15 Trondheim Tours to Build a Day Around

1.Trondheim Like a Local: Customized Private Tour

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

Meet a local guide in Trondheim for a private two to six hour walking tour shaped around your interests. Start at your hotel or Airbnb, ask about food, transport, culture, and daily life, and get practical advice from guides such as Adrian, Rossana, or Ignacio.

“As she shared "there is no bad weather, only bad clothing." Was it chilly for our walk? Yes. It's February in Norway. I highly recommend doing a private tour because you can move slowly and they will be able to interpret and interact with locals when asking for info. It was entertaining, enlightening, and didn't focus on the things I could learn on the Internet.”

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2.Explore the city of kings with a local guide

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

Walk Trondheim with local guides Gaël or Maëlle on a two-hour English or French tour. See Nidaros Cathedral from outside, cross the Old Town Bridge, find the famous bicycle lift in Bakklandet, and hear the city’s stories without paying for museum entry.

“Our guide was very awesome with much knowledge and stories to tell!”

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3.2-hour City Walking Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.2 · 51 reviews · from $48

Set out from the Rockheim area with a live English, German, or Norwegian guide. See Solsiden, Bakklandet, the red Old Town Bridge, Nidaros Cathedral, Trondheim Torg, Stiftsgården, and Rockheim from outside. Guides such as Tammy, Jay, and Martin have been praised for clear stories and an easy pace.

“The tour with Tammy was excellent. She met us at the port, even a bit early since the ship arrived early. She was clear about the itinerary and gave us much history and cultural information about Norway, Trondheim, and each site we visited. Tammy was very pleasant with a good sense of humor and responded to all of our questions. She also gave us a gift of Norwegian chocolate when we returned to the ship. We would highly recommend her to anyone wanting a very informative city tour of Trondheim.”

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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 Trondheim’s historic center with local guides Gael or Maëlle. In two hours, you’ll see Nidaros Cathedral, cross the Old Town Bridge, wander colorful Bakklandet, pass Stiftsgården, and finish at Torvet. The tour is in English, capped at 20 people, and includes no cathedral admission.

“It is a lot of walking, which was murder on my arthritic knees and ankles, but the information given was worth every penny. Our guide was very knowledgeable.”

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5.Trondheim Private Walking Tour with a Local

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

Meet a local host such as Carlos, Adriana, Carmen, or Rossana for a private Trondheim walk tailored to your interests. Choose two to six hours, ask for city highlights or local life, and expect a relaxed route with practical tips. You pay separately for food, transport, and attraction entry.

“Truly a great way to see the city from the local perspective. Fun and quirky you get to discover not what makes it fun for visitors but what draws somwone to make this place a home”

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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

Travel by air-conditioned bus from Pirbadet to Byåsen and Kristiansten Fortress, then walk through central Trondheim past Nidaros Cathedral, the Old Town Bridge, Bakklandet, Trondheim Torg, and Britannia Hotel. English guiding is offered, with guides such as Vanessa, Valeri, Lana, and Jay reported on some departures.

“The bus ride was nice and the guide was very informative. We were not able to go on the prepaid walking tour as I had to return to the ship after cutting my leg on an armrest on the bus. Have had to visit the ships doctor 2 times for wound care at great expense.”

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7.City Bus Tour

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

You’ll tour Trondheim by coach with an English- or German-speaking guide, stopping at Sverresli, Kristiansten Fortress, and Nidaros Cathedral. The route also passes Solsiden, Bakklandet, Stiftsgården, NTNU, and the Old Town Bridge. Cathedral admission is not included.

“It gave us a really good taste of Trondheim and Fulia was an excellent guide. Very knowledgeable as well as personable. Definitely worth doing the walk as well as the bus tour as the walk took you through many interesting parts of the city with worthwhile sights. 1.5 hours was quite a long time to do the length of the walk but in such circumstances, the pace tends to set by the slowest. Perhaps some sort of sign in the departure parking lot would be good, as we were early, and there was no indication as to whether we were in the correct place.”

