Top Stavanger Tours, Sightseeing & Cruises

Make the most of your time on shore in Stavanger by getting back out onto the water on this guided boat tour. Sail into the Lysefjord to soak up the scenery of mountains, waterfalls, and tiny islands, and see such world-famous attractions as Pulpit Rock (Preikestolen). Also visit Vagabond's Cave, which legend says was named after a group of vagabonds who hid there; see goats at summer pasture, and taste clear mountain water from the Hengjane falls.

Western Norway’s Pulpit Rock is a towering cliff-plateau directly suspended over the Lysefjorden. Hikers flock here to dangle over the precipice and photograph the meandering blue fjord. This guided hike leaves from Stavanger brings you safely to the edge of the rock to take in the view. You have time at the top to take pictures, relax, and eat lunch or a snack.

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.

Explore the Lysefjord landscape in a rigid inflatable boat (RIB) on this tour from Stavanger. Zoom out into the harbor, then head for the outlying fjords, where you will pass close to the rock formations and other striking Norwegian scenery. Listen to your crew's commentary on the flora and fauna in the area while you travel. Extra-warm marine suits and dry bags will be provided to keep you and your belongings safe and dry.

Escape the bustle of the city—and discover some of Norway’s most striking and recognizable stretches of nature—on this small-group tour. Depart in the morning directly from your hotel, and head to Lysfjord, where you’ll go for a cruise along the water to soak up the scenery. Next, hike up Kjerag to view the famous Kjeragbolten—and even step onto the boulder wedged between rock faces.

Will you have spare time in your Norwegian cruise itinerary after docking at Haugesund? Make the most of your time, and embark on a half-day shore excursion to some of the region’s highlight attractions and landscapes. Meet your vehicle in central Haugesund and hop aboard. You’ll head to the dramatic Langfoss waterfall, will see the Haraldshaugen national monument, will admire the Åkrafjorden, and more.

RS56 Olav Ringdal Jr is and old Search and Rescue Vessel launched in 1952. Its a unique atmosphere on board. Its a solid vessel built for any weather conditions. Its speed of 8-9 knots will make it a relaxing tour. When you walk inside the vessel to imagine how it was to work on board when stormy and ice cold Barents Sea was doing its best to challenge the crew to their limit. By chartering RS56 Olav Ringdal Jr you will also be a part of restoring the Norwegian cultural history and to maintain this old wooden hull vessel. The vessel, captain and crew on board are experienced and fully certified to bring up to 12 passenger. We will do our best to ensure your trip to be safe and successful.

Your needs are our starting point. We tailor safe and good experiences at Haugalandet. This of high quality! Here you can get a mix of unique experiences in fantastic nature, with speed and excitement. As the responsible organizer, it is our responsibility to ensure that all infection control measures are maintained, such as cleaning, distance and infection tracking. We have therefore developed a new digital system that our suppliers must approve under criteria from us and the authorities. Group trips, company trips, team building, birthdays, blue trips, bachelorette parties and anniversary trips

Trade the city’s bustle for a trip into nature, and immerse yourself in southwestern Norway’s dramatic scenery of mountains and fjords, on this cruise from Stavanger. Depart in the morning directly from the city’s pier, and travel into the Lysefjord, a 26-mile (42-kilometer) fjord framed by rugged peaks and rock formations. You can admire the famed Pulpit Rock from the water, see the Vagrant’s Cave, and taste the glacial water directly from the Hengjane Falls.

NEW AND UPDATED! This tour is specially made for families and you who like Vikings, authentic historical surroundings, and short walks! There will be storytelling and Viking activities for children organized by our guides. We board the express boat MS Gyda at the cruise terminal and set the course to the Vikings at Avaldsnes (approx. 20 min). Along the seaway, you will get a guided presentation of the surroundings, with local history and the development of the oil and gas industry until today’s green energy in the region. At Avaldsnes, you enter the old Viking harbor and will be met by local Viking guides from the Avaldsnes museum. It will also be time to explore on your own, do activities specially made for children, and visit the Viking boathouse before we set the course back. On the return, we sail to the city center, through “Smedasundet.” Among the old boathouses, before entering the cruise terminal for disembarkation. (Total time for the adventure is 2,5 hours)

Leave the city behind for the day and embark on a cruise down the fjords to Preikestolen (Pulpit Rock). This tour from Stavanger takes you sailing past idyllic islands, rocky shores, steep mountains, and powerful waterfalls. Then you'll disembark at the village of Oanes to head for the Preikestolen trailhead so that you can embark on a self-guided hike to the famed plateau.

Experience Stavanger and Ryfylke on your own, at your pace and make your own adventure. Visit the beautiful Islands of Ryfylke or the spactacular Pulpit Rock the most popular natural attraction in Norway with our new and fun, green electric cars! We have cars availabele in both Stavanger, Jørpeland and Rennesøy to ensure the best starting point for your trip. Choose your eTours from the betefule nature by the sea to the most spectacular mountain. Fra 40 - 50 minutes eToure from Stavanger city (cruise ship port) through the world's longest underwater tunnel (finished 2020) to the Pulpit Rock parking area and power charge station for eTours Twizy. Your time –Your adventure. Make your stay in Stavanger unforgettable with our fun elcar!

