Norway · ALESUND AND THE ATLANTIC ROAD
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Ålesund was rebuilt in art nouveau after the 1904 fire and sits at the mouth of the Geirangerfjord approach, with the Atlantic Road curling over the skerries to the north. These are the 15 best tours from Ålesund, town walks, Trollstigen runs and fjord boats, with prices and how much of the day each takes.
A 6-hour Ålesund fjord and troll-themed day trip with big views at Gubrandsjuvet, Trollstigen hairpins, Stigefossen waterfall, and Trollvegen.
“both the tour guide a d driver were fantastic. Christina is mazing she has shared more in depth I formation and history. And the driver was supperv”
Hop-on hop-off buses in Ålesund with multilingual audio, Wi-Fi, viewpoints, and aquarium. Valid 1 day for about $42.
“Got off the cruise ship and the bus was visible near the dock. Showed our get your guide code and boarded the bus. Very helpful staff. Bus tour lasted about 70 minutes and went around all the sites.”
Molde bus tour to Atlantic Ocean Road, Hustadvika Coast and Varden viewpoint with free GuideToGo audio, cruise pickup, 3.5 hours.
“Our guide Marin was very good! Despite the bad weather we still enjoyed the tour!”
Hop-on hop-off Ålesund bus tour with 8 stops, open-top double-decker views, 8-language audio, coupons, and free Wi-Fi.
“This was a very comprehensivit tour covering quite a lot of territory. there were a number of stops that I would have explored further but with limited time in port on a cruise ship it was really only a matter of choosing one or two stops so we stopped for the look out and then at the city prot area.”
Ålesund fjords meet troll legends on a day trip: Gudbrandsjuvet gorge, Trollstigen plateau views, Stigfossen waterfall, and optional lunch.
“Highly recommend, variety experiences of nature, history & culture. Breathtaking views! Best shore excursion from Viking cruise.”
4-hour Alesund shore tour with Sunnmøre Museum and Alnes Lighthouse. Art Nouveau sights, photo stops, and Atlantic views.
“While our tour of Ålesund had the potential to be an enjoyable experience, the conduct of one individual tainted the journey. The tour guides were friendly, engaging, and eager to assist, making an effort to create a welcoming atmosphere. However, the behavior of the bus driver, Julian, was unacceptable and deeply disappointing. After mistakenly opening the door while it was closed, I immediately apologized for the error. Despite this, Julian continued to berate and scold both me and my friend—who walks with a cane—treating us as though we were misbehaving children rather than paying customers. His aggressive approach made us feel bullied and unnecessarily humiliated. When the bus was fi...”
Round-trip catamaran cruise from Ålesund to UNESCO Geirangerfjord, with an onboard audio guide and 3 hours to explore Geiranger.
“We had an amazing time. It was very much worth the money we paid.”
Climb Ålesund via ferrata from the city park to Fjellstua for big views. Gear, guide, and safety brief included.
“we had a wonderful tour guide. the beginning of the climb was the hardest and pretty steep sometimes. I wouldn't recommend for people who are afraid of heights. But it was a wonderful, exciting tour with great views!”
Half-day bus tour from Molde to the Atlantic Ocean Road and Bud fishing village, ending with Varden Viewpoint panoramas.
“pick up at port was simple - right next to the shop. well organised despite some customers not knowing what trip they were on. Toilet stop led to slight delay but that was not the tour operators fault.”
A 5-hour roundtrip fjord cruise from Ålesund to Hjørundfjord, with a 60-minute stop in Øye and iconic Sunnmøre Alps views.
“Really great experience. A lot of space on the boat for everybody, friendly efficient crew. The captain would always slow down at the most important and beautiful places so that we could all take pictures and videos. The views were simply stunning, one of the most spectacular places I've ever visited and also a great bargain! I’d definitely recommend this trip!:)”
A 3-hour Åndalsnes shore tour featuring Trollfolk at Norsk Tindesenter, quick waterfall views, Troll Wall at Trollveggen, and mountain road scenery.
“Great tour. Very helpful and informative guide. Timing was perfect for us to meet up with cruise ship port times.”
Trollstigen Land of Trolls day trip from Ålesund with early viewpoints, fjord photo stops, Stigfossen waterfall, and Troll Wall photos.
“The Land of Trolls sightseeing tour offered us a beautiful opportunity to see this area of Norway. It included stops at waterfalls , mountain tops, and a lovely spot with views for lunch. Sometimes the views were obstructed by the rain and clouds but that’s the reality of Norway. There were a couple of issues which included the closure of the road with the hairpin turns. It has been this way since June 2024 and is indefinite for at least the next year or so. So the description is not accurate. Our tour guide was lackluster. He could have used our time together by providing more information about the area’s…”
3-hour guided food walk in Ålesund with small-group tastings, Art Nouveau photo stops, and a cod-forward finish at local eateries.
“The food tour was amazing! Monica was the best. She is a local and gave such great information about the city. It was our favorite food tour we have ever done.”
A 3-hour audio guided trip from Ålesund to Godøya, Alnes Fyr, and Aksla viewpoints, with lighthouse entry and Atlantic island stops.
“De rit met de kleine touringbus was geweldig en we hebben een heerlijk genoten van de stops. De chauffeur was goed en hielp ook daar waar nodig. 's avonds op het schip zagen we de bezochte vuurtoren ook nog staan. Uitzichtpunt Alska was fantastisch.”
Sea kayaking in Ålesund from Brunholmen with a small group, Art Nouveau stories, photo stops, and evening departures.
“The biggest issue with this kayak trip is going around the city was not very scenic. It was fun Kayaking and the guide was nice had helpful but not much to look at. We kayaked to the industrial side of the town and was hoping to see a few more sites then just this. It may be that this all there was to see in Alesund. Might have been better time spent hiking to the scenic view instead.”
