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The 15 Best Tours in Ålesund

28 tours  ·  from $12 a head

Good tours in Ålesund fill up weeks ahead and the great ones go first. Below: the 15 to book early, what each includes and how they differ.

Ålesund: 1-Day Hop-On Hop-Off Sightseeing Bus Ticket - Take the full loop before choosing your stops
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Ålesund: 1-Day Hop-On Hop-Off Sightseeing Bus Ticket

1.1-Day Hop-On Hop-Off Sightseeing Bus Ticket

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 533 reviews · from $42Our pick

Explore Ålesund for one day on a double-decker hop-on hop-off bus. Start at the cruise terminal or any marked stop, hear commentary in seven languages, and stop for Aksla views, Hessa scenery, Art Nouveau architecture, and the Ålesund Aquarium. Wi-Fi, headsets, and museum discounts are included.

“I rely on a mobility scooter and both the guides that we encountered were amazing in supporting me and getting on and off the bus. The actual commentary on the earphones was amazing really enjoyed listening to every bit of it. We could not have visited the Viking Museum at the furthest point of the bus journey without transport. We did the full circle to listen to the whole tour and then got off where we wanted to and back on again. The only criticism is that I contacted the company a number of times regarding my scooter because it just said wheelchair accessible. Unfortunately, no one replied. In addition,…”

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Alesund: City Sightseeing Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Tour - Starting at the Cruise Terminal
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Alesund: City Sightseeing Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Tour

2.City Sightseeing Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 399 reviews · 1 day · from $51

See Ålesund from an open-top double-decker bus on an 80-minute route with eight stops. Use the audio guide in eight languages, get off at Fjellstua viewpoint, Sunnmøre Museum, the Art Nouveau Centre, or the aquarium, and use booklet discounts. It runs every 30 minutes on cruise-ship dates from June through September.

“Overall was a great way to see and learn more about the city.”

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Alesund Shore Excursion: From Fjords to Trolls - The Trollstigen Plateau and its great view
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Alesund Shore Excursion: From Fjords to Trolls

3.Alesund Shore Excursion: From Fjords to Trolls

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 319 reviews · 7 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $187

Travel from Ålesund through Valldal to Gudbrandsjuvet and the Trollstigen Plateau, with stops at fjords, waterfalls, the Troll Wall, and a rural buffet lunch option. Guides such as Lulu, Claudia, and Giulia explain local stories and scenery. Check road conditions before booking, since Trollstigen closures can change the route.

“Guide and Driver were great. Very knowledgeable. Had plenty of time at each stop. Lunch buffet was very nice as well.”

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Alesund Shore Excursion: The Ultimate Sightseeing Tour - Sunnmøre Museum: Ålesund’s past in an open-air setting
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Alesund Shore Excursion: The Ultimate Sightseeing Tour

4.Alesund Shore Excursion: The Ultimate Sightseeing Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 285 reviews · 4 hours (approx.) · from $143

This four-hour English-led coach tour links Ålesund’s art nouveau center with Sunnmøre Museum and remote Alnes Lighthouse on Godøy. You’ll see old boats and historic homes, ride across islands and tunnels, and climb about 185 steep lighthouse steps. Guides such as Sandra, Denise, Dani, and Danny have led recent departures, though groups can reach 45 people.

“Denise was an excellent guide for our tour of Alesund. She was very knowledgeable, patient and friendly. Our bus driver was excellent too. I would highly recommend this tour.”

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From Ålesund: Round Trip Fjord Cruise to Geirangerfjord - Storfjorden begins the scenic journey
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From Ålesund: Round Trip Fjord Cruise to Geirangerfjord

5.Round Trip Fjord Cruise to Geirangerfjord

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 255 reviews · from $205

Travel by comfortable catamaran from central Ålesund to Geirangerfjord and back. The three-hour journey each way passes Storfjorden, Sunnylvsfjorden, and the Seven Sisters waterfall. You get one to three hours in Geiranger for lunch, shopping, a waterfall walk, or the UNESCO World Heritage Center. Audio commentary is available in 10 languages.

