Top 10 Cultural Tours in Northern Norway, Northern Norway

Travel through time on a historical journey around Tromsø. Let us guide you around the city centre on foot to visit Tromsø’s most iconic places, Polar Museum and have a tasty lunch in a historical building. 

Inclusions: Professional guide, Lunch, Tea and coffee

Exclusions: Hotel pick-up not included, Soft drinks or alcoholic beverages during lunch not included

This tour is dedicated to those who love discovery and photography. We will visit the most enchanting spots of the Lofoten and it's striking and unforgettable winter lights. During our photography tour we ill stop on the Atlantic side, the wildest , where nature shows its purest and untamed side. Gimsøya, the wild side; Eggum and its colorful houses; Haukland and its white sand, Unstad, the surfers' paradise: these are are just some of the beauties that these islands offer. But the islands are also fishing hamlets full of colors surrounded by corners which make these islands a paradise for photographers. Kabelvåg and Henningsvær with their fishermen’s houses, wooden racks, fishing boats, historical buildings are just some of these historical sites that, together with the beauty of nature and the power of the Arctic lights will capture your imagination. We run this special photography tour in small groups, maximum 8 per group, to ensure an unique and customized experience.

Inclusions: Pick up at the hotel, Private transportation, Licensed driver, Skilled photographer, Coffee and/or Tea, Photos taken during the tour, if required

Exclusions: Lunch

Meet your guide and driver hosts for 4 hours sightseeing around Tromsø Island. Learn about Tromsø's intruiging history and culture, visit Tromsø Museum, and stop at different view points including Fjellheisen cable car 421m above sea level for breath-taking panoramic views of Tromsø and its surroundings. After building up your appetite, have a tasty soup at our favourite cafe located in the oldes part of Tromsø.

Inclusions: Lunch, Professional photographer guide, Driver/guide, Hotel pickup and drop-off, Coffee and/or Tea

Exclusions: Drinks

You’ll find the arctic city of Vardø as far east as you can go in Norway. There’s limited access to professional guides in this area, so why not have your own personal guide directly on your smartphone? You’ll see the highlights of the city through the eyes of a local. Take all the time you need and stop along the way if feel like it. The tour starts from the port, where the Hurtigruten arrives every evening. We’ll go along the shores of Vardø, passing the statue of Willem Barentz, before arriving at the wharves and warehouse of Brodtkorp. The tour also takes you to the dark side of local history by telling the story of the burning of witches at Steglnes. Finally we’ll pass the marvelous Vardøhus Fortress, before arriving back at the port. The tour automatically plays audio at exactly the right time and place using your smartphone's GPS service and the VoiceMap mobile app. Start the tour, put your phone in your pocket, and let my voice guide you through the highlights of Vardo.

Inclusions: Lifetime access to Vardø: Pomors, Radars and Witches in the Far North tour, VoiceMap Application, Offline access to audio, maps, and geodata

Exclusions: Smartphone, Transportation, Food/Drink, Tickets or entrance fees to any museums or other attractions en route

This tour is dedicated to those who love photography. You don't have to be a photographer to be a part of this tour: you have to be a nature lover, keen on discover the hidden parts of the Lofoten archipelago and its unique spots characterized by enchanting lights and colors. During this daily tour we will visit the Atlantic side, the wildest side where nature shows its purest and untamed side. The beauty of Haukland beach and its tropical aspect, Utakleiv, known as a real paradise for climbers, are just some of the natural beauties that these islands offer. But Lofoten islands are history, culture, and folklore as well and we want you to be a part of their past history. The fantastic fishing villages of Henningsvær and Nusfjord remind us of a glorious past; Henningsvær and its interesting and picturesque architecture, Nusfjord and the importance of fishing during the Middle Ages; The magnificent arctic lights have inspired and continue to inspire artists from all over the world.

Inclusions: narrative and knowledgeable speaking guide, Comfortable minivan, Pick up and drop off at the hotel

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

Take in the magnificent Arctic scenery of Northern Norway Join us on a roundtrip tour around the picturesque island of Kvaløya (Whale Island) in a minibus. Take in the fresh, clean air and the breath-taking views of the mountains and fjords and capture the beauty through your camera lens. Leave the city behind and head into the wilderness onto Norway’s fifth largest island. See how locals live and keep your eyes open for typical Arctic fauna including eagles, sea otters, seals, foxes, elk and reindeer. Stop at local cafes and shops to see and buy authentic Arctic products including locally produced food. Make sure to wrap up warm as we will make several photo stops to admire the views of the mountains and fjords. Have lunch at Sommarøy, where you can see stunning white sandy beaches.

Inclusions: Sightseeing tour, Hotel pickup and drop-off, Driver/guide, Transport by air-conditioned Mercedes Sprinter, Live commentary on board, Portrait and Digital pictures within 24h, Premium hot chocolate, tea and coffee, Lunch

Exclusions: Extra drinks during lunch

The reindeer and the Sami have been living and working on this land for centuries and they have only recently invited guests to be part of their daily life. You will visit their camp and have a chance to feed the herd of around 300 wild reindeer who will swarm all around and some will even eat from your hands. You will then be invited for hot drinks around the fire inside a warm candlelit gamme (Traditional Sami Hut) where lunch, bidos, cooked over the open fire will be served (a traditional Sami stew which is often served at Sami weddings and other special occasions). After lunch you will be invited into a lavvu (Sami tent) and gather around the fire to listen to stories about Sami culture and how it is to be a reindeer herder. The Sami guide will also perform a joik (traditional Sami song) for the guests.

Inclusions: Pickup and drop-off at designated meeting points, Transportation to camp, Guide, Snacks, Coffee and/or Tea, Lunch, Use of warm overalls

Exclusions: Anything not covered in Inclusions

With this excursion, we would like you to discover a part of these amazing islands; our guide won't show you only some of the most characteristic fishing villages which have made these islands famous, but she/he will also make you explore unspoiled nature, genuine and extraordinary parts of these fantastic corner of the world, the Lofoten archipelago. You will admire the Arctic landscape and fishing communities where you can breath the history and the atmosphere of the past when the fishermen used to gather up here to participate to the cod fishing season. Gimsøy island and its old church , Eggum and its wild landscape and white sandy beach, Henninsgvær, the Venice of the north and Kabelvåg are just some of the places you will admire and discover. With this 5 -hour Lofoten guided tour, our knowledgeable guide will show the highlights of the northern side of the archipelago.

Inclusions: Hotel pickup and drop-off

Exclusions: Gratuities, Food and drinks, unless specified

Visit a reindeer camp outside of Tromsø on this 4 hour tour that introduces you to a little Sami culture. You'll have a chance to feed a herd of 300 reindeer, take a 15-minute reindeer sled ride, and then gather inside a Sami tent for a hot meal and to hear stories about Sami culture around the campfire. A guide also performs a joik, traditional Sami folk song.

Inclusions: Pickup and drop-off at designated meeting points, Transportation to camp, Guide, 10 to 15-minute reindeer sleigh ride, Snacks, Coffee and/or Tea, Lunch, Use of warm overalls

Exclusions: Anything not covered in Inclusions

We would like to give you the opportunity to become better acquainted with the Sami culture and join a pleasant and fun Reindeer Sledding in beautiful North Norwegian nature. The Sami are the indigenous people of the North and our Sami guide would like you to get to know his culture better, both past, present and future, through tasting some typical Sami food, seeing and learning about Sami artifacts and hearing stories and the joik (traditional Sami song)

Inclusions: Beverages, Driver/guide, Round-trip shared transfer, Lunch

Exclusions: Gratuities