Alesund – A Complete Guide to the Best Sights

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About this activity

This Ålesund guided tour, led by an English-speaking driver-guide, visits three coastal icons via bridges/tunnels, mixing history, heritage, and views on Giske/Godøy islands.

Giske Church: Norway's sole white marble church (c.1130, Romanesque), a Giske family chapel. Seats 125 in rectangular nave; features 18thC carvings by Jakob Sørensøn Giskegaard, "kissing crosses." Restored post-Reformation; evokes Norman style amid serenity. Summer tours.

Alnes Lighthouse: Godøy's NW coast, 1876 stone tower (26m tall), beam reaches 20 nautical miles thru stormy seas. Museum, quarters, cliffs, views—great for photos/birding. Red cabins nod to seafaring past.

Aksla Viewpoint: 418m above Brosundet harbor; 360° fjord/island/Art Nouveau/mountain panoramas. Top Norway view via winding road; Fjellstua restaurant, wildflowers for sunsets.

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At a glance

Duration: 4 hours
Confirmation: Instant confirmation
Ticket: Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Group: Up to 19 people
People per booking: 1–15
Guide: English
Operated by: Your Shore Time

Ages: Infants (0–1 years) · Children (2–12 years) · Adults (13–64 years) · Seniors (65–99 years)

What is included

Included

Included: Driver-guide

Not included

Not included: Food and drinks
Not included: Gratuities

Itinerary

Stop 1

45 min

You will be able to see a 12th century marble church located on the island of Giske. Then through the underwater tunnel you will get to the Alnes – a charming fishing community, from where you can admire a unique view of the Atlantic Ocean.
Alnes Lighthouse

45 min

An interesting point of our trip will be a visit to the local lighthouse.
Aksla Mountain

45 min

The next and the last point of the trip will be a stop at the view point Aksla – the best place to enjoy a magnificent panorama view over the city and the archipelago. For those who wish to walk down to the city center by the 418 stairs and take unforgettable photos, the tour will end here. The rest of the passengers will be taken to the starting point of our trip.

Meeting point and pickup

Everyone meets at the meeting point.

Meeting point

After disembarking the ship, pleas make your way to the Port exit, where your driver from MOLDE MINI BUS ( Rolf) will be waiting for you displaying a sign with YOUR SHORE TIME.

In the unlikely event you cannot locate the coach/guide please call our Emergency number 00 44 77979 13866.

End point

After disembarking the ship, pleas make your way to the Port exit, where your driver from MOLDE MINI BUS ( Rolf) will be waiting for you displaying a sign with YOUR SHORE TIME.

In the unlikely event you cannot locate the coach/guide please call our Emergency number 00 44 77979 13866.

Using your ticket

After tendering ashore, please make your way to STAND A at the Bus Terminus, which is located just 5 minutes walk on level ground from the the tendering point. Here you will meet your Driver/guide from 'YOUR SHROE TIME'.