Top 15 Tours in Trondheim

1.Trondheim Like a Local: Customized Private Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 92 reviews · from $62Our pick

Meet your English-speaking Lokafyer at your hotel or a central spot for a private, flexible walk through Trondheim. Your guide may be Adrian, Rossana, Ignacio, or another local host, sharing practical tips on food, transport, culture, and daily life. Choose 2 to 6 hours, your start time, and the subjects that interest you most.

“Rossana was a very enjoyable tour guide, quite open to also discuss life in Trondheim as an ex-pat in addition to walking through the sights”

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2.Explore the city of kings with a local guide

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 70 reviews · 2 hours · from $54

Spend two hours walking Trondheim with Gaël or Maëlle, local guides who explain Viking beginnings, royal stories, Nidaros Cathedral, and the old Bakklandet quarter. The route is mostly flat and includes the Old Town Bridge and Trampe bicycle lift, but all stops are outdoors and the cathedral interior is not included.

“Very knowledgeable about the area. Allowed me to set the pace. Very friendly.”

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3.2-hour City Walking Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.2 · 51 reviews · from $48

Join a two-hour guided walk from Rockheim and the Brattøra skatepark through Solsiden, Bakklandet, Nidaros Cathedral, Trondheim Torg, and Stiftsgården. You will see colorful warehouses, the red Old Town Bridge, the Trampe bicycle lift, and Rockheim. Guides speak English, German, and Norwegian.

“Jay was an excellent guide and took a lot of trouble explaining the town and sights. pace of walk was perfect and we really got to see a lot of things. time just flew by and was great value for money!”

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4.Discover the city of kings with a local guide

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 41 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $55Top rated

Walk through Trondheim with local guides Gael or Maëlle on a two-hour English tour covering Nidaros Cathedral, the Old Town Bridge, Bakklandet, Stiftsgården, and Torget. Expect local stories, easy-paced sightseeing, colorful wooden houses, and practical tips for exploring on your own.

“Nice walking tour and good opportunity to converse with a local. Lots of opportunities to sit and listen.”

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5.Trondheim Private Walking Tour with a Local

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 38 reviews · 2 to 6 hours (approx.) · from $72

Explore Trondheim with a private Lokafyer for 2 to 6 hours. Your host can shape the walk around major sights, local life, shopping, food, family interests, or a personal connection. Guides such as Carlos, Adriana, Rossana, Carmen, and Adrian have offered friendly city walks with local tips, cultural insight, and occasional scenic viewpoints.

“Our guide (Adrian) did a great job guiding us through the city!He was very personable and full of interesting facts about so many things, not just the city but Norway in general, which was fantastic! We saw all the main attractions that we wanted to and more! Excellent tour!”

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6.Half-Day Highlights of Trondheim by Bus and City Walk

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 33 reviews · 3 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $95

Spend 3.5 hours seeing Trondheim by comfortable coach and on foot. Ride to Byåsen and Kristiansten Fortress for wide city views, then walk past Nidaros Cathedral, Stiftsgården, Bakklandet, the Old Town Bridge, and Trondheim Torg. English guide service is offered, though guide quality and language balance can vary.

“Vanessa is our guide. She’s very responsible and enthusiastic. She keeps us updated all the way and takes care of us.”

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7.City Bus Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.1 · 31 reviews · 2 hours · from $83

This two-hour coach tour starts at Pirbadet and covers Trondheim’s riverfront, Bakklandet, Kristiansten Fortress, Nidaros Cathedral, and Sverresli viewpoint. You’ll hear live commentary in English or German, with guides such as Vanessa and Fulia leading recent tours. Cathedral entry is not included, and the tour is not suitable for wheelchair users.

“Vanessa hat uns sehr gut und informativ durch Trondheim geführt. Vielen lieben Dank dafür.”

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8.Slegding and tram-tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 19 reviews · from $230

Take Trondheim’s northernmost tram to Lian with a local guide such as Ingrid or Linda. Sled in the forest, walk beside a frozen lake, and try building a snowman, snow cave, or snow lantern. Warm drinks, equipment, and selected hotel pickup are included. Snow conditions can change the plan.

“We had such a great time sledding with Ingrid! We came through Trondheim rather unexpectedly due to a change in our cruise itinerary, and we really wanted to be able to get out and play in the snow. This tour was just what we needed. We arranged to have our pickup at tRead more”

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9.Trondheim’s Inner Circle: A Self-Guided Audio Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 15 reviews · 1 hour to 1 hour 30 minutes (approx.) · from $7Best value

Follow a self-guided VoiceMap walk through Trondheim’s historic center in about 60 to 90 minutes. You’ll hear the story of Olav Tryggvason, pass Stiftsgården and the Archbishop’s Palace, cross the Old Town Bridge, and finish at Nidaros Cathedral. Download the audio, map, and route for offline use, then walk at your own pace.

