Top 15 Shore Excursions in Norway

1.Geiranger Shore Excursion: Mt. Dalsnibba and Eagle Road

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 718 reviews · 3 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $129Our pick

From Geiranger’s cruise terminal, ride to Flydalsjuvet, Mount Dalsnibba’s Skywalk, Lake Djupvatn, and Eagle Road. An English-speaking guide, skilled driver, and roughly 3.5-hour route deliver big fjord views with little walking. Expect a large coach, narrow hairpins, chilly weather at the summit, and scenery that depends on clear skies.

“Awesome experience with the bus climbing up to the top of the mountain with fabulous views all around - Five stars also to our bus driver and tour guide.”

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2.The Wonders of Flam Guided Half-Day Shore Excursion

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 668 reviews · 5 hours · from $140

Spend five hours touring Flåm’s fjords and mountain roads with an English or German-speaking guide. You’ll see Stegastein Viewpoint, Borgund Stave Church, Lærdalsøyri, the Snowy Road, and the 24.5-kilometer Lærdal Tunnel. Guides such as Alexa, Salome, Sam, and Lawrence are praised for lively local stories, while skilled drivers handle the narrow bends.

“wow, what an incredible experience we had! right from the get go, the communication with Sam was fabulous, whatsapp text to say they had been held in traffic and would be delayed ten mins to the Google maps location checker to show pick up point (for those concerned that WhatsApp fir tourists may not be that reliable, Sam explained she checked for the blue ticks and sms sent for those who didnt get this)! our guide, Sam, joined by driver Simon provided a truely superb day, filled with amazing sights. their local knowledge was fantastic and we feel like we gained so much from this. we had booked this tour…”

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3.Haugesund Shore Excursion: Åkrafjorden & Langfoss waterfall

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 554 reviews · 5 to 6 hours (approx.) · from $108

Meet your guide beside Haugesund’s cruise dock for a 5 to 6-hour coach trip to Langfoss and Åkrafjorden. You’ll see Haraldshaugen, stop at Åkrafjordtunet, and have about 30 to 45 minutes at the 600-meter waterfall. Guides such as Lilly, Aline, Jamie, and Hans add history, humor, music, and local stories along the way.

“Our Guide Eleni was magnificent. Very knowledgeable, clear to understand and super nice.The overall experience was great but overpriced just to see a Waterfall”

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4.Olden Shore Excursion: the Amazing Briksdal Glacier

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 431 reviews · 4 hours (approx.) · from $128

Travel from Olden along Lake Oldevatnet, stop for photos, then walk from Briksdalsbre Mountain Lodge to the Briksdal Glacier viewpoint. The broad trail takes about 30 to 60 minutes each way, with steep sections, steps, waterfalls, and a glacial lake. Guides such as Lulu, Laura, and Gabriele have earned praise for helpful commentary.

“A wonderful experience definitely a must to do. This was described as a strenuous activity but wasn't too difficult people were pushing pushchairs up to the glacier but obviously if you have mobility problems then maybe not walk but book the troll cars.”

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5.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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6.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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7.Waterfalls of Hardangerfjord Shore Excursion

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 268 reviews · from $101

Travel from Bergen with an English-speaking guide to three waterfalls, including a walk behind Steinsdalsfossen. You’ll pass orchards, fjord scenery, rock carvings, and the village of Norheimsund. Guides such as Bas, Bailey, and Salome are praised for lively stories, local facts, and help with photos. Bring lunch and waterproof, non-slip shoes.

“The tour showed us different waterfalls and the guide was very well versed about them and showed them to the group”

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8.Andalsnes Shore Excursion: the Troll Road and Troll Wall

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 144 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $123

From Åndalsnes, a local guide leads you to the Troll Wall and Stigfossen, with a short film at the Norwegian Mountaineering Centre. In a normal season, the bus climbs Trollstigen’s 11 hairpin bends to the mountain viewpoint. Important: Trollstigen was closed for the 2024 season because of rockfall danger, so confirm the current route before booking.

