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15 Self-Guided Tours in Norway Worth Booking

33 tours  ·  from $7 a head

This is the shortlist you would send a friend: 15 self-guided tours worth the money, each with its price, its traveller verdict and the one thing to know before committing.

Oslo: Scenic Fjord Cruise with Audio Guide Commentary - A quiet ride into the inner Oslofjord
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Oslo: Scenic Fjord Cruise with Audio Guide Commentary

1.Scenic Fjord Cruise with Audio Guide Commentary

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 5,375 reviews · 1.5 hours · from $44Our pick

Set out from Oslo Fjordhage, opposite the Opera House, for a 90-minute electric cruise around Oslofjord. You pass Akershus Fortress, Bygdøy, Gressholmen, Hovedøya, Sørenga, and Aker Brygge from a calm, water-level view. Download the Voice of Norway app before boarding, bring headphones, and choose between the warm lounge, panoramic windows, or accessible outdoor deck.

“Really enjoyable 1h 30m boat trip. The boat itself is also amazing”

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Molde: Atlantic Ocean Road & Varden Audio Guide Bus Tour - Hustadvika Coast, Beaches, and Working Norway
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Molde: Atlantic Ocean Road & Varden Audio Guide Bus Tour

2.Atlantic Ocean Road & Varden Audio Guide Bus Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.1 · 473 reviews · 3.5 hours · from $93

Ride from Molde to the Atlantic Ocean Road, stopping at Eldhusøya before following the Hustadvika Coast back to Varden Viewpoint. An English or German GuideToGo audio tour covers the route, though some departures also feature a live guide. Bring headphones, a charged phone, and allow 3.5 hours.

“The tour itself was really good. We enjoyed the drive to the Atlantic road and the scenery was beautiful. It was a self guided tour so no guide. We did enjoy it and would recommend it. The only problem was the Meeting point. We all went to the green flag but no one came to collect us and we had to find the bus on our own. Otherwise, it was a very good tour.”

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Geiranger: Bus Tour with Multilingual Audio Guide - Starting between the pier and the public bus stop
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Geiranger: Bus Tour with Multilingual Audio Guide

3.Bus Tour with Multilingual Audio Guide

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 317 reviews · 1h 20m · from $78

Ride a climate-controlled bus from Geiranger along the famous Eagle Road, with 11 hairpin bends and an audio guide in eight languages. Stop at Flydalsjuvet and Eagle Bend for broad views of Geirangerfjord, the village, and Seven Sisters Waterfall. The 80-minute tour suits cruise visitors who want the major viewpoints without a hike.

“During the tour there was a Polish group, with their own guide speaking in Polish in the bus speaker. It was very difficult and sometimes imposiible to hear the English audio-guide at the same time.”

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Bergen: Self-Guided Round-Trip Full-Day Excursion - The two-hour cruise from Gudvangen
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Bergen: Self-Guided Round-Trip Full-Day Excursion

4.Self-Guided Round-Trip Full-Day Excursion

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 158 reviews · 10 hours · from $493

You travel independently from Bergen to Voss, Gudvangen, Flåm, and Myrdal, using trains, bus, and a two-hour hybrid-boat cruise. The route includes Aurlandsfjord, narrow Nærøyfjord, and the famous Flåm Railway. Transport tickets and instructions are supplied, but there is no guide, hotel transfer, food, or drinks.

“the trip was amazing unfortunately there was a rock slide so the trip was changed midway through so although it ended up being a 14 hour day we had a lot of help from get your guide who rearranged the day for us would definitely recommend .”

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Ålesund: Ålesund and Surrounding Islands Audio Guide Tour - Godøya, the Island of the Gods
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Ålesund: Ålesund and Surrounding Islands Audio Guide Tour

5.Ålesund and Surrounding Islands Audio Guide Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.1 · 116 reviews · 3 hours · from $136

Travel by air-conditioned minibus from Ålesund to Godøya, the fishing island of Alnes, and Aksla viewpoint. Your audio guide covers Ålesund, Giske Commune, and the Saga Islands in English, Italian, Spanish, German, or Norwegian. Alnes Lighthouse entry is included, while coffee and food are extra.

“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.”