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8.Slegding and tram-tour

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

Ride Trondheim’s northernmost tram to Lian with local guides such as Ingrid or Linda, then try sledging, walk through the winter forest, and build a snowman, snow cave, or snow lantern. The two-hour outing suits beginners, though snow conditions can change the plan.

“Wonderful trip Prompt no hassle very relaxed Excellent guide Informative Well organised Great equipment”

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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 English audio walk through central Trondheim, from the city’s founding under Olav Tryggvason to Stiftsgården, Kristiansten Fortress, the Archbishop’s Palace, and Nidaros Cathedral. Download the tour once for lifetime offline access and walk at your own pace.

“I was a bit concerned about a self-guided tour but it was really simple to use. It even got us back on track when we took a wrong turn. The tour helped us to learn about some of the best parts of Trondheim.”

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10.City Bus Tour in Trondheim, Norway

★★★★★★★★★★3.5 · 13 reviews · from $69

Ride from Pirbadet through Trondheim’s riverside warehouses, royal center, Byåsen viewpoint, Kristiansten Fortress, and Nidaros Cathedral. A local guide provides context while you enjoy a compact introduction to the city. Bring a phone, watch the meeting point, and budget extra for cathedral entry.

“Was a bit nervous after reading previous reviews. We asked for help, but was able to easily locate the bus. The guide and driver were great. Loved hearing the details of the city.”

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11.Skiing in winter wonderland

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

You’ll leave central Trondheim by bus or car for a three-hour cross-country ski outing in the forest. Guide Ingrid provides skis and sledges, adjusts the pace to your ability, and pauses for a homemade Norwegian snack, sometimes with local drinks, outdoors or at a cabin.

“Ingrid was a great guide. She tried to take care of everyone individually and told us a lot about the city and the surroundings. She took the chance to make a bigger tour with me because I am a more experienced skier and I enjoyed iRead 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

Use your phone and headphones to follow a GPS-guided walk from Clarion Hotel Trondheim through the Nidelva district, Nidaros Cathedral, Bakklandet, and Kristiansten Fortress. The English audio runs about an hour, with offline maps, transcripts, and unlimited access before and after your visit.

“Great tour around Trondheim, beautifully narrated and visiting well select landmarks. You can choose your pace, pause and resume at your convenience. Enjoyed very much. Fully recommended.”

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13.Audio Guide Panorama Bustour

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 9 reviews · from $68

Ride from Pirbadet through Trondheim’s harbor, Solsiden, university district, Sverresli viewpoint, Kristiansten Fortress, Bakklandet, and Nidaros Cathedral. The Voice of Norway app provides commentary in English or German. Bring headphones, a charged phone, and a child seat if needed.

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14.2 Hour City Walk through Trondheim

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

Walk Trondheim with a local guide in English, from Solsiden’s cafés to Bakklandet’s wooden houses and Nidaros Cathedral. Guides including Toreill, Lana, and Paulo have led this route. Expect a compact two-hour introduction, with cathedral entry extra and the pace suited to moderate fitness.

“A walk through Trondheim that likely explored areas we would never have gotten to on our own. However the tour was just average. Unless you stood next to the guide, and kept up with him when walking about, your wouldn't know what he was saying. No audio and no flag to see where he was. He didn't wait for all of us to catch up before talking. I finally gave up and no longer tried. Can't say I'd recommend.”

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15.Discover the unmissables places of Trondheim

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

Join Gaël & Maëlle Travel for a three-hour walk through Trondheim with a local guide in English or French. See Nidaros Cathedral, Bakklandet, the Old Town Bridge, Trampe bicycle lift, Solsiden and Stiftsgården, with stories about Vikings, fishing, students and Norway’s royal family.

“Echt een super leuke rondleiding can Maële! Hij verteld veel over de stad en de historie, daarbij praat hij ook makkelijk over allerlei dingen en is het zeker geen typische rondleider maar iemand die het leuk vindt om mensen zij stad te laten zien. Super dus!”

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