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The 15 Ålesund Tours That Earn Their Price

36 tours  ·  from $12

This is the shortlist you would send a friend: 15 ålesund tours worth the money, each with its price, its traveller verdict and the one thing to know before you commit.

From Ålesund: Trollstigen Sightseeing Village & Fjord Tour - Finding the rusty orange meeting point
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From Ålesund: Trollstigen Sightseeing Village & Fjord Tour

1.Trollstigen Sightseeing Village & Fjord Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.4 · 651 reviews · 6 hours · from $188Our pick

Travel from Ålesund with an English-speaking guide such as Christina, Kira, Anna, or Sam, depending on the departure. Expect fjord viewpoints, Valldal strawberries, Gubrandsjuvet ravine, Trollstigen’s eleven bends, Stigefossen waterfall, and the Troll Wall. The six-hour ride suits cruise passengers, but bring snacks and prepare for winding roads.

“both the tour guide a d driver were fantastic. Christina is mazing she has shared more in depth I formation and history. And the driver was supperv”

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Ålesund: 1-Day Hop-On Hop-Off Sightseeing Bus Ticket - The 1904 fire and Ålesund’s Art Nouveau streets
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Ålesund: 1-Day Hop-On Hop-Off Sightseeing Bus Ticket

2.1-Day Hop-On Hop-Off Sightseeing Bus Ticket

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 533 reviews · from $42

Use a one-day hop-on hop-off ticket to explore Ålesund from the cruise terminal and marked city stops. Hear commentary in seven languages, ride to Aksla Viewpoint, Hessa, and the Ålesund Aquarium, and get 10% off the Fisheries Museum and Sunnmøre Open Air Museum. Wi-Fi and headsets are included.

“As a group going on excursions with someone in a wheelchair we found accessible activities difficult. But the hop on hop off service was amazing for us. It allowed us to visit some amazing sites with little hassle.”

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Alesund: City Sightseeing Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Tour - Starting at the cruise terminal
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Alesund: City Sightseeing Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Tour

3.City Sightseeing Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 399 reviews · 1 day · from $51

Take a one-day open-top bus tour around Ålesund, starting at the cruise terminal or joining at another stop. Hear commentary in eight languages, visit Fjellstua viewpoint and the Sunnmøre Museum, and use city discounts included with your ticket. The route takes about 80 minutes and buses run every 30 minutes.

“Overall was a great way to see and learn more about the city.”

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Alesund Shore Excursion: From Fjords to Trolls - Gudbrandsjuvet, a gorge made for a quick stop
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Alesund Shore Excursion: From Fjords to Trolls

4.Alesund Shore Excursion: From Fjords to Trolls

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 319 reviews · 7 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $187

Leave Ålesund by air-conditioned bus for Storfjord, Valldal, Gudbrandsjuvet, Trollstigen Plateau, Stigfossen and the Troll Wall. Guides such as Lulu, Claudia and Giulia explain local culture and folklore while drivers handle narrow mountain roads. Choose a 6.5-hour tour without lunch or a 7.5-hour version with buffet lunch.

“This was a great excursion and really got you out to see some of the beautiful natural beauty that makes up this part of Norway. That being said, it is a long day and mostly on the bus and the bus had some very steep steps which was a bit hard if you have limited mobility. But all in all a wonderful experience and well worth it!”

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Alesund Shore Excursion: The Ultimate Sightseeing Tour - Starting at Storneskaia in Ålesund
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Alesund Shore Excursion: The Ultimate Sightseeing Tour

5.Alesund Shore Excursion: The Ultimate Sightseeing Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 285 reviews · 4 hours (approx.) · from $143

See Ålesund by coach, walk through Sunnmøre Museum, and climb Alnes Lighthouse on Godøy for broad Atlantic views. The tour lasts about four hours, returns to Storneskaia, and suits cruise passengers who want several out-of-town sights in one trip. Expect a mixed group, possible multilingual guiding, steep paths, and narrow lighthouse stairs.

