Alesund: Private Tour to the Viking Islands

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4.875 out of 5 stars
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Alesund: Private Tour to the Viking Islands
4.875 out of 5 stars
4.9
4.875 out of 5 stars
8 reviews

Explore the viking heritage in the fjord region. Traveling at your own tempo, you will learn about ancient culture, enjoy the beautiful Art Nouveau style, and try traditional treats.

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Duration 4 hours
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Live tour guide
English
Private group

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Kemp – United States

The owner is the guide and does a great job explaining all the stops. You have a private taxi to go to several of the islands and places you'd never get to on your own.

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Nicole – Australia

Radmyla is an amazing guide! She is interesting, kind very knowledgeable. Her tour is unique and she is very passionate about what she does. We all loved the tour and would highly recommend. She even bought us treats to eat and drink!

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Highlights

  • Learn about Art Nouveau architecture in Alesund Old City
  • Discover sub-sea tunnels
  • Visit the Marble Church, dated back 12 centuries
  • Admire the legendary lighthouse in the fishing village of Ales
  • Enjoy the breathtaking views from Aksla Mountain

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After meeting with your guide, you will be delivered to the summit of Aksla Mountain. There you can enjoy the fantastic view of gorgeous Alesund with its unusual architectural style, as you listen to your clever guide and learn some fascinating stories about your next destination.

Next, you will follow the numerous sub-sea tunnels to your next destination, the Viking island of Giske. This is the birthplace of the famous Viking Rollon, who was the ancestor of the British Royal Family.

You will then visit the Viking's island of Godoy and the old fishing village of Alnes (which has the legendary lighthouse from the Viking's epoch). Next, proceed to the Viking's island of Vigra, where you will learn about great Viking's heritage and explore the outermost island in the archipelago of Viking's clan Giske. Following your tour, you will be delivered to your tour meeting point in Alesund, or any other place within the Old City.

Includes

  • Private guide
  • Private transportation
  • Bottled water
  • Local treats
  • Food and other drinks
  • Souvenirs

Meeting point

Meeting point - Alesund radhus, Keiser Wilhelms gate 11. The Town Hall is the tallest building in Ålesund, and a guide meet tourists with the sign Uniktur on the square near the statue of Joachim Rønneberg.

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Important information

Know before you go

  • Norwegian weather along the fjord is very changeable during the day (it is therefore recommendable to have appropriate windproof/waterproof clothes and shoes)

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Kemp – United StatesJune 29, 2024 – Verified booking
The owner is the guide and does a great job explaining all the stops. You have a private taxi to go to several of the islands and places you'd never get to on your own.
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Nicole – AustraliaJanuary 3, 2024 – Verified booking
Radmyla is an amazing guide! She is interesting, kind very knowledgeable. Her tour is unique and she is very passionate about what she does. We all loved the tour and would highly recommend. She even bought us treats to eat and drink!
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Stephen – SwitzerlandAugust 24, 2023 – Verified booking
Excellent guide, we had a great time. Thank you Miele!

Product ID: 310978

Activity provider:Uniktur

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