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The 10 Best Tours in Stavanger, Western Norway
With about 120,000 people, Stavanger is Norway’s fourth-largest city and a fascinating mix of old and new. Its history stretches back deep into the Middle Ages. Stavanger was once a tranquil coastal market town and then later an important fishing port. But it was the 1969 discovery of oil offshore that forever changed the now bustling city’s fortunes and landscape. Don’t miss the well-preserved old town (Gamle Stavanger), the unique Canning Museum or the 12th-century Stavanger Cathedral.
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1. Stavanger Self-Guided Audio Tour
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 1 reviews
Download a vibrantly-narrated mp3 audio guide combined with a map detailing the area of your tour. This enchanting audio tour of the quiet seaside city of Stavanger will take you on a fascinating journey through the cultured streets where you will see sights such as the beautiful Vagen Harbor and the modern Concert Hall
Inclusions: Zip folder of audio files and map, Self-Guided Audio Tour, Self-Paced, Downloadable link to download mp3 file and map
Exclusions: Transportation, Food/drinks, Headphones, Audio Device
2. Boat Cruise to Lysefjorden and The Pulpit Rock, Fixed tour price
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 1 reviews
This is a guided tour where we visit different sights between Stavanger and into the Lysefjord. Such as. Fantahåla, Jettegryta, Prekestolen, Goats, Henganefossen etc. On the fly-bridge cruiseing in Lysefjord on a sunny day with family, friends, spouse or colleagues, it gives a wonderfully beautiful atmosphere with powerful mountain sides that meet the blue fjord.
Inclusions: Coffee and/or Tea
Exclusions:
Reviewed By KjetilRosnes
We used Lysetur for a customer/teambuilding for a trip in Ryfylke. The boat was very nice and the driver had very good local knowledge which made the trip even more interesting. We really recommend a boat trip in Ryfylke with the boat from Lysetur :-),
3. Kjerag Autumn Hike
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 5 reviews
FJORD CRUISE INCLUDED!* Witness the magic of the season’s shifting colors and Norway’s crisp and cool mountain air. Snow, when present, contrasts splendidly with the flame-colored foliage. Join our autumn hike to Kjerag before the season is over! *On Saturdays, the speed ferry does not run and we will drive around the mountains.
Inclusions: Snacks, Coffee and/or Tea
Exclusions: Lunch, Water
Reviewed By Jea111
Last month I finally found a perfect weekend for attempting the Pulpit Rocket. As a total novice in hiking, I decided to book a hike with Outdoorlife Norway for the following day. After having received a confirmation from the organizer I booked a flight and hotel and went to the airport. I then received a mail from the organizer saying that due to a clerical error I should not have been able to book this tour. 30 minutes later another mail confirmed that the tour was booked, and they would pick me up at my hotel the following morning. Then yet another mail saying that no there was no trip, by now I have arrived in Stavanger. Outdoorlife Norway offered me the money back or a different tour that started at 3.15 am. I have never hiked or climbed anything, so my first time was not going to be in darkness, therefore I chose the money back. The following day I took the normal bus to The Pulpit Rocket and climbed on my own during the daytime. Don’t get me wrong the hike is fantastic, and I am sure that the people that work for Outdoorlife Norway are really good when they do their hikes. However, my advice is to save your money and do it on your own as it is a fairly easy hike as far as hikes go.
4. ETours-Ryfylke
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 1 reviews
Experience Stavanger and Ryfylke on your own, at your pace and make your own adventure. Visit the beautiful Islands of Ryfylke or the spactacular Pulpit Rock the most popular natural attraction in Norway with our new and fun, green electric cars! We have cars availabele in both Stavanger, Jørpeland and Rennesøy to ensure the best starting point for your trip. Choose your eTours from the betefule nature by the sea to the most spectacular mountain. Fra 40 - 50 minutes eToure from Stavanger city (cruise ship port) through the world's longest underwater tunnel (finished 2020) to the Pulpit Rock parking area and power charge station for eTours Twizy. Your time –Your adventure. Make your stay in Stavanger unforgettable with our fun elcar!