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Åndalsnes - Trollstigen & Trollwall Audio Guid Bus Tour - Crossing Sogge Bridge into Isterdal Valley
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Åndalsnes – Trollstigen & Trollwall Audio Guid Bus Tour

6.Trollstigen & Trollwall Audio Guid Bus Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.3 · 84 reviews · from $77

From Åndalsnes harbor, this three-hour bus tour follows the Rauma Valley to Troll Wall, then climbs Trollstigen’s 11 hairpin bends to the Trolls Path viewpoint at 407 meters. Use the Voice of Norway app in English or German. Guide Alexander may provide extra commentary, while weather and road closures can change the route.

“Belle visite, étant donné que la route des Trolls était fermée, nous nous sommes arrêtés à une magnifique cascade.”

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Self-Guided Full Day Round-trip From Bergen - Bergen Station to Voss: start early and stay alert
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Self-Guided Full Day Round-trip From Bergen

7.Self-Guided Full Day Round-trip From Bergen

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 76 reviews · 10 hours (approx.) · from $410

Start at Bergen Station for a self-guided 10-hour journey through Voss, Gudvangen, Nærøyfjord, Aurlandsfjord, Flåm, and Myrdal. Your tickets cover the Bergen Railway, bus, fjord cruise, and Flåm Railway. You travel independently, following emailed instructions and changing transport several times.

“The sites I saw were brilliant. Great landscapes. However, the whole trip was just nonstop go go go. We did have time for bathroom breaks and water refills but not much else. If u wanna stop and rest or enjoy a meal at a resto along the way - ur not likely to have time to do that. Of course the boats and trains and busses are relaxing but arrival at diff spots was quick. It's perfect if u want to see a lot of places quickly. The bus in voss was nuts. No order. So many tourists being aggressive shoving their way to get on one of the busses.…”

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Oslo To Bergen Self-Guided Full Day Trip with Flåm Railway And Fjord Cruise - Changing trains at Myrdal
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Oslo To Bergen Self-Guided Full Day Trip with Flåm Railway And Fjord Cruise

8.Oslo To Bergen Self-Guided Full Day Trip with Flåm Railway And Fjord Cruise

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 69 reviews · from $454

Travel from Oslo to Bergen on your own with prearranged train, boat, and bus tickets. Ride the Bergen Railway to Myrdal, descend by Flåm Railway, cruise Aurlandsfjord and Nærøyfjord to Gudvangen, then continue by bus and train through Voss. It is scenic, demanding, and best for light packers who can follow a tight schedule.

“Fantastic!! Beautiful way to see Norway highly recommend. Everything fell right into place. Easy to navigate and we enjoyed all modes of transportation especially the train and boat!!”

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Self-Guided 22-Hour Round Trip From Oslo To Sognefjord With Flåm Railway - Oslo to Myrdal on the Bergen Railway
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Self-Guided 22-Hour Round Trip From Oslo To Sognefjord With Flåm Railway

9.Self-Guided 22-Hour Round Trip From Oslo To Sognefjord With Flåm Railway

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 54 reviews · from $537

Travel independently from Oslo through Myrdal, Flåm, Gudvangen, Voss, and Bergen using reserved trains, a fjord cruise, and a scenic bus. You will ride the Flåm Railway, cruise Aurlandsfjord and Nærøyfjord, and return to Oslo by night train. A sleeper compartment is available at extra cost.

“The tour was exactly as advertised. The entire journey is an opportunity for stunning views at every turn. The tickets were all accurate, the tour host was responsive and the directions were well written and easy to follow. I highly recommend the sleeper cabin for the return. The day is long and tiring, but well worth the effort.”

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Bergen: Self-Guided Day Trip to Oslo - Flåm, the small village with a famous railway
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Bergen: Self-Guided Day Trip to Oslo

10.Self-Guided Day Trip to Oslo

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 46 reviews · 16 hours · from $628

This self-guided 16-hour journey takes you from Bergen to Oslo by train, bus, boat, and the famous Flåm Railway. You will cross Aurlandsfjord and narrow Nærøyfjord, pass through Flåm, and ride the scenic Bergen Railway. No guide joins you, and the return trip to Bergen is not included.

“Overall good. I liked the mix of bus, train, ferry.”

