Top Alesund Sightseeing Tours

Get to know Alesund's cultural and natural highlights on this half-day shore excursion. Visit the enchanting island of Giske, climb to the top of Alnes Lighthouse on the island of Godoy, and visit the open-air Sunnmore Museum, where you learn about life in Norway over the centuries and see a collection of many different boats. Then, take in panoramic views from the top of Mt. Aksla before heading back into Alesund's city center to admire the art nouveau architecture.

Journey from Norway’s fjords into the mystical heart of troll country on this full-day shore excursion from Alesund. Drive along the spectacular fjords, stopping to visit the village of Sjøholt, the strawberry-growing town of Valldal and the Gudbrandsjuvet gorge. Then enjoy incredible views of the Stigfossen waterfall and the King, Queen and Bishop Mountains from the Trollstigen plateau, and hear stories about Norway’s mythical trolls as you zigzag down the hair-raisingly steep Troll Road (Trollstigen). See the Trollveggen (Troll Wall), the highest vertical rock face in Europe, before traveling back to Alesund.

Appreciating Ålesund’s unique architecture and history can be tricky on a self-led excursion. Discover the city’s highlights on a walking tour, and tick off top attractions including the Art Nouveau town center, the Hellebroa bridge, and the scenic town park. Stroll the streets with a guide for intimate insight into the town’s ancient past and modern culture, and take advantage of flexible departure times to explore at a time that suits you.

Grab your camera and set out to admire Norway’s Art Nouveau city on this 3-hour Ålesund shore excursion. Stroll through the city center and snap photos of the colorful buildings and explore the islands of Nørvøy and Aspøy. Learn more about the city’s unique architectural style and the town's history, including the 1904 fire, with a visit to the Jugendstil Senter (Art Nouveau Center). All entrance fees are included.

Get a different view of the Art Nouveau town of Ålesund that is possible on most sightseeing tours. This small-group kayaking tour introduces you to the top attractions and important information about the area, such as why Ålesund is built in the Jugend style. Make lots of photo stops along the way.

Experience what it is like to paddle in the dramatic UNESCO world heritage listed Geiranger fjord, on this 2-day trip. During these two days you will go on a scenic hike to a great campsite with stunning views over the fjord, where you will meet local heritage on old farms. The sheer size of the fjords and your humble presence is an overwhelming experience. Paddle with us and get blown away! All kayak equipment, meals (starting with lunch on day 1 and ending with lunch on day 2), camping gear (except sleeping bag) and a guide from Norway Adventures throughout the trip, who will provide basic paddle and safety instructions before starting.

If you want to see the real Norway then this cruise allows you to see one of the most beautiful stretches of water anywhere in the world. Combining a cruise and free time in the stunning village of Oye this is a great half day trip.

Choose this relaxing tour in your tempo, with rich historical evidence, interesting stories, breathtaking view over the old city center. With this tour, you will be taken several centuries back in time to the years where most Norwegians lived a hard and poor life and lived from agriculture and fishing. We will walk through the open air part of the museum where 55 old houses are located in the original place of the first medieval market town of Borgund. Several exhibitions and the boathouse can be visited inside, you will learn how our life was changed over the centuries. After the Museum we drive to Aksla Mountain with a spectacular view over Alesund downtown. Afterward, we will stroll on the pedestrian street Kongengsgata - town`s main street, where each house has its own amazing story. Be curious, join us!

Choose this private tour if you want to explore this marvelous city in your own tempo. What a Twist we have prepared for you, our guest? Just to entertain you and make the walking with the fun we will treat you with the most popular candies in Norway – Twist. Do you like the quizzes, riddles, rebuses, crossword puzzles? Our guides are very curious and sometimes ask the guests some popular evidence about Alesund. Candies just will be presented for the right answers.

Famed for its coastal beauty, Viking heritage, and scenic archipelago, Alesund is a gateway to Norway’s untamed beauty—and this half-day, private sightseeing excursion offers a stress-free way to see its highlights. Meet your guide in central Alesund at a time of your choosing, and set off. Visit historical highlights like the Giske Church, summit Mt. Aksla to take in panoramic views, explore several of Alesund’s neighboring islands, and learn all about its history.

