Alesund Sightseeing private tour for cruise passengers
Overview
Take this tour if your stay in Alesund is limited to just a few hours. This tour is the best option to get to know Alesund with a local guide.
Choose privacy and comfort.
Skip climbing 418 steps, we deliver you to the top of Aksla mountain, enjoy breathtaking panoramic view!
Stroll along the district of Sea Venice, listen to miracle stories, admire Art Nouveau town design!
Choose privacy and comfort.
Skip climbing 418 steps, we deliver you to the top of Aksla mountain, enjoy breathtaking panoramic view!
Stroll along the district of Sea Venice, listen to miracle stories, admire Art Nouveau town design!
Inclusions
- Guiding
- Air-conditioned vehicle
- Entry/Admission - Waldehuset Museum
What to expect
Itinerary
This is a typical itinerary for this product
Stop At: Brosundet i Alesund, Alesund Norway
Ålesund is built on 7 islands extending out into the ocean, 2 of them, Narvoy and Aspoy created the charming downtown. We start our tour walking through the town streets.
On the night of January 23rd, 1904, a devastating fire raged through Ålesund. Within only 16 hours, 850 houses were burnt down and 10.000 people were rendered homeless. After the fire, only 230 houses were left in Ålesund's town center, but after a remarkable effort from the local people and mostly thanks to helping from Germany, France, Netherlands, Belgium, and other European countries, the town had been rebuilt already in 1907.
Duration: 5 minutes
Stop At: Aksla Mountain, Alesund 6002 Norway
The panoramic view from Aksla mountain is the visit card of Alesund. No one should leave the city until they see this terrific, unforgettable view!
Duration: 20 minutes
Stop At: Waldehuset Museum, 6 Grensegata, Alesund Norway
Learn an absolutely mystical story about this house. Why did this house survive the city fire?
Duration: 10 minutes
Stop At: Kongensgate 24 Ålesund As, Nedre Bogneset 36, 6016 Ålesund, Norway
The buildings on the Kongensgata are decorated with towers, turrets and imaginative and colorful ornaments. When you go on your walk, take a look at all parts of the buildings, that's when you will notice all the small details that make these houses so beautiful. Today, Ålesund is renowned both nationally and internationally for its architecture and is a member of "Rèseau Art Nouveau Network", a European network of Art Nouveau cities, including among others Glasgow, Barcelona, and Vienna.
Duration: 10 minutes
Pass By: Alesund, Alesund, More og Romsdal, Western Norway
Bakkegata in Alesund is like Bakerstreet in London, full of stories and beauties.
Stop At: Aalesund Church, Kirkegata 22, Alesund 6004 Norway
On 23 January 1904, the church was destroyed by the great Ålesund fire. Hundreds of buildings were destroyed and nearly the entire town had to be rebuilt. After the competition of architects, Sverre Knudsen was chosen as the person to design the new Ålesund Church.
The foundation stone for the new church was laid down on 13 July 1906 by the new King Haakon VII. Roughly 2, 000 square metres (22, 000 sq ft) of marble cover the church's façade. The church took about three years to be completed and it was consecrated on 15 September 1909
Duration: 5 minutes
Stop At: Molovegen, Ålesund, Norway
Moloveien is the town`s legendary street that escaped the fire in 1904. Molovegen consists of several buildings from the period before the city fire and is one of the city's most unique street with an atmosphere of history, combined with a bit of shopping and entertainment.
Duration: 5 minutes
This is a typical itinerary for this product
Stop At: Brosundet i Alesund, Alesund Norway
Ålesund is built on 7 islands extending out into the ocean, 2 of them, Narvoy and Aspoy created the charming downtown. We start our tour walking through the town streets.
On the night of January 23rd, 1904, a devastating fire raged through Ålesund. Within only 16 hours, 850 houses were burnt down and 10.000 people were rendered homeless. After the fire, only 230 houses were left in Ålesund's town center, but after a remarkable effort from the local people and mostly thanks to helping from Germany, France, Netherlands, Belgium, and other European countries, the town had been rebuilt already in 1907.
Duration: 5 minutes
Stop At: Aksla Mountain, Alesund 6002 Norway
The panoramic view from Aksla mountain is the visit card of Alesund. No one should leave the city until they see this terrific, unforgettable view!
Duration: 20 minutes
Stop At: Waldehuset Museum, 6 Grensegata, Alesund Norway
Learn an absolutely mystical story about this house. Why did this house survive the city fire?
Duration: 10 minutes
Stop At: Kongensgate 24 Ålesund As, Nedre Bogneset 36, 6016 Ålesund, Norway
The buildings on the Kongensgata are decorated with towers, turrets and imaginative and colorful ornaments. When you go on your walk, take a look at all parts of the buildings, that's when you will notice all the small details that make these houses so beautiful. Today, Ålesund is renowned both nationally and internationally for its architecture and is a member of "Rèseau Art Nouveau Network", a European network of Art Nouveau cities, including among others Glasgow, Barcelona, and Vienna.
Duration: 10 minutes
Pass By: Alesund, Alesund, More og Romsdal, Western Norway
Bakkegata in Alesund is like Bakerstreet in London, full of stories and beauties.
Stop At: Aalesund Church, Kirkegata 22, Alesund 6004 Norway
On 23 January 1904, the church was destroyed by the great Ålesund fire. Hundreds of buildings were destroyed and nearly the entire town had to be rebuilt. After the competition of architects, Sverre Knudsen was chosen as the person to design the new Ålesund Church.
The foundation stone for the new church was laid down on 13 July 1906 by the new King Haakon VII. Roughly 2, 000 square metres (22, 000 sq ft) of marble cover the church's façade. The church took about three years to be completed and it was consecrated on 15 September 1909
Duration: 5 minutes
Stop At: Molovegen, Ålesund, Norway
Moloveien is the town`s legendary street that escaped the fire in 1904. Molovegen consists of several buildings from the period before the city fire and is one of the city's most unique street with an atmosphere of history, combined with a bit of shopping and entertainment.
Duration: 5 minutes
Additional information
- Wheelchair accessible
- Service animals allowed
- Near public transportation
- Infant seats available
- Surfaces are wheelchair accessible
- Most travelers can participate
- Hand sanitizer available to travelers and staff
- Social distancing enforced throughout experience
- Regularly sanitized high-traffic areas
- Gear/equipment sanitized between use
- Transportation vehicles regularly sanitized
- Guides required to regularly wash hands
- Contactless payments for gratuities and add-ons
- Norway is a country without masks! More than 80% of the population are vaccinated, so you will feel safe here. Norway is open to tourists. You are welcome!
- This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund
- This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
Ticket delivery
You can present either a paper or an electronic voucher for this activity.
Cancellation
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start time of the experience.
Igor S
August 2022
We had a great time with Rudmila. She picked us up from the port and took us around Alesund, showing us the most beautiful, picturesque areas. She was very friendly, informative, and a great driver. We learned about Alesund's history and culture. She even treated us to their local cheese and cra...
We had a great time with Rudmila. She picked us up from the port and took us around Alesund, showing us the most beautiful, picturesque areas. She was very friendly, informative, and a great driver. We learned about Alesund's history and culture. She even treated us to their local cheese and crackers specialties. We highly recommend this tour to anyone visiting this unique town of Alesund.