“The cruise was stunning and a great way to see Gerangerfjord when you have limited time. The staff are very helpful.”

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Ålesund: Via Ferrata tour - The steep first half on solid rock
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Ålesund: Via Ferrata tour

6.Via Ferrata tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 203 reviews · 1 hour · from $61

Meet your English, Norwegian, or German-speaking guide in Ålesund City Park, gear up, and climb a south-facing rock wall to Fjellstua viewpoint restaurant. The one-hour route is steepest at the start, with cables, footholds, handholds, and a midway bench. Guides such as Victoria, Lucas, Aleena, and Mona have helped climbers feel secure.

“we had a wonderful tour guide. the beginning of the climb was the hardest and pretty steep sometimes. I wouldn't recommend for people who are afraid of heights. But it was a wonderful, exciting tour with great views!”

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Hjørundfjord Fjord Cruise roundtrip from Ålesund - Boarding MS Bruvik at Rådhuskaia
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Hjørundfjord Fjord Cruise roundtrip from Ålesund

7.Hjørundfjord Fjord Cruise roundtrip from Ålesund

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 172 reviews · 5 hours · from $115

Sail roundtrip from central Ålesund aboard the vintage MS Bruvik, passing Trandal, Sæbø, and Urke beneath the Sunnmøre Alps. You get about 60 minutes in Øye, an audio guide in English, indoor and outdoor seating, and snacks or drinks for sale. Bring food if you want a proper lunch.

“Good to see up close how the local population live and earn a living and cope with the logistical challenges the fjiords present and to see the beautiful scenery along the way.”

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Sightseeing Tour in Trollstigen - Land of Trolls - Valldal and the gorge at Gudbrandsjuvet
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Sightseeing Tour in Trollstigen – Land of Trolls

8.Sightseeing Tour in Trollstigen – Land of Trolls

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 128 reviews · 6 hours (approx.) · from $139

Travel from Ålesund to Trollstigen in an air-conditioned vehicle with an English-speaking guide. Stop at Kokarsteinen, Gudbrandsjuvet, the Trollstigen Plateau, Stigfossen, and Trollveggen. The six-hour outing is timed for cruise passengers, though mountain-road closures and weather can change the route.

“Small group, great tour, highly recommend! It was so beautiful and well organized. Elizabeth was an amazing guide!”

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3 Hour Guided Food Walk Tour in Alesund, Norway - Brown cheese and moose salami at Delikatessen Løvenvold
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3 Hour Guided Food Walk Tour in Alesund, Norway

9.3 Hour Guided Food Walk Tour in Alesund, Norway

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 124 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $156Top rated

Walk central Ålesund with a local English-speaking guide such as Monica, Rigmor, Piotr, Nora, or Lorena. Over three hours, you taste Norwegian specialties at small local businesses, hear stories about Art Nouveau Ålesund, and pause at photo spots including Brosundet. The group is capped at 12, and food plus coffee or tea is included.

“The trip was fun, tasty and educational. Our guide Rigmor is a local and knowledgeable. The food was great and all our questions were answered”

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Ålesund: Ålesund and Surrounding Islands Audio Guide Tour - Godøya viewpoint and the story of Giske
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Ålesund: Ålesund and Surrounding Islands Audio Guide Tour

10.Ålesund and Surrounding Islands Audio Guide Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.1 · 116 reviews · 3 hours · from $136

You’ll ride from Ålesund in an air-conditioned vehicle to Godøya, Alnes fishing island, and Alnes Fyr lighthouse, then finish at Aksla viewpoint. An audio guide is available in five languages, and a live guide can help if the system fails. Allow for wind, rain, tunnels, and limited time at each stop.