“So easy to follow. The guide had a very pleasant voice. Directions were clear. History was just enough information.”

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10.City Bus Tour in Trondheim, Norway

★★★★★★★★★★3.5 · 13 reviews · from $69

Spend about two hours seeing Trondheim by air-conditioned coach. Visit Solsiden, pause at the Sverresli viewpoint and Kristiansten Fortress, then explore Nidaros Cathedral. A local guide explains the city as you go. The tour begins at Pirbadet and returns there, making it useful for cruise passengers with limited time.

“The guides and bus driver were great. Guides quite informative and the driver navigating the tight narrow streets was impressive. The only thing I would recommend is a better description of where to meet the tour when disembarking a cruise ship. Most cruise ship biases are in a parking lot adjacent to the pier. The was about 100m outside of that and left down an alley.”

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11.Skiing in winter wonderland

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 12 reviews · from $232

Join guide Ingrid for about three hours of cross-country skiing in the snowy forests outside Trondheim. You do not need prior skiing experience. She provides instruction, adjusts the outing to your ability, and may offer sledges if skiing is not for you. The tour includes transport, a traditional homemade outdoor snack, and a maximum of eight participants.

“Ingrid is simply the best! A must do In trondeheim. She took care of everything and made the whole thing a pleasant experience. We are amateur Nordic skiers, and that was no issue, Ingrid tailored the experience to our skill level. There waRead more”

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12.Trondheim’s Regalia Self-Guided Tour of Norway’s Historic Centre

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 9 reviews · 1 hour to 1 hour 15 minutes (approx.) · from $9

Start near Clarion Hotel Trondheim and follow an English GPS audio tour through Trondheim’s centre. Hear about Rockheim, the Nidelva River, Nidaros Cathedral, Bakklandet, and more before finishing at Kristiansten Fortress. Plan about an hour of walking, download the app and tour in advance, and bring your own phone and headphones.

“Good introductory tour for someone new to Trondheim, and for guests on Havila or Hurtigruten voyages. This tour gives an introduction to the city, its history, people, activities and culture. It shows you places you could chose to visit another time, helps you get your bearings in the City centre and fits perfectly into the stopover for the northbound leg of a coastal voyage. If you've not used the app before, allow time beforehand to download it. We only had WiFi on the boat so downloaded both the app and the tour the evening before, and it worked really well the next morning. Based on this tour, I will look…”

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13.Audio Guide Panorama Bustour

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 9 reviews · from $68

This two-hour Trondheim bus tour links the harbor, Solsiden, Sverresli viewpoint, Kristiansten Fortress, Bakklandet, and Nidaros Cathedral. Use the free *Voice of Norway* app with your own headphones. You get three photo stops and commentary in English or German, but cathedral entry is not included.

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14.2 Hour City Walk through Trondheim

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 8 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $41

Walk central Trondheim with a local guide, from Solsiden and Bakklandet to the red Old Town Bridge, Nidaros Cathedral, Trondheim Torg, and Stiftsgården. The English tour starts at Rockheim at 10:00 am, costs $41.88, and returns to the meeting point. Cathedral entry costs extra.

“Very enjoyable walk with a pleasant young guide. Very informative. Covered a lot of detail about Trondheim”

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15.Discover the unmissables places of Trondheim

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 6 reviews · 3 hours · from $83

Spend three hours walking Trondheim with Gaël or Maëlle, visiting the cathedral, Old Town Bridge, Bakklandet, Solsiden, and Stiftsgården. You will hear about Viking origins, student life, fishing, monarchy, and local legends. The tour stays outdoors, costs $83, and includes no entrances, food, or transport.

“Gael es un chico excelente. Con gran conocimiento sobre la región, motivación e ilusión por el trabajo que realiza y se preocupa por la satisfacción del cliente. Proporciona explicaciones exhaustivas y minuciosas sobre la historia y cultura de Trondheim. Incluso de sus leyendas. Ha sido un placer compartir un tour a pie con Gael por Trondheim, no sólo por su profesionalidad, sino también por sus consejos, prudencia y calidez humana. Da gusto conocer a jóvenes tan preparados y con metas en la vida. Nuestros mejores deseos para Gael y Maelle. Un tour súper recomendado. Gracias por un día tan estupendo!”

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