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15 Self-Guided Tours in Norway Worth Booking

28 tours  ·  from $7

The 15 best self-guided tours you can book today, with what each costs, how long it runs and who it suits. Number one is top for a reason; start there.

Bergen: Self-Guided Round-Trip Full-Day Excursion - The bus through villages and Stalheimskleiva
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Bergen: Self-Guided Round-Trip Full-Day Excursion

1.Self-Guided Round-Trip Full-Day Excursion

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 158 reviews · 10 hours · from $493Our pick

You’ll follow a 10-hour route from Bergen to Voss, Gudvangen, Flåm, and Myrdal using trains, bus, and a two-hour hybrid-boat cruise. There is no guide, but your tickets and detailed instructions arrive by email. Highlights include Aurlandsfjord, narrow Nærøyfjord, Stalheimskleiva in season, and the famous Flåm Railway.

“Transport arrangements were clear and we had no issues with getting on the various buses, trains and boat. We experienced sights we would not have seen otherwise, and thoroughly enjoyed the trip from start to finish. Expect some stops along the way that really enhance the day! Highly recommended, and although it may seem pricey, believe me, it was worth every penny.”

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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

2.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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Self-Guided Full Day Round-trip From Bergen - Bergen to Voss: an easy start, with one seating tip
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Self-Guided Full Day Round-trip From Bergen

3.Self-Guided Full Day Round-trip From Bergen

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 76 reviews · 10 hours (approx.) · from $410

Travel independently from Bergen to Voss, Gudvangen, Flåm, and Myrdal by train, bus, boat, and the famous Flåm Railway. Your tickets and route instructions are included, but you guide yourself. Expect a long, scenic day with limited meal time, changing schedules, and possible crowds from May through September.

“Being in Flam was good, we have been there 3 times now, and it was fun. the Kjossfossen was wild this day due to the waterfall being wildly full, but it is always fun. The woman in a red dress was there dancing on the rock, with music playing. I got soaked with spray, but it was great. The bad news was the boat on the fjord. I have been on better ferries that you could see much more. the design of the ferry on this trip is terrible. I understand that many people need to be on this, but the design of it does not allow for most people…”

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Oslo To Bergen Self-Guided Full Day Trip with Flåm Railway And Fjord Cruise - The Flåm Railway from Myrdal to Flåm
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Oslo To Bergen Self-Guided Full Day Trip with Flåm Railway And Fjord Cruise

4.Oslo To Bergen Self-Guided Full Day Trip with Flåm Railway And Fjord Cruise

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 69 reviews · from $454

Travel from Oslo to Bergen in about 12 hours using Norway’s Bergen and Flåm railways, a fjord cruise from Flåm to Gudvangen, a mountain bus to Voss, and a final train to Bergen. You receive tickets and instructions, but must manage every connection yourself. Pack light, start early, and expect a full day.

“The views were awesome but our first train was delayed due to bad rail road conditions and it delayed everything else. I reached out to Easy Travel and they said we will miss the bus cause everything is booked so closely together. They said we should take a cab for a 2 hour drive! I asked other travelers that booked with other companies and they said their company assured them that the boat and the bus will wait. We decided to risk it and follow the other travelers which I’m glad we did or we would have missed out on the beautiful boat ride.”

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Self-Guided 22-Hour Round Trip From Oslo To Sognefjord With Flåm Railway - Leaving Oslo on the Bergen Railway
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Self-Guided 22-Hour Round Trip From Oslo To Sognefjord With Flåm Railway

5.Self-Guided 22-Hour Round Trip From Oslo To Sognefjord With Flåm Railway

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 54 reviews · from $537

Travel independently from Oslo to Myrdal, down the Flåm Railway, across Aurlandsfjord and Nærøyfjord, and by bus to Voss. Continue to Bergen, then return to Oslo by night train. You manage the connections, but the route and tickets are arranged for you. A sleeper compartment is available as an added option.

“All phases of the trip were on time and easily managed! Tickets were sent via text or e-mail to make it problem free!”