Inclusions: Twizy vehicle
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5. Preikestolen Hike & Fjord Cruise
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 17 reviews
Enjoy the Lysefjord’s magic colors while experiencing Preikestolen from two unique perspectives! View the impressive ‘Pulpit Rock’ from aboard a fjord cruise at sea level. Then, embark on an afternoon hike to the famous cliffside. You’ll be rewarded with panoramic views of some of the most dramatic scenery in all of Fjord-Norway.
Inclusions: Snacks, Coffee and/or Tea
Exclusions: Water, Lunch package
Reviewed By Jea111
Last month I finally found a perfect weekend for attempting the Pulpit Rocket. As a total novice in hiking, I decided to book a hike with Outdoorlife Norway for the following day. After having received a confirmation from the organizer I booked a flight and hotel and went to the airport. I then received a mail from the organizer saying that due to a clerical error I should not have been able to book this tour. 30 minutes later another mail confirmed that the tour was booked, and they would pick me up at my hotel the following morning. Then yet another mail saying that no there was no trip, by now I have arrived in Stavanger. Outdoorlife Norway offered me the money back or a different tour that started at 3.15 am. I have never hiked or climbed anything, so my first time was not going to be in darkness, therefore I chose the money back. The following day I took the normal bus to The Pulpit Rocket and climbed on my own during the daytime. Don’t get me wrong the hike is fantastic, and I am sure that the people that work for Outdoorlife Norway are really good when they do their hikes. However, my advice is to save your money and do it on your own as it is a fairly easy hike as far as hikes go.
6. Guided hike to Florli 4,444 steps
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 2 reviews
Consider spending a day climbing the world’s longest wooden staircase. With its 4444 steps, Flørli is known to be one of the scariest stairs in the world. The climb is long and strenuous, but provides great lookout points where you can stop to catch your breath while enjoying the vista over the Lysefjord down below. This is a two-part hike that does not take you through the same scenery more than once. The descent follows the hundred-year old marked trail that was once used by the “Rallarer”. Rallarer were often underprivileged men that were employed in the 1800s Norway to help build infrastructure. They are remembered to have carried up to 80 kg loads on their backs, and are the ones that built the stairs along with the Flørli Hydroelectric Power Station at their base. The dam at Ternevatnet, which the return trail passes, also stands as a reminder of their mastery.
Inclusions: All taxes, fees and handling charges, All activities, Local guide, Professional guide, Hotel pickup and drop-off, Transport by air-conditioned minivan, Dinner at the end of the hike
Exclusions: Bottled water, Lunch during the day is not provided
Reviewed By Northseatiger1979
I booked the trip to Pulpit Rock through Lysefjorden Adventures on 17th March 2021, and my guide for the trip was Hege Wikbo. I was greeted at my hotel in Sola at 07:00am and transported by mini bus directly to Preikestolen, which took around 45 minutes. I was lucky enough to be the only person on the tour that day, so I had my tour guide to myself for the whole duration, and she was able to pass on her local knowledge in abundance. I couldn’t have chosen a better day for the tour as the weather was fantastic, with clear blue skies and the sun shining, plus, Hege and I were the only people to be seen for miles! Around half way up we encountered snow and ice, but thankfully Hege had brought some crampons for us both to use, and this made the hike so much easier without the worry of slipping over. After a steady hike of around an hour and a half, we made it to Pulpit Rock, and I was not disappointed. The views were amazing, and most importantly to me, I had the whole place to myself as nobody else was there. I added the photo package (200.00 NOK) to the tour, and Hege was able to take some amazing photos of me with Pulpit Rock to myself. I spent around 30 minutes at Pulpit Rock enjoying the views, then we make our way back down to the starting position, and made our way back to my hotel for lunch time. Overall, I had a fantastic morning with a fantastic guide, and this made my trip to Norway complete! Many thanks!
