The 6 Best Drinking Tours in Norway

1.Tromso Beer Safari: Beer tasting with 10 beers and tapas

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 72 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $129Our pick

Meet your English-speaking guide at Tromsø Visitor Center for a three-hour walk through the city, stopping at three venues for 10 locally made beers and Arctic tapas. Guides such as Bernard, Ben, Astrid, and Albina have led this experience, sharing beer knowledge, Tromsø history, and useful local tips. Some walking and two steps are involved.

“This was one of the best trips we did whilst in Tromso. Our guide, Bernard, took us on a walking tour of the city but we stopped in different venues along the way to sample different beers. Bernard is an excellent guide and no question we asked him went unanswered. He was very knowledgeable about the city and was truly passionate about beers. We had such a great day and we wish Bernard all the best with his future endeavours.”

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2.The Oslo Beer Adventure

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 11 reviews · 2 to 3 hours (approx.) · from $136

Spend two to three hours walking Oslo’s old side with a local English-speaking guide. Taste seven Norwegian beers at four pubs, try brunost and two snack bites, visit the Oslo Food Hall, and finish in Grünerløkka. The group is limited to 12 people and starts at 5:30 pm.

“Great guides - great way to get information - great beer - really enjoyed the experience - thank you”

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3.Oslo Beer and Culture Walk

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 10 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $214

Start with aquavit and polar-era stories, enjoy a Norwegian meal and draught beer near Karl Johans gate, then taste four or five local beers at RØØR. Guides such as Ivan and Shaf add context on Oslo, food, brewing, and Scandinavian history. The group is limited to 15, and all participants must be at least 20.

“We had such a great time. Ivan was a wonderful guide, and each place he took us to was unique and special. What was the most remarkable was the beer sampling we did at Roor. We sampled 4 different Norwegian beers as the co-owner of Roor gave us in depth explanations of the beers ingredients and brewing process. This was by far the best and most in-depth beer tasting I have ever done!”

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4.Brewery Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 5 reviews · 1 hour (approx.) · from $53Best value

Meet at Lofotpils in Svolvær for a one-hour private tour of Lofoten’s only craft brewery. Learn how local water helped launch the brewery, see the production area, and finish with a tutored tasting of six beers. The tour runs in English on Tuesdays at 6:30 PM.

“I visited here as an organised trip from the Hurtigruten ship. It was an interesting hour seeing the hi-tech equipment and brewing process culminating in the tasting of a number of beers.”

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5.Flavors of Oslo: Food & Beer Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 4 reviews · from $165

Start at the Nobel Peace Center and walk central Oslo with an English-speaking guide. Taste Norwegian pastry, aquavit, seafood, lager, and five 0.2-liter craft beers at small cafés, restaurants, and a top beer bar. The three-hour tour suits adults age 20 and older who want food, local sights, and a generous introduction to Norwegian drinking culture.

“Staf was great and locations and offerings were wonderful!”

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6.Brews and Views City Walking Tour in Tromsø with Beer Tasting

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 3 reviews · from $0

Walk Tromsø with a local guide, visit the fish market and city sights, then taste five Mack beers at Ølhallen and one beer at Hard Rock Cafe. You’ll also hear about Roald Amundsen, who stayed in the Hard Rock building before an Arctic expedition. The private format suits couples, friends, and small groups.

“The last stop. The tour and stop at hard rock was rather blah. Tour guide was sick and appeared sloppy. Not to fun. Should just have the brew event at last stop. Would not recommend”

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