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Bergen: Self-Guided Day Trip to Oslo - Leaving Bergen by train toward Voss
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Bergen: Self-Guided Day Trip to Oslo

6.Self-Guided Day Trip to Oslo

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 46 reviews · 16 hours · from $628

You travel independently from Bergen to Oslo by train, bus, boat, and the famous Flåm Railway. The route includes Voss, Flåm, Aurlandsfjord, Nærøyfjord, the Bergen Railway, and mountain scenery. No guide accompanies you, so bring your tickets, watch the clock, and expect a full 16-hour day.

“This package included a fantastic itinerary of Norway fjords and trains. The scenery is stunning. The weather on our trip day, however, was rainy and cloudy, so just consider that you might not see the sights in the same way as in the advertised photos! No fault of the company.”

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Molde and Atlantic Ocean Road Audio Tour - Marble country and the cave system
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Molde and Atlantic Ocean Road Audio Tour

7.Molde and Atlantic Ocean Road Audio Tour

★★★★★★★★★★3.0 · 35 reviews · 3 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $83

Travel from Molde through fjords, marble country, fishing villages, and the Atlantic Ocean Road on a 3.5-hour mobile audio tour. You will stop at Eldhusøya and Varden viewpoint, see Molde’s landmarks, and cross eight sea bridges. Bring your own headphones, download the GuideToGo-official app, and confirm your cruise pier before departure.

“Very nice tour, exactly as advertised, enjoyed seeing the countryside and the coast road with time for photos and travel break, the trip up to the viewpoint was nice ( very steep, glad I wasn’t driving)! Guide was interesting.”

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Norwegian Coastal Cities: Smartphone Audio Guide App - Ålesund after the great fire
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Norwegian Coastal Cities: Smartphone Audio Guide App

8.Norwegian Coastal Cities: Smartphone Audio Guide App

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 27 reviews · 365 days · from $35

Use the Aoyo Audioguides app to explore Norwegian coastal ports independently in English or German. Follow GPS-linked audio in Ålesund, Trondheim, Tromsø, Bodø, Kirkenes, Hammerfest and Svolvær, or choose recordings from a map or list. The voucher works on one smartphone and remains valid for up to 365 days.

“alA good idea to get the feel of the town. Brief history and information. At times didn't cover some major attractions.”

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Bergen in Your Pocket: Landmarks and Lore Audio Tour - Festplassen and Bergen’s public squares
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Bergen in Your Pocket: Landmarks and Lore Audio Tour

9.Bergen in Your Pocket: Landmarks and Lore Audio Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 22 reviews · 45 minutes to 1 hour 15 minutes (approx.) · from $8

Use the VoiceMap app to walk from King Olav Kyrre’s sculpture to Ludvig Holberg’s statue, following English audio, offline maps, and geodata. You’ll see Bergen’s squares, parks, cathedral, theatre, statues, Sailor’s Monument, Skotstredet, and a cannonball lodged in the cathedral façade. Museums and attractions are viewed from outside and cost extra to enter.

“A good way to explore the statues of Bergen. We would use these walks again in other cities. We only missed one statue we couldn’t find, think it was bring renovated”

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A Tromsø Introduction: A Self-Guided Audio Tour - The photo collection and Tromsø’s changing face
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A Tromsø Introduction: A Self-Guided Audio Tour

10.A Tromsø Introduction: A Self-Guided Audio Tour

★★★★★★★★★★3.5 · 19 reviews · 30 minutes (approx.) · from $6Best value

This private VoiceMap audio tour gives you a short, flexible introduction to central and seaside Tromsø. You’ll hear about the Polar Museum, Tromsø Cathedral, the Arctic Cathedral, Roald Amundsen, and local photography. Download the audio, map, and route before setting out, then walk at your own pace without mobile reception.

“De wandeling anders gedaan, dan volgens de app. Dan is het lastig om de audio te krijgen. De app werkte niet goed mee en liep steeds vast, waardoor ik steeds opnieuw moest opstarten.”

