15 Trondheim Tours Worth Booking

1.Trondheim Like a Local: Customized Private Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 92 reviews · from $62Our pick

Meet an English-speaking Lokafyer at your hotel, Airbnb, or a central spot for a private 2 to 6-hour walk through Trondheim. Your local may be Adrian, Rossana, Ignacio, or another resident. Set the pace, ask about food, transport, culture, and daily life, and shape the route around what matters to you.

“As she shared "there is no bad weather, only bad clothing." Was it chilly for our walk? Yes. It's February in Norway. I highly recommend doing a private tour because you can move slowly and they will be able to interpret and interact with locals when asking for info. It was entertaining, enlightening, and didn't focus on the things I could learn on the Internet.”

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2.Explore the city of kings with a local guide

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 70 reviews · 2 hours · from $54

Spend two hours walking Trondheim with local guides Gaël or Maëlle. Start at Torvet, visit Nidaros Cathedral from outside, cross the Old Town Bridge, explore Bakklandet, and see the Trampe bicycle lift. The tour is in English or French, costs $54, and includes no indoor admissions.

“Gaele was a great guide snd showed the highlights of Trondheim. I’d recommend. It was a small group and two were really late which pressured our time line but that’s not Garle’s fault. Maybe instructions for late arrivals to meet at the first stop on the tour.”

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3.2-hour City Walking Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.2 · 51 reviews · from $48

This two-hour Trondheim walk links the modern harbor, Solsiden cafés, colorful Bakklandet, the red Old Town Bridge, Nidaros Cathedral, Torvet, Stiftsgården, and Rockheim. Guides may lead in English, German, or Norwegian. You will see the cathedral and royal residence from outside, with time for photos and local history.

“Jay was an excellent guide and took a lot of trouble explaining the town and sights. pace of walk was perfect and we really got to see a lot of things. time just flew by and was great value for money!”

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4.Discover the city of kings with a local guide

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 41 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $55Top rated

Walk through Trondheim’s historic center with local guides Gael or Maëlle on a two-hour English-language tour. You’ll see Nidaros Cathedral, cross the Old Town Bridge, explore colorful Bakklandet, pass Stiftsgården, and finish at Torget. The tour is limited to 20 people, with cathedral admission extra.

“A beautiful city and a great small group tour. The guide was great with enough information to make it interesting and not overloading us with too many facts. We had a great tour.”

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5.Trondheim Private Walking Tour with a Local

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 38 reviews · 2 to 6 hours (approx.) · from $72

Explore Trondheim with a private Lokafyer who shapes a 2 to 6 hour walk around your interests. Guides such as Carlos, Adriana, Rossana, Carmen, and Adrian have offered city views, local customs, personal stories, practical tips, and favorite spots including a hilltop viewpoint, library, and pub. English is offered, and only your group joins.

“We had a wonderful tour with Adriana. We loved hearing the impressions from a local who was reasonably new to Trondheim. She was able to tell us what the city and its inhabitants are like and she made some wonderful recommendations for us to followup on our own.”

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6.Half-Day Highlights of Trondheim by Bus and City Walk

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 33 reviews · 3 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $95

Spend about three and a half hours seeing Trondheim by air-conditioned coach and city walk. Guides such as Vanessa, Valerie, Arne, and Jay have led the tour, which pairs Byåsen and Kristiansten Fortress views with Nidaros Cathedral, Bakklandet, the Old Town Bridge, and Trondheim Torg. The cathedral entrance costs extra.

“The tour was very informative and Jay was a good tour guide. We learned so much about Trodheim. Jay was very knowledgeable and personable.”

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7.City Bus Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.1 · 31 reviews · 2 hours · from $83

Spend two hours touring Trondheim by coach with a live English or German guide. You’ll see Solsiden, Bakklandet, Stiftsgården, NTNU, Kristiansten Fortress, and Nidaros Cathedral, with photo stops at Sverresli, the fortress, and the cathedral. Guides may include Vanessa or Fulia, depending on the departure.

“Our tour guide (I forgot her name) was excellent, providing explanations of all our stops and sights in Trondheim. Her english was very good, and most of the tour group spoke english.”

