Things to do in Alesund, Western Norway: The Best City Tours

September 11, 2021 Marissa Gamble

Perched at the top of Norway’s Western Fjord country, picture-perfect Alesund is spread over several islands stretching into the Atlantic, with the spectacular Sunnmøre Mountains as a backdrop. If its natural beauty doesn’t grab you, its architecture surely will: After an early 20th-century fire destroyed much of the town, Alesund was rebuilt in absolute Art Nouveau (Jugendstil) glory. Learn the history at Aalesunds Museum, or visit one of the world’s largest aquariums, the Atlanterhavsparken.
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1. Amazing city walk in Ålesund

Keiser Wilhelms gate 2, 6003 Ålesund, Norway Uniktur
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Do not miss the chance to get acquainted with the most beautiful city of the Norwegian Kingdom. Our Amazing city walk feels more like a friendly promenade: • “... there was no street under your feet 50 years ago as these buildings were surrounded by water, like in Venice…. • ... this beautiful area of Norwegian Venice was specially designed for fishermen. Take a closer look, those hokes still remain as a reminder of the tough times. Let's go and discover what's inside those houses nowadays... • “…If you do not except the challenge to climb 418 steps to the very top of Axla mountain, then follow me, I will show you one view point where you can admire the city from a bird’s eye view…” As we walk, chat and laugh, you discover this phoenix city, which rose from the ashes and today surprises us with flowers on the facades, encourages you to praise its beauty left and right.

Inclusions: Smart pretty guide will show you old city on unique route

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Reviewed By ehudy2017

Radmyla is a passionate ,knowledgable and attentive guide with a comfortable car .We have enjoyed our tours with her both in Geiranger and Alesund.Sheer pleasure!

2. Alesund Shore Excursion: the Art Nouveau City Walk

Norway Excursions Ålesund - MIX, Keiser Wilhelms gate 6, 6003 Ålesund, Norway Norway Excursions
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Experience the best of Art Nouveau architecture in Ålesund, a city built on only islands. In the city center you will find hundreds of buildings, built in this fascinating architecture. During this three hour city walk you will also visit the Jugendstil Senter (the Art Nouveau Museum). Here you can enter a time capsule and travel back to the year 1904, the year of the town fire. Learn all about the rebuilding of the town, as well as the Art Nouveau style which is well represented in several exhibitions.

Inclusions: Local guide, Visit to the Art Nouveau Museum / Jugendstilsenter, Walk through the city center / Art Nouveau architecture

Exclusions: Food and drinks, unless specified, Hotel pickup and drop-off

Reviewed By MargaretResearch

I really can't say I've got to grips with Norway after my recent Covid secure trip there up the ffjirds on a cruise ship with other sufferers of my particular condition. One small issue is it's always said that all Norwegians speak English but I definitely met several who hadn't a clue what I was talking about when ordering pork chops on one of our excursions inland to Innlanden so that aspect was disappointing. Also I learned that a Smurfasbord is a kind of buffet similar to the English buffet but with fewer items from the yellow food groups such as our much loved crisps and cheese. Mr Gudmunjohansennn the ships croupier talked me through it in impeccable Norwegian so I had to deduce what he was saying from his admirable skill at pointing at things and either smiling or frowning. Was glad to get home to Sharon and normality.

3. Alesund Shore Excursion: From Fjords to Trolls

Norway Excursions Ålesund - MIX, Keiser Wilhelms gate 6, 6003 Ålesund, Norway Norway Excursions
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A full day of amazing and breathtakingly beautiful sceneries is guaranteed. You will depart from Ålesund by bus and soon travel along the magnificent Storfjord. Enjoy the green fields in Valldal where the most delicious strawberries grow. Walk over the bridge at Gudbrandsjuvet, a beautiful gorge where the clearest water falls down 20-25 meters into a ravine. Experience the adventurous Troll Road (Trollstigen) and enjoy the amazing view over the valley of Istradal from the top. Last but definitely not least, a visit to the impressive Troll Wall (Trollveggen).

