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15 Best Historical Tours In Norway

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The 15 most popular historical tours in Norway. What each trip actually includes, who runs it, and what it costs.

15 Best Historical Tours In Norway

Tromsø: Reindeer Camp and Sami Cultural Tour with Lunch

Tromsø: Reindeer Camp and Sami Cultural Tour with Lunch - Getting there: Tromsø bus terminal to the reindeer ranch

1.Tromsø: Reindeer Camp and Sami Cultural Tour with Lunch

Most Popular★ 4.7

Feed hundreds of reindeer by hand, warm up in a Sami lavvu, and enjoy a fire-cooked meal with stories and yoik singing near Tromsø.

“what an interesting and incredible activity to do whilst in Tromso. Fantastic experience, beautiful snowy surroundings, friendly reindeer, very immersive experience. Bonfires indoors and out to keep warm, reindeer soup and got drinks. The storytelling from the Sami people was wonderful and we are so glad we chose to do this and fantastic value for…”

3,326 reviews4 hoursFrom $141by Tromsø Arctic Reindeer

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Tromsø: Sámi Reindeer Sledding and Sami Cultural Tour

Tromsø: Sámi Reindeer Sledding and Sami Cultural Tour - The Coach Ride: When the Lyngen Alps Steal the Show

2.Tromsø: Sámi Reindeer Sledding and Sami Cultural Tour

★ 4.7

Tromsø reindeer sledding and Sámi cultural tour with a warm lunch, hand-feeding the herd, and Lyngen Alps views on an Arctic coach ride.

“Really lovely trip. Feeding Reindeers was a magical experience. Very gentle and majestic animals. Sleigh ride is pleasant enough and gentle experience. Then into the warm Sami huts for a hearty reindeer stew and a very informative talk on Sami culture and history by our Sami host.”

1,400 reviews4.5 hoursFrom $230by Tromsø Lapland

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Oslo: Historic Myths & Legends Evening Walking Tour

Oslo: Historic Myths & Legends Evening Walking Tour - City Hall’s Swans Fountain: Where Viking Beliefs Meet Street-Level Storytelling

Longyearbyen: Historic Coal Mine Tour at Gruve 3

Longyearbyen: Historic Coal Mine Tour at Gruve 3 - Global Seed Vault connections: Svalbard’s big storage idea

Tromsø: Fjord History Cruise with Snack and Drinks

Tromsø: Fjord History Cruise with Snack and Drinks - Tromsø Sound From Pier 12: What the 2.5 Hours Feel Like

Oslo: Small Group History, Art & Secrets Tour

Oslo: Small Group History, Art & Secrets Tour - Oslo City Hall and the National Theater: power, culture, and quick photo stops

6.Oslo: Small Group History, Art & Secrets Tour

★ 4.6

Oslo history and art in 3 hours with a small group walk, Deichman Library entry, and stories from medieval streets to modern waterfront.

“Magnus our guide was super very talented very friendly with a lot of knowledge and great English speaking:) ask for tour with magnus you will not regret it!!”

127 reviews3 hoursFrom $35by ArtistaTours

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Fjord & History Cruise

Fjord & History Cruise - Your route: harbor to islands, with three main moments

7.Fjord & History Cruise

★ 5.0

Cruise Tromsø’s fjords on the restored wooden Hermes II. Sea views of the Arctic Cathedral and bridge, plus warm suits and boat history.

“A beautifully rugged cruise in a classic wooden fishing ship made for a magical November evening. The crew was so pleasant and informative.”

62 reviews2 hours 30 minutes (approx.)From $149.55by Hermes II

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1 Hour Photo & History Cruise

1 Hour Photo & History Cruise - Boat comfort details: heated lounge, bar, and toilets below deck

8.1 Hour Photo & History Cruise

★ 4.7

1-hour cruise on the Hermes II with warm lounge, hot drinks, and sea views of Tromsø, Fjellheisen, Polaria, and the bridge.

“The trip was so beautiful. The guides were so friendly and funny. We had the best time and saw Tromso from the water and it was such a unique vantage point. Also the ship was GORGEOUS. Very worth the money. Would book again! 100/10 thank you to the captain & staff for such a lovely…”

57 reviews1 hourFrom $93by Hermes II

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1 Hour Photo & History Cruise

1 Hour Photo & History Cruise - Boat comfort details: heated lounge, bar, and toilets below deck

9.1 Hour Photo & History Cruise

★ 5.0

1-hour Hermes II cruise in Tromsø on an old wooden boat with seaside stops for the Cable Car and Arctic Cathedral plus local history.

