Norway · HISTORICAL TOURS IN TROMSø
Good historical tours in Tromsø fill up weeks ahead in season; the great ones go first. Below: the 11 to book early, what each includes and how they differ.
Hand-feed a herd of reindeer in Tromsø, warm up in a Sami lavvu, enjoy fire-cooked lunch, then hear yoik stories by the campfire.
“Wonderful day at the camp where more than 250 reindeers were waiting for us to feed them! Thanks to Johannes for telling us about the Sami in a very passionate and engaging way. Highly recommended!”
Gliding on a reindeer sled, feeding a calm herd, and warming up with Sámi food and stories in the Arctic near Tromsø.
“Apart from experiencing the reindeer sledding bucket list, feeding wild reindeers, majestic scenery, delicious soup, stand out was our question and answer and cultural talk by Sami guide (apology as I can’t remember the Sami name) , John . He answered all our questions with patience .”
Cruise on the historic Hermes II from Tromsø, see Arctic wildlife, and warm up with fish cake and hot drinks on a 2.5-hour fjord trip.
“We thoroughly enjoyed the excursion. The crew was very courteous and friendly. The bridge with the captain could be visited at any time. Despite the onset of darkness due to the time of year, it was still a memorable experience.”
Ride the historic wooden boat Hermes II in Tromsø for fjord views, Arctic Cathedral photos, and onboard stories, snacks, and thermal gear.
“Fue un viaje espectacular, el capitán y su tripulación muy atentos y el recorrido fue increíble, bellos paisajes, embarcacion, limpia y segura, ampliamente recomendado.”
1-hour cruise on Hermes II in Tromsø: photo stops, heated lounge, hot drinks, and stories from a 1917 wooden cargo boat.
“Wonderful little cruise! The crew was very nice, joyful and told a lot of interesting stories about the ship and Tromso. They served coffee and patiently took pictures of us. We were able to enjoy stunning views of the city and surrounding snowy mountains. 1 hours was just the perfect amount of time. It was definitely one of the highlights of our trip, highly recommended!”
1-hour photo and history cruise on Tromsø waters aboard Hermes II, with an English guide and great city views.
“Very friendly and funny staff, well experienced. The trip is informative as well as fun. Highly recommend.”
Taste Tromsø on a 3-hour food walk with fish stop stories, Domkirke exterior sights, a Snorre Art snack, then a full lunch.
“Fun and interesting food adventure with a lovely guide and a beautiful but doable walk around downtown.”
Ride a small-group e-bike tour through Tromsø’s highlights and history, with stops like Polaria, Telegrafbukta, and Skansen Festningsverk.
“Guide gave a great tour, bikes were in great shape, and the views were amazing”
Luxury catamaran fjord cruise from Tromsø with hot drinks, snacks, and a history-forward captain. Pass Kvaløya and scenic bridges.
“A thoroughly enjoyable experience. The boat was well equipped and comfortable. We were provided with hot drinks and snacks. There was a heated indoor seating area with a toilet. There was plenty of opportunity to go outside on the boat to soak up the sea breeze and get a better view of the interesting scenery. We were even able to sit in the helm to enjoy the outside views when it rained. The boat was equipped with plenty of safety features, and we were given a thorough safety briefing before setting off. Our guide was very knowledgeable about Tromsø, local history, sailing and travel as a whole. He was incredibly…”
Tromsø Full Steam cod tasting with museum exhibits. Try cod roe, stockfish, cod fish and cod liver oil, plus Sea Sami and seafarers.
“We got to taste five different parts of a cod - something we probably wouldn’t have tried otherwise. Our guide explained the cod production process and gave us an insight into the history and industry.”
Cruise Tromsø’s highlights by e-bike on a guided 3-hour route, with easy stops at museums, lakes, gardens, and Polaria.
“Had a great day with Espen. The e-bikes are top of the line and really made the ride enjoyable. I especially loved the ride along the coast and on the bike paths.”
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