7. Guided winter hike to Pulpit Rock Preikestolen
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 12 reviews
This guided trip will take you on one of Norway’s most popular and spectacular hikes. It is for good reason that this hike has gained its popularity with visitors to Norway and locals alike. Situated only a few hours from Stavanger, Pulpit Rock – or Preikestolen in Norwegian – is a towering cliff-plateau directly suspended over Lysefjorden. To stand (or sit) so close to the edge is probably the moment that hikers look forward to the most, although it is no easy deed. The top offers unobstructed views over the meandering blue fjord that was formed by the glaciers during the last Ice Age, making it a good spot to enjoy a photo session and possibly a light snack.
Inclusions: All taxes, fees and handling charges, Local guide, Professional guide, Hotel pickup and drop-off, Round-trip private transfer
Exclusions: Food and drinks, Lunch
Reviewed By Northseatiger1979
I booked the trip to Pulpit Rock through Lysefjorden Adventures on 17th March 2021, and my guide for the trip was Hege Wikbo. I was greeted at my hotel in Sola at 07:00am and transported by mini bus directly to Preikestolen, which took around 45 minutes. I was lucky enough to be the only person on the tour that day, so I had my tour guide to myself for the whole duration, and she was able to pass on her local knowledge in abundance. I couldn’t have chosen a better day for the tour as the weather was fantastic, with clear blue skies and the sun shining, plus, Hege and I were the only people to be seen for miles! Around half way up we encountered snow and ice, but thankfully Hege had brought some crampons for us both to use, and this made the hike so much easier without the worry of slipping over. After a steady hike of around an hour and a half, we made it to Pulpit Rock, and I was not disappointed. The views were amazing, and most importantly to me, I had the whole place to myself as nobody else was there. I added the photo package (200.00 NOK) to the tour, and Hege was able to take some amazing photos of me with Pulpit Rock to myself. I spent around 30 minutes at Pulpit Rock enjoying the views, then we make our way back down to the starting position, and made our way back to my hotel for lunch time. Overall, I had a fantastic morning with a fantastic guide, and this made my trip to Norway complete! Many thanks!
8. Preikestolen Sunrise Hike
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 42 reviews
POST-HIKE BREAKFAST BUFFET INCLUDED Outdoorlife Norway invites you to experience a unique Preikestolen hiking adventure, guaranteed to be crowd-free! Start your day in the midst of darkness, and hike with headlamps through the morning twilight. Experience standing atop Preikestolen before the crowds of tourists arrive, and watch as the first deep orange beams of sunlight illuminate the steep mountain walls that tower over the Lysefjord. Finish off the morning with a well-deserved breakfast/lunch at Preikestolen Mountain Lodge.
Inclusions: Breakfast, Snacks, Coffee and/or Tea
Exclusions: Water
Reviewed By Jea111
Last month I finally found a perfect weekend for attempting the Pulpit Rocket. As a total novice in hiking, I decided to book a hike with Outdoorlife Norway for the following day. After having received a confirmation from the organizer I booked a flight and hotel and went to the airport. I then received a mail from the organizer saying that due to a clerical error I should not have been able to book this tour. 30 minutes later another mail confirmed that the tour was booked, and they would pick me up at my hotel the following morning. Then yet another mail saying that no there was no trip, by now I have arrived in Stavanger. Outdoorlife Norway offered me the money back or a different tour that started at 3.15 am. I have never hiked or climbed anything, so my first time was not going to be in darkness, therefore I chose the money back. The following day I took the normal bus to The Pulpit Rocket and climbed on my own during the daytime. Don’t get me wrong the hike is fantastic, and I am sure that the people that work for Outdoorlife Norway are really good when they do their hikes. However, my advice is to save your money and do it on your own as it is a fairly easy hike as far as hikes go.
