What to do and see in Stavanger, Western Norway: The Best Walking Tours

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

Get to know the city through the eyes of a passionate local. With no set itinerary, you can customize the tour or leave it up to the local for an insightful introduction to the city. Make travel about the people you meet not just the places you see. With our walking tours, you’ll skip the mundane historical tours and discover the city through a local’s eyes. Experience a tour that will transform the way you travel to make it as much about the people you meet, as it is the places you see. Our local guides (Lokafyers) are passionate about their city and eager to share their knowledge and perspective. Since Lokafyers are not professional guides and tour occasionally, they provide an experience that’s authentic and personal, like a friend showing you around their city. By the end of the tour, you'll feel comfortable navigating the city and confident that you have all the information you need to make the most of your stay.

Inclusions: Local guide ("Lokafyer", Customized private walking tour

Exclusions: Personal expenses, Tips and gratuities (optional), Optional activity costs, Food and drinks, Transportation to/from attractions (It’s a walking tour, car transportation isn’t included)

Preikestolen Cruise & Hike Want a total Pulpit Rock experience? This is the tour for you. It combines a fjord cruise through stunning Lysefjord with an exhilarating hike up the Pulpit Rock mountain. The boat sails from Stavanger through unforgettable fjord landscapes of idyllic islands, rocky shores, steep mountains and powerful waterfalls. Underway, you’ll be offered a taste of clear mountain water from Hengjane Falls and see the Vagabond’s Cave of legend. Then we drop you off at the village of Forsand to take a bus to the Preikestolen trailhead for a hike to the famous plateau. The hike will take about 2 hours each way from the bus. After hiking back down, you take a bus back to Stavanger. Our modern, comfortable boats have sundecks, spacious cabins and kiosks offering refreshments, including beer and wine. A mountain hike without a guide. Fitness, hiking shoes plus food and water needed.

Inclusions: Lysefjord Express Cruise, Stavanger - Forsand, Bus, Forsand - Pulpit Rock Mountain Lodge, Hike to the Pulpit Rock (2 hours each way), Bus, Pulpit Rock Mountain Lodge - Stavanger, Maps and guidance, Free Wifi onboard

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Famed for its many natural attractions and old wooden houses, the Stavanger is a must-see of nearly every visitor to Norway. Here, you can explore picturesque landmarks such as the Lysefjord, Sola beach, and the famous cliff Preikestolen (The Pulpit Rock) which was once named the world’s most breathtaking viewing platform. Your guide will pick you up in your hotel or from your cruise ship. You will start the tour from the outside the Oil Museum – Norwegian Petroleum Museum and walk through “The colourful street”, climb “Valberget”, the old fire watchtower. Continue Kirkegata Street towards the Stavanger cathedral. Stop outside the cathedral to hear its history and continue past the old cathedral school and the small lake Breiavannet. You and your guide then walk up to Old Stavanger and through the streets to the new concert hall. At the end of this tour, your guide will help you to call a taxi back or suggest the place to have the best dinner in the city and leave you at that place.

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

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

The Lysefjord is one of Norway's most breathtaking fjords, and Preikestolen - or the Pulpit Rock - is one of the most archetypal destinations in the world! Join this 6-hour fjord tour with a full sightseeing program. Experience Preikestolen (Pulpit Rock), "Vagabond's cave", old mountain farms, local wildlife, idyllic islands, and majestic scenery. Enjoy magnificent views to the Pulpit Rock, which mounts 604 meters above the fjord. The hiking trip to the top of the Pulpit rock takes about two hours each way. Reaching the Pulpit Rock by foot gives you the opportunity to stand on top of the magnificent mountain hill and see the narrow Lysefjorden below.

Inclusions: Professional licensed guide, Pick-up and drop-off, Transportation in an air-conditioned minivan, All fees and taxes

Exclusions: Food and drinks

Sverd i fjell is a must-see. In 872, a great battle was fought all around this area that caused Norway to be birthed. A place of real historical significance. If you are in Stavanger then you have to go and see the swords and learn about the historical significance of the monument. Your guide will pick you up at your hotel, cruise ship or another place you are staying in Stavanger. On the way to Ullandhaug Tower, you’ll stop at Hafrsfjord, where a historical battle was fought in the age of Vikings between 872 and 900. From Ullandhaug Tower, you will get a bird’s eye view over the city and Ryfylke Fjords. After that, you will stop at the Swords in Rock monument, where you will have time to take photos. After returning back to the city you will have a sightseeing tour of the old city – Gamle Stavanger. You’ll be able to view the outside of Stavanger Cathedral, plus you will have free time to experience Stavanger and to shop for souvenirs before returning back to your hotel/cruise ship.

Inclusions: Professional licensed guide, Pick-up and drop-off, Transportation in a private vehicle, All fees and taxes

Exclusions: Food and drinks

Enjoy challenges? Hate crowds? Love spectacular scenery? This combination tour is for you. First cruise magnificent Lysefjord, stunning in its winter glow, past charming islands, sheer mountains and mighty waterfalls. Taste mountain water from the Hengjane Falls (if it isn’t frozen), see Vagabond’s Cave of legend and gaze up at Preikestolen (Pulpit Rock). Your guide and transport await in Forsand village for the next leg: A thrilling hike up to the famous Preikestolen (Pulpit Rock) plateau for world class, panoramic views. We provide everything, including transport plus crampons and headlamps (if one or both is needed), except warm clothing, solid hiking boots and a packed lunch/beverages. In summer, tourists crowd the trail and Preikestolen (Pulpit Rock). In winter, both seem to be yours alone! Return to Stavanger by bus. Please bring: Proper hiking boots Warm, thick socks Water-resistant jacket and pants Fleece or woolen sweater Warm hat and gloves Packed lunch / water / snacks.

Inclusions: 2-hour fjord cruise, Professional guide, Use of hiking poles, head lamp and snow spikes (if needed), Hot beverages & snack, Transportation, Stavanger hotel drop-off

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