Top 10 Tours in Hordaland, Western Norway

April 3, 2022 Giuseppe Pratt

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 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.

2. 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.

3. Hiking Tour from Mount Ulriken to Mount Fløyen in Bergen

Tourist Information in Bergen, Strandkaien 3, 5012 Bergen, Norway Norway Mountain Guides
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The walk is from Mt Ulriken to Mt Fløyen. Starting from Mt Ulriken, you get great views of Bergen and the city fjord. Mt Ulriken is the highest mountain in Bergen at 643 metres, and our destination is Mt Fløyen, which is 300 metres. The guide takes you safely over the mountains, and brings a comprehensive first-aid kit. On the way, you will learn about Bergen and Norway, and, not least, about Norwegian outdoor pursuits. On this trip you will see all the 7 mountains around Bergen, and walk between the two most famous peaks. When: All year round, main season: 1 april-30 october. Start :Every MONDAY 08:50, and FRIDAY 08:50 ( Also possible on request other days and times, sunset hike e.t.c.) NOTE : Winter time okt-april starts the tour 09:30 because the first cabelcar leaves 10:00

Inclusions: A Norwegian snack will be served. Bring your own lunch / water., Professional mountain guide.

Exclusions: Tickets to the Ulriken Gondola ( 185,- nok ), If you dont would like to hike down from Mt.Fløyen the funicular charge 60 nok

Reviewed By jsears36

Very friendly and knowledgeable! We felt very safe the whole trip and even learned about Norwegian culture. The hike went by very quickly and was a ton of fun!

4. 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.

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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.

5. 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!

6. 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!

7. Full day Hardangerfjord with VIP car + private yacht Fjord cruise

See the Fjords - Private yacht Fjord Cruise from Bergen
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We pick you up from any hotel, and go by our VIP car towards Norheimsund, and the Hardangerfjord region. On the way we stop by two large waterfalls: Fossen Bratte, and Steinsdalsfossen, the last one you can walk behind. We continue to Norheimsund, and change over to the waiting boat, M/Y Iselina Bella, a Princess 50. From Norheimsund we cruise into the narrow, remote and undiscovered pristine Fyksesund fjord, which is only accessible by boat. We stay in here for a couple of hours, just to enjoy the silence in the nice nature, between the steep mountains, with waterfalls directly down to the fjord. You can have a drink from the waterfalls if you like, a shower under them, or a swim in the fjord. When we are happy with the fjord, we cruise back to Norheimsund for lunch at Thon Hotel Sandven, and car back to Bergen. Typically we will be back around 6 PM

Inclusions: Coffee and/or Tea, Snacks, Soda/Pop, Bottled water

Exclusions: Lunch

Reviewed By CeciliaBalders

Great fjordcruise from Bergen city. A full day of relaxation and lovely nature, beautiful fjords, mountains, waterfalls. Nice boat, nice crew, and this fjord is probably the best option for a daytrip in Bergen. We were a family of 8, and everybody enjoyed the cruise. Captain had some bottles of wine, coffee, tea, snacks, bottled water, all very well arranged.

8. Champagne cruise on the Fjords of Bergen

Dreggsallmenningen flybusstopp, Bergen, Norway See the Fjords - Private yacht Fjord Cruise from Bergen
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Lovely romantic private Champagne cruise on the Fjords of Bergen, with meeting point in the middle of the city. Everything you need included in the cruise, and very good facilities onboard. Champagne, Cava or Prosecco included, max 12 passengers (only your group, no mix with others). Snacks etc as well. We cruise at slow speed from the city, up the fjord and between islands and beaches, with a nice evening experience either inside the boat, aft deck or from the Panoramic Flybridge on top. Lovely romantic cruise.

Inclusions: Coffee and/or Tea, Snacks, Alcoholic Beverages, Soda/Pop, Bottled water, Champagne, Prosecco or Cava

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Reviewed By CeciliaBalders

Great fjordcruise from Bergen city. A full day of relaxation and lovely nature, beautiful fjords, mountains, waterfalls. Nice boat, nice crew, and this fjord is probably the best option for a daytrip in Bergen. We were a family of 8, and everybody enjoyed the cruise. Captain had some bottles of wine, coffee, tea, snacks, bottled water, all very well arranged.

9. Day tour to Flåm - incl Premium Fjord Cruise, Flåm Railway and Bergen Railway

Strømgaten 4, 5015 Bergen, Norway Guided Fjord Tours - Bergen
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This is Norway's most popular day tour and will take you through some of the worlds most beautiful scenery. The tour includes journeys on the Bergen Railway, a bus trip, a fjord cruise and Flåm Railway. The tour starts with the scenic Bergen Line to Voss. At the railway station in Voss you will find the bus that takes you to Gudvangen where you board the electric ship "Future of the fjord".The Nærøyfjord is one of the narrowest fjords in the world and the cruise takes 2 hours. In 2005, the Nærøyfjord was incorporated on the UNESCO World Heritage list. The trip continues with the Flåm Railway which is one of the world's steepest railway tracks on normal tracks. The 20 km long train journey from Flåm to Myrdal gives you a panoramic view of some of the wildest and most magnificent of Norwegian mountain nature. At Myrdal station a train changes to the Bergen Line which takes you back to Bergen.

Inclusions: Bergen Railway, Bergen - Voss, Skyss Bus nr 950, Voss - Gudvangen, Premium Fjord Cruise, Gudvangen - Flåm, Flåm Railway, Flåm - Myrdal, Bergen Railway, Myrdal - Bergen

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Reviewed By grigorem669

Definitely recommend doing this if you don't have more time to explore the beautiful surroundings of Bregen. Norway is just amazing.

10. 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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