Norway · SELF-GUIDED TOURS
33 reviewed
Norway is expensive and the good season is short, so the choice matters. Below are the 15 self-guided tours that earn the outlay, each with its price, its length and what you actually get for it.
1.5-hour electric Oslofjord cruise from the Opera House, with multilingual audio guide, Wi-Fi, and panoramic views of islands and shoreline.
“Really good Please can you provide refund for mis understanding regarding tour from Flam rather than Skoljden.”
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!”
An 80-minute Geiranger road bus tour with multilingual audio, quick photo stops at Flydalsjuvet and Eagle Bend, and fjord views.
“The tour was good value for the money. They get five stars for chasing down my phone which was left on the bus.”
Full-day Bergen fjord loop with Bergen Railway, Flåm Railway, and a 2-hour UNESCO Nærøyfjord cruise via Voss and Gudvangen.
“The self-guided tour provides tickets for each leg of the transportation; there’s no guide at any point in the tour. There was sufficient time gap between various legs of the tour. While the Fjords boat tour was the best, with breathtaking scenery all around, even the ride on the Flam railway was a nice surprise.”
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.”
Audio-guided bus tour from Åndalsnes to Trollstigen hairpin bends and Troll Wall, with fjord views and an easy cruise-day schedule.
“Belle visite, étant donné que la route des Trolls était fermée, nous nous sommes arrêtés à une magnifique cascade.”
Self-guided Bergen day to UNESCO fjords with train, bus, boat cruise and Flåm Railway, all tickets included.
“The fjord tour and Flam railway were very scenic. There were 5 travel legs in total. Most ran smoothly. The only slight issue was with the bus from Voss to Gudanvagen. There was no queuing system so it was a bit of a free for all boarding one of the provided buses. Also the buses detoured for a photo stop along the way which wasn’t advised in the provided itinerary. This meant we arrived later than advised so didn’t have as much time as originally thought at Gudanvagen to get lunch etc.”
Self-guided Oslo to Bergen day trip with the Flåm Railway, Aurlandsfjord and Nærøyfjord cruise, bus to Voss, then rail to Bergen.
“Unfortunately, the boat from Flåm to Gudwangen was cancelled due to technical difficulties (beyond anyone’s control), but Viator was quick to reach out with alternate travel plans and happy to refund those legs of the journey I had to forego. As I was traveling alone, I was lucky enough to hop on a different boat and enjoy my time on the fjord. I was determined to not miss out on this once in a lifetime adventure and I’m so glad I did not. Absolutely breathtaking! Part of traveling is going with the flow. Thank you, Viator, for being so accommodating.”
Self-guided Oslo to Sognefjord day loop by train, Flåm Railway, fjord cruise, and bus, with optional sleeper return.
“Highly recommend this tour if you have a limited amount of time in Norway. It was beautiful and so well planned. Itinerary was perfect and easy to follow. I would also recommend the sleeper train. I was rested and ready to go the next morning..thanks to the restful sleep!”
Self-guided Bergen to Oslo day trip with fjord cruises and Flåm Railway, plus Voss train and scenic bus ride.
“This package included a fantastic itinerary of Norway fjords and trains. The scenery is stunning. The weather on our trip day, however, was rainy and cloudy, so just consider that you might not see the sights in the same way as in the advertised photos! No fault of the company.”
Self-guided audio tour around Molde and the Atlantic Ocean Road, with fjord views, marble caves, cheese facts, and photo stops.
“Very nice tour, exactly as advertised, enjoyed seeing the countryside and the coast road with time for photos and travel break, the trip up to the viewpoint was nice ( very steep, glad I wasn’t driving)! Guide was interesting.”
GPS smartphone audio for Norway’s Hurtigruten coastal cities, with flexible self-guided walks in English or German, valid 365 days.
“alA good idea to get the feel of the town. Brief history and information. At times didn't cover some major attractions.”
Self-guided audio walk in Bergen, passing Olav Kyrre, Grieg and Ibsen, Gestapo history, and the Cathedral cannonball.
“It was easy to understand the guide, follow along on the map, and go at my own pace. User friendly app”
A 30-minute self-guided audio walk in Tromsø with offline maps and stories of polar exploration, art, and iconic churches.
“Wenig Inhalt, kurze Tour - hätten mehr Erwartet. Hätte man sich sparen können. Technik war ganz gut.”
Play a self-guided Viking quest through central Oslo, solving 11 puzzles at top landmarks like City Hall, Akershus, and the Royal Palace.
“Loved it! Loads of interesting information and gave us a good overview of Oslo. Would definitely recommend!”
