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The 15 Best Bus Tours in Norway

52 tours  ·  from $12

A heated minibus is how most aurora chases and mountain viewpoints are actually reached. These 15 compare route, group size and hours on the road, with prices and pickup arrangements.

Tromsø: Northern Lights Chase Minibus Tour - What the seven-hour route feels like
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Tromsø: Northern Lights Chase Minibus Tour

1.Northern Lights Chase Minibus Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.4 · 2,687 reviews · from $172Our pick

Join Polar Adventures for a seven-hour minibus chase from Tromsø, guided in English by aurora specialists such as Joanna, Romain, Aneta, or Hans Eric. You may cross into Finland if skies are clearer. Thermal suits, hot drinks, snacks, two professional photos, hotel drop-off, and repeated stops are included, but a bonfire and the lights are not guaranteed.

“Vanessa (tour guide) was very nice! She was very patient and helpful! I really recommend it!”

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Oslo: 24 or 48-Hour Hop-On Hop-Off Sightseeing Bus Ticket - Starting in central Oslo on Karl Johans gate
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Oslo: 24 or 48-Hour Hop-On Hop-Off Sightseeing Bus Ticket

2.24 or 48-Hour Hop-On Hop-Off Sightseeing Bus Ticket

★★★★★★★★★★4.1 · 1,470 reviews · from $41Best value

Ride Oslo’s sightseeing loop past the Royal Palace, Vigeland Sculpture Park, waterfront museums, Akershus Fortress, and the Opera House. Hop off where you like, use the multilingual audio guide, and save 10% at several museums. Choose 24 hours for a quick overview or 48 hours for a slower visit.

“Good route, comfortable buses. Main concerns are non-working ear phones, making commentary impossible to hear, and confusion between competing bus companies with identical looking buses.”

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Tromso: Northern Lights Minibus Tour with Campfire - From the Tromsø pickup to the first dark sky
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Tromso: Northern Lights Minibus Tour with Campfire

3.Northern Lights Minibus Tour with Campfire

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 1,318 reviews · 8 hours · from $167

From Tromsø, you’ll ride with guides such as Kristian, Nick, Christian, or Spiros toward clearer skies, sometimes across the Finnish border. Expect an 8 to 10 hour chase, repeated photo stops, hot drinks, sausages, marshmallows, thermal suits, and free professional photos. Bring your passport in case of border checks.

“We had an absolutely amazing Northern Lights tour in Tromsø with this company, and it was such a special experience for both me and my mom. Our guide, Nick, was incredibly kind, friendly, and really knowledgeable. He made us feel comfortable the whole time and was genuinely determined to give us the best chance of seeing the lights; we stopped as many times as needed and kept moving to better spots, which really paid off. We were lucky to have a clear night and saw more and more of the Northern Lights as the evening went on. The bonfire was lovely and cosy, with delicious sausages and marshmallows, and the…”

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Northern Lights Minibus Chase from Tromsø with Chasing Lights - Thermal suits, boots, and the reality of Arctic cold
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Northern Lights Minibus Chase from Tromsø with Chasing Lights

4.Northern Lights Minibus Chase from Tromsø with Chasing Lights

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 1,294 reviews · 5 to 9 hours (approx.) · from $280Top rated

Set out from central Tromsø in a small minibus with a professional photographer guide and dedicated driver. The route changes with cloud and aurora conditions, sometimes reaching Finland. You get thermal suits and boots, hot drinks, food, snacks, tripods, and portrait photos. Expect a long night, with return times between midnight and 4 a.m.

“We did the minibus tour with Felix and it was amazing! He was very knowledgeable and friendly. Felix really helped me with my camera and what settings to put it on to get the best results. We stopped in a little open cabin with a campfire and the lights gave us an amazing show! Thank you so much, it was an unforgettable experience!”

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Tromso Northern Lights Minibus Chase Small Group Tour with Photos - The minibus ride and the changing route
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Tromso Northern Lights Minibus Chase Small Group Tour with Photos

5.Tromso Northern Lights Minibus Chase Small Group Tour with Photos

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 1,199 reviews · 7 to 9 hours (approx.) · from $210

Meet Arctic Explorers near Scandic Ishavshotel and set off with a small group of up to 15. Guides such as Petra, Magdalena, Jessica, and Nelson may drive far beyond Tromsø, even toward Finland, to find clearer skies. Thermal suits, boots, dinner, hot drinks, a fire, and night-sky photos are included.

“We were collected from the pick up spot and walked 2 mins to go and get our suits and boots. 100% recommend wearing them. We then drove to just by Sommarøy and sat on the beach in the deep snow and our guide Magdalena and our driver who's name has escaped me made up a fire where we had hot chocs and learned about the northern lights. The snow was coming down heavily and we thought, lets make the most of this if we don't see them here, we will be moving to Finland. Then magically the sky cleared and we had our first glimpse of the northern lights. The…”

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Minibus Northern Lights Chase with Photography from Tromsø - What happens around the campfire
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Minibus Northern Lights Chase with Photography from Tromsø

6.Minibus Northern Lights Chase with Photography from Tromsø

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 865 reviews · 6 to 9 hours (approx.) · from $242

Leave Tromsø with Northern Soul Adventures and follow clear skies toward the fjords or Finland. Guides such as Filip, Lucas, Joaquin, Bogdan, Thomas, and Anna help you photograph the aurora, provide thermal suits and heated insoles, and set up a campfire with soup and hot drinks. Expect 6 to 9 hours, a group of up to 15, and a late hotel drop-off.

