without leaving the city.Is it for me?Book this if you're staying in Bergen's city center and want to see a fjord in a single morning or afternoon—the dock is a walk away, no transfers needed.
Vettakollen Hike: Best Views of Oslo & OslofjordThis guided hike to Vettakollen mountain in Oslo takes you by metro from downtown through forested terrain to a summit overlooking the city, fjord and surrounding islands. An English-speaking guide leads the 5.4-kilometre walk over 3.5 hours, including public transport. Reasonable fitness and hiking shoes are required; children are welcome from age 5.Is it for me?This is a shared group hike with a guide setting the pace, so it works best if you're comfortable walking 5.4 kilometres at a steady clip and want the route, timing and views explained as you go. Choose it if you want to see Oslo from above without navigating the trails yourself or arranging your own transport.
Tromso Fjord Cruise on Luxury Sailing Yacht: BalsfjordenA 4.5-hour fjord cruise on S/Y Stella Oceana sails through Balsfjorden near Tromso with a live guide in English, Norwegian, or Japanese. The yacht carries up to 12 guests and includes a local reindeer soup lunch with vegetarian option, unlimited hot beverages and cookies, and access to the outdoor decks to watch for eagles, dolphins, seals and birds. You can upgrade to add a polar plunge and private time in the outdoor hot tub; routes adjust with weather and your choices.Is it for me?Book this if you want to watch from the water rather than hike—the yacht brings the fjords and wildlife to you, and the crew adjusts course for sightings that larger tour boats miss.
Sommarøy Island Road Trip from Tromsø: Arctic fjord photo stopsA 4–5 hour minibus tour from Tromsø to Sommarøy Island follows the panoramic outer coast of Kvaløya, stopping at fjord viewpoints and photo spots along the way. Your English-speaking guide drives a small group (typically 8–15 people) through the wilderness, sharing local history and culture while you photograph Arctic fjords, dramatic coastline and a sandy beach. Coffee and tea are included; you can add a meal at a local restaurant on the island. The guide may alter the route due to weather, road closures or avalanches, and reindeer sightings are possible but not guaranteed.Is it for me?Book the shared minibus if you want to travel with other guests and hear your guide's local stories; choose private if your group prefers not to share the minibus with others.
Tromsø Beer Safari: 10 beers and Arctic tapas on footThe Tromsø Beer Safari is a 3-hour walking tour through the city's beer scene, stopping at three atmospheric pubs and bars to sample ten locally produced beers paired with Arctic seafood tapas. A qualified guide leads groups of 4–8 people, sharing the history of Tromsø's brewing traditions and pointing out the city's most important sights along the way. The tour starts at the Tromsø Visitor Center at the port terminal and includes entry to all three venues, all samples, and an insider's perspective on where locals eat and drink in Norway's far north.Is it for me?Book this if you want a guided walk that stops at three specific breweries with curated tastings, rather than navigating bars on your own and choosing what to order.
Tromso Fjord Cruise on Historic Wooden Boat Hermes IIThe Fjord & History Cruise is a boat tour of the Tromso Fjords and surrounding islands aboard Hermes II, a beautifully restored wooden vessel, with a live guide in English or Norwegian sharing the boat's history and the places you pass. The tour runs 2.5 hours and includes thermal suits and coffee or tea. Departures run from pier 10 (June–August 21) or pier 12 (from August 22) in central Tromso.Is it for me?At 2.5 hours, the cruise fits into a morning or afternoon without taking over your whole day, leaving room for other Tromso activities. Book this one if you want to see the fjords and the Arctic Cathedral from the water rather than from land, and if the history of a restored wooden boat adds something to the experience.
Ålesund city walk with local guide: Stories and hidden cornersA guided city walk in Ålesund led by a local guide in English or Russian, covering the old city on a route that reveals hidden corners and the history woven into the streets. The tour lasts two hours and suits all fitness levels; children from age five are welcome, and groups of two or more can book. Choose between a shared group tour, a low-season group option, or a private version.Is it for me?Choose the shared group tour to walk alongside other travelers at a lower cost, or book privately if you prefer to linger at details that catch your eye without keeping others waiting.
Tromsø: Northern Lights Small Group Tour & Campfire PhotosYou’ll join a tiny group in Tromsø for an Arctic night chasing the Northern Lights with a local guide who knows every trick for finding clear skies. Warm up by a real campfire with grilled corn and marshmallows (vegetarian-friendly), sip hot drinks, and get professional aurora photos sent to you after. It’s quiet, personal, sometimes funny — you’ll feel it long after you’re home.
Snowmobile safari in Alta: Drive the Finnmarksvidda plateauA snowmobile safari in Alta takes you across the Finnmarksvidda mountain plateau in northern Norway, where you drive your own machine (or ride as a passenger) with a professional guide leading the way. The tour includes instruction on how to handle the snowmobile, warm beverages and snacks, professional gear, and stops for photographs of the Arctic landscape. A minimum of two participants is required, and drivers must hold a valid car or motorcycle license and be at least 18 years old; passengers can be 16 or older.Is it for me?Book the Single Driver option if you want to control the machine yourself across open plateau—you'll need a car or motorcycle license and be 18 or older, but the freedom of driving your own snowmobile in this landscape is what makes the experience stick. Choose Shared Snowmobile if you prefer to ride as a passenger and let the guide handle the navigation, which works well if you want the Arctic views without the physical demand of operating the machine.