“We had scheduled for a noon tour that ended up leaving at 12:15 due to bus returning a bit late from previous tour. Rainy & foggy weather. . But no problem— still plenty of time to get back before ship all aboard time. However, 3:00 return time became 4:00!!! But, as much guests fault as anything— everyone kind of took a little extra time at each stop and guide didn’t push departure times. Troll cars were totally fun. Hike to glacier was a bit much if any mobility issues. First stop at troll wall was pretty rainy and foggy so we made another stop there on return drive when weather…”

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9.From Olden: Briksdal Glacier Guided Hiking Shore Excursion

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 123 reviews · 4 hours · from $146

Meet your English-speaking guide beside Olden’s cruise pier, ride through Olden Valley, then hike 45 to 60 minutes toward Briksdal Glacier. Expect steep sections, waterfalls, meltwater, and superb views. Guides such as Sam, Anna, Alyssa, and Elisabet have led this trip, with time to walk at your own pace.

“Guide Alyssa was very friendly. she kept an eye on everyone in her group. we all had varying walking paces. she came back to make sure the stragglers were doing okay.”

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10.Oslo Shore Excursion: City Sightseeing Oslo Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Tour

★★★★★★★★★★3.0 · 121 reviews · 1 hour 30 minutes (approx.) · from $46Best value

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.”

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11.From Hellesylt: The Best of Geiranger Shore Excursion

★★★★★★★★★★4.2 · 66 reviews · 7h 30m · from $188

From Hellesylt, ride through fjords, waterfalls, mountain roads, and glacier country to Geiranger. See 514-meter-deep Hornindal Lake, Stryn, Oppstryn, Øvstefossen, Djupvatn, and Dalsnibba at 1,500 meters. An English-speaking guide provides history and local context, with a ship-return guarantee when your cruise details are registered.

“Excellent instructions to the meeting point. Bus stopped exactly where it said. Slightly behind schedule so we were worried they weren’t coming at first, but confident that we couldn’t possibly be at the wrong location, since the instructions were so clear. The tour stops at several places where you can go to the toilet and buy a coffee/snacks, which is great for a full day tour. Weather was crazy with sun, rain and snow, causing delays which meant we missed the stop at Geiranger and Seven Sisters waterfalls, which couldn’t be helped by the guide (Malina) and driver (Tom). In hindsight, I would have preferred to skip one of the…”

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12.Norway Lofoten Private Shore Excursion from Leknes

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 14 reviews · 6 to 8 hours (approx.) · from $343Top rated

Spend 6 to 8 hours with a private guide exploring Lofoten from Leknes. Visit Haukland Beach, a local seaweed company, Nusfjord, Rambergstranda, and Reine. Gunnar is the guide named in the tour feedback. Private transport, coffee, tea, and bottled water are included, while lunch is optional.

“Amazing trip. Gunnar was a perfect host who loves his country with a passion. Lofoten Islands has always been on our bucket list and we would say its our favourite place in Norway now.”

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13.Karmøy and Norwegian Culture Shore Excursion

★★★★★★★★★★3.7 · 4 reviews · 4 hours · from $229

Spend four hours touring Karmøy by comfortable air-conditioned bus with an English-speaking local guide. Visit Åkrasanden beach, Ferkingstad, Skudeneshavn for a light lunch, and Avaldsnes with medieval St. Olav’s Church. If time allows, you may also see the Rising Tide sculptures or Visnes mining site.

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14.Shore Excursion Full day Private Tour in Lofoten

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 4 reviews · 6 to 7 hours (approx.) · from $461

From Gravdal Port, your private English-speaking guide takes you through Lofoten’s fishing villages, white-sand beaches, and dramatic fjord scenery. Spend 6 to 7 hours visiting Nusfjord, Skagsanden, Hamnøy, Reine, Sakrisøy, and Å. Coffee and tea are included, but lunch is not. If Eric leads your tour, expect lively local insight.

“This was a magnificent day. Eric was very informative and rich in experience. This is our most favorite tour. What a beautiful place”

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15.Nordfjordeid Private Shore Excursion, Glaciers and SkyLift Ride

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 3 reviews

Travel privately from Nordfjordeid with guide Radmyla, crossing Hornindalsvatnet and Oldedalen to Briksdal Glacier. Ride a Troll Car, walk to the glacier lake, then take the Loen SkyLift to Mount Hoven. The eight-hour outing suits cruise passengers who want big scenery, local stories, and a guaranteed return to port.

“There really is nothing like having a private tour at your destination especially when traveling on a cruise ship where time is precious. Radmyla was a wonderful guide ( and a great driver too!). She knows the ins and outs of the area. She took us Read more”

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