The 15 Best Tours & Day Trips in Norway

Tromsø: Whale Watching Tour by Hybrid-Electric Boat - The long run through Tromsø’s fjords

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 4,217 reviews · from $195Our pick

Review of Tromsø's 9-hour hybrid-electric whale tour, with orcas, humpbacks, fjord views, costs, comfort, seasickness tips, and honest advice.

“This trip took a long time on bus firstly, you can enjoy a very beautiful view. After arriving at the port, everyone went to boat and started a new trip of whale watching. Today we are so lucky to see whales so many times. Ps. Take the seasick tablets please. Nice Trip and very nice guide.”

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Northern Lights Tours, Tour Reviews, Tours, Tromso Tours

From Tromsø: Aurora Borealis Tour

2.Aurora Borealis Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 4,206 reviews · from $181

Chase the Northern Lights from Tromsø with local guides, warm transport, camera help, thermal suits, hot drinks, and hotel drop-off.

“Must book! Andy is so passionate about the northern lights and ensuring everyone has an amazing experience. His knowledge of where to find them meant we had a hours of clear sky and beautiful lights. He didn’t want to leave - it was great and so exciting! Thank you Andy for the work you do - I’m so glad we had a local guide last night. Cannot rate this tour highly enough!!”

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Tromsø: Fjords and Sommarøy Islands Tour with Salmon Picnic

3.Fjords and Sommarøy Islands Tour with Salmon Picnic

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 3,922 reviews · 4.5 hours · from $112

Review of Tromsø’s Sommarøy fjords tour, with Arctic scenery, a salmon picnic, swimming, practical tips, weather advice, and value.

“Incredible! Candy was the sweetest and very informative! We had such a great time and the picnic was delicious too”

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Tromsø: Reindeer Camp and Sami Cultural Tour with Lunch

4.Reindeer Camp and Sami Cultural Tour with Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 3,326 reviews · 4 hours · from $141

Feed hundreds of reindeer, enjoy Sami stew, and hear traditional joik songs on a practical four-hour Tromsø cultural tour.

“We had a wonderful experience on the reindeer feeding tour. The scenery on the way to the reindeer camp was absolutely amazing and made the journey very enjoyable. We really appreciated the unlimited hot drinks and cookies, which kept us warm and comfortable. The reindeer (and vegetarian) stew was delicious and hearty. Listening to the Sami cultural stories was very interesting and meaningful, and it gave us a deeper understanding of their traditions and way of life. Overall, it was a memorable and unique experience. Highly recommended!”

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Oslo Nature Walks: Island Hopping Tour

5.Oslo Nature Walks: Island Hopping Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 2,713 reviews · 4 hours · from $69

Explore Oslo’s fjord islands, abbey ruins, beaches, cabins, and ferry views on this practical four-hour guided nature walk.

“I really enjoyed it. The guide was very friendly and polite. Definitely recommend this tour”

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Tromsø: Northern Lights Chase Minibus Tour

6.Northern Lights Chase Minibus Tour

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

Chase the Northern Lights from Tromsø by minibus, with thermal suits, hot drinks, guide photos, Arctic scenery, and flexible weather routing.

“We had an absolutely great trip with Juan and Socrates. Fortunately, we also had clear skies and strong northern lights.”

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Geiranger: Dalsnibba, Flydalsjuvet, Eagle Bend & Fjords Tour

7.Dalsnibba, Flydalsjuvet, Eagle Bend & Fjords Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 2,329 reviews · 3.5 hours · from $115

Review of Geiranger’s 3.5-hour fjord tour, with Dalsnibba, Flydalsjuvet, Eagle Bend, pricing, weather tips, and cruise advice.

“Fantastic and spectacular tour. Our driver and guide was excellent. Very friendly and knowledgeable.”

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Tromsø: Northern Lights Tour with Free Professional Portrait

8.Northern Lights Tour with Free Professional Portrait

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 1,939 reviews · from $181

Tromsø Northern Lights tour review with aurora chasing, thermal suits, campfire treats, photography help, and a free professional portrait.

“Highly recommended. The guide is professional. He knows his ways. We had the best time of our lives. Checked on our bucket list. Thanks!”

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Bergen: Past & Present Small Group Guided Walking Tour

9.Past & Present Small Group Guided Walking Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 1,609 reviews · 2 hours · from $26Best value

Explore Bergen’s fortress, Bryggen, local alleys, and modern city life on a friendly two-hour small-group walking tour.

“Serena was a lovely guide with good information about the history of the city and some restaurant & cafe recommendations. Nicely paced.”

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Oslo: 3-Hour Highlights Bike Tour

10.3-Hour Highlights Bike Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 1,609 reviews · 3 hours · from $62

See Oslo’s top sights by bike in three hours, from Akershus Fortress and the Royal Palace to Frogner Park and the fjord.

“Awesome intro to Oslo … easy cycling and fantastic way to get an insider view on how to spend the rest of our time in Oslo. Thoroughly recommended”

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From Tromsø: Northern Lights Tour

11.Northern Lights Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 1,601 reviews · from $235

Chase the Northern Lights from Tromsø with a small group, campfire meal, thermal gear, photography help, and aurora portraits.

“Bert led us to a great place where we avoided other groups and enjoyed Northern lights for a long time. We made many great photos. It was a fantastic tour.”

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Walking Tour in Bergen of the Past and Present

12.Walking Tour in Bergen of the Past and Present

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 1,575 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $34Top rated

Review of Bergen’s 2-hour Past and Present walking tour, covering the fortress, Bryggen, local life, food, price, route, and practical tips.

“Jeff is a phenomenal guide! He arrived on time. He is extremely engaging & welcomes questions. His wealth of historical, cultural & current knowledge is extensive. He provides context and weaves memorable stories. The sites provide rich context & at the end he recommended great places to sample local food & treats! We highly recommend the experience!”

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Bergen: City Tour on Foot

13.City Tour on Foot

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 1,327 reviews · 2 hours · from $30

Review of Bergen’s two-hour walking tour, covering Bryggen, Hanseatic history, local life, guides, value, access, and practical tips.

“Our guide was super nice and knowledgeable. I don’t remember his name, but he is a kind German guy. Totally recommend him!”

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Tromso: Northern Lights Minibus Tour with Campfire

14.Northern Lights Minibus Tour with Campfire

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

Chase the Northern Lights from Tromsø by minibus, with campfire food, thermal suits, hot drinks, free photos, and a Finland option.

“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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