9. Guided hike to Pulpit Rock Preikestolen
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 103 reviews
This trip will take you on one of Norway’s most popular and spectacular hikes. It is for good reason that this hike has gained its popularity with visitors to Norway and locals alike. Situated only a few hours from Stavanger, Pulpit Rock - or Preikestolen in Norwegian - is a towering cliff-plateau directly suspended over Lysefjorden. To stand (or sit) so close to the edge is probably the moment that hikers look forward to the most, although it is no easy deed. The top offers unobstructed views over the meandering blue fjord that was formed by the glaciers during the last Ice Age, making it a good spot to enjoy a photo session and possibly a light snack.
Inclusions: All taxes, fees and handling charges, Local guide, Professional guide, Hotel pickup and drop-off, Private tour, Transport by air-conditioned minivan
Exclusions: Food and drinks, Lunch
Reviewed By Chiradeep3110
Our trip was guided by Hege, who was very insightful and courteous. For this winter hike we were three in total including Hege. The whole trail was covered in snow and was simply breathtaking. Added bonus of being the only ones at the Pulpit rock. The trip was well co-ordinated. I was picked up at around 7 am as promised, and we reached the starting point around 8:30am. We completed the full hike by 1 pm. Spent some time on the top just watching the fjord and the mountains. Also atop we were greeted by snowing! I had also rented some hiking gear from Lysenfjord Adventures and found them to be great and VFM. If you plan to hike the rock in next to nil crowd but okay with not actually standing or sitting on the edge (as the snow cover makes that difficult and unsafe) then a winter hike is amazing! The email response of the team was also very fast and I was able to complete my booking in no time.
10. Guided hike to Kjerag and Kjeragbolten
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 27 reviews
The fjord adventure would be incomplete without a guided trip to Kjerag bolt. The five cubic meter glacial deposit is mysteriously suspended between two rocks, with the location being a world of its own. It inspires to humbleness and gratitude for having been allowed the privilege to experience nature in its utmost purity, from the top of the world. Standing on the boulder itself is not for the faint of heart and visitors to Kjerag should be reminded that what this place has to offer is more than just an impressive boulder. Chances are you will be in awe of nature’s unmistakable beauty the entire trip, culminating with the breathtaking vistas over the Lysefjord. BASE jumpers challenge their limits on a regular basis from this majestic location and visitors may get the chance to see the “flying” daredevils in action.
Inclusions: All taxes, fees and handling charges, Local guide, Professional guide, Hotel/port pickup and drop-off, Round-trip private transfer, Transport by private vehicle
Exclusions: Food and drinks, Lunch
Reviewed By Northseatiger1979
I booked the trip to Pulpit Rock through Lysefjorden Adventures on 17th March 2021, and my guide for the trip was Hege Wikbo. I was greeted at my hotel in Sola at 07:00am and transported by mini bus directly to Preikestolen, which took around 45 minutes. I was lucky enough to be the only person on the tour that day, so I had my tour guide to myself for the whole duration, and she was able to pass on her local knowledge in abundance. I couldn’t have chosen a better day for the tour as the weather was fantastic, with clear blue skies and the sun shining, plus, Hege and I were the only people to be seen for miles! Around half way up we encountered snow and ice, but thankfully Hege had brought some crampons for us both to use, and this made the hike so much easier without the worry of slipping over. After a steady hike of around an hour and a half, we made it to Pulpit Rock, and I was not disappointed. The views were amazing, and most importantly to me, I had the whole place to myself as nobody else was there. I added the photo package (200.00 NOK) to the tour, and Hege was able to take some amazing photos of me with Pulpit Rock to myself. I spent around 30 minutes at Pulpit Rock enjoying the views, then we make our way back down to the starting position, and made our way back to my hotel for lunch time. Overall, I had a fantastic morning with a fantastic guide, and this made my trip to Norway complete! Many thanks!