“De rit met de kleine touringbus was geweldig en we hebben een heerlijk genoten van de stops. De chauffeur was goed en hielp ook daar waar nodig. 's avonds op het schip zagen we de bezochte vuurtoren ook nog staan. Uitzichtpunt Alska was fantastisch.”

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Sea Kayaking In Ålesund - From city waterways toward the coast
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Sea Kayaking In Ålesund

11.Sea Kayaking In Ålesund

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 99 reviews · 2 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $118

Meet your guide at Brunholmen, get fitted with safety gear, and paddle around Brosundet and nearby waterways for about 2.5 hours. Guides such as Linda, Daniel, Patrick, Kristoff, and Nikita provide instruction, local stories, and photo stops. Expect a beginner-friendly tour, often in tandem kayaks, with flexible departure times.

“Gute Gruppengröße.. nette Guids....super Wetter...blauer Himmel, Sonne und Spaß... Kajak gut...auch wenn die Lenkung etwas schwierig ist”

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From Ålesund: Winter Fjord Cruise to Geirangerfjord - Why the off-season works so well
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From Ålesund: Winter Fjord Cruise to Geirangerfjord

12.Winter Fjord Cruise to Geirangerfjord

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 97 reviews · 9 hours · from $346

Travel from Ålesund to Geiranger on the white catamaran Keiser Wilhelm, with English, German, and Norwegian guidance from Fjord Rangers including Ionnes. Expect a calm off-season cruise, light lunch, Flydalsjuvet viewpoint, the Norwegian Fjord Centre, and a 327-step waterfall walk.

“Rangers excellent with information and help. Food very nice too. I took the bus to the top of town and visited the exhibition all very interesting’ The fjord is brilliant and well worth the trip. In the afternoon the sun came out so a very relaxing return to Alesund”

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Ålesund-Aksla-Alnes-Giske-Sunnmøre museum 100 % Highlights 4.5 H - Aksla mountain and the Kari path
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Ålesund-Aksla-Alnes-Giske-Sunnmøre museum 100 % Highlights 4.5 H

13.Aksla-Alnes-Giske-Sunnmøre museum 100 % Highlights 4.5 H

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 84 reviews · 4 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $171

Rolf, a local Ålesund driver-guide, takes you by comfortable 16-seat minibus through the Art Nouveau city and surrounding islands. Expect Aksla views, Alnes Lighthouse, Giske Church, wartime history, Sunnmøre Museum, drinks, photos, and short walks. The tour runs about 4.5 hours, though timing can vary with stops and road conditions.

“Very comfortable van and a very knowledgeable guide. Saw beautiful sites. We went to places we never even dreamed existed.”

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Amazing city walk in Ålesund - Aalesund Church and stories of the miracle city
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Amazing city walk in Ålesund

14.Amazing city walk in Ålesund

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 68 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $48

This two-hour small-group walk with Uniktur introduces you to Ålesund through Brosundet, Aalesund Church, St. Olavplass, and Kongens gate. Guides such as Mila, Stacy, and Radmyla share the city’s fire, architecture, daily life, and Norwegian customs. Expect an easy-paced route, English commentary, and a group of up to 20 people.

“Our guide Stacy was wonderful. Was on time and met us on the pier where we got off the ship. She gave a good historical account of the city and was good about answering questions anyone had. The walking tour around the city was well worth it.”

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Ålesund: Guided Food Walking Tour - Starting at the Joachim Rønneberg statue
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Ålesund: Guided Food Walking Tour

15.Guided Food Walking Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 59 reviews · 3 hours · from $83

Join a local guide such as Rigmor, Nora, Monica, or Caroline for five Norwegian food tastings across Ålesund’s cafés and restaurants. Expect short walks, Art Nouveau streets, sea air, coffee, still water, and stories about local life. Menus change with the season, opening hours, and day of week.

“Rigmor was very nice and full of interesting things about Alesund, the food was very nice.”

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