“While our tour of Ålesund had the potential to be an enjoyable experience, the conduct of one individual tainted the journey. The tour guides were friendly, engaging, and eager to assist, making an effort to create a welcoming atmosphere. However, the behavior of the bus driver, Julian, was unacceptable and deeply disappointing. After mistakenly opening the door while it was closed, I immediately apologized for the error. Despite this, Julian continued to berate and scold both me and my friend—who walks with a cane—treating us as though we were misbehaving children rather than paying customers. His aggressive approach made us feel bullied and unnecessarily humiliated. When the bus was fi...”

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From Ålesund: Round Trip Fjord Cruise to Geirangerfjord - Boarding a modern catamaran at Skansekaia
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From Ålesund: Round Trip Fjord Cruise to Geirangerfjord

6.Round Trip Fjord Cruise to Geirangerfjord

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 255 reviews · from $205

You’ll spend about nine hours aboard a modern catamaran from central Ålesund to Geiranger and back. Expect panoramic windows, outdoor decks, a snack kiosk, toilets, and an audio guide in 10 languages. You get one to three hours in Geiranger for lunch, shopping, the waterfall walk, or the World Heritage Center.

“We had a lovely day cruising down the Fjord. The 7 Sisters had an amazing waterfalls, it was spectacular! The crew was very nice and supportive. We were able to spend 3 hours in Geiranger and had a great lunch and souvenir shopped.”

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Ålesund: Via Ferrata tour - The first half brings the steepest climbing
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Ålesund: Via Ferrata tour

7.Via Ferrata tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 203 reviews · 1 hour · from $61

Start in Ålesund City Park, clip into a guided route on solid rock, and climb toward Fjellstua viewpoint restaurant. Guides such as Victoria, Alina, Lucas, and Mona have helped make the route welcoming for first timers. Expect a steep opening, a dramatic midway bench, and about 35 minutes of climbing before the final walk around the viewpoint.

“Great session to get an overview of Ålesund ! Thanks to the guides very professional and friendly!”

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Hjørundfjord Fjord Cruise roundtrip from Ålesund - The first 2.5 hours: from city to mountain fjord
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Hjørundfjord Fjord Cruise roundtrip from Ålesund

8.Hjørundfjord Fjord Cruise roundtrip from Ålesund

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 172 reviews · 5 hours · from $115

Sail roundtrip from Ålesund aboard the vintage MS Bruvik, with indoor seating, open decks, an English audio guide, and a one-hour stop in Øye. You’ll pass Trandal, Sæbø, and Urke beneath the Sunnmøre Alps. Bring food for Øye, where shops and cafés are not available.

“This was a beautiful boat ride to see the Hjorundafjord and stunning scenery ending up in Oye for 30 minutes. There was no guide, but it was a quarter of the price of the ship trip, and it was 4h30 rather than 3 hours. It appears there was also an option to get the bus to Oye and board the ship for a one way journey, which I didn't see when booking online, and would have been a nice option too.”

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3 Hour Guided Food Walk Tour in Alesund, Norway - Brown cheese and moose salami at Delikatessen Løvenvold
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3 Hour Guided Food Walk Tour in Alesund, Norway

9.3 Hour Guided Food Walk Tour in Alesund, Norway

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 124 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $156Top rated

Join a small group of up to 12 for a three-hour walk through Ålesund, tasting brown cheese, moose salami, local sausage, pastry, fish, and cod pizza. Guides such as Monica, Rigmor, Piotr, Nora, and Lorena share local stories along the way. The walk begins near Town Hall at 11:30 am and ends near Apotekergata.

“The food tour with Rigmor was great. We learned a lot and got to taste some food we might not have tried otherwise. Thanks so much!”

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Ålesund: Ålesund and Surrounding Islands Audio Guide Tour - Godøya, the Island of the Gods
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Ålesund: Ålesund and Surrounding Islands Audio Guide Tour

10.Ålesund and Surrounding Islands Audio Guide Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.1 · 116 reviews · 3 hours · from $136

Take a three-hour minibus tour from Ålesund to Godøya, the fishing island of Alnes, and Alnes Lighthouse before finishing at Aksla viewpoint. An audio guide is offered in five languages, while a driver handles the route through tunnels and island roads. You can end at Aksla or return to the starting point.

