Norway · ÅLESUND TOURS
Ålesund is an art-nouveau town rebuilt after a fire and a good base for the Sunnmøre coast. These 13 compare the sightseeing buses, the fjord runs to Geiranger and the shore excursions, priced and clear about which need a full day.
Explore Ålesund by hop-on hop-off bus, with Art Nouveau streets, Aksla views, the aquarium, multilingual audio, and easy cruise-port access.
“Casper was a great guide. Showed us the sights and his narration was very informative. My wife uses a wheelchair. Casper was great help assisting her on the van and stowing the chair. Would completely recommend the golden circle tour.”
See Ålesund by open-top bus, with eight stops, Fjellstua views, audio commentary, Wi-Fi, and flexible hop-on access.
“several of the audio guide points on the buses didn't work.”
Review of Ålesund’s Fjords to Trolls shore excursion, covering fjords, Gudbrandsjuvet, Trollstigen Plateau, waterfalls, lunch, timing, and value.
“This is the tour company to use! From the first moment we reached the cruise terminal exit we were impressed. They had people in yellow jackets all along the way to keep pointing us in the right direction. It was a short 3 minute walk. They had comfortable clean buses with a bathroom aboard. We left right at the time they said we would leave. Lulu the guide and Bill the bus driver were excellent. We learned a lot about the area, the Troll myth and why the houses on the farms had grass on their roof. You have to take the tour to find out why. We made several…”
Review of Ålesund’s 4-hour shore excursion, with Sunnmøre Museum, Alnes Lighthouse, art nouveau streets, scenic islands, price, and practical tips.
“While our tour of Ålesund had the potential to be an enjoyable experience, the conduct of one individual tainted the journey. The tour guides were friendly, engaging, and eager to assist, making an effort to create a welcoming atmosphere. However, the behavior of the bus driver, Julian, was unacceptable and deeply disappointing. After mistakenly opening the door while it was closed, I immediately apologized for the error. Despite this, Julian continued to berate and scold both me and my friend—who walks with a cane—treating us as though we were misbehaving children rather than paying customers. His aggressive approach made us feel bullied and unnecessarily humiliated. When the bus was fi...”
Cruise from Ålesund to UNESCO-listed Geirangerfjord, pass the Seven Sisters, explore Geiranger, and return by comfortable catamaran.
“The trip was amazing, took the stairs up to the waterfall whilst the stay at Geiranger. It was breathtaking!”
Climb Ålesund’s city-centre via ferrata for mountain, ocean, island, and fjord views, with gear, a guide, and Fjellstua at the top.
“This was such a unique, fun, and exhilarating experience! Our guide Lucas was great, showed us how to use the equipment properly and took pictures of us on a small platform part way up. It was beautiful to sit on the bench and overview the city. But if you are afraid of heights, don't go! It's very high. Definitely a cool experience and worth it if you're a thrill seeker and can climb the side of a mountain.”
Cruise from Ålesund through Hjørundfjord to Øye, with Sunnmøre Alps views, a vintage boat, village scenery, and time to explore.
“I think this was a ferry/fast boat transport that was utilized as a carrier for the tour, so therefore there was not any type of commentary of the area we were seeing. however the crew were extremely professional and made the tour comfortable and the views were amazing.”
Ride from Ålesund to Trollstigen for fjords, waterfalls, 11 hairpins, and mountain views, with cruise-friendly timing and weather caveats.
“Fabulous day, even though the weather was not great. We had a new bus with comfy seats and a lady bus driver who was very confident driving up the mountain roads which recently had snow on it. The tour guide was very informative and had good English. Very good value for the price”
Taste Ålesund through brown cheese, moose salami, local sausage, pastries, and cod pizza on a relaxed small-group city walk.
“The food tour with Rigmor was great. We learned a lot and got to taste some food we might not have tried otherwise. Thanks so much!”
Explore Ålesund, Godøya, Alnes, and Aksla in three hours with an audio guide, lighthouse visit, island views, and flexible cancellation.
“la descrizione del punto di partenza,a non era proprio per niente segnalata da parte DELL'A autista...”
Paddle Ålesund’s waterways on a beginner-friendly sea kayak tour with local stories, Art Nouveau views, photo stops, and flexible departures.
“Our guide was experienced, knowledgeable about the history and very friendly. We had a great time and our kids (12 & 16) can’t wait to go sea kayaking again”
Cruise from Ålesund to winter Geirangerfjord with Fjord Rangers, local food, Flydalsjuvet views, and a waterfall walk away from summer crowds.
“We loved the boot trip so much. Stunning views. The walk next to the frezen watervallen was not hard. But beautifull”
Explore Molde, Varden viewpoint, marble caves, and Norway’s Atlantic Ocean Road on a scenic audio tour with cruise-port pickup.
“It was a mess from the beginning. The driver didn't seem to know what's going on. Our 10:30 tour didn't get started until close to 11:00. Per driver, due to miscommunication, there will be no tour guide so he had to be driver and tour guide.He tried his best but it felt like we were cheated out of a professional tour guide that we paid for.”
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