The 15 Best Viking History Tours in Norway

Bergen Tours, Boat Trips in Bergen, Cruises & Boat Tours, Flåm Railway Trips, Tour Reviews, Train Experiences, Viking History Tours, Viking History Tours in Bergen

Bergen: Viking Village, Nærøyfjord Cruise & Flåm Railway

1.Viking Village, Nærøyfjord Cruise & Flåm Railway

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 1,047 reviews · 10h 30m · from $418Our pick

Review of Bergen’s full-day fjord tour, with Njardarheimr Viking village, an electric Nærøyfjord cruise, and the Flåm Railway.

“Michael was energetic, introducing himself as a coffee lover and funny person. Throughout the tour, he told us about various things from the history of Voss to Norway's oil and gas industry. We were lucky to have Michael with us during the Flam train ride to let us know which side the views would be on. Overall, Michael made this trip fun and energetic, and big thanks to Linda as well for driving us all around.”

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Oslo: Viking Planet Entry Ticket

2.Viking Planet Entry Ticket

★★★★★★★★★★4.4 · 603 reviews · 2 hours · from $30

Explore Oslo’s Viking Planet with VR films, holograms, digital ships, timelines, and optional Viking combat gaming for a lively two-hour visit.

“Since the Viking Museum was closed during my visit, I thought this might be a good alternative. The museum is very interactive and quite informative. I stayed for almost 4 hours and enjoyed every minute.”

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Guided tour – Viking Village, Nærøyfjord Cruise and Flåm Railway

3.Guided tour – Viking Village, Nærøyfjord Cruise and Flåm Railway

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 371 reviews · 10 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $429

Review of Bergen’s Viking Village, Nærøyfjord cruise, and Flåm Railway tour, with practical advice on scenery, timing, value, and what to expect.

“Michael & Linda were outstanding. They brought enthusiasm and kindness as well as so much knowledge about Norway & Bergen. The sights, the history, the stunning views was well worth it.”

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The Viking Planet Museum Ticket

4.The Viking Planet Museum Ticket

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 197 reviews · 1 to 2 hours (approx.) · from $30

Explore Oslo’s Viking Planet with holograms, 3D films, interactive exhibits, and VR. A lively family stop, but expect digital history, not artifacts.

“Museum of missed opportunity- the holographs and VR are wonderful, but we where through all of the exhibits in under an hour…and left having learned very little about the era of the Vikings”

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Bergen: Viking Ship Sailing Experience and Sightseeing Trip

5.Viking Ship Sailing Experience and Sightseeing Trip

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 177 reviews · from $93

Sail Bergen’s waterfront on a Viking-style ship, help raise the square sail, fish for mackerel, and hear stories of Norway’s coast.

“Nice trip despite the weather. Very good experience and the guide is very kind!”

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Bergen: Viking Village, Nærøyfjorden Cruise and Flåm Railway

6.Viking Village, Nærøyfjorden Cruise and Flåm Railway

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 155 reviews · 12 hours · from $435

See Norway in one full day with a Viking village, Nærøyfjord cruise, Tvindefossen waterfall, and the Flåm Railway from Bergen.

“It was a great and fun day, blessed with beautiful weather and a clear blue sky. The Viking Village felt more like a tourist consumption experience; to be honest, I was expecting something much more authentic, but had fun with a couple activities, archery and axe throwing. The Nærøyfjord cruise, however, was simply magnificent, clear, calm waters with breathtaking views wherever you looked. Then the magical journey began through the mountains Myrdal, as we ventured deep into a white, snowy, picturesque landscape. Special thanks to our guide, Bjarte, for his exceptional guiding throughout the tour.”

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Bergen Fjord Experience Aboard Viking-style Ship

7.Bergen Fjord Experience Aboard Viking-style Ship

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 67 reviews · 1 hour 30 minutes (approx.) · from $118

Sail Bergen harbor on a 12-person Viking-style boat, help raise the sail, fish when weather allows, and hear local stories from the captain.

“We enjoyed our time on this true Viking replica boat. As a sailor, it was interesting to see the way Viking boats sailed. We enjoyed fishing (and caught several mackerels) If you want, you can also get involved on the hoisting of the sails accompanied by Viking songs. It was 90 minutes, which is the right amount of time.”

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Haugesund Viking Cruise – The Viking Farm and Viking Planet

8.Haugesund Viking Cruise – The Viking Farm and Viking Planet

★★★★★★★★★★4.3 · 37 reviews · 3 hours · from $156

Sail from Haugesund to Avaldsnes Viking Farm, then visit the digital Viking Planet museum on this family-friendly three-hour tour.