Inclusions: Local guide, Sightseeing tour, Multiple fjords, Valldal, strawberry area, Gudbrandsjuvet, Trollstigen / Troll Road, Stigfossen (waterfall), Trollveggen / Troll Wall, Romsdalshorn, Lunch (Include or Exclude)

Exclusions: Hotel pickup and drop-off

Reviewed By MargaretResearch

I really can't say I've got to grips with Norway after my recent Covid secure trip there up the ffjirds on a cruise ship with other sufferers of my particular condition. One small issue is it's always said that all Norwegians speak English but I definitely met several who hadn't a clue what I was talking about when ordering pork chops on one of our excursions inland to Innlanden so that aspect was disappointing. Also I learned that a Smurfasbord is a kind of buffet similar to the English buffet but with fewer items from the yellow food groups such as our much loved crisps and cheese. Mr Gudmunjohansennn the ships croupier talked me through it in impeccable Norwegian so I had to deduce what he was saying from his admirable skill at pointing at things and either smiling or frowning. Was glad to get home to Sharon and normality.

4. Alesund Shore Excursion: The Ultimate Sightseeing Tour

Norway Excursions Ålesund - MIX, Keiser Wilhelms gate 6, 6003 Ålesund, Norway Norway Excursions
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Don´t miss out on this perfect opportunity to learn all about the beautiful city of Ålesund and her surroundings; a visit to the enchanting islands of Giske and Godøy, the Sunnmøre Museum and sightseeing. Climb the stairs to the top of the lighthouse in Alnes on Godøy or go for a stroll on the beach. A visit to the picturesque open-air Sunnmøre Museum will teach you all about how life was in this part of the country a few centuries ago. Enter the boathouses for another fascinating exhibition. From the museum you will go to Mt. Aksla and enjoy the stunning view over the city, followed by a tour through the center of this spectacular art nouveau city.

Inclusions: Local guide, Sightseeing tour, Visit to the Sunnmøre Museum, Panoramic view from Mount Aksla, Visit to the Alnes Lighthouse, Photo stop Giske church

Exclusions: Hotel pickup and drop-off

Reviewed By MargaretResearch

I really can't say I've got to grips with Norway after my recent Covid secure trip there up the ffjirds on a cruise ship with other sufferers of my particular condition. One small issue is it's always said that all Norwegians speak English but I definitely met several who hadn't a clue what I was talking about when ordering pork chops on one of our excursions inland to Innlanden so that aspect was disappointing. Also I learned that a Smurfasbord is a kind of buffet similar to the English buffet but with fewer items from the yellow food groups such as our much loved crisps and cheese. Mr Gudmunjohansennn the ships croupier talked me through it in impeccable Norwegian so I had to deduce what he was saying from his admirable skill at pointing at things and either smiling or frowning. Was glad to get home to Sharon and normality.

5. Private city walk in Alesund with a Twist

Keiser Wilhelms gate 1, 6003 Ålesund, Norway Uniktur
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Choose this private tour if you want to explore this marvelous city in your own tempo. What a Twist we have prepared for you, our guest? Just to entertain you and make the walking with the fun we will treat you with the most popular candies in Norway – Twist. Do you like the quizzes, riddles, rebuses, crossword puzzles? Our guides are very curious and sometimes ask the guests some popular evidence about Alesund. Candies just will be presented for the right answers.

Inclusions: witty guide, chocolate candies Twist - the traditional, favorite chocolate treats

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Reviewed By 188delythg

Antonina, our guide, was very knowledgeable about her city and passed that on to us with a real passion.She was very interesting to listen to and showed us the beautiful Alesund town centre as well as sharing her knowledge of Norway's history and other interesting facts about the culture. Thank you Antonina.

6. Alesund Sightseeing tour Vikings islands by minibus, 4 hours. Private tour

Ålesund rutebilstasjon, Alesund, Norway Uniktur

This half-day tour is the best option to get to know all of Alesund`s highlights. By a comfortable minibus, your small company (up to 14 guests) will travel through the picturesque Ålesund center in Art Nouveau style - to the remote islands in the surrounding of Ålesund. The quiet rural life, grazing sheep, goats, and cows, the great historical pieces of evidence, the flexible tempo of a tour with privacy and guide`s attention, - make this tour ideal for all kind of Ålesund`s guests: first-time visitors, shore excursion, mature travelers, Scandinavian lovers… We try to avoid crowds and queue, our guests enjoy sightseeing. Ask your guide what you should do after the tour: where to shop, have a glass of wine or local beer, taste some of the Norwegian dishes - with fish of the day from nearest fjords....

