Top Stavanger Tours & Sightseeing

Explore the incredible waterfront city of Stavanger aboard an open-top, double-decker bus on this sightseeing shore excursion. Hop on or off at any of the eleven stops including the Petroleum Museum and Stavanger Cathedral—Norway’s oldest cathedral. Enjoy an audio commentary and unlimited rides with this 24-hour pass.

Explore Stavanger at your own pace and according to your own tastes with a 24-hour hop-on hop-off sightseeing bus ticket. Board and disembark the bus at any of the 11 tour stops throughout the city, including the Stavanger Museum and theLedaal Royal Residence. Spend as little or as long time as you wish at each stop or stay aboard for the full 50-minute circuit, listening to enlightening commentary via the audio guide.

Get to know the city through the eyes of a passionate local. With no set itinerary, you can customize the tour or leave it up to the local for an insightful introduction to the city. Make travel about the people you meet not just the places you see. With our walking tours, you’ll skip the mundane historical tours and discover the city through a local’s eyes. Experience a tour that will transform the way you travel to make it as much about the people you meet, as it is the places you see. Our local guides (Lokafyers) are passionate about their city and eager to share their knowledge and perspective. Since Lokafyers are not professional guides and tour occasionally, they provide an experience that’s authentic and personal, like a friend showing you around their city. By the end of the tour, you'll feel comfortable navigating the city and confident that you have all the information you need to make the most of your stay.

Guided tour to Åkrafjorden & Langfoss. Experience the mighty Norwegian nature in all its glory; the typical landscapes of the West with its long fjords, dramatic waterfalls and tall mountains. Enjoy a typical Norwegian local lunch buffet with tastes of the sea and the land.

Riding a Segway is a fun and easy way of getting oriented in a city. Together with an authorized Segway guide we glide smoothly through the streets of Stavanger. This is an exiting way of getting around and perfect for travelers on a tight schedule. Before you start a thorough review of the vehicle will be given. Everyone can join and have a blast on our Segway tour! Join this fun glide and experience the most exiting areas in the city. Photo stops included.

The Norwegian city of Stavanger, built around a natural harbor, is culturally and historically rich. This audio tour leads you around the city at your own pace, as you learn about its history and its modern draws. You’ll visit Stavanger’s 23 sculptures, tour the old town, gaze at islands from Vagen Harbour, stop in Stavanger Cathedral, and more.  

Discover the popular myths and fascinating history surrounding the Vikings on a 2.5-hour group tour in Stavanger. The kid-friendly excursion is set on the Viking Bus and led by an in-costume guide, who shares tales of battle, everyday life, and more. Visit the Three Swords Monument, longhouses on the Iron Age Farm, and the Doomstones. After the tour, you’re welcome to visit the Museum of Archaeology free of charge.

Enjoy authentic Norwegian nature discover one of the most spectacular waterfalls in all of Norway. During the trip to the Langfoss waterfall we will know the history and local culture of the area through professional guides. A Fjord cruise through Åkrafjorden is possible under petition. This excursion is intended for all those cruise passengers who arrive to Haugesund.

Cruise through the Lysefjord and view Preikestolen. Hike the world’s longest staircase to the top of the mountainside, enjoy the fjord views and visit the former power plant village of Flørli

There is no better way to spend the day in Stavanger than to take a cruise down the Fjords to hike up the famous Pulpit Rock. This day will last long in the memory.

Preikestolen Cruise & Hike Want a total Pulpit Rock experience? This is the tour for you. It combines a fjord cruise through stunning Lysefjord with an exhilarating hike up the Pulpit Rock mountain. The boat sails from Stavanger through unforgettable fjord landscapes of idyllic islands, rocky shores, steep mountains and powerful waterfalls. Underway, you’ll be offered a taste of clear mountain water from Hengjane Falls and see the Vagabond’s Cave of legend. Then we drop you off at the village of Forsand to take a bus to the Preikestolen trailhead for a hike to the famous plateau. The hike will take about 2 hours each way from the bus. After hiking back down, you take a bus back to Stavanger. Our modern, comfortable boats have sundecks, spacious cabins and kiosks offering refreshments, including beer and wine. A mountain hike without a guide. Fitness, hiking shoes plus food and water needed.

This tour visits The Ullandhaug Tower and the Viking Monument, Swords in Rock (Sverd i fjell) where we will stop for photos. On the way to Ullandhaug, we'll stop at Hafrsfjord, where a historical sea battle was fought in the age of the Vikings 1100 years ago. From Ullandhaug Tower, you will get a bird’s eye view over the city and the Ryfylke Fjords. You'll be able to view the outside of Stavanger Cathedral, which was built of stone in the 12th century by the English Bishop Reinald. Finally, you will take in a guided walking tour of both the Old Town and the modern part of town, before having some free time to experience Stavanger and to shop for souvenirs. The tour will then return back to the port and to your cruise ship.