Choose this tour to discover the Molde region with comfort, in your own tempo, with an attentive and knowledgeable guide. In this tour you will: • discover passion Atlantic Road; • admire the panoramic view over Molde, Romsdal peninsula, 222 picks of Trolls mountains and fjords; • visit the Romsdal museum; • explore sightseeing in Molde

We want to take you through the beautiful area outside Alesund, to the land of the trolls, with postcard views and breathtakingly beautiful nature. During the day you will also visit the Valldal, famous for their delicious strawberries. Don't forget your camera - you will definitely need it! Your guide will pick you up from your hotel or from your cruise ship. You will visit the fjord towns of Spjelkavik and Sjøholt and villages of Liabygda and Valldal, drive trough the famous Trollsroad. You will have a lot of stops during your way, to take photos, to drink coffee or have a snack. In the end, the driver will take you back.

This tour is the best option to get to know Alesund with locals. Choose privacy and comfort. Skip climbing 418 steps, we deliver you to the top of Aksla mountain, enjoy breathtaking panoramic view! Stroll along the district of Sea Venice, listen to miracle stories, admire Art Nouveau town design!

This tour offers the best way to discover the true essence of the western part of Norway with locals. A spectacular tour of the Norwegian islands and fjords, through the tunnels and over the bridges of the famous Atlantic Road, and a visit to the island Håholmen onboard a Viking ship. A truly unforgettable excursion!

This car tour starts from Ålesund. We take the road to Hellesylt that goes via the industrial town Stranda and Sykkylven mountain region. In Hellesylt, we take a ferry to Geiranger. Lunch and snacks are available on board. Audioguides on the ferry Hellesylt-Geiranger are available in 4 languages. You will learn interesting facts about Geirangerfjord and will see famous waterfalls. The tour will continue after a small stop in the village of Geiranger. We will travel by car along “the Eagle Road” to Eidsdal. There is one more ferry trip Eidsdal-Linge. On the way back to Ålesund, we will see the most picturesque places of the fjord. The deep blue UNESCO-protected Geirangerfjord is surrounded by majestic, snow-covered mountain peaks, wild waterfalls and lush, green vegetation.

The little island of Runde has got 150 regular inhabitants, but from February to August every year, more than 500.000 birds come to Runde for the nesting season. Around 80 species have been proved nesting here, and more than 230 species have been observed in total. The nature areas on Runde are vulnerable, important, and interesting for research. Runde has also been called "Treasure Island" because of the finds of gold coins from the wrecked Dutch ship "Akerendam" from 1725. Your guide will pick you up from your hotel or from your cruise ship. You will have the drive to take a ferry towards Runde. You will enjoy bird watching on a mountain trip, after that, you will have lunch. Before going back your guide will take you to the viewpoint to Ocean gate in coastline village.

Ålesund is the most beautiful town in Norway, surrounded by mountains, fjords and waterfalls. It is also the town of art nouveau, which combines with the local architecture. In Ålesund you can walk down water or step up to the viewpoint. Also, there are many easy mountain walks, possible even for small kids. It was an important defence point in the second World War and you can find many pieces of evidence here like bunkers. Near Ålesund is the beautiful village of Alnes with magnificent views.

Are you curious enough to explore All Highlights in Alesund? Choose this tour and look, what you get: * Aksla mountain - panoramic view over Alesund and surrounding; * Visit the unique Marble Church on the island Giske; * Visit old fisher village Alnes with the legendary Lighthouse; * Visit the open-air Medieval village Sunnmøre Museum; * Visit the Atlantic park - Aquarium; * Relaxing strolling trough pedestrian street Kongengsgate and even more. . . We try to avoid crowds and queue. Our guests enjoy sightseeing and will come back home with a camera full of authentic experiences that most other visitors miss.

This half-day tour is the best option to get to know all of Alesund`s highlights. By a comfortable minibus, your small company (up to 14 guests) will travel through the picturesque Ålesund center in Art Nouveau style - to the remote islands in the surrounding of Ålesund. The quiet rural life, grazing sheep, goats, and cows, the great historical pieces of evidence, the flexible tempo of a tour with privacy and guide`s attention, - make this tour ideal for all kind of Ålesund`s guests: first-time visitors, shore excursion, mature travelers, Scandinavian lovers… We try to avoid crowds and queue, our guests enjoy sightseeing. Ask your guide what you should do after the tour: where to shop, have a glass of wine or local beer, taste some of the Norwegian dishes - with fish of the day from nearest fjords....

Alesund is one of the most beautiful cities in Norway. After a fire destroyed the city in 1904 it was rebuilt in Art Nouveau. The best way to explore this part of the city is on foot and your local guide will tell you everything about the history of this place. Your guide will pick you up from your hotel or from your cruise ship. You will have a guided tour of the city center. After the tour, your guide will help you to call a taxi back if needed.