Scandinavia · EVENING EXPERIENCES
Every trip has one free day too few. These 11 evening experiences justify the slot, priced and timed so you can decide in minutes and get back to the fun part.
Spend three hours aboard a restored wooden sailing ship on Oslofjord. You will pass Hovedøya, Dyna Lighthouse, Bygdøy, and Huk Bay while eating peel-and-eat Norwegian shrimp with bread, butter, lettuce, mayonnaise, and dill. The mood is relaxed and social, with drinks available from the onboard bar.
“There was no light on the upper deck. We ate shrimps in the dark?! It was not comfortable.”
Leave central Tromsø at 8pm with Polar Adventures and search the Aurora Borealis from the Arctic sea. Guides such as Ken, Holly, Thomas, and Hans Eric help with camera settings while you warm up with coffee, hot chocolate, cookies, and snacks. Return by 11:30pm.
“Great guides who were very friendly and informative. Also helped us take great pictures! Cookies, hot chocolate, coffee etc. were provided along with some Norwegian snacks and food. Would highly recommend!”
Join an English-speaking guide such as Maria or Anastasia for a two-hour evening walk from Oslo City Hall through Christiania Torv, Akershus Fortress, Oslo Cathedral, and Bankplassen. Expect Norse myths, troll folklore, Viking carvings, prison tales, and stories of bold robberies.
“We enjoyed 2 hours of well paced information, being taken round the sites in the city. Our guide was patient as we asked questions, told our own anecdotes or stopped to take pictures. She made sure that even in the dark (our tour was from 4.00 to 6.00 p.m. which in December in Oslo is dark) we missed nothing and her stories about Norse mythology and Trolls etc was all I hoped it would be. The tour ran to time and her English was very good, so you were understood and she could understand you. Always useful when you want an English speaking tour guide. Would definitely recommend this walking…”
Meet at Rådhusbrygge 3 near Oslo City Hall for an evening sail around the Oslofjord. You’ll pass the Opera House, Akershus Fortress, and small islets aboard a traditional wooden boat, with shrimp, bread, lettuce, lemon, butter, and mayonnaise served during the cruise.
“Really nice summer activity with beautiful views but the food could do with a bit more options (even slices of cheese)”
Meet your guide at Skärgårdens Kanotcenter for a safety briefing, full kayak gear, and a gentle evening paddle through the Stockholm archipelago and Bogesund nature reserve. Guides such as Theresa, Jim, and Ebby have led highly praised tours. Expect sunset views, wildlife, Swedish fika, and optional sauna time.
“Beautiful setting, great guide, small group, we had a brilliant time”
Meet Bergen Segway at Bontelabo 2 for a two-hour English-language ride through Bergen’s old streets and up Mount Fløyen. You’ll receive safety gear and hands-on practice before setting out. Guides including Tobias, Alexander, Olve, and Kasia are praised for patient instruction and local insight.
“We really enjoyed this tour. The revision of skills prior to the tour was excellent so we felt confident about handling the segways on the streets and up and down hills etc. our guide had excellent knowledge of the area including history architecture and culture. It was an amazing way to travel reasonable distances without too much effort. The evening was a great option as there no crowds when we were visiting the more popular attractions. 5 stars would recommend to friends and family”
From Abisko or Björkliden, you’ll ride a shared snowmobile up a mountain for two hours of aurora watching. Outback Abisko provides winter gear, pickup, snacks, hot drinks, and an English-speaking certified guide. A driver’s license is required, and private snowmobiles may be available for an extra fee.
“one of my favorite activities, great guide, lots of fun, nice and dark area in the mountains with great aurora displays”
Walk Bergen with a private English, Spanish, or Italian-speaking guide as twilight settles over Bryggen. Expect seafaring tales, quiet lanes, waterfront views, artisan shops, and optional food stops at your own cost. Guides such as Hector, Selene, Silvia, and Davide have led this experience.
“Evening tour with just our group was very different and completely enjoyable. Our guide Hector was engaging, informative, and very thorough!”
You’ll join a small group of up to 16 people for a five-hour Northern Lights chase from Tromsø. A local English or Norwegian-speaking guide chooses the route by forecast, with possible coastal or Finnish-border drives, a bonfire, hot drinks, snacks, and drop-off near your accommodation.
“The trip on 28.12 was wonderful, the guide took beautiful photos of us. We were informed that the photos would be sent after editing, but we did not receive them and I do not know how to contact the guide. I highly recommend the trip and the guide.”
Meet photographer and guide Julien at Slussen for a private two-hour walk into Stockholm’s Blue Hour. You’ll learn sharp night shots, light painting, and long exposures, then finish in Old Town with a city photography eBook to guide your next shoot.
“I came alone, but it taught me the hidden photo spots all over the city and how to shoot them. I recommend it to those who want to record their memories and see them later”
Join an English-speaking CphFoodTours guide, including Guxi, for a relaxed Copenhagen food walk beginning at Torvehallerne. Sample Danish cheeses, mini-smørrebrød, barley risotto, chocolate, a fish main course with wine or juice, and local craft beer.
“Marvellous. Food was amazing . Guxi was excellent and gave lots of information not only about food but also Danish culture.”
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