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Oslo Viking Quest: Exploration Game and Tour - The Nobel Peace Center Starts the Story
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Oslo Viking Quest: Exploration Game and Tour

11.Oslo Viking Quest: Exploration Game and Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 17 reviews · 1 hour 15 minutes (approx.) · from $7

Follow an English-language Viking quest through central Oslo using your phone and 11 interactive puzzles. The route links the Nobel Peace Center, City Hall, the Royal Palace, the Storting, Oslo Cathedral, and Akershus Fortress. There is no physical guide, so you set the pace, pause when needed, and explore with only your own group.

“Cool little challenge to help you explore central Oslo. Game took us a few hours but we did lots of side trips which extended it by half at least. Great value for money.”

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Trondheim's Inner Circle: A Self-Guided Audio Tour - Munkegata and the wooden royal palace
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Trondheim’s Inner Circle: A Self-Guided Audio Tour

12.Trondheim’s Inner Circle: A Self-Guided Audio Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 15 reviews · 1 hour to 1 hour 30 minutes (approx.) · from $7

Walk Trondheim’s historic center at your own pace with a VoiceMap audio tour covering Olav Tryggvason, Stiftsgården, the Old Town Bridge, Kristiansten Fortress, the Archbishop’s Palace, and Nidaros Cathedral. The English tour lasts about 60 to 90 minutes, works offline after download, and costs $7.99 per person.

“So easy to follow. The guide had a very pleasant voice. Directions were clear. History was just enough information.”

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Self-Guided Full Day: Bergen To Oslo with Sognefjord cruise (5h) - Flåm gives you a short but useful break
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Self-Guided Full Day: Bergen To Oslo with Sognefjord cruise (5h)

13.Self-Guided Full Day: Bergen To Oslo with Sognefjord cruise (5h)

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 13 reviews · 14 hours (approx.) · from $439

Travel from Bergen to Oslo by boat and train, including a 5.5-hour Sognefjord cruise, the one-hour Flåm Railway, and the route from Myrdal to Oslo. You set the pace over one to three days, but the advertised one-day plan is long. Tickets arrive by email, with no guide, meals, luggage storage, or return ticket to Bergen included.

“Well coordinated event, we enjoyed the entire part of the trip. The guidance given was easy to follow and the trip was well worth it. One of the times was off but we figured it out. Best way to see Norway.”

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Oslo Self Guided Walking Tour with an APP - Museums, art, and the Nobel Peace Center
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Oslo Self Guided Walking Tour with an APP

14.Oslo Self Guided Walking Tour with an APP

★★★★★★★★★★4.3 · 12 reviews · 3 hours · from $15

Explore Oslo at your own pace with the Trippy Tour Guide app. This three-hour private walking route offers 20-plus audio stops in English, Spanish, German, French, Italian, or Chinese, with automatic stories, directions, and freedom to pause for museums, food, shopping, or fjord views.

“Nous n'avons pas pu réaliser cette activité. Très mauvaise réactivité à la résolution d'un problème de téléchargement. Promesse de répondre rapidement mais rien pour le jour de notre visite réponse promise pour le lendemain. Donc impossibilité de profiter du walking tour”

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Walk with a Witch in 16th Century Bergen: A Self-Guided Fictional Tour - Key things to know before you go
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Walk with a Witch in 16th Century Bergen: A Self-Guided Fictional Tour

15.Walk with a Witch in 16th Century Bergen: A Self-Guided Fictional Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 12 reviews · 1 hour 10 minutes (approx.) · from $8

Use the VoiceMap app to follow a fictional witch through Bergen’s old streets in about 70 minutes. The GPS tour begins near Bergenhus, visits Bryggen, Korskirken, and the former shoemakers street, then ends at Nordnesbakken. Audio, maps, and directions work offline, so you can pause for lunch, shopping, or a rainy-day break.

“A great foot tour of Bergen while hearing a riveting story. This was a marvelous way to see the city. We stopped by several unscheduled stops for a glass of wine, a bit of shopping and lunch at the fish market. Only negative was the distance from our cruise ship to the start point. We took the Hop on Hop off bus around first and then got off to do the walk.”

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