The original Tromsø city walk with Polar Museum

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About this activity

Discover the secrets of the City of Tromsø and our century long history with a local guide and a SMALL GROUP: Despite the maximum of 15 guests, most tours are held for smaller groups of 4-8.

On this tour, we cover the area of Tromsø within the original borders of 1794. Already before the city was formally established, there has been centuries of human activity in this area. Especially the last 230 years made Tromsø to what it is today.

In addition to a wealth of historical sites, we will also encounter statues, busts and murals, telling stories of the people who crafted their destiny in the Arctic.

The tour includes a guided tour at Tromsø's unique Polar Museum.

All regular tours on Wednesdays and Saturdays are held in English.

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At a glance

Duration: 2 h 30 min
Confirmation: Instant confirmation
Ticket: Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Group: Up to 15 people
People per booking: 1–15
Guide: English
Operated by: Tromso Budget Tours

Ages: Children (0–17 years) · Adults (18–99 years)

What is included

Included

Included: English language commentary
Included: Professional guide
Included: All taxes, fees and handling charges
Included: Historical city walking tour
Included: Admission fees: Admission to Polar Museum

Not included

Not included: Gratuities
Not included: Private transportation: No hotel pickup and drop-off available
Not included: Alcoholic Beverages

Itinerary

Tromso Budget Tours

Passing by

At Tromsø Budget Tours, we have been delivering high-quality products at competitive prices for over 10 years. Our guides are certified, resident tour guides, who live and work in Tromsø all year.
Roald Amundsen Monument

Passing by

One of the first statues of the Norwegian explorer Roald Amundsen
The Polar Museum

one hour Admission included

Explore the maritime history of Tromsø, and listen to stories about world-famous characters such as Roald Amundsen, as well as local heroes such as Wanny Woldstad and Henry Rudi.
Stop 4

Passing by

An introduction to Tromsø's world-famous space programme, as well as the other sights visible from there
Tromso Domkirke

Passing by

An introduction to the northernmost Protestant cathedral in the world

Meeting point and pickup

Everyone meets at the meeting point.

Meeting point

The meeting point is at the tourist information "Tromsø Visitor Centre", upstairs in the port terminal.

End point

Using your ticket

Meeting point at the official tourist information "Tromsø Visitor Centre" upstairs inside the port terminal (Prostneset) - a large building that looks like a mall. It is NOT a white wooden house. The street address is "Samuel Arnesens gate 5".

Starting times:

Wednesday 10:30am

Saturday 3:00pm (15:00)

Cancellation

Free cancellation

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

If you cancel	You get back
At least one day before	100%
Less than a day before	0%

The operator may cancel if the weather does not allow it; you then get another date or your money back.
The operator may cancel if too few people book; you then get another date or your money back.

Good to know

Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Service animals allowed
Public transportation options are available nearby
Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
Meet your guide at the tourist information office. The default language of the tour is English.
There are some stairs in the Polar Museum. Outside, we will walk a total of 2,5km on flat terrain.