“De rit met de kleine touringbus was geweldig en we hebben een heerlijk genoten van de stops. De chauffeur was goed en hielp ook daar waar nodig. 's avonds op het schip zagen we de bezochte vuurtoren ook nog staan. Uitzichtpunt Alska was fantastisch.”

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Sea Kayaking In Ålesund - Brosundet and Ålesund from the water
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Sea Kayaking In Ålesund

11.Sea Kayaking In Ålesund

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 99 reviews · 2 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $118

Meet at Brunholmen for a 2.5-hour guided kayak trip through Ålesund’s waterways. You’ll receive safety instruction, all required gear, local stories, and several photo stops. Guides such as Linda, Daniel, Patrick, and Kristoff have helped first-time paddlers feel secure, though wind can limit how far you go.

“Our guide was experienced, knowledgeable about the history and very friendly. We had a great time and our kids (12 & 16) can’t wait to go sea kayaking again”

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From Ålesund: Winter Fjord Cruise to Geirangerfjord - Six hours on the water, with the Fjord Rangers
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From Ålesund: Winter Fjord Cruise to Geirangerfjord

12.Winter Fjord Cruise to Geirangerfjord

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 97 reviews · 9 hours · from $346

Travel from Ålesund to Geiranger on a modern catamaran, guided in English, German, and Norwegian by Fjord Rangers including Ionnes. Enjoy local food, quiet winter fjords, Flydalsjuvet viewpoint, the Norwegian Fjord Centre, and a 327-step waterfall walk. The boat accepts strollers, luggage, and bikes.

“Our guides, Ionnes and a lovely, kind woman from Germany, were knowledgeable and kind, sharing so much insight into the history and future of this unforgettable part of the world. Distinguishing highlights of this trip were some of the little things: the boat captain’s careful slowing of the craft to allow for careful observation of the Veil falls, and the delicious boxed ‘Geiranger “tapas”—thoughtfully and locally sourced tapas from the community there.”

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Ålesund-Aksla-Alnes-Giske-Sunnmøre museum 100 % Highlights 4.5 H - Aksla gives you the essential Ålesund view
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Ålesund-Aksla-Alnes-Giske-Sunnmøre museum 100 % Highlights 4.5 H

13.Aksla-Alnes-Giske-Sunnmøre museum 100 % Highlights 4.5 H

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 84 reviews · 4 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $171

Spend about 4.5 hours touring Ålesund and its nearby islands in a comfortable 16-seat minibus with local guide Rolf. You’ll see Aksla’s city view, Art Nouveau streets, Alnes Lighthouse, Giske Church, an ancient burial mound, and Sunnmøre Museum. Water, soft drinks, photographs, and short films are included.

“Rolf was my driver and guide and made sure I had a good experience. He is a native of Alesund and speaks of not only the history, but of his personal knowledge of the area. It was a glorious tour of the surrounding islands and city highlights. A must do if you're in the city for a short while.”

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Amazing city walk in Ålesund - Following the water at Brosundet
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Amazing city walk in Ålesund

14.Amazing city walk in Ålesund

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 68 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $48

Walk central Ålesund with an English-speaking Uniktur guide for about two hours. You’ll follow the waterfront at Brosundet, visit Ålesund Church, hear about the 1904 fire and Art Nouveau rebuilding, and finish near Kongens gate. Guides including Mila, Stacy, and Radmyla have led past tours. Groups can reach 20 people.

“We only have limited time in Alesund and our tour guide Radmyla from Uniktur did a great job to bring us around town and give us all the history. She knew our limited and titling the route for us. She is wonderful.”

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Ålesund: Guided Food Walking Tour - Five tastings, with a menu that changes
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Ålesund: Guided Food Walking Tour

15.Guided Food Walking Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 59 reviews · 3 hours · from $83

Spend three hours walking central Ålesund with a local guide such as Rigmor, Nora, Monica, or Caroline. Stop at restaurants and cafés for five Norwegian food tastings, with possible treats including seafood soup, sourdough, and klippfisk pizza. You will also see Art Nouveau buildings and waterfront scenery, though the route changes by season and day.

“Monica was excellent. Shared a lot of information about the area as well as the local food stories”

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