Explore Ålesund and the Viking Islands: 5-Hour Small Group Tour
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Explore Ålesund and the Viking Islands: 5-Hour Small Group Tour
Next available dates
Mon
8 Dec
Tue
9 Dec
Wed
10 Dec
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private tour for a group
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No cancellation
Pickup included
From
NZD 3,607
Highlights
Make the most of your short stay in Ålesund with this half-day shore excursion designed for cruise passengers.
Travel in comfort by minibus through the picturesque Art Nouveau center before heading to the surrounding Viking islands.
Experience the charm of Norway’s quiet rural life—spot grazing sheep, goats, and cows, and uncover fascinating historical sites along the way.
With a flexible pace, personal attention, and an itinerary designed to avoid the crowds, this tour is perfect for first-time visitors, mature travelers, and anyone eager to discover the authentic side of Ålesund.
After exploring, your guide will happily suggest where to shop, enjoy a glass of local beer or wine, or taste fresh fish dishes straight from the fjords.
Itinerary
Alnes Lighthouse
20 minsAdmission Ticket Not IncludedFascinating landscape with magnificent energy of the Atlantic ocean. The lighthouse was established in 1852, many times was exposed to fire, and was automated in 1982. The tower is open for tourists from May through October, and the old keeper's house has a café and an exhibition hall where artwork from local artists are displayed. There is also a small historical museum inside the lighthouse tower.Godoy Coastal Museum
20 minsAdmission Ticket IncludedPanoramic platform on the island Godøy, with amazing view over the Atlantic ocean, Ellingsøyfjord, Hessafjord, Sulafjord; islands Hessa, Ronde, Valderøy; Ålesund city centerGiske Kirke
20 minsAdmission Ticket Not IncludedThe saga island holds the famous Giske Church, built in the 12th century. Today the church is Norway's only marble church and is still in full use.Aksla Mountain
30 minsAdmission Ticket Not IncludedOne of the best things to do in Ålesund is the Aksla Mountain. This is the perfect spot for enjoying two of the defining characteristics of the town of Ålesund: how it’s scattered across several islands stretching into the Atlantic Ocean, and its Art Nouveau style architecture. Ticket to the Panoramic platform - 100 NOKWaldehuset Museum
5 minsAdmission Ticket FreeWaldehuset was the only house in the eastern district which was not burned down during the great fire of January 23rd, 1904. Listen to the incredible story of the miracle house.Brosundet i Alesund(Pass by)
Admission Ticket FreeTour by the city center, exploring Art Nouveau style (jugendstil), miracle and mystery stories about city fire: where it began, why, who, how many...Borgundhallen(Pass by)
Admission Ticket FreeThe medieval market town of Borgund was, in the national context, the first ‘town’ in Sunnmøre in the middle of the 1100s. Archaeological finds have shown that humans have lived within the area of the present town Ålesund for about 9000 years. ‘Market Town Borgund’ flourished and the Giske clan on Giske, that was close to the throne, kept an eye on the place. In the 1100s Borgund was also the largest religious centre between Bergen and Nidaros/ Trondheim. The Borgund market town from the Viking era has provided countless finds during excavations and today the site is a part of the exhibitions making up the Sunnmøre Museum.Ålesund Storsenter
10 minsAdmission Ticket IncludedA panoramic viewpoint on island Hessa. Amazing view over Borgund fjord toward the city center of ÅlesundSkodjebruene
20 minsAdmission Ticket IncludedThe two old Skodje Bridges are arch bridges, the longest masonry arch road bridge in Norway. The old bridges still stand. After repairment, they are in good shape, and now are open only for pedestrians, for enjoin recreation and charming view toward numbers of fjords and dotted islands.Ellingsoy Church(Pass by)
Admission Ticket FreeEllingsøy is the second largest island in the Ålesund municipality. Before 1987, it used to be accessible from Ålesund only by boat or by road via Skodje bridges. When the subsea tunnel was built and opend by King Harold V in 1987, the connection between the island and the city centre become convenient. You will admire those charming villages, stretching along Ellingsøyfjord coastline.
What's included
INCLUDED
All Fees and Taxes
Air-conditioned vehicle
Bottled water for guests
NOT INCLUDED
Lunch
Alcoholic Beverages
Soda/Pop
Coffee and/or Tea
Customer reviews
Additional information
Must Know
Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Good To Know
Service animals allowed
Public transportation options are available nearby
Specialized infant seats are available
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Location
Address
Stiftelesen Alnes Fyr, Alesund, Norway 6055
Provider
Uniktur
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