Top 10 Walking Tours in Hordaland, Western Norway

January 22, 2022 Vergie Nakamoto

Lying at the heart of Norway’s Western Fjord area, Hordaland is home to culturally rich Bergen, the country’s second largest city. Hardangerfjord, Norway’s second-longest fjord (and the third-longest in the world), is here too, and cruising along its scenic 110 miles is a top area activity. Leirvik, the second-biggest town in Hordaland, has the interesting open-air Sunnhordland Folk Museum. Set atop one of the country’s biggest glaciers, Folgefonna National Park has a popular summer ski center.
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1. PRIVATE TOUR: Bergen city sightseeing, 3 hours

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Get a taste and feel of Bergen on this 3-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. For a bigger bite and more taste of our beautiful town, please, check out the 4- and 5-hour tour options.

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

Exclusions: Museum and funicular tickets not included, Gratuities

Reviewed By sonkoppie

We got Vlad as our driver/guide and had the best time ever. Our group was late and he patiently waited for us, and then gave us one of the best experiences ever. We were a group of yarnlovers and he took us to 2 yarn factories, arranged a small tour for us there, showed us some waterfalls outside the city, stopped for toilet breaks and chatted and laughed with us. He was so knowledgeable and this was an excellent way to see the sights of Bergen. We can highly recommend him and this tour to anyone.

2. PRIVATE TOUR: Bergen and Edvard Grieg house, 2.5 hours

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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

Reviewed By sonkoppie

We got Vlad as our driver/guide and had the best time ever. Our group was late and he patiently waited for us, and then gave us one of the best experiences ever. We were a group of yarnlovers and he took us to 2 yarn factories, arranged a small tour for us there, showed us some waterfalls outside the city, stopped for toilet breaks and chatted and laughed with us. He was so knowledgeable and this was an excellent way to see the sights of Bergen. We can highly recommend him and this tour to anyone.

3. Trolltunga Classic Overnight Hike

Skjeggedal 8, 5770 Tyssedal, Norway Trolltunga Adventures
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Our goal is to give you an authentic Norwegian hiking experience with traditional tasty food specialities like our famous Reindeer Stew. Experience Trolltunga almost alone, without long queues. Enjoy sunset and sunrise in the high mountains of Hardangervidda National Park. Relax around campfire before you go to sleep in our top notch Fjällräven tents with warm sleeping mats. We also do small detours which most hikers walk by, like a beautiful located waterfall where we have a scenic lunch and our sunset rock Preikestolen (the original) with the best view of the Ringedalsvatnet lake and valley. Our guides have walked in these mountains since childhood and love to show you the best of what this hike have to offer.

Inclusions: Breakfast, Dinner, Lunch

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Reviewed By Kevin K

Well planned tour with secluded camp location. Friendly guides with snaps of interesting facts. Delicious food. Jaw breaking landscapes. All in all an amazing adventure. For the ultimate experience, cross your fingers/pray to god(s) for beautiful weather.

4. Walking tour: Medieval Spirit of Bergen

Tourist Information in Bergen, Strandkaien 3, 5012 Bergen, Norway Vinol Tours
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This is one of the cheapest tours in Bergen. After 2 hours you will get knowledge about the city of Bergen from early medieval centuries till our days. We charge per tour not per person. More people in your group less each person will pay.

Inclusions: Included payment for the tourist guide

Exclusions: entrance tickets to the museums

Reviewed By Pearlr503

I have visited Norway just before the start of pandemic Covid-19 spreading. Unfortunaly, I didn' t have during my stay in Norway any walking tours in one of the most popular Norwegian historical cities - Bergen. Suddenly I discovered that one of Bergen tourist agencies suggests virtual online walking tours. It was so nice. International tourism is almost died now. Live online tour was a discovery for me. I was sitting with my smartphone at home enjoying stories of my local guide Ole, who was doing the real tour for me in the center of old Bergen passing with his camera medieval quarters. Tour was shorter than standard real tours. For me 1 hour was enough both for getting historical information and for the shopping at the end of the tour. My trophy became 3 magnets, a cup and 10 cans of blue berry in capsules that help to encrease immune system. Ole sent me them with DHL. My recommendations!

5. Food and Culture walk

Bontelabo, Bergen, Norway Bergen Base Camp Day Tours
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Local guide, local food and local stories. We visit 2 tourist attractions, the 3 other stops is local, hidden gems. The whole tour is in the old part of town and the length and the paste makes it an easy walk. We love to give you the insight of local life and local history and of course our traditional food culture.

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Reviewed By Amelie R

The employee was extremely friendly. We met her the day before and she gave us very valuable advice. The bikes were very nice quality and their own app suggests some routes. She also gave us great recommendations for what else to check out in Bergen. Great experience!