“Incredible trip. Our guide was passionate and full of energy. You can just feel he wants to provide the best experience for all of us. Would highly recommend!”

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Tromso: Northern Lights Photography Tour by Bus (or miniBus) - The first two hours: fjords, mountains, and weather checks
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Tromso: Northern Lights Photography Tour by Bus (or miniBus)

7.Northern Lights Photography Tour by Bus (or miniBus)

★★★★★★★★★★4.3 · 809 reviews · from $181

Set out from Tromsø with an English-speaking guide such as Tom, Peter, Mirko, or Barbara, depending on the night. You may drive toward Finland to escape cloud cover, learn Aurora camera settings, receive hot drinks and cookies, and buy professional portraits separately. The tour lasts about seven hours, though timing varies with weather and roads.

“Everything is fine, and I am really grateful for allowing me to catch the northern lights explosion on the first day of 2024.”

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Oslo: City Sightseeing Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Tour - Starting at Nationaltheatret and the Royal Palace
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Oslo: City Sightseeing Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Tour

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

★★★★★★★★★★3.6 · 724 reviews · 1 - 2 days · from $46

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”

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Tromso Aurora Chase by Minibus with Thermal Suit, Snack and Photo - Warm clothes, fire, and the long wait
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Tromso Aurora Chase by Minibus with Thermal Suit, Snack and Photo

9.Tromso Aurora Chase by Minibus with Thermal Suit, Snack and Photo

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 641 reviews · 6 to 7 hours (approx.) · from $189

Leave Tromsø after dark with Polar Adventures and chase clear skies across fjords, valleys, and mountain roads. Guides such as Hans Eric, Dimi, Sokratis, Jasmine, and Oscar may lead the outing. You get a thermal suit, hot drinks, snacks, two scenic photos, and possible hotel drop-off, but the aurora is never guaranteed.

“Weather conditions looked dire, and we were worried that our Northern Lights experience was not to be. BUT Joanna and Sokrates saved the day! (or should I say night :-) They were absolutely wonderful hosts, and although we were losing hope with the weather, we had a couple hours of complete magic with an unbelievable aurora show. Unforgettable memories... thank you again for everything!”

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Bergen: Nærøyfjorden, Flåm, and Stegastein Guided Bus Tour - Starting early at Strandkaien 1
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Bergen: Nærøyfjorden, Flåm, and Stegastein Guided Bus Tour

10.Nærøyfjorden, Flåm, and Stegastein Guided Bus Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 558 reviews · 11 hours · from $309

Spend a full day beyond Bergen with an English-speaking guide such as Bjarte, Stig, or Thomas. Ride a comfortable minibus to Tvindefossen and Stegastein, pause in Flåm, then cruise the narrow Nærøyfjord by battery-powered boat. It is a packed route with little planning needed, but bring food, waterproof clothing, and sturdy shoes.

“A nice bus ride to get out and see the country side. Our tour guide was very informative about Norway.”

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Geiranger: City Sightseeing Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Tour - Norwegian Fjord Centre: the best context stop
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Geiranger: City Sightseeing Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Tour

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

★★★★★★★★★★3.7 · 546 reviews · 1 day · from $51

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.”

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Arctic Nature Tour from Tromsø by minibus - Fjords, beaches, and frozen lakes
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Arctic Nature Tour from Tromsø by minibus

12.Arctic Nature Tour from Tromsø by minibus

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 541 reviews · 5 hours (approx.) · from $156

Travel from Tromsø around Kvaløya with guides such as Simon, Barbara, Bert, Claire, Michael, and Kamil. Expect fjords, beaches, frozen lakes, villages, wildlife stops, hot drinks, local pastries, thermal suits, boots, and free web-resolution photos. The five-hour trip is scenic and photo-focused, but weather can change the experience quickly.

“Beautiful fjords and scenery. Best thing about the tour was definitely the continuous insightful commentary by Barbara. She gave the tour real value.”

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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

13.1-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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Tromsø: Northern Lights Adventure by Bus or Minibus - Leaving Tromsø by bus or minibus
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Tromsø: Northern Lights Adventure by Bus or Minibus

14.Northern Lights Adventure by Bus or Minibus

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 508 reviews · from $117

Meet at the Radisson Blu in Tromsø for a five-hour northern lights hunt by bus or minibus. Your English- or Spanish-speaking guide chooses stops based on cloud cover and aurora conditions, helps with camera settings, and may set up a fire with marshmallows, cookies, tea, and coffee. Guides such as José have sometimes extended the outing when the sky began to clear.

“First night tour got cancelled because of bad weather. 2nd night didn't disappoint. Managed to catch dancing bright northern light. Professional guide who really delivered.”

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Bergen: City Sightseeing Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Tour - Stop 1: Skolten, King Hakon’s Hall, and Rosenkrantz Tower
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Bergen: City Sightseeing Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Tour

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

★★★★★★★★★★3.8 · 481 reviews · 1 - 2 days · from $51

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!!!”

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