The 12 Best Shore Excursions Tours in Scandinavia

1.Geiranger Shore Excursion: Mt. Dalsnibba and Eagle Road

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 718 reviews · 3 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $129Our pick

From Geiranger Cruise Terminal, ride to Flydalsjuvet, Mount Dalsnibba, Lake Djupvatn, and Eagle Road. Expect a local English-speaking guide, dramatic fjord viewpoints, narrow hairpin roads, and up to 45 people on the bus. Guides including Claudia and Gabriele have earned especially warm praise.

“Nice trip to top of the mountain. Our driver and our guide did an excellent job! Then down the mountain and up eagle rjoad.”

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2.The Wonders of Flam Guided Half-Day Shore Excursion

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 668 reviews · 5 hours · from $140Top rated

From Flåm’s cruise port, travel with an English or German guide through the Lærdal Tunnel, past Borgund Stave Church and historic Lærdalsøyri, then up the Snowy Road to Stegastein Viewpoint. Guides such as Alexa, Salome, Sam, and Lawrence are known for lively stories, local culture, and helpful photo stops.

“We really enjoyed this tour. Alexa was a fantastic guide - so knowledgeable and enthusiastic.”

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3.Haugesund Shore Excursion: Åkrafjorden & Langfoss waterfall

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 554 reviews · 5 to 6 hours (approx.) · from $108

Meet your English-speaking guide beside Haugesund’s cruise dock for a five to six-hour drive to Langfoss, one of Norway’s great waterfalls. You’ll also visit Haraldshaugen and stop at Åkrafjordtunet for refreshments. Guides such as Lilly, Aline, Jamie, and Christina have been praised for lively local stories.

“It’s an hour and a half bus ride to the falls. But our guide was very entertaining during the ride. We enjoyed seeing he old church and I particularly liked the lullaby that was sung to keep the trolls asleep.”

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4.Olden Shore Excursion: the Amazing Briksdal Glacier

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 431 reviews · 4 hours (approx.) · from $128

From Olden’s cruise pier, ride along turquoise Oldevatnet with a local guide, then walk the paved trail to Briksdal Glacier and its ice-filled lake. The climb has steep stretches and waterfall spray. Guides such as Lulu, Laura, and Gabriele have earned praise for clear commentary and practical help.

“There were four of us. We all loved it. It’s quite steep near the beginning but levels off and the views are worth the effort. Our tour quite was very informative”

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5.Alesund Shore Excursion: From Fjords to Trolls

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 319 reviews · 7 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $187

Leave Ålesund for Storfjord, Valldal, Gudbrandsjuvet, Trollstigen Plateau, Stigfossen, and Trollveggen. Guides such as Lulu, Claudia, and Giulia add local stories, while an optional buffet lunch makes this a full day in the mountains. Check road conditions before booking, since Trollstigen may close.

“This was a great excursion and really got you out to see some of the beautiful natural beauty that makes up this part of Norway. That being said, it is a long day and mostly on the bus and the bus had some very steep steps which was a bit hard if you have limited mobility. But all in all a wonderful experience and well worth it!”

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6.Alesund Shore Excursion: The Ultimate Sightseeing Tour

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

Travel from Ålesund’s cruise pier to Sunnmøre Museum and Alnes Lighthouse on Godøy, with scenic island driving and a city-center pass through Brosundet. Expect an English or multilingual guide, a coach group of up to 45 people, steep museum paths, and narrow lighthouse stairs.

“This is a morning bus tour with thrre main stops. Pickup was at the pier where our shop was docked. Danny was an excellent guide. We got to see part of the old city as well as the islands.”

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7.Waterfalls of Hardangerfjord Shore Excursion

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 268 reviews · from $101

Leave Bergen by comfortable, air-conditioned bus for three waterfalls, Hardangerfjord, fruit orchards, rock carvings, and Norheimsund. Your English-speaking guide, often Bas, Bailey, Salome, or another Velkommen Norway guide, adds stories, photo help, and practical Bergen tips.

“Our guide, Marcelina, was great! She shared a lot of interesting information as we drove from one waterfall to the next. The van was comfortable. It was a good day.”

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8.Andalsnes Shore Excursion: the Troll Road and Troll Wall

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 144 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $123

From Åndalsnes, ride toward Trollstigen, Norway’s famous 11-bend mountain road, with a guide such as Denise, Julia, Peter, or Silvia. See Stigfossen, Trollveggen, Romsdalshorn, and troll folklore at the Norwegian Mountaineering Centre. For the 2024 season, rockfall closed Trollstigen itself, so the route and viewpoints changed.

“It was a great excursion with all the stories of trolls and experiencing the troll road. The views were worth the whole trip. Not to mention we had the best bus driver ever on that road. This is a definite tour to take.”

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9.From Olden: Briksdal Glacier Guided Hiking Shore Excursion

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 123 reviews · 4 hours · from $146

Ride from Olden’s cruise pier through Olden Valley and beside Olden Lake, then walk 45 to 60 minutes toward Briksdal Glacier. Expect a partly steep, well-formed trail, waterfalls, meltwater, and a glacier viewpoint. Guides such as Sam, Anna, Alyssa, and Elisabet have led past departures.

“Anna the guide was exceptional. The trip was excellent well organised (the driver also very good) can’t think of anyway in particular that it could be improved.”

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10.Segway Tour Shore Excursion

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 47 reviews · 1 - 2 hours · from $69Best value

Start near Langelinie Cruise Terminal with hands-on Segway training, then follow an English-speaking guide past the Little Mermaid, Amalienborg, Nyhavn, Christiansborg, and Kastellet. Choose a fast one-hour route or the popular two-hour ride, with a cafe pause, organic drink, and souvenir included.

“In kurzer Zeit viele Sehenswürdigkeiten gesehen und gut erklärt worden.”

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11.Exclusive Shore Excursion from the Cruise Port

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 7 reviews · 3 - 4 hours · from $164

Meet Vexperio at your cruise terminal for a 3 to 4-hour Copenhagen tour by air-conditioned vehicle. A local guide such as Bridget leads you to Amalienborg, Christiansborg, Strøget, Nyhavn, Tivoli, and the Little Mermaid, with about an hour of free time in central Copenhagen.

“Somewhat disrupted by the EU meeting also going on in Copenhagen. Nevertheless we had an enjoyable tour..felt a little rushed at the various stops.”

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12.Karmøy and Norwegian Culture Shore Excursion

★★★★★★★★★★3.7 · 4 reviews · 4 hours · from $229

Join an English-speaking local guide for a four-hour Karmøy bus tour from Haugesund. Visit Åkrasanden beach, Ferkingstad, Skudeneshavn, Avaldsnes, and St. Olav’s Church, with a light lunch included. Wear warm layers and comfortable shoes.

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