“This was a wonderful introduction to Tromso and being able to see the city from the water. The sun came out and gave us a picturesque setting. Highly recommend if you want to learn about Tromso, the history, and have beautiful views! It was perfect.”

34 reviews1 hour (approx.)From $95.49by Hermes II

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Oslo City Walks – Historic River Walk

Oslo City Walks: Historic River Walk - Grønland to Beier Bridge Waterfall: Industrial Oslo, Now in Green Form

10.Oslo City Walks – Historic River Walk

★ 5.0

Join a guided 2-hour walk along Akerselva River in Oslo, learn industrial history, stop at Mathallen, and end near Beierbrua waterfall.

“A short and very nice walk along the river while learning about Oslos industrial past and how the buildings have been transformed for today’s modern life.”

31 reviews2 hours (approx.)From $53.28by Oslo Guidebureau

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From Svolvær: Half Day Lofoten History and Photo Tour

From Svolvær: Half Day Lofoten History and Photo Tour - Lofoten Cathedral: wooden detail and Arctic light cues

11.From Svolvær: Half Day Lofoten History and Photo Tour

★ 4.9

5-hour photo-and-history tour from Svolvær: Svinøya fishing heritage, Vikings and WWII in Kabelvåg, Henningsvær harbors, Gimsøy Church.

“We had a fantastic tour on a day that was very snowy. V was a knowledgeable and very friendly tour guide full of lots of historical and present day information. Great lunch stop. Highly recommend.”

31 reviews5 hoursFrom $152by Lofoten Insight

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A Well Balanced History and Food Tour with Focus on the Scandinavian Kitchen

A Well Balanced History and Food Tour with Focus on the Scandinavian Kitchen - How the 3-Hour Route Plays Out in Central Oslo

12.A Well Balanced History and Food Tour with Focus on the Scandinavian Kitchen

★ 4.5

Oslo Scandinavian food and history tour: walk past City Hall and Akershus, sample salmon and local beer, and stop for chocolate and more.

“The food we tasted on this tour was amazing - local dishes with quality ingredients. Our tour guide took us around the downtown area, pointing out important sites and making recommendations. She was very informative and had great communication leading up to the tour. Please note that the cost of the food is extra and…”

29 reviews3 hours (approx.)From $348.18

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History and Secrets of Oslo Tour

History and Secrets of Oslo Tour - Oslo City Hall: Where the Prize Ceremony Happens

13.History and Secrets of Oslo Tour

★ 5.0

A 3-hour Oslo walking tour linking royal sites, Nobel landmarks, Parliament, libraries, and the Opera House, with free entry stops.

“We had a great time with our lovely and knowledgeable guide Martin! We saw everything we wanted to see in this tour! He also gave us great tips and suggestions for our stay! Highly recommend Martin!”

26 reviews3 hours (approx.)by Artista Tours Experiences

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The Tromsø Food Walk, Taste your way through local history

The Tromsø Food Walk, Taste your way through local history - Price and what you actually get for about $166.54

14.The Tromsø Food Walk, Taste your way through local history

★ 5.0

A 3-hour downtown Tromsø food walk with fish tastings, cathedral-area stories, an art snack stop, and a full lunch finish.

“The experience was awesome! The guide, David, was super sweet and took his time to explain everything and to answer every question. Wholesome trip through Tromso. I recommend doing this food tour at the beginning of your stay in Tromso. This way you can get useful information about the best food places in town!”

23 reviews3 hours (approx.)From $166.54by Authentic North

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Jewish Heritage Tour in Oslo

Jewish Heritage Tour in Oslo - Price and logistics: what $256.18 per group really means

15.Jewish Heritage Tour in Oslo

★ 5.0

Private Jewish Heritage tour in Oslo with Rami Kafarov: 2-hour walk past key landmarks, stories of Jewish life, and a synagogue stop.

“We had a wonderful tour with Rami! He customized our tour to fit our needs and interests and gave such a nicely balanced history of Norway for our first visit. We would highly recommend this tour to anyone interested!”

16 reviews2 hours (approx.)From $256.18by Oslo Photo Tour

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