Location: Alesund
Top Things to do in Alesund
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The 10 Best Walking Tours in Alesund, Western Norway
Perched at the top of Norway’s Western Fjord country, picture-perfect Alesund is spread over several islands stretching into the Atlantic, with the spectacular Sunnmøre Mountains as a backdrop. If its natural beauty doesn’t grab you, its architecture surely will: After an early 20th-century fire destroyed much of the town, Alesund was rebuilt in absolute Art Nouveau (Jugendstil) glory. Learn the history at Aalesunds Museum, or visit one of the world’s largest aquariums, the Atlanterhavsparken.
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1. Amazing city walk in Ålesund
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5.0 based on 5 reviews
Do not miss the chance to get acquainted with the most beautiful city of the Norwegian Kingdom. Our Amazing city walk feels more like a friendly promenade: • “... there was no street under your feet 50 years ago as these buildings were surrounded by water, like in Venice…. • ... this beautiful area of Norwegian Venice was specially designed for fishermen. Take a closer look, those hokes still remain as a reminder of the tough times. Let's go and discover what's inside those houses nowadays... • “…If you do not except the challenge to climb 418 steps to the very top of Axla mountain, then follow me, I will show you one view point where you can admire the city from a bird’s eye view…” As we walk, chat and laugh, you discover this phoenix city, which rose from the ashes and today surprises us with flowers on the facades, encourages you to praise its beauty left and right.
Inclusions: Smart pretty guide will show you old city on unique route
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Reviewed By ehudy2017
Radmyla is a passionate ,knowledgable and attentive guide with a comfortable car .We have enjoyed our tours with her both in Geiranger and Alesund.Sheer pleasure!
2. Alesund Private tour Medieval Village Sunnmore, 3 hours
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5.0 based on 1 reviews
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!
Inclusions: Private transportation, Guide, Bottled water
Exclusions: Ticket to the museum 80 NOK/adult, ticket to the Panoramic platform on Aksla Mountain 30NOK/adult
Reviewed By 188delythg
Antonina, our guide, was very knowledgeable about her city and passed that on to us with a real passion.She was very interesting to listen to and showed us the beautiful Alesund town centre as well as sharing her knowledge of Norway's history and other interesting facts about the culture. Thank you Antonina.
3. Ålesund Town Walk
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5.0 based on 1 reviews
Ålesund Jugenstyle The big fire in 1904 Brosundet Fjellstua Molja Byparken Our authorized guides show you the most in the city center.
Inclusions: Professional guide
Exclusions: All Fees and Taxes
Reviewed By Mary H
Amazing day trip! Local Trips was great and as I was the only one signed up I got a private tour! Covid times led the sights and locations to not be over crowded which pretty fantastic. My guide, Trond, was wonderful and we went at my pace. Super worth it, could not be happier with this trip.
4. Alesund Shore Excursion: the Art Nouveau City Walk
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4.9 based on 10 reviews
Experience the best of Art Nouveau architecture in Ålesund, a city built on only islands. In the city center you will find hundreds of buildings, built in this fascinating architecture. During this three hour city walk you will also visit the Jugendstil Senter (the Art Nouveau Museum). Here you can enter a time capsule and travel back to the year 1904, the year of the town fire. Learn all about the rebuilding of the town, as well as the Art Nouveau style which is well represented in several exhibitions.
Inclusions: Local guide, Visit to the Art Nouveau Museum / Jugendstilsenter, Walk through the city center / Art Nouveau architecture
Exclusions: Food and drinks, unless specified, Hotel pickup and drop-off
Reviewed By MargaretResearch
I really can't say I've got to grips with Norway after my recent Covid secure trip there up the ffjirds on a cruise ship with other sufferers of my particular condition. One small issue is it's always said that all Norwegians speak English but I definitely met several who hadn't a clue what I was talking about when ordering pork chops on one of our excursions inland to Innlanden so that aspect was disappointing. Also I learned that a Smurfasbord is a kind of buffet similar to the English buffet but with fewer items from the yellow food groups such as our much loved crisps and cheese. Mr Gudmunjohansennn the ships croupier talked me through it in impeccable Norwegian so I had to deduce what he was saying from his admirable skill at pointing at things and either smiling or frowning. Was glad to get home to Sharon and normality.
5. Private city walk in Alesund with a Twist
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3.0 based on 1 reviews
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.
Inclusions: witty guide, chocolate candies Twist - the traditional, favorite chocolate treats
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Reviewed By 188delythg
Antonina, our guide, was very knowledgeable about her city and passed that on to us with a real passion.She was very interesting to listen to and showed us the beautiful Alesund town centre as well as sharing her knowledge of Norway's history and other interesting facts about the culture. Thank you Antonina.
6. Alesund Highlights All - Inclusive
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.
Inclusions: Bottled water, Snacks, Air-conditioned vehicle
Exclusions: Lunch, Sunnmore museum entrance fee, Atlantic sea-park entrance fee, Aksla mountain entrance fee
Reviewed By 188delythg
Antonina, our guide, was very knowledgeable about her city and passed that on to us with a real passion.She was very interesting to listen to and showed us the beautiful Alesund town centre as well as sharing her knowledge of Norway's history and other interesting facts about the culture. Thank you Antonina.
7. Alesund Sightseeing for Hurtigruten passengers
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!
Inclusions: Guiding, Air-conditioned vehicle
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Reviewed By 188delythg
Antonina, our guide, was very knowledgeable about her city and passed that on to us with a real passion.She was very interesting to listen to and showed us the beautiful Alesund town centre as well as sharing her knowledge of Norway's history and other interesting facts about the culture. Thank you Antonina.
8. An amazing walking tour of Art Nouveau town Alesund
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.
Inclusions: Pick-up, Professional licensed guide, All fees and taxes
Exclusions: Drop-off, Transportation, Entrance tickets, Food and drinks
9. Chase a troll on a private tour through the picturesque fjord towns
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.
Inclusions: Pick-up and drop-off, Professional licensed guide, Transportation in a private vehicle, All fees and taxes
Exclusions: Food and drinks
10. Adventure on a B bird island – private Bird watching tour including lunch
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.
Inclusions: Pick-up and drop-off, Professional licensed guide, Transportation, Ferry trip, Lunch, All fees and taxes
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