The 12 City Sightseeing Tours in Ålesund That Earn Their Price

1.1-Day Hop-On Hop-Off Sightseeing Bus Ticket

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 533 reviews · from $42Our pick

See Ålesund from an open-top double-decker bus with a one-day ticket, multilingual audio guide, onboard Wi-Fi, and stops near the cruise terminal, Aksla Viewpoint, Hessa, and the Ålesund Aquarium. You can ride the full route first, then hop off at the sights that interest you most. Wheelchair access is available.

“The bus drive had to fill in for a professional tour guide and he had language issues; however, he was very pleasant and tried his best. All in all we enjoyed the tour but didn't understand anything about what we were seeing. Just beware of this possible problem.”

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2.City Sightseeing Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 399 reviews · 1 day · from $51

Use a one-day open-top bus ticket to see Ålesund’s Art Nouveau center, Sunnmøre Museum, Ålesund Church, Fjellstua viewpoint, and the aquarium area. Buses run every 30 minutes from 9am to 4pm, with commentary in eight languages, free Wi-Fi, headphones, and discount coupons.

“Overall was a great way to see and learn more about the city.”

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3.Alesund Shore Excursion: The Ultimate Sightseeing Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 285 reviews · 4 hours (approx.) · from $143

See Ålesund beyond the waterfront on a four-hour coach tour to Sunnmøre Museum and Alnes Lighthouse. You’ll tour historic buildings and boats, cross to Godøy, and climb the lighthouse for Atlantic views. Guides may include Sandra, Denise, or Dani, though group size and language can vary.

“The tour allows you to see parts of the city & area otherwise challenging to fit in on your own. We were on a cruise and for those of you who take cruises know this was half the cost of a cruise excursion and they are well aware to have you back to the ship on time. Great guide & driver, entertaining & helpful. Well worth the experience, enjoy this tour!”

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4.Sightseeing Tour in Trollstigen – Land of Trolls

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 128 reviews · 6 hours (approx.) · from $139

Travel from Ålesund to Trollstigen in an air-conditioned vehicle with an English-speaking guide. Stop at Kokarsteinen, Gudbrandsjuvet, the Trollstigen Plateau, Stigfossen, and Trollveggen. The early departure is planned for cruise passengers, but mountain roads and weather can change the route.

“Small group, great tour, highly recommend! It was so beautiful and well organized. Elizabeth was an amazing guide!”

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5.Aksla-Alnes-Giske-Sunnmøre museum 100 % Highlights 4.5 H

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 84 reviews · 4 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $171Top rated

Join Ålesund native Rolf on a 4.5-hour small-group tour through the Art Nouveau city and nearby islands. Ride a comfortable 16-seat minibus to Aksla viewpoints, Alnes Lighthouse, medieval Giske Church, the 3,300-year-old burial mound, and Sunnmøre Museum. Water, soft drinks, photographs, and onboard videos are included.

“Rolf was my driver and guide and made sure I had a good experience. He is a native of Alesund and speaks of not only the history, but of his personal knowledge of the area. It was a glorious tour of the surrounding islands and city highlights. A must do if you're in the city for a short while.”

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6.Ålesund to Geiranger Fjord Boat Tour with Return Bus Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 53 reviews · 10h 30m · from $157

Spend a full day moving between fjord and mountain scenery on an English-hosted tour from Ålesund. Cruise Hjørundfjord to Øye, ride through Norang Valley to Hellesylt, then sail Geirangerfjord to Geiranger. You get free time in both villages, a waterfall-water stop, Eagle Road views, and a bus return via Eidsdal and Kokarsteinen.

“enjoyable well coordinated tour. we went in late August so crowds were a bit less on the boat itself. the cruise through both fjords and the bus connection were all very beautiful and we also appreciated the timeliness. keep in mind that Geiranger itself is a boring tourist trap full overrun by cruise ships. what you're really paying for with this tour is the journey. the journey is well worth it and we felt like it was a great value.”

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7.Giske and Godøy Islands Guided Sightseeing Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 46 reviews · from $113

Travel from Ålesund by air-conditioned bus across the Giske Bridge and through a tunnel to Godøy. See the exterior of 12th-century Giske Church, visit Alnes Lighthouse, then walk to Mount Aksla’s viewpoint or return by bus. English and German guides lead this 3.5-hour shore excursion.

“We covered a lot of the important sites, the driver was professional and efficient and the guide was informative and entertaining. Great tour.”

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8.City Sightseeing Alesund Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Tour

★★★★★★★★★★3.0 · 42 reviews · from $12Best value

Take a 24-hour hop-on hop-off bus around Ålesund, with a full circuit lasting about 70 to 80 minutes. Stop at Fjellstua, Sunnmøre Museum, Ålesund Church, Jugendstilbyen, and Atlanterhavsparken. You get multilingual audio commentary, headphones, and a discount booklet. Mobile vouchers must be exchanged at the cruise terminal.

“Great trip! One of our traveling buddies was ill and could not make the tour. I asked for a refund but to this day I got no response!”

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9.Shore Excursions Ålesund: Highlights Ålesund & Islands

★★★★★★★★★★3.5 · 33 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $140

Travel from Ålesund into the island archipelago, passing through underwater tunnels to Godøya and Alnes Lighthouse before reaching Aksla viewpoint. The three-hour tour uses a multilingual audio guide rather than a live guide, with a small group of up to 19 people, an air-conditioned vehicle, and a back-on-time guarantee for cruise passengers.

“We were a very small group, no tour leader but driver was very nice. The was one with the voice guides. The light house visit was very nice. Was worth it”

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10.Ålesund Two Hour Walking City Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 27 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $48

Walk central Ålesund with Daniel, a Canadian guide who has lived in Norway for 13 years and speaks fluent Norwegian. You’ll hear about the city’s Art Nouveau rebuild, visit Aalesund Church, stroll through parks, reach Molja Lighthouse, and finish near the steps to Aksla. Water and local snacks are included.

“Daniel was absolutely amazing. He showed us all around the city and we saw sights we never would have thought. He explained the city’s history and showed us the most amazing views. Our kids had a great time too and were able to do the walk just fine. Would definitely recommend!”

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11.All Alesund Highlights in one tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 4 reviews

Travel privately with a local guide such as Linda or Radmyla through Ålesund, Giske, Alnes, and Sunnmøre. You’ll see art nouveau streets, a 12th-century marble church, a lighthouse, farm buildings, and the Atlantic Sea-Park. Hotel pickup is offered, but museum, aquarium, and Aksla fees are extra.

“An excellent overview of Alesund and the surrounding area. Linda was an excellent guide and pleasant travel companion.”

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12.Atlantic Road Private Sightseeing tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 3 reviews

Travel privately from Molde’s pier along the Atlantic Road, stopping at the Romsdal Museum, Storseisundet Bridge, Malmefjorden, Eide, and Varden viewpoint. You’ll have an air-conditioned vehicle, bottled water, round-trip transfers, and a flexible guide-led outing for up to four people. Lunch is not included.

“We had a wonderful tour of the Atlantic Road and the Romantic Road. The countryside is so beautiful. Our guide was just great. She was so informative and so helpful. We just had the best time.”

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