“Enjoyed all the information we received about Viking life. Our guide was excellent. He has dual citizenship in Norway and Australia and was well spoken with great insights into Norwegian life too. The farm was very interesting. The young lady in costume that was our guide there was very knowledgeable about Viking life. We found the visit to Viking planet to be very informative. We especially enjoyed the opportunity to take pictures with a green screen that turned us into Vikings. Would recommend this if you want to understand the Viking history and lifestyle.”

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Private tour – Viking Village, Nærøyfjord Cruise and Flåm Railway

9.Private tour – Viking Village, Nærøyfjord Cruise and Flåm Railway

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 34 reviews · from $1,003Top rated

Review of a private Bergen tour combining Tvindefossen, a Viking village, Nærøyfjord cruise, Flåm Railway, and scenic train rides.

“This trip was more than we could have hoped for… beautiful views, perfectly timed travel, expert advice & insights and photos for a lifetime of memories”

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Viking wall

10.Viking wall

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 22 reviews · 2 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $127

Climb Bodø’s sea-level Via Ferrata to 57 meters with a guide, safety gear, ocean views, and a small-group format.

“Very nice climb above the sea, the holds make it easy enough so anyone could climb it but you can challenge yourself by holding on to the rock. The guide was very friendly and had some good stories. Would definitely recommend to anyone looking for a fun outdoor Experience near Bodø!”

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A time travelling adventure to “The Viking Farm”, Avaldsnes+TVP.

11.A time travelling adventure to “The Viking Farm”, Avaldsnes+TVP.

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 18 reviews · from $140

Explore Norway’s Viking roots on a boat ride to Bukkøy, tour a working Viking farm, and visit the digital Viking Planet in Haugesund.

“A very good informative tour about the birth of a nation. Our guide was excellent keeping us up to date with our movement and ,making sure we knew what was going on taking account of the whole group. The couple at the farm were very authentic and informative.”

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Oslo Viking Quest: Exploration Game and Tour

12.Oslo Viking Quest: Exploration Game and Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 17 reviews · 1 hour 15 minutes (approx.) · from $7Best value

Explore central Oslo with 11 self-guided puzzles linking the Nobel Peace Center, Royal Palace, Akershus Fortress, and more.

“Easy to navigate, learnt so much about the history of the city and saw many different beautiful sides of Oslo. We wish more cities offered trails like this around the world!”

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The Viking Planet Museum – Mini Group (4 adults)

13.The Viking Planet Museum – Mini Group (4 adults)

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 16 reviews · 1 to 2 hours (approx.)

Review The Viking Planet in Oslo, a digital Viking museum with holograms, 3D exhibits, films, lockers, and optional VR.

“Great welcome and feel as we walked around at our leisure. The interactive stations were very well thought out and the cinema screens were immersive and visually appealing. The VR experience at the end was fantastic! We loved every moment of our visit.”

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Bodø: Rampen Via Ferrata/Viking Wall, guided climbing

14.Rampen Via Ferrata/Viking Wall, guided climbing

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 12 reviews · 2.5 hours · from $114

Climb Bodø’s steep sea-level Via Ferrata with a guide, ocean views, small groups, and northern lights or midnight sun potential.

“Herausfordernd, aber mit atemberaubender Aussicht! Der Klettersteig bietet wirklich spektakuläre Ausblicke – jeder Höhenmeter wird mit grandioser Fernsicht belohnt. Allerdings: Die Route ist extrem anspruchsvoll und setzt viel Kraft, Technik und Erfahrung voraus. Teilweise sehr steil, ausgesetzt und körperlich fordernd – definitiv nichts für Anfänger oder schwache Nerven. Wer die Herausforderung sucht, wird belohnt – wer’s unterschätzt, hat schnell zu kämpfen. Gute Kondition und Ausrüstung sind Pflicht!”

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Alesund: Private Tour to the Viking Islands

15.Private Tour to the Viking Islands

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 11 reviews · 4 hours

Explore Alesund’s Art Nouveau center, Viking islands, sea tunnels, Alnes lighthouse, Marble Church, and Aksla Mountain with a private guide.

“Igvars was the best Guide we ever had . My whole family told me during the whole holiday that he was absolutly amazing. If we will be back in Alesund some day we hopfully see him again. Thank you for the best experience of all time . We wish you all the best ❤️”

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