Norway · CITY TOURS
Oslo, Bergen, Tromsø and Trondheim all fit into an afternoon on foot or on a bus. These 15 are priced by length, with a note on which run in winter and which need daylight.
Spend two hours walking Bergen with guides such as Martin, Mark, or Neal. See the Fish Market, Vågen harbor, Bryggen, Old Town Hall, and St. Mary’s Church while learning about Hanseatic trade, local culture, famous residents, and good places to eat.
“Our guide Martin was really knowledgeable , really brought the city to life , exploring with a local person means you learn so much & don’t miss some hidden gems”
Use a 24 or 48-hour City Sightseeing pass to circle Oslo by open-top electric bus, with 90-minute loops, 30-minute service, eight-language audio, and stops near the Royal Palace, Vigeland Sculpture Park, Bygdøy museums, Akershus Fortress, Opera House, and MUNCH Museum.
“Very very good service thank you very much But problem the weather”
Spend 7.5 hours seeing Oslo with an English-speaking guide such as Elena, Rita, Chris, or Finbaar. Ride a comfortable coach to Holmenkollen, walk through Vigeland Sculpture Park, visit the Fram Museum and either the Folk Museum or Kon-Tiki Museum, then finish with a scenic Oslofjord cruise.
“Very good, exceptional guide and driver! A day we’ll spent”
Spend about 7.5 hours with an English-speaking guide, visiting Vigeland Park, Holmenkollen, the Fram Museum, and a seasonal second museum before a 90-minute Oslo Fjord cruise. Guides such as Elena, Luis, Chris, and Christopher have led especially engaging tours, but expect a full schedule, group sizes up to 50, and plenty of walking.
“Very knowledgeable and enthusiastic guide. The Vigeland park experience was simply superb. Awesome experience overall.”
Ride an open-top, double-decker bus from Geiranger’s cruise terminal to the Norwegian Fjord Centre, Westerås Farm, and Flydalsjuvet Viewpoint. An eight-language audio guide, headphones, and Wi-Fi are included. The route takes about 50 minutes, with buses every 30 minutes on cruise-ship days.
“Liked the earphone history and facts on each stop. Cost was considerably higher for two or more people than if booked at the departure pt of the bus. 25 US dollars total higher than their.”
Ride Bergen’s City Sightseeing bus to Bryggen, the Fish Market, Bergen Aquarium, the Hanseatic Museum area, and cruise terminals. Your 24 or 48-hour ticket includes 13 stops, Wi-Fi, headphones, and audio commentary. The full loop takes about 55 minutes, with buses every 30 minutes from 10am to 4pm.
“Für 43 € bei GYG pro Person im Vorverkauf ziemlich teuer. Tour ist nicht lang. Tickets vom Schiff hätten 41 € pro Person gekostet!!!”
See Oslo from an open-top double-decker bus with a 24 or 48-hour pass, audio commentary in eight languages, Wi-Fi, and stops near the Royal Palace, Vigeland Park, Bygdøy museums, Opera House, MUNCH, and Akershus Fortress. It is especially useful for cruise passengers, but check the seasonal schedule and allow extra time between buses.
“The audio was not continuous with large gaps of no commentary. The second level plastic curtain was hooked by the trees and kept ripping away from the supports and created issues and was dangerous. We were never told what channel to use and luckily another customer informed us. The salesman was friendly but didn’t feel the trip was worth the money”
Walk Bergen’s center and Bryggen Hanseatic Wharf in about two hours with a guide such as Martin or Neal. Expect stories about Edvard Grieg, Henrik Ibsen, dried cod, German merchants, wartime history, and modern Bergen life. The group is limited to 16 people, and the tour runs in English.
“Excellent overview of the city. Guide was very knowledge. Tour was a good length. It was an easy walk”
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.”
Walk Oslo’s historic center in German with a live guide, starting near the Nobel Peace Center and ending by the University of Oslo. See Akershus Fortress, Christiania Torv, Kvadraturen, the Opera House, Cathedral, Parliament, National Theater, and Royal Palace views. Guides such as Emily, Anna Marie, Maria, and Olav have led past tours.
“It was a particularly chilly winters day when we did our tour but Anna Marie made it interesting and fun and we did stop at markets for a warm chocolate.”
Use Stavanger’s open-top double-decker bus for a one-day city overview. Start at Strandkaien Cruise Terminal or join at another stop, then hop off for the cathedral, Petroleum Museum, Stavanger Museum, Museum of Art, and Ledaal Royal Residence. Audio commentary comes in eight languages, with headphones and WiFi included. Attraction admission is extra.
“The Hop On Hop Off bus was excellent. The only feedback is that we were in Stavanger for the day on a cruise ship with 3500 passengers and the buses weren’t frequent enough. We prepaid our tickets with the expectation not to have to join a queue behind people paying on the day and had to wait 1/2 hour for next bus to depart. Maybe frequency should have been every 15 minutes”
Start with an English-speaking guide and coach tour past Oslo’s main sights, then walk through Vigeland Sculpture Park and stop at Holmenkollen Ski Jump. Finish with a 1.5 to 2-hour electric-boat cruise on Oslofjord. The cruise is mostly silent, with information available through onboard Wi-Fi and an app.
“Nice full day excursion via bus then boat. Ensure you have time to arrive atmeeting point and, upon completion, allow time back to ship if cruising.”
Meet your English-speaking guide at Tromsø’s tourist information office for a small-group walk through the city, followed by admission to the Polar Museum. Guides such as Astrid, Karl, Vilma, Bernard, and Lionel share local stories, polar exploration, food tips, and everyday culture. Expect about 2.5 km on flat ground, plus museum stairs.
“This tour was entertaining, informative and a great introduction to Tromso. This was despite the constant rain which was unfortunate but didn't dampen the experience. Highly recommended”
Explore Oslo by open-top double-decker bus with a 24-hour ticket, 17 stops, and audio commentary in eight languages. Ride from the cruise terminals toward the Royal Palace, Vigeland Sculpture Park, Bygdøy museums, Akershus Fortress, the Opera House, and MUNCH. You can complete the 90-minute loop or hop off to explore.
“Very easy to find. Rainy day but bus had a roof so we kept dry. We were able to see many of the sights and were able to easily hop back on later in the day.”
Ride Bergen’s City Sightseeing bus for a 45 to 55 minute loop with recorded commentary, free headphones, Wi-Fi, and 13 stops. Use your ticket for 24 hours, or select the 48-hour option if offered. It is especially useful from a cruise ship, though Bergen’s compact center is easy to walk.
“I think we got a learner driver. We didn’t get to see all the route. Ended up at the Docks 3 times. We generally like the buses all over the world. An amazing way to see where you would like to visit. I’m sorry I can’t give Bergen buses the normal 5 stars like the others.”
Pick a fjord, a sled team or a night under the lights.