Inclusions: Air-conditioned vehicle, All Fees and Taxes, Bottled water for guests

Exclusions: Lunch, Alcoholic Beverages, Dinner, Soda/Pop, Coffee and/or Tea

Reviewed By 188delythg

Antonina, our guide, was very knowledgeable about her city and passed that on to us with a real passion.She was very interesting to listen to and showed us the beautiful Alesund town centre as well as sharing her knowledge of Norway's history and other interesting facts about the culture. Thank you Antonina.

7. Alesund Highlights All - Inclusive

Keiser Wilhelms gate 1, 6003 Ålesund, Norway Uniktur

Are you curious enough to explore All Highlights in Alesund? Choose this tour and look, what you get: * Aksla mountain - panoramic view over Alesund and surrounding; * Visit the unique Marble Church on the island Giske; * Visit old fisher village Alnes with the legendary Lighthouse; * Visit the open-air Medieval village Sunnmøre Museum; * Visit the Atlantic park - Aquarium; * Relaxing strolling trough pedestrian street Kongengsgate and even more. . . We try to avoid crowds and queue. Our guests enjoy sightseeing and will come back home with a camera full of authentic experiences that most other visitors miss.

Inclusions: Bottled water, Snacks, Air-conditioned vehicle

Exclusions: Lunch, Sunnmore museum entrance fee, Atlantic sea-park entrance fee, Aksla mountain entrance fee

Reviewed By 188delythg

Antonina, our guide, was very knowledgeable about her city and passed that on to us with a real passion.She was very interesting to listen to and showed us the beautiful Alesund town centre as well as sharing her knowledge of Norway's history and other interesting facts about the culture. Thank you Antonina.

8. Molde - Atlantic Road Private Sightseeing tour

Hamnegata 37, 6413 Molde, Norway Uniktur

Choose this tour to discover the Molde region with comfort, in your own tempo, with an attentive and knowledgeable guide. In this tour you will: • discover passion Atlantic Road; • admire the panoramic view over Molde, Romsdal peninsula, 222 picks of Trolls mountains and fjords; • visit the Romsdal museum; • explore sightseeing in Molde

Inclusions: Air-conditioned vehicle, Bottled water

Exclusions: Lunch

Reviewed By 188delythg

Antonina, our guide, was very knowledgeable about her city and passed that on to us with a real passion.She was very interesting to listen to and showed us the beautiful Alesund town centre as well as sharing her knowledge of Norway's history and other interesting facts about the culture. Thank you Antonina.

9. Alesund Sightseeing for Hurtigruten passengers

Skansekaia 3, 6002 Ålesund, Norway Uniktur

This tour is the best option to get to know Alesund with locals. Choose privacy and comfort. Skip climbing 418 steps, we deliver you to the top of Aksla mountain, enjoy breathtaking panoramic view! Stroll along the district of Sea Venice, listen to miracle stories, admire Art Nouveau town design!

Inclusions: Guiding, Air-conditioned vehicle

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Reviewed By 188delythg

Antonina, our guide, was very knowledgeable about her city and passed that on to us with a real passion.She was very interesting to listen to and showed us the beautiful Alesund town centre as well as sharing her knowledge of Norway's history and other interesting facts about the culture. Thank you Antonina.

10. An amazing walking tour of Art Nouveau town Alesund

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Alesund is one of the most beautiful cities in Norway. After a fire destroyed the city in 1904 it was rebuilt in Art Nouveau. The best way to explore this part of the city is on foot and your local guide will tell you everything about the history of this place. Your guide will pick you up from your hotel or from your cruise ship. You will have a guided tour of the city center. After the tour, your guide will help you to call a taxi back if needed.

Inclusions: Pick-up, Professional licensed guide, All fees and taxes

Exclusions: Drop-off, Transportation, Entrance tickets, Food and drinks

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