Tromsø · HISTORICAL TOURS
Polar expeditions that left from this harbour, a wartime battleship on the seabed offshore, and a wooden town that survived both. These 7 are compared on route, length and how much of the walking is outdoors.
Feed up to 300 reindeer by hand in Tromsø, then warm up in a Sami lavvu with lunch and joik songs plus stories.
“It's truly fantastic. Behind us are mountains where reindeer roam freely, and ahead are the snow-capped Arctic mountains and majestic rivers flowing around us. It's worth coming to Tromso for this tour”
2.5-hour cruise on the restored 1917 Hermes II from Tromsø Sound, with warm fish cake and hot drinks, plus wildlife spotting.
“We thoroughly recommend the History cruise- it was great fun, hugely entertaining and great value for money. Wrap up warmly because you are out on the sea and it was snowing and bitterly cold but the crew do all they can to make everyone comfortable, there are blankets and snowsuits, hot drinks and you can go inside if necessary but that means you miss out on all the fun. Sea eagles come to the skipper's call, really close, we spotted reindeer, loads of sea ducks. The crew tell stories that are entertaining and interesting. They are very cheerful and clearly love their work, and are proud of their boat. It's…”
Cruise Tromso by sea on the restored wooden Hermes II, with Arctic Cathedral and Tromso Bridge views, onboard history, and a warm deck experience.
“Very lovely and enjoyable experience. The team were spot on and professional. We have seen many places and reindeers down the boat trip. The fjords/sea was thankfully settled and no big waves all along. The food snack and hot tea were perfect for the slightly chilly wind!”
1-hour photo and history cruise on Hermes II in Tromsø, with warm drinks and blankets, plus views of the bridge, Polaria and Fjellheisen.
“Really nice experience, beautiful views and really kind personnel”
Walk Tromsø’s downtown tastings in a small group, ending with a proper lunch. Fish, snacks, art, and a dining-room finish in 3 hours.
“really great tour where we were able to taste several unique items from Norway. Definitely won’t be hungry at the end of this tour. We enjoyed the walk around town to learn about various places to purchase good meats and cheeses and food items. while learning a little bit about the city. The tour completes with a wonderful meal getting a chance to talk and share with one another. We returned to the area the next day and revisited many of the shops.”
2-hour luxury catamaran fjord cruise from Tromsø around the Isle, with snacks, hot drinks, and Captain Håken’s history. Max 12.
“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…”
A 3-hour guided walk through Tromsø’s Arctic roots, with stops at the Polar Museum and Full Steam plus a stroll past Ølhallen.
“A big thank you to our guide Carlos! We didn't see the time go by in his company. We wouldn't hesitate to call on him for other tours around Tromsø!”
Every kind of Arctic day, and the best of each.