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Stavanger: City Sightseeing Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Tour

3.6 out of 5 stars
3.6
152 reviews
Activity provider:
City Sightseeing Europe
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Stavanger: City Sightseeing Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Tour
3.6 out of 5 stars
3.6
152 reviews

Book a city sightseeing bus tour and soak up the amazing sights of Stavanger from an open-top deck. Hop on and hop off at any of the stops along the route as often as you like.

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Spanish, English, French, German, Italian, Japanese, Norwegian, Russian
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Highlights

  • Explore Stavanger on an iconic open-top double-decker bus
  • Hop-on and hop-off at any of the 12 tour stops along the route
  • Enjoy on-board commentary, available in 8 languages
  • Discover the historic and picturesque Old Town
  • Explore the Petroleum Museum, Stavanger Museum and the Museum of Art

Full description

Visit Stavanger and be stunned by the beautiful landscapes including fjords, mountains and white beaches. The city also has an extensive historical background which is portrayed through the city's large number of museums. Stavanger is also Europe's oil and energy capital.

Begin your tour at the first stop, the Strandkaien Cruise Terminal, for the full experience. The tour will continue to the Tourist Information Station, where passengers can hop-off and take a short walk over to Stavanger’s Cathedral. The cathedral is one of the most stunning works of architecture in the city and its interior is equally as beautiful. One of the tours most notable spots is the Petroleum Museum which has become one of the coasts most memorable landmarks. Located on the Port of Stavanger, its unique architecture makes it stand out from the crowd and its history inside is just as intriguing. 

If you prefer a museum more focused on natural and cultural history, than hop-off at the 9th stop and visit the Stavanger Museum. There’s also a museum for art-lovers at stop 10. The museum boasts an extraordinary number of artwork, now totaling over 2,600. Another recommended stop to hop-off at is stop 11 – the Ledaal Royal Residence. This wonderful building is the official residence to the King of Norway. From the top-deck of the tour buses, you will be able to get brilliant photos of this famous building. 

As the tour takes you to these iconic locations, you can also enjoy an informative on-board commentary that is available in 8 different languages. You can also enjoy free WiFi on-board.

Tour Stops:

1) Stavanger Concert Hall (Temporary Stop)
2) Breiavannet / Stavanger Cathedral
3) Stavanger Cathedral
4) Petroleum Museum
5) Skansekaien
6) Petroleum Museum
7) St. Petri Church
8) Museum of Archaeology
9) Stavanger Museum
10) Mosvatnet Park
10) Museum of Art
11) Ledaal Royal Residence

Includes

  • Hop-on hop-off bus tour
  • Audio guide
  • Headphones
  • Onboard WiFi
  • Entry into attractions
  • Food and drink
  • Tips

Meeting point

The first tour stop along the route is located at the Strandkaien Cruise Terminal. However, passengers can hop-on and hop-off at any of the stops along the route.

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Important information

What to bring

  • Passport or ID card

Not allowed

  • Pets
  • Smoking

Know before you go

  • The first tour departs stop 1 at 10am
  • The last tour departs stop 1 at 4pm
  • Tour duration - 50 minutes
  • Buses run every 30 minutes
  • This tour only operates when there is a cruise ship in port between June and September (please refer to the calendar for availability)
  • Vouchers can be used any day within 12 months of travel date selected at check-out
  • Mobile and printed paper vouchers are accepted on this tour. Mobile vouchers must be redeemed at Stop 1, Strandkaien Cruise Terminal & Old Stavanger. Paper vouchers can be redeemed at any bus stop along the route

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3.6 /5
3.6 out of 5 stars

based on 152 reviews

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  • Value for money
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Amanda – United KingdomJuly 10, 2025 – Verified booking
Good to get bearings in Stavanger . The sound system didn’t work so had no commentary. The bus was dirty .
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