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The 15 Best Ålesund Tours & Fjord Trips

34 tours  ·  from $12 a head

The town burned down in 1904 and was rebuilt entirely in art nouveau, which is why it looks like nowhere else in Norway. These 15 cover the streets, the Aksla viewpoint and the runs out towards Geiranger, priced and timed.

Ålesund: 1-Day Hop-On Hop-Off Sightseeing Bus Ticket - Ålesund’s Art Nouveau center and the 1904 fire
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Ålesund: 1-Day Hop-On Hop-Off Sightseeing Bus Ticket

1.1-Day Hop-On Hop-Off Sightseeing Bus Ticket

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 533 reviews · from $42Our pick

Review of Ålesund’s hop-on hop-off bus, with Aksla views, Art Nouveau sights, aquarium access, audio guide, value, and practical tips.

“The bus drive had to fill in for a professional tour guide and he had language issues; however, he was very pleasant and tried his best. All in all we enjoyed the tour but didn't understand anything about what we were seeing. Just beware of this possible problem.”

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Alesund Shore Excursion: From Fjords to Trolls - The Trollstigen Plateau and the famous mountain road
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Alesund Shore Excursion: From Fjords to Trolls

3.Alesund Shore Excursion: From Fjords to Trolls

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 319 reviews · 7 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $188

Review of Ålesund’s Fjords to Trolls shore excursion, with Trollstigen, fjords, waterfalls, lunch, timing, value, and cruise tips.

“Wonderful tour. Seen some amazing scenery. Our guide and driver was great. Would recommend this tour to all to get a great overview of this part of Norway.”

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Alesund Shore Excursion: The Ultimate Sightseeing Tour - Sunnmøre Museum: Ålesund’s best history lesson
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Alesund Shore Excursion: The Ultimate Sightseeing Tour

From Ålesund: Round Trip Fjord Cruise to Geirangerfjord - Storfjorden: The Scenic Journey Begins
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From Ålesund: Round Trip Fjord Cruise to Geirangerfjord

Hjørundfjord Fjord Cruise roundtrip from Ålesund - The route into Hjørundfjord
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Hjørundfjord Fjord Cruise roundtrip from Ålesund

7.Hjørundfjord Fjord Cruise roundtrip from Ålesund

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 172 reviews · 5 hours · from $115

Cruise from Ålesund through Hjørundfjord to Øye, with Sunnmøre Alps views, a classic boat, and practical tips for this five-hour trip.

“Excellent trip down the Fjords in Alesund. Beautiful scenery and we arrived at Oye which we had an hour exploring. Well worth the money. The boat collects from the cruise port. So off the ship onto the boat.”

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Sightseeing Tour in Trollstigen - Land of Trolls - Kokarsteinen gives you your first fjord view
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Sightseeing Tour in Trollstigen – Land of Trolls

3 Hour Guided Food Walk Tour in Alesund, Norway - Starting at Keiser Wilhelms gate
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3 Hour Guided Food Walk Tour in Alesund, Norway

9.3 Hour Guided Food Walk Tour in Alesund, Norway

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 124 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $157Top rated

Taste Norwegian specialties, hear local stories, and explore Ålesund’s Art Nouveau center on this relaxed three-hour food walk.

“Outstanding tour! We learned a good deal of Norwegian history and culture while sampling local and Norwegian specialities. The guide was extremely knowledgeable and friendly. The tour was well-paced and the food was amazing. Would highly recommend.”

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Ålesund: Ålesund and Surrounding Islands Audio Guide Tour - Setting out from Ålesund’s bus station
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Ålesund: Ålesund and Surrounding Islands Audio Guide Tour

10.Ålesund and Surrounding Islands Audio Guide Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.1 · 116 reviews · 3 hours · from $136

Explore Ålesund, Godøya, Alnes Lighthouse, and Aksla on a three-hour island tour with audio commentary and coastal views.

“De rit met de kleine touringbus was geweldig en we hebben een heerlijk genoten van de stops. De chauffeur was goed en hielp ook daar waar nodig. 's avonds op het schip zagen we de bezochte vuurtoren ook nog staan. Uitzichtpunt Alska was fantastisch.”

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Sea Kayaking In Ålesund - Brosundet: the urban heart of the paddle
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Sea Kayaking In Ålesund

11.Sea Kayaking In Ålesund

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 99 reviews · 2 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $119

Review of sea kayaking in Ålesund, with practical details on price, guides, scenery, weather, kayaks, timing, and who should book.

“My favorite part was seeing Alesund from a different perspective.The two guides were great and very helpful with the first timers. Kayaks were doubles with a pedal operated rudder, nice.”

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From Ålesund: Winter Fjord Cruise to Geirangerfjord - The Fjord Rangers add meaning to the views
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From Ålesund: Winter Fjord Cruise to Geirangerfjord

12.Winter Fjord Cruise to Geirangerfjord

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 97 reviews · 9 hours · from $346

Review of the 9-hour winter fjord cruise from Ålesund to Geirangerfjord, with Fjord Rangers, lunch, Flydalsjuvet, and practical tips.

“Great trip, a very comfortable boat ride, fairly decent food and drink options onboard, and very helpful guides”

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Ålesund-Aksla-Alnes-Giske-Sunnmøre museum 100 % Highlights 4.5 H - Waldehuset and the story of the 1904 fire
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Ålesund-Aksla-Alnes-Giske-Sunnmøre museum 100 % Highlights 4.5 H

Amazing city walk in Ålesund - Finding Rådhusplassen from the cruise terminal
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Amazing city walk in Ålesund

14.Amazing city walk in Ålesund

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 68 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $49

Review of Ålesund’s 2-hour Uniktur city walk, with Art Nouveau streets, local stories, small groups, price advice, and practical tips.

“Great overview of the city focusing on history, daily life, and architecture. A nice combination of seriousness and lightheartedness. Loved learning and eating the Twixt our guide provided.”

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