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Molde and Atlantic Ocean Road Audio Tour - Malmefjorden and the road into fjord country
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Molde and Atlantic Ocean Road Audio Tour

11.Molde and Atlantic Ocean Road Audio Tour

★★★★★★★★★★3.0 · 35 reviews · 3 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $83

Ride from Molde through fjord country to the Atlantic Ocean Road, crossing eight bridges and stopping at Eldhusøya and Varden viewpoint. The English tour uses the GuideToGo app, so bring charged phones and your own headphones. Cruise pickup depends on your ship’s berth, and road conditions can change the route.

“We were sent a meeting place, and evidently it was changed, but we were not notified. Luckily, we left early and we were able to backtrack and catch the bus. Also, we were not told that the audio would be from an app from our phone and we did not have Earbuds with us nor was there Wi-Fi available on the bus. The driver was excellent and because of the confusion with many people, he tried to give us a little narrative on the way home. The scenery was very pretty.”

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Norwegian Coastal Cities: Smartphone Audio Guide App - Ålesund and the story behind its Art Nouveau streets
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Norwegian Coastal Cities: Smartphone Audio Guide App

12.Norwegian Coastal Cities: Smartphone Audio Guide App

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 27 reviews · 365 days · from $35

Use the Aoyo Audioguides app to explore Norwegian coastal ports independently in English or German. GPS points guide you through Ålesund, Trondheim, Bodø, Tromsø, Kirkenes, Hammerfest, and Svolvær, with short audio stops on history, architecture, culture, and local sights. Start anywhere and walk at your own pace.

“alleine alles im eigenen Tempo erkunden ist toll. wichtige und ausführliche Infos. Danke. toll wäre auch Stavanger.”

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Bergen in Your Pocket: Landmarks and Lore Audio Tour - Festplassen, Christian Michelsen, and Bergen’s civic center
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Bergen in Your Pocket: Landmarks and Lore Audio Tour

13.Bergen in Your Pocket: Landmarks and Lore Audio Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 22 reviews · 45 minutes to 1 hour 15 minutes (approx.) · from $8

Walk Bergen at your own pace with a VoiceMap audio guide covering King Olav Kyrre, Festplassen, Edvard Grieg, Ole Bull, Henrik Ibsen, Bergen Cathedral, the Gestapomuseet, and the Sailor’s Monument. The English tour lasts about 45 minutes to 1 hour 15 minutes, with offline maps and audio included.

“It was easy to understand the guide, follow along on the map, and go at my own pace. User friendly app”

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A Tromsø Introduction: A Self-Guided Audio Tour - Nordnorsk Kunstmuseum and northern art
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A Tromsø Introduction: A Self-Guided Audio Tour

14.A Tromsø Introduction: A Self-Guided Audio Tour

★★★★★★★★★★3.5 · 19 reviews · 30 minutes (approx.) · from $6Best value

Use the VoiceMap app to walk central and seaside Tromsø at your own pace. In about 30 minutes, you’ll hear about the Polar Museum, Tromsø Cathedral, Arctic Cathedral, local art, and Roald Amundsen. Download the audio, map, and route before setting out, then walk without mobile reception.

“I would recommend doing this walking tour the first chance upon arrival in Tromsø. It would have truly helped to see where everything was from the start. We did it on our last day, but it was still interesting to hear a little bit more history than we had before. It was great that the tour automatically paused until you got to the next stop. Made it very convenient to get those photo opportunities, if we needed to go off the tour path for a few minutes.”

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Oslo Viking Quest: Exploration Game and Tour - Oslo City Hall and the waterfront setting
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Oslo Viking Quest: Exploration Game and Tour

15.Oslo Viking Quest: Exploration Game and Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 17 reviews · 1 hour 15 minutes (approx.) · from $7

This self-guided Oslo game sends you through central sights using 11 phone-based puzzles and a Viking story. Start at Rådhusgata 30B, move at your own pace, pause when needed, and finish near Akershus Fortress. There is no physical guide, so bring a charged phone, patience for tricky clues, and weather-ready clothing.

“Easy to navigate, learnt so much about the history of the city and saw many different beautiful sides of Oslo. We wish more cities offered trails like this around the world!”

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