15 Best Norway Tours

Written by Jan Meeuwesen
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Norway – a country rich with mountains, deep coastal fjords, and glaciers – is a famous tourist attraction. The country has many things to explore and is a must-visit holiday destination.

Below are the 15 best tours in Norway to choose from.

1. Northern Lights Tour from Tromsø

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Northern Lights, Tromso

Discover Arctic nature as you head in search of the spectacular northern lights on a seven-hour guided group tour.

The tour starts from the city of Tromsø and takes you to the nearby countryside to hunt down these Northern Lights. On the tour, the mountains, valleys, and Fjords are picture-perfect. You may want to capture the beauty here for a keepsake. Tripods for taking better photographs are available on request, and the guide also captures your memorable moments on the way. To add to the fun, the tour also features a bonfire.

The tour includes drinks, snacks, a small meal, and a thermal suit.

This is a great choice for people who love photography and admire the mystical features of nature. Additionally, it’s a group tour, so you’ll be able to socialize with others and forge some new friendships.

2. Oslo Full Day Winter Bike Rental Tour

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Oslo – National Theater

Unravel Oslo at your own pace by renting a winter bike to pedal around the place.

This is a very good choice if you wish you to keep your tour customized. See the famous museums of Bygdøy and travel along the Akerselva River featuring aesthetic waterfalls.

Try out the cafe and the galleries on your journey to get the most of the city.

This three-hour tour provides you with a bike, a helmet, and a map. It’s the perfect opportunity to discover the trendy neighborhoods and more local aspects of Oslo.


3. Tromsø Polar Fjord 5-hour Cruising Tour

Polar Fjord Cruise
Polar Fjord Cruise

See the most beautiful Norwegian Fjords, mountains, and sea on a mahogany boat tour. Enjoy the natural wonders, marvel at the wildlife, and enjoy the views of the city from the sea.

To make this cruise in the Arctic Sea an unforgettable one, warm cabins, and insulated bodysuits are available to use while enjoying the fresh air on deck.

This polar tour is around five hours long and covers drinks, snacks, and a light lunch aboard.

On this guided tour, you can learn a lot about the history, geography, and ecology of the region.

4. Viking Ship Museum and The Historical Museum Admission

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Viking Ship Museum, Oslo

Get an admission ticket for two of the most famous museums in Oslo – Viking Ship and Historical Museum. Using just one ticket – which is valid for one day – you can head off on a personalized visit to these two museums.

From exploring the Viking ships to tracing out their journey, the Viking Museum is an open book to peak into their history. Burial ships with skeletons are an amazing attraction. On the contrary, the Historical Museum highlights the significance of Norway in the world’s history, with many interesting exhibits. Here, you can learn about the culture of Norway.

Additionally, the tour features a free audio guide for smartphone users.


5. Tromsø Ice Domes Tour

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Tromsø Ice Domes

Discover the world-famous ice and snow hotel, and explore the ice domes of Tromsø. This tour sees you board a coach, which takes you from the Clarion Hotel to the Arctic Wilderness, to discover the marvels of nature for a 75-minute tour.

The tour then proceeds to the ice domes, where there are plenty of things to discover. From ice bars and ice bedrooms to the ice cinema and ice restaurants – nearly everything here is made from ice and snow.

On arrival, your local guide will take you on a tour of these domes. This is a good opportunity to learn about the construction of the ice hotel, and about the arctic wildlife as well. To add to the fun, non-alcoholic ice beverages are available at the ice bar. You may also get a once in a lifetime experience of food in the ice restaurant.

This five-hour tour a unique experience which you won’t soon forget.

6. Northern Lights Hunt Tour with the Huskies

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Northern Lights Husky

Thirty minutes away from downtown Tromsø, you can enjoy the spectacular view of the northern lights at the husky camp. Here, you can sip hot drinks and grill marshmallows over an open fire.

The site features Sami tents, where tourists can wait for the northern lights to appear. On top of all this excitement, you will meet the 300 visiting Alaskan Huskies with their pups. The site also has resident dogs for you to get to know.

This is a guided tour which lasts around four hours. Additionally, the tour includes a warm, delicious meal of bacalao – a dish made of Norwegian cod and tomato sauce.


7. Oslo Fjord 2-hour Sightseeing Cruise Tour

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Oslofjord

Discover the hidden mysteries of nature in the sea while cruising on a boat. This tour lasts between two and four and a half hours and lets tourists get a view of the Oslo Fjord from an entirely different perspective.

The beautiful Fjords have a dramatically awe-inspiring landscape which is perfect for all the photographers out there to capture. This tour will lead you through a number of Fjords and a maze of islands that are dotted with picturesque summer homes.

