15 Audio Tours in Norway Worth Booking

1.Scenic Fjord Cruise with Audio Guide Commentary

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 5,375 reviews · 1.5 hours · from $44Our pick

Set out from Oslo Fjordhage, opposite the Opera House, for a 90-minute electric cruise around the inner Oslofjord. You will pass Akershus Fortress, Bygdøy, Hovedøya, and Oslo’s islands from a warm lounge or fully accessible deck. Download the Voice of Norway app before boarding and bring headphones.

“Really enjoyable tour, the boat was very new and allowed good views all round while remaining warm. (I think it was -6 on my tour) The audio guide was helpful, though a little clunky knowing which parts went for where you are which could have been my fault not understanding it correctly.”

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2.Atlantic Ocean Road & Varden Audio Guide Bus Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.1 · 473 reviews · 3.5 hours · from $93

Take a 3.5-hour bus ride from Molde to the Atlantic Ocean Road, with a photo stop at Eldhusøya and a final panorama from Varden at 407 meters. Use the GuideToGo app in English or German, bring headphones, and confirm your cruise pier before departure.

“Excellent tour with a good communication. We did not see the last variation of the meeting point, so we were not in the right position when the tour was starting. the organization called us to understand what was happening and the bus brought us where we were. the unique thing I did not appreciate very much was the time to take a photo or to take a walk in the best touristic point. too little time to enjoy these beautiful places.”

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3.Bus Tour with Multilingual Audio Guide

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 317 reviews · 1h 20m · from $78

Ride Geiranger’s famous road in an air-conditioned bus, taking in Flydalsjuvet, 11 Eagle Road hairpins, Eagle Bend, and the Seven Sisters waterfall. An audio guide is available in eight languages. The short format suits cruise visitors who want major viewpoints without a hike.

“If you are looking to do the highlights of Geiranger from the comfort of a bus in less than an hour and a half this is the tour for you. Most of it is a 'drive by' but we were able to get out at two beautiful views -- Eagle Bend and Flydalsjuvet. Seven Sisters Waterfall was not a stop (as noted in the description of the tour as a photo stop) and more of a drive by. The coach was nice and the driver was excellent. The guide was good, but seemed like he was reading off of a script, and not super engaging like some of the tours…”

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4.Ålesund and Surrounding Islands Audio Guide Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.1 · 116 reviews · 3 hours · from $136

Ride from Ålesund into the Giske islands, stopping at Godøya, Alnes Lighthouse, and Aksla viewpoint. You’ll hear stories in English, Italian, Spanish, German, or Norwegian, enjoy Atlantic views, and finish in the city or return to the starting point.

“la descrizione del punto di partenza,a non era proprio per niente segnalata da parte DELL'A autista...”

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5.Trollstigen & Trollwall Audio Guid Bus Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.3 · 84 reviews · from $77

Ride from Åndalsnes harbor through Rauma Valley to Troll Wall and Trollstigen’s 11 hairpin bends. Your Voice of Norway audio guide covers English or German, while the driver handles the mountain road. Alexander has guided some departures, with weather-based alternatives if the pass is closed.

“Waren erste mal mit Ihnen unterwegs und werden es bestimmt wiederholen! Vielen Dank Angelika und Ruth”

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6.Molde and Atlantic Ocean Road Audio Tour

★★★★★★★★★★3.0 · 35 reviews · 3 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $83

Travel from Molde through fjord country to the Atlantic Ocean Road, stopping at Eldhusøya and Varden viewpoint. The English audio guide runs through the GuideToGo-offical app, so bring charged phones and headphones. Expect about 3½ hours, a maximum of 45 people, and possible route changes in poor weather.

“We were disappointed with this tour. We received a notice the day before on where to meet the tour on the pier. When we left the ship the meeting point as described was not there. It turned out there was another ship in the town at different dock. We found out that the buses were at the the other dock and the buses would arrive latter. There was no Viatour agent at our dock keeping us updated . The buses did arrive a half an hour latter the our meeting time. When the buses arrived there was a lot of confusion as to which bus had the tour we wanted.…”

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7.Norwegian Coastal Cities: Smartphone Audio Guide App

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 27 reviews · 365 days · from $35

Use the Aoyo Audioguides app to explore Ålesund, Trondheim, Bodø, Tromsø, Kirkenes, Hammerfest, and Svolvær independently. GPS audio plays from a map or list in English or German, with unlimited access on one smartphone and no fixed start point.

“alA good idea to get the feel of the town. Brief history and information. At times didn't cover some major attractions.”

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8.Bergen in Your Pocket: Landmarks and Lore Audio Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 22 reviews · 45 minutes to 1 hour 15 minutes (approx.) · from $8

Walk central Bergen with a VoiceMap audio guide in English, from the King Olav Kyrre sculpture to Ludvig Holberg’s statue. Follow offline maps past Festplassen, musicians’ statues, Bergen Cathedral, the Gestapo Museum, Skotstredet, and the Sailor’s Monument. Allow 45 minutes to 1 hour 15 minutes.

“A good way to explore the statues of Bergen. We would use these walks again in other cities. We only missed one statue we couldn’t find, think it was bring renovated”

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9.A Tromsø Introduction: A Self-Guided Audio Tour

★★★★★★★★★★3.5 · 19 reviews · 30 minutes (approx.) · from $6Best value

Walk central and seaside Tromsø with a private VoiceMap audio tour in English. In about 30 minutes, hear stories at the Polar Museum, Tromsø Cathedral, the Roald Amundsen statue, and more. Download the route for offline use, then pause or restart whenever you like.

“I would recommend doing this walking tour the first chance upon arrival in Tromsø. It would have truly helped to see where everything was from the start. We did it on our last day, but it was still interesting to hear a little bit more history than we had before. It was great that the tour automatically paused until you got to the next stop. Made it very convenient to get those photo opportunities, if we needed to go off the tour path for a few minutes.”

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10.Trondheim’