Consider spending a day climbing the world’s longest wooden staircase. With its 4444 steps, Flørli is known to be one of the scariest stairs in the world. The climb is long and strenuous, but provides great lookout points where you can stop to catch your breath while enjoying the vista over the Lysefjord down below. This is a two-part hike that does not take you through the same scenery more than once. The descent follows the hundred-year old marked trail that was once used by the “Rallarer”. Rallarer were often underprivileged men that were employed in the 1800s Norway to help build infrastructure. They are remembered to have carried up to 80 kg loads on their backs, and are the ones that built the stairs along with the Flørli Hydroelectric Power Station at their base. The dam at Ternevatnet, which the return trail passes, also stands as a reminder of their mastery.

This tour takes you through the city-islands off Stavanger. Here it is chill and quiet, we go at a slow speed to make the trip a social and pleasant experience for the passengers. This is the trip if you want a day / evening trip with friends or colleagues and eat shellfish or tapas on board before we set you off where you wish.

Venture into nature, and discover some of southern Norway’s most dramatic scenery, on this cruise trip from central Stavanger. In the morning, make your own way to the waterfront and hop aboard. Your destination is Lysefjord—a 26-mile (42-kilometer) fjord. Admire the granite cliffs that surround it as you go, stop to taste water from a glacial waterfall, see Pulpit Rock, and discover the hidden Vagabond’s Cave.

This is a guided tour where we visit different sights between Stavanger and into the Lysefjord. Such as. Fantahåla, Jettegryta, Prekestolen, Goats, Henganefossen etc. On the fly-bridge cruiseing in Lysefjord on a sunny day with family, friends, spouse or colleagues, it gives a wonderfully beautiful atmosphere with powerful mountain sides that meet the blue fjord.

Here we will get safety equipment and information before boarding the Rib boats. We will set course for the small island communities that lay about 15-20 minutes westward. There we will visit the local islanders and get their history presented. We whiz through small islands and canals. Maybe we will meet White-tailed eagles and other exotic species along the way. Meeting point: Cruise terminal Viking Adventure booth Equipment: Life jacket, goggles and gloves. Duration: 2 hours including dressing and security briefing. Language: English

Nestled among some of Norway’s most beautiful fjords, including the famous Lysefjord, Stavanger really is one of Norway’s most stunning locations. There are some great hiking trails and climbing opportunities suitable for all abilities, Perfectly suited for discovery on foot, our self-guided audio tour allows you to set the pace and explore at your leisure as you uncover the stories of this exciting city. To discover this great city in your own time just download this self-guided audio tour, pop in your headphones, open the map that comes with your download and start walking. This tour will help you appreciate Stavanger in its full splendour as a cultural capital. You will also gain an appreciation of the history of Stavanger and the role it has played in Norway’s history. The tour will take approximately two hours, but you can pause the audio guide when needed. Grab a bite to eat or do some shopping along the way. Please note that this tour is only available in English.

Sverd i fjell is a must-see. In 872, a great battle was fought all around this area that caused Norway to be birthed. A place of real historical significance. If you are in Stavanger then you have to go and see the swords and learn about the historical significance of the monument. Your guide will pick you up at your hotel, cruise ship or another place you are staying in Stavanger. On the way to Ullandhaug Tower, you’ll stop at Hafrsfjord, where a historical battle was fought in the age of Vikings between 872 and 900. From Ullandhaug Tower, you will get a bird’s eye view over the city and Ryfylke Fjords. After that, you will stop at the Swords in Rock monument, where you will have time to take photos. After returning back to the city you will have a sightseeing tour of the old city – Gamle Stavanger. You’ll be able to view the outside of Stavanger Cathedral, plus you will have free time to experience Stavanger and to shop for souvenirs before returning back to your hotel/cruise ship.

The Lysefjord is one of Norway's most breathtaking fjords, and Preikestolen - or the Pulpit Rock - is one of the most archetypal destinations in the world! Join this 6-hour fjord tour with a full sightseeing program. Experience Preikestolen (Pulpit Rock), "Vagabond's cave", old mountain farms, local wildlife, idyllic islands, and majestic scenery. Enjoy magnificent views to the Pulpit Rock, which mounts 604 meters above the fjord. The hiking trip to the top of the Pulpit rock takes about two hours each way. Reaching the Pulpit Rock by foot gives you the opportunity to stand on top of the magnificent mountain hill and see the narrow Lysefjorden below.

Minimum of 6 persons need to book this trip, otherwise it will be canceled. Olav Ringdal jr is and old vessel and very stable on the sea. Nice heated relaxing area on aft deck. All fishing happens on fore deck with qualified deck hand helping. All fishing gear for down to 70 meters included. For deep sea fishing BYO equipment.

Discover Stavanger’s highlight attractions on this private walking tour of the city. Choose from multiple convenient, daily tour times, and meet your guide right in the center of town. You’ll set off to see everything from the Stavanger Cathedral and the Valberg Tower to the historical landmarks of Old Stavanger and Øvre Holmegate, known as “the street of colors.” As you go, learn the stories behind the sights from your guide.

Take a tour around Stavanger and visit all the major sights at your own pace. Hop on and off again as many times you want in 24 hours at any of our 6 different stops. Our Tour will take you to Old Stavanger, Stavanger cathedral, the Museum of Archeology and much more.