Tromsø · WALKING TOURS
Good walking tours fill up weeks ahead and the best go first, especially over the dark weeks. Below: the 10 to book early, what each includes and exactly how they differ.
Guided snowshoe walk on Tromsøya Island with round-trip transport, snowshoes fitted for you, and hot lefse breaks, beginner friendly.
“Great opportunity to experience time in a snowy setting. Great for all who enjoy time outside. Easy skill to learn.”
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.”
Walk Tromsø with an English guide, starting at Storgata 77, then Polar Museum, cathedrals, Mack Brewery, and the Polstjerna ship.
“there was no plan. little information and hardly went anywhere. we left after an hour”
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!”
Tromsø in 60 minutes with a local guide, a small group of up to 6, from Domkirka to Arctic Cathedral, plus local food and bar tips.
“Veramente consigliata è la ns guida super grazie molte a Mattia”
A private Tromsø walking tour for up to 6, with hotel pickup options and a friendly local guide sharing Arctic city history and culture.
“Good overview of the city with a friendly guide. A bit more knowledge on restaurants would have been useful”
A guided Tromsø polar bear walk with entry to Polaria and the Polar Museum, plus repeat visits and a climate change focus in 3 hours.
“Gavin is a competent and friendly guide who gave us a great tour of the city. We learned a lot about Tromsø and polar bears and about the consequences of climate change in the Arctic. All of this was accompanied by entertaining anecdotes about people and the history of Tromsø. Highly recommended.”
Private 3-hour Tromso walking food tour with fish tastings, a beer stop, and a city-history stroll through Tromso’s best landmarks.
“Tasty fish plate. No variety of food Minimal explanation of food culture. Guide was intelligent, but not focused on subject at hand.”
Guided Tromsø walk with beer tasting at Hard Rock Cafe and Ølhallen, plus local history and Amundsen ties. About 3 hours.
“Good time at the brewery. Alot of good intelligence from the guys at OlHallen, stopped at the fish market and ran by a bakery. However we didn't go to the hard rock.”
Guided Tromsø city walk with Polar Museum entry, photo stops, and 9,000 years of Arctic history. Private or shared, about 2 to 3 hours. From $41.
“Positive experience ... well done Lorenzo, Italian guide .... I HIGHLY RECOMMEND”
Every kind of Arctic day, and the best of each.