The towering mountains are an added attraction of this tour. Refreshments are available to purchase on board.

8. Oslo Food Tasting and Walking Tour

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Food Tasting And Walking Tour

Get yourself a local guide and stroll around the city tasting food for about four hours. You’ll wander along the banks of the Akerselva River and visit a textile factory manufacturing traditional Norwegian dresses.

Sample local food and the traditional cuisines of Norway on the streets at more than 30 stands. Tourists love to take a waffle as a dessert while marveling at a local waterfall. The tour will also take you to check out an area exclusive to hipsters and students of Oslo.

This is a very good option if you are a food lover and have come along with family or friends.


9. Private (Like a Local) Trondheim Tour

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Trondheim

Want to discover the city like a local? This tour is a good choice for you. Discover the city of Trondheim with a professional local guide who will take you to the places of your choice.

Wander around the city for between two and six hours enjoying everything the city has to offer. The tour does not cover the cost of any activities you may wish to do during your day.

This tour helps you learn about the culture, traditions, and the local life of the city, with some of the best-kept secrets known only to its residents.

10. Guided Snowshoe Hiking Tour

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Guided Snowshoe Hiking Tour

Brace yourself to have one of the most unforgettable experiences of your life by opting for this tour. Travel around the winter Fjords and discover the scenic beauty while skiing through the ice. You may be lucky enough to encounter wildlife as well.

The tour starts from the center of Tromsø, where a guide will join you. This size of the group is quite small, so it’s a good opportunity to socialize in an intimate setting. During the tour, tourists will travel in a brand new Tesla Model X.

The tour lasts about 4.5 hours and includes drinks and snacks at the beautiful camp stops. All the gear and snowshoes are provided.


11. Tromsø Fjord Cruising on a Presidential Yacht Tour

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Fjord Cruising

Discover the beautiful and awe-inspiring Tromsø fjords from on board a presidential yacht while cruising in the north Norwegian Arctic Circle.

While cruising, you will enjoy the spectacular view of the scenic surroundings and the beautiful wildlife. To add to your experience, the crew on the yacht serves freshly made fish soup along with bread and a non-alcoholic beverage.

This tour is a guided one and lasts about for four hours.

12. Private Bergen Tour Like a Local

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Bergen

Get yourself a local guide for two to six hours and go on a customized tour of your own choice. This is a walking tour and offers pick up from your hotel.

During this tour, you can stroll around beautiful Bergen like a local and explore a plethora of sites. The tour can help you learn a lot about the general life and culture of the city.


13. Arctic Nature Tour from Tromsø

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Mountains Tromso

Want a complete package tour? This tour from Tromsø covers your two-way transportation, along with food and beverages. Additionally, photos from the tour and a tripod for photography are given to tourists.

The tour enables you to unravel the scenic beauty and the wildlife around the Arctic Circle in this region.

14. All-Inclusive Sightseeing Oslo Tour

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Holmenkollen Ski Jump

Starting at the Kronprinsesse Märthas plass, explore Oslo on a guided tour lasting for five hours.

From Holmenkollen Ski Jump to the Vigeland Sculpture Park, and to the Viking Ship Museum and either of the Fram Museum or Kon-Tiki Museum, discover learn about these amazing places

The tour covers the cost of your admission tickets and the bus ride.


15. Tromsø Snowmobiling and Ice Domes visit

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Wilderness Snowmobiling

From the Clarion Edge Hotel and the Ice Domes to the Tamok Valley, this trip will be a day to remember.

Tourists can snowmobile through the Arctic wilderness and enjoy a light meal. The tour is guided and lasts for about seven hours.

The cost of transportation, snowmobiling, entrance tickets, clothing, and lunch are included.



15 Best Norway Tours:

  • Northern Lights Tour from Tromsø
  • Oslo Full Day Winter Bike Rental Tour
  • Tromsø Polar Fjord 5-hour Cruising Tour
  • Viking Ship Museum and The Historical Museum Admission
  • Tromsø Ice Domes Tour
  • Northern Lights Hunt Tour with the Huskies
  • Oslo Fjord 2-hour Sightseeing Cruise Tour
  • Oslo Food Tasting and Walking Tour
  • Private (Like a Local) Trondheim Tour
  • Guided Snowshoe Hiking Tour
  • Tromsø Fjord Cruising on a Presidential Yacht Tour
  • Private Bergen Tour Like a Local
  • Arctic Nature Tour from Tromsø
  • All-Inclusive Sightseeing Oslo Tour
  • Tromsø Snowmobiling and Ice Domes visit