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8.Slegding and tram-tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 19 reviews · from $230

Ride Trondheim’s northernmost tram with a local guide such as Ingrid or Linda to snowy Lian, where you can sled, walk through the forest, explore a frozen lake, and make a snow lantern. The two-hour outing suits beginners, families, and adults who want a simple taste of Norwegian winter life. Snow conditions can change the plan.

“We had such a great time sledding with Ingrid! We came through Trondheim rather unexpectedly due to a change in our cruise itinerary, and we really wanted to be able to get out and play in the snow. This tour was just what we needed. We arranged to have our pickup at tRead more”

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

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

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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10.City Bus Tour in Trondheim, Norway

★★★★★★★★★★3.5 · 13 reviews · from $69

Spend about two hours touring Trondheim by air-conditioned coach, starting at Pirbadet. See the river warehouses at Solsiden, Stiftsgården, Byåsen views, Kristiansten Fortress, the red Old Town Bridge, and Nidaros Cathedral. A local guide leads the stops, while cathedral entry costs extra.

“Provided a good overall tour of the city. Guide gave good information on the various cites and history.”

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11.Skiing in winter wonderland

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 12 reviews · from $232

Leave central Trondheim for a three-hour cross-country ski outing in the surrounding forest. Guide Ingrid provides skis, coaching, and a homemade outdoor snack or cabin stop. No ski experience is required, and sledges may be available if skiing proves too much. The group is capped at eight people.

“Ingrid is simply the best! A must do In trondeheim. She took care of everything and made the whole thing a pleasant experience. We are amateur Nordic skiers, and that was no issue, Ingrid tailored the experience to our skill level. There waRead more”

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12.Trondheim’s Regalia Self-Guided Tour of Norway’s Historic Centre

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 9 reviews · 1 hour to 1 hour 15 minutes (approx.) · from $9

Use your phone as a private guide on this one-hour Trondheim walk, beginning at Clarion Hotel Trondheim and ending at Kristiansten Fortress. Audio stories lead you past Rockheim, the Nidelva River, Stiftsgården, Nidaros Cathedral, Bakklandet, and more. Download the tour before you go, then pause, detour, and replay it at your own pace.

“I especially appreciated the transcript to clarify what I hear when the guide’s accent came through.”

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13.Audio Guide Panorama Bustour

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 9 reviews · from $68

You ride from Pirbadet through Trondheim’s harbor, Solsiden, Bakklandet, the university district, and historic landmarks. The Voice of Norway app provides commentary in English or German. Photo stops at Sverresli, Kristiansten Fortress, and Nidaros Cathedral give you a quick feel for the city, its fjord setting, and its long history.

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14.2 Hour City Walk through Trondheim

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 8 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $41

Walk Trondheim with a local guide from Rockheim, visiting Solsiden, Bakklandet, the Old Town Bridge, Nidaros Cathedral, Trondheim Torg, and Stiftsgården. The route mixes wooden streets, old warehouses, royal history, and cathedral architecture. Guides such as Toreill, Lana, and Paulo have led this tour, which runs in English and returns to the starting point.

“A walk through Trondheim that likely explored areas we would never have gotten to on our own. However the tour was just average. Unless you stood next to the guide, and kept up with him when walking about, your wouldn't know what he was saying. No audio and no flag to see where he was. He didn't wait for all of us to catch up before talking. I finally gave up and no longer tried. Can't say I'd recommend.”

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15.Discover the unmissables places of Trondheim

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 6 reviews · 3 hours · from $83

Join Gaël or Maëlle for a three-hour walking tour through central Trondheim. From Torvet and Nidaros Cathedral to Bakklandet, the Trampe bicycle lift, Solsiden, and Stiftsgården, you’ll hear about Viking roots, student life, fishing, monarchy, and local legends. The tour is outdoors, mostly flat, and offered in English or French.

“Gael es un chico excelente. Con gran conocimiento sobre la región, motivación e ilusión por el trabajo que realiza y se preocupa por la satisfacción del cliente. Proporciona explicaciones exhaustivas y minuciosas sobre la historia y cultura de Trondheim. Incluso de sus leyendas. Ha sido un placer compartir un tour a pie con Gael por Trondheim, no sólo por su profesionalidad, sino también por sus consejos, prudencia y calidez humana. Da gusto conocer a jóvenes tan preparados y con metas en la vida. Nuestros mejores deseos para Gael y Maelle. Un tour súper recomendado. Gracias por un día tan estupendo!”

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