Discover Tromsø A Guided Tour

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Discover Tromsø A Guided Tour

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8h 30m
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Overview

Discover Tromsø with your self-guided audio tour, exploring the Gateway to the Arctic at your own pace. Begin at the iconic Arctic Cathedral with its striking triangular form inspired by Arctic ice and its massive stained glass window. Ride the Fjellheisen cable car to 421 metres for panoramic views across the city, fjords, and the Lyngen Alps. Explore the Polar Museum documenting Arctic exploration and the indigenous Sámi people at 69 degrees north. Experience the Northern Lights from September through March when the aurora dances across Arctic skies in curtains of green, purple, and red. Venture into the wilderness on whale watching expeditions where orcas and humpbacks follow herring into the fjords, dog sledding adventures, and reindeer encounters with Sámi herders. Savour Arctic cuisine featuring king crab, stockfish, and reindeer in a city that blends dramatic landscapes, indigenous heritage, and resilient spirit as the cultural capital of the Norwegian Arctic.

Activity location

Bybowling - Tromso City Centre
- Storgata 68A
- 9008, Tromso, Norway

Meeting/Redemption Point

Hjalmar Johansens gate 12, 9296
- 12 Hjalmar Johansens gate
- 9007, Tromsø, Troms, Norway

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Discover Tromsø A Guided Tour

8h 30m
English

Travellers

Language options: English

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Price details

CA $11.29 x 1 AdultCA $11.29

Total

Until Sat, Feb 28

What's included, what's not

Digital Map.
Access to the audio guide for 35+ Tromsø attractions and hidden spots.
Self-guided walking tour (app)
Private transport
Entry fees to tourist attractions or museums.
Our app-based self-guided tour has no physical guide on-site.

Know before you book

Not recommended for travellers with spinal injuries
Not recommended for travellers with poor cardiovascular health
Public transport options are available nearby
Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Activity itinerary

Polaria (Pass by)

This Arctic aquarium and experience centre introduces visitors to the northern Norwegian environment through exhibits on Arctic wildlife, climate, and the research conducted in these extreme latitudes. The bearded seals in the aquarium, the panoramic Arctic film shown on a wrap-around screen, and the building's distinctive domino-like architecture—representing fallen dominoes pushed by Arctic storms—create an engaging introduction to the region. The center's position on the waterfront and its focus on environmental education make it an appropriate starting point for understanding Tromsø's Arctic context.

Bybowling - Tromso City Centre

The compact wooden city centre preserves 19th-century architecture that survived when other Norwegian towns burned, its painted houses, pedestrian shopping streets, and waterfront warehouses creating the 'Paris of the North' atmosphere that has attracted visitors since Arctic tourism began. The high street Storgata, the harbour area, and the surrounding residential areas reveal how Tromsø developed as a base for Arctic hunting, fishing, and the polar expeditions that made the city famous. The concentration of restaurants, bars, and cultural venues creates urban life unexpected at this latitude.

The Arctic Cathedral (Pass by)

Tromsø's most famous landmark rises across the bridge from the city centre, its dramatic triangular form—inspired by Arctic ice formations and the traditional wooden drying racks for fish—creating one of Norway's most striking modern churches. The massive stained glass window depicting Christ's return covers the entire east wall, while midnight sun concerts in summer and northern lights concerts in winter take advantage of the building's spectacular acoustics and Arctic location. The church's position as gateway between the city island and the mainland makes it impossible to miss and essential to visit.

fjellheisen cable car (Pass by)

The cable car ascending 421 metres to Mount Storsteinen's summit provides Tromsø's essential viewpoint, where panoramic vistas encompass the city, Tromsøya island, the surrounding fjords, and on clear days the peaks of the Lyngen Alps 60 kilometres distant. The four-minute ride and the viewing platform at the top create perhaps the finest urban panorama in northern Europe, particularly spectacular during midnight sun season when the sun circles the horizon without setting. The restaurant at the summit and the hiking trails extending towards higher peaks make this more than just a viewpoint.

The Polar Museum (Pass by)

This museum in a restored waterfront warehouse documents Arctic hunting, trapping, and exploration through artefacts, photographs, and reconstructed environments that reveal the harsh realities of polar life. The exhibits on Roald Amundsen and other polar explorers who launched expeditions from Tromsø, the hunting equipment and preserved animals, and the stories of overwintering trappers on Svalbard provide context for understanding why this small city became the Arctic's gateway. The building's authentic harbour location and the nearby historic warehouses extend the historical atmosphere.

Arctic University Museum of Norway (Pass by)

The university's museum presents northern Norwegian nature and culture through exhibits on Sámi history, Arctic wildlife, geological formations, and the northern lights phenomenon that draws so many visitors to this region. The Sámi collection documents the indigenous people's history, traditions, and contemporary life in ways that mainstream tourism often overlooks, while the natural history galleries explain the ecosystems and wildlife that visitors hope to encounter. The museum's academic grounding provides depth beyond typical tourist presentations.

Tromsø Cathedral

The world's northernmost Protestant cathedral—a wooden Gothic Revival structure dating from 1861—serves as the city's parish church and a reminder that Tromsø developed as a significant town long before modern Arctic tourism. The yellow-painted exterior and the relatively simple interior reflect Norwegian Lutheran traditions while the building's status as the world's northernmost cathedral of any kind adds geographical distinction. The cathedral's central location and its role in community life provide contrast to the more famous Arctic Cathedral across the water.

Sherpatrappa

Sherpa Steps to Storsteinen — The 1,200 hand-laid stone steps climb from Tromsdalen up to the Storsteinen viewpoint at 420 metres, offering the same panoramic views as the Fjellheisen cable car without the ticket price.

Arctic–Alpine Botanic Garden

— The world's northernmost botanic garden sits on the University of Tromsø campus and is open 24 hours a day, year round. The collection features Arctic and alpine plants from every continent, including Himalayan blue poppies, South American mountain wildflowers, and hardy Norwegian species that survive polar winters. Peak bloom runs from late May through September, and the garden is a favourite spot for midnight sun strolls.

Prestvannet Lake

— This freshwater lake sits on the elevated centre of Tromsø island, ringed by a flat walking path through birch forest that takes about 30 minutes to complete. Locals come here to walk their dogs, feed ducks, and picnic in summer. In winter, the lake freezes and the surrounding darkness, away from the city lights below, makes it one of the best spots on the island to see the Northern Lights without leaving town.

Telegrafbukta Beach

At the southern tip of Tromsø island, this sheltered bay has a sandy beach, volleyball courts, and outdoor fitness equipment with views across the sound. In summer, locals gather here during the midnight sun for barbecues that stretch past midnight. The surrounding parkland includes walking paths and green fields, and the calm waters attract occasional swimmers even in the Arctic.

Perspektivet Museum

This free cultural museum in an 1838 building on Storgata covers Tromsø's history from Arctic hunting and fishing traditions through the city's role as a launching point for polar expeditions. The rotating exhibitions address both historical and contemporary themes about life in northern Norway. The permanent collection includes the Cora Sandel exhibition on the celebrated Tromsø-born writer and painter.

Location

Activity location

Bybowling - Tromso City Centre
- Storgata 68A
- 9008, Tromso, Norway

Meeting/Redemption Point

Hjalmar Johansens gate 12, 9296
- 12 Hjalmar Johansens gate
- 9007, Tromsø, Troms, Norway

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