The 10 Best Cultural Tours in Hordaland, Western Norway

The Cruise Special tours is a series of tours aiming towards the cruise traveler, but is also bookable for travelers who wants a shorter day tour. Here you are able to enjoy a series of highlights, but without getting exhausted from the full day experience. This five hour round trip, gives you the Golden Circle of Bergen and this city's beautiful surroundings in a package specially developed with the cruise passenger in mind. It is so short that you manage to get a good breakfast onboard, but long enough to give you a good insight with some spectacular scenic roads. We head out to the beautiful area where Netflix found the hidden surroundings that became the backdrop and filming location for their new upcoming show: The Innocents and continue into the picturesque Mofjord area. See how stunning waterfalls plunge into the ground and have the pictures of a liftime before you are timely brought back to your ship or accommodation.

Inclusions: Port pickup as ships arrive in Bergen, Transport by private Minivans (7 seaters) to access unexplored areas, Special Notice: Due to Norwegian legislation, this tour includes payment for a overnight stay in a tent at our remote island in the Osterfjord. Notice that you dont need to utilize this, as this is solely to comply with the outdated Norwegian transportation law. In case you DO want to utilize this part of the tour, please notify the local supplier at the time of booking and a tent wil be provided for your use. A 1500 USD security deposit must be paid for the tent. You will have to put up the tent yourself and make your way to the island on your own!

Exclusions: The listed price does not include a EUR 80 / USD 100 facility fee, payable at the time of tour check-in. Fee is pr group/car, Entrance fees - Food and drinks

A compact introduction of Bergen and a visit to the Troldhaugen - the house and museum of Edvard Grieg - probably the most famous person coming from Bergen. Private driver-guide on a private environmentally friendly car. Car on this tour is our Tesla Model X. This car has a Passenger Transport Licence. For a bigger bite and more taste of our beautiful town, please, check out the 3-, 4- and 5-hour tour options.

Inclusions: Bottled water, Professional local driver/guide , Hotel/port pick-up and drop-off, Private tour in air-conditioned vehicle, Local taxes, Entrance tickets to the museum

Exclusions: Gratuities

Whole day trip is the best one option how to get knowledge about Norwegian history, every day life and to enjoy beautiful northern nature. Our Norway in Miniature tour gives you in addition chance to become acquainted with local cuisine and to enjoy views of UNESCO protected Narray fjord, to taste fresh water from famous waterfall and to make pictures from mountain lookout points.

Inclusions: Private transportation, English speaking guide

Exclusions: Ferry tickets for Narray Fjord cruise - 650NOK/person, All food expences not included

Get a taste and feel of Bergen on this extended 5-hour city sightseeing tour run by a professional driver-guide in a comfortable car. We will be stopping at the main sights in the centre of Bergen. We will also visit some of the sights and museums located outside city centre. There are 4 options that you can choose from. Please, see the tour delails. Car on this tour is one of our Mercedes minivans. When only 3 people are going on this tour, we may use our Tesla Model X. All of our cars have Passenger Transport Licence. We have also shorter options available: 2.5-, 3- and 4-hour sightseeing tours in Bergen.

Inclusions: Bottled water, Professional local driver/guide, Hotel/port pickup and drop-off, Private tour in air-conditioned vehicle, Local taxes

Exclusions: Museum, funicular tickets etc not included, Gratuities

Explore Bergen past and present with a certified fluent English-speaking guide. This small-group walking tour combines history, culture and everyday life as we walk through both the most famous attractions of Bergen and the off-the-beaten path parts of the city. We will discuss not just the fascinating history of Bergen, but also what it's like to live in Bergen today - including everyday life, housing, work, education and anything you wish to ask. We'll explore the issues currently facing Bergen today, but also what makes Bergen a special place to live. We will walk through historical locations past picturesque houses, churches, hills and parks. You'll get an idea of museums, restaurants and shops that you can explore on your own. With this walking tour, you'll get a feel not just for Bergen's history and culture, but also the 'real Bergen'. Join Emma, your local guide, on this unique and special walk through the best city in Norway!

Inclusions: Fluent English-speaking Guide, I'll have samples of our local delicacies.

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Enjoy a self-guided biking tour from the city center to Edvard Grieg’s home on Troldhaugen, where you eat lunch and listen to a reconstructed Grieg concert. Visit the local castle, Gamlehaugen,  the home of Edvard Grieg and the museum, along with the Fantoft Stave Church on this 5-hour bike tour.

Inclusions: Lunch, Use of bicycle, Use of helmet, Live entertainment

Exclusions: Drinks

Get to know the city through the eyes of a passionate local. With no set itinerary, you can customize the tour or leave it up to the local for an insightful introduction to the city. Make travel about the people you meet not just the places you see. With our walking tours, you’ll skip the mundane historical tours and discover the city through a local’s eyes. Experience a tour that will transform the way you travel to make it as much about the people you meet, as it is the places you see. Our local guides (Lokafyers) are passionate about their city and eager to share their knowledge and perspective. Since Lokafyers are not professional guides and tour occasionally, they provide an experience that’s authentic and personal, like a friend showing you around their city. By the end of the tour, you'll feel comfortable navigating the city and confident that you have all the information you need to make the most of your stay.

Inclusions: Local guide "Lokafyer", Customized private walking tour

Exclusions: Personal expenses, Tips and gratuities (optional), Optional activity costs, Food and drinks, Transportation to/from attractions (It’s a walking tour, car transportation isn’t included)

Bergen • Gay Friendly Tour & Old City's Secrets • Gay or Lesbian Friendly Tour Guide and/or Driver • Every Entrance Fee or Tasting described in the program

Inclusions: Guaranteed to skip the long lines, Local guide, Private tour

Exclusions: Food and drinks, unless specified, Gratuities, Gratuities

We will cruise for 3 hours towards Rosendal, through fjords and passing islands on the way. When we get to Rosendal, there is a 15 minute walk up to the Baroniet, and the Rosendal Gardens Ludvig Rosenkrantz and Karen Mowatt’s little manor from the 1660s is surrounded by beautiful and historic grounds, including a Renaissance garden, a romantic landscape garden and the kitchen garden. From Rosendal Garden you get a grand view of the enveloping mountains Malmangernuten, melderskin and Laurdalstind, and of the waterfall Hattebergfossen and Hardangerfjorden. The garden has been built up over several hundred years of changing styles and fashions in gardening, Here you can experience more than 300 years of garden history.

Inclusions: Snacks, Bottled water, Coffee and/or Tea, Soda/Pop

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If you are wanting to combine a stunning cruise with seeing the traditional sights of a local village away from the city f Bergen this tours offers all you need.

Inclusions: Fjord Cruise, Coach Tour, Walking Tour of Vik, All Entrance fees, Lunch

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