Stavanger Electric Fjord Cruise: Preikestolen & LysefjordA 3.5-hour electric catamaran cruise from Stavanger through Lysefjord, passing the 604-meter Preikestolen rock formation, Vagabond's Cave, and Hengjanefossen waterfall. The fully electric boat runs silent, letting you hear the water and the audio guide's stories about the fjord's history and local legends. Onboard café, panoramic windows, and sun deck access included.Is it for me?Book this cruise if you want to see Preikestolen and the fjord from the water without arranging your own boat—the silent electric catamaran and fixed schedule mean you're on the water at a set time, with no planning beyond showing up at the Stavanger departure point. It suits mixed groups and solo travelers equally, since you're on a shared boat but free to move between decks and set your own pace around the onboard spaces.
Central Bergen Walking Tour: Medieval Landmarks & HarborA guided walking tour of central Bergen covering seven landmarks—a seafaring monument, Kong Oscars Gate's wooden houses, Bryggens Museum built over medieval ruins, St. Mary's Cathedral, Johanneskirken, Bergenhus Fortress, and the Fish Market—with a live guide in English or Spanish. The tour runs two hours and suits all fitness levels; service animals are welcome.Is it for me?Book the English option if you want to hear the stories in your first language, or the Spanish option if that is how you prefer to explore the city. Either way, you move through the landmarks with someone who knows Bergen instead of following a map on your own.
Tromsø: Aurora Hunt Express Tour & Early Return GuaranteeYou’ll leave Tromsø behind quickly on this express aurora hunt, chasing northern lights with a local guide who shares stories and science while you wait in the Arctic dark. Stay warm with ponchos as you watch for that first shimmer of green—then return to town before midnight so you can actually enjoy tomorrow.
Oslo Airport to Hotel Transfer: Private Car & English DriverYou're picked up at arrivals with your name on a sign and a driver who's already tracking your flight. The car is private, the driver speaks English, and the waiting time is included—so you can move at your own pace through the airport. Heading back, you arrange the pickup time and the driver arrives at your hotel on schedule. The price is fixed and covers all fees and taxes.Is it for me?Book this if you want to skip the taxi queue and arrive at your hotel without arranging transport or negotiating a fare—the driver is already waiting and the price is locked in before you land.
Alta Sleigh Ride: Arctic Farm Visit & Sami Tent LunchYou’ll snuggle up on a horse-drawn sleigh through Alta’s snowy valley, meet friendly Norwegian sheep at a real family farm, then warm up inside a Sami lavvo with fresh coffee and pastries. With local stories, laughter, and even warm clothes included, it’s an Arctic day you’ll remember long after your trip.
Bergen Food Tour with Fløibanen Funicular: 13 TastingsA Taste of Bergen Food Tour is a 3.5-hour guided walk through Bergen's culinary scene, stopping at five locally owned cafés and restaurants for 13 generous tastings of fresh seafood, traditional foods, award-winning chocolate and local cider. The tour avoids the usual tourist spots and instead visits everyday favourites, ending at Fløirestauranten on Mount Fløyen with a seasonal feast and funicular tickets included. A live English-speaking guide leads the route; all areas are wheelchair accessible.Is it for me?This tour is led and paced by a guide, so you follow the route and the timing rather than setting your own—which is what keeps 13 tastings and a final meal inside 3.5 hours without anyone scrambling between stops. Choose it if you want to eat the way locals do without spending a day researching five different restaurants and figuring out how to get between them.
Bergen private yacht fjord cruise: Modal Fjord waterfallsA private yacht cruise from Bergen to Modal Fjord and Mostraumen, with an English-speaking guide and hotel pickup included. You depart from the city center watching Bryggen from the water, cruise past the Nordhordland Bridge into remote fjords where no large tour boats can reach, and stop at waterfalls and a quiet village for lunch or a swim. The boat is yours alone, and timing is flexible — typically 4 to 7 hours depending on what you choose.Is it for me?Book this cruise if you're traveling as a small group or family and want to avoid the mass-market tour boats — the private boat and narrow-fjord access mean you'll be the only visitors in the remote villages and channels, and you can adjust the pace and stops to match what you actually want to do that day.
Bergen Airport Transfer: Private Car & English DriverYou get a driver waiting at arrivals with your name, flight tracking so they know if you're delayed, and a private car to your hotel or accommodation in Bergen. The return trip to the airport is scheduled around your departure time, with a fixed price and 24/7 support if anything changes. No shared shuttles, no negotiating fares, no standing in a taxi queue.Is it for me?Book this if you want to skip the taxi queue and arrive at your hotel without arranging transport or negotiating a fare — the driver knows your flight time and waits at arrivals, which is what turns a stressful arrival into a straightforward handoff.
Nordnes Walking Tour Bergen: Hidden Gem Away From BryggenThis two-hour walking tour explores Nordnes, a 1km peninsula in Bergen where Norwegian merchants built their businesses while the Hanseatic League dominated Bryggen. You walk Strandgaten and the narrow alleys of the old sailors' quarter, stop at Nykirken church where Edvard Grieg was baptised, and finish in the city centre. The guide is certified, speaks English, and the group stays small because the tour moves through a residential neighbourhood.Is it for me?The guide speaks English and welcomes questions throughout, so this works for anyone comfortable with a two-hour walk who wants to understand Bergen's actual merchant and maritime history instead of following the standard Bryggen route.