6. Walking Tour in Bergen of the Past and Present

Bryggens Museum, Dreggsallmenningen 3, 5003 Bergen, Norway I Love Bergen
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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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7. Bergen Like a Local: Customized Private Tour

Sailor's Monument, Torgallmenningen, Bergen, Norway Sailor's Monument, Torgallmenningen, Bergen, Norway
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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)

8. Bergen Self-Guided Audio Tour

Bergenhus Fortress, 5003 Bergen, Norway Citywalkz Ltd t/a Citywalks World
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Download a vibrantly-narrated mp3 audio guide combined with a map detailing the area of your tour. This informative audio guided tour of the historical and vibrant city of Bergen will take you on a lovely walk where you will see sights such as the massive Bergen Fortress and the educational Bergen Internasjonale Kultursenter. Wander through the picturesque and stunning city of Bergen, with old streets, historic buildings and its harbour, this is definitely one city not to miss. The area of Bergen is surrounded by mountains, fjords and the ocean which provides some of the best views in the world. On this audio tour you will also learn about the Bergen Internasjonale Kultursenter and view the massive Bergen Fortress in your walk around this vibrant city. You will also see the Galleri Allmenningen AS, Grieg Hall, Bergen Museum, the Natural History Museum, the Academic Quarter, Bergen Theatre (Bergen Kino), and the Performing Arts Centre (Bit Teatergarasjen). Your tour. Your way.

Inclusions: Zip folder of audio files and map, Self-Guided Audio Tour, Self-Paced, Downloadable link to download mp3 file and map

Exclusions: Audio Device, Food/Drink, Transportation, Headphones

Reviewed By jacklW8803BL

Also about Stavanger: What's not to love about this city - all information is good to get and this did not disappoint. We are not tech savvy but found the process simplistic.

9. PRIVATE GUIDED TOUR: World Heritage Fjord Landscape tour from Flam, 4 hours

JANDIS tours in Flåm

On this amazing sightseeing tour from Flåm on a minivan with a private driver-guide, you will explore the natural wonders of the Norwgian Fjord landscape are - inscribed into the UNESCO World Heritage list. You will first stop at Stalheim hotel to enjoy the view of the stunning Nærøydalen valley, then take a drive down the Stalheimskleiva hairpin turn road and walk up close to the Stalheimsfossen waterfall, before coming to the charming village of Gudvangen. In Gudvangen you can to witness the gorgeous Nærøyfjord - one of the two UNESCO World Heritage fjords. Here you can also visit a real modern day Viking Town (optional). After Gudvangen, on to the famous Stegastein viewpoint above the Aurlandsfjord. In Aurland village, you can also visit the local Glass workshop (optional). Duration of the tour: 4-4.5 hours. You may choose to either visit the Viking town or the Aurland Glass workshop, or none of the two – and have more time to soak up the natural beauty of the western fjords.

Inclusions: All taxes, fees and handling charges, Bottled water, Local professional driver-guide, Hotel/port pickup and drop-off, Air-conditioned vehicle, Private transportation

Exclusions: Gratuities, Tickets to the Viking Village (optional), Visit to the Aurland Glass workshop (optional)

10. PRIVATE GUIDED TOUR: Secrets of the Fjords - the Osterfjord and Mo, 6-7 hours

Jandis Tour Operator

Experience the majestic beauty of the Western Norway on this short 6.5-hour round-trip by car from Bergen. In a comfortable private car or minivan, with a private driver-guide, you will travel to the secluded areas around the island of Osterøy and the Osterfjord surrounding it. On this tour, you will see narrow fjords, gorgeous waterfalls, experience the amazingly beautiful nature of the region. The driver-guide provides interesting commentary to the sights and general information about Norway. The car and the driver-guide is with you during all of the tour. The tour ends in Bergen centre. This tour can be extednded by a private fjord cruise with a local captain, without the guide, on your way back to Bergen (fjord cruise is subject to availability). 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.

Inclusions: All taxes, fees and handling charges, Local taxes, Driver/guide, Live commentary on board, Local guide, Hotel/port pickup, Transport by air-conditioned minivan, Bottled water

Exclusions: Gratuities

Reviewed By sonkoppie

We got Vlad as our driver/guide and had the best time ever. Our group was late and he patiently waited for us, and then gave us one of the best experiences ever. We were a group of yarnlovers and he took us to 2 yarn factories, arranged a small tour for us there, showed us some waterfalls outside the city, stopped for toilet breaks and chatted and laughed with us. He was so knowledgeable and this was an excellent way to see the sights of Bergen. We can highly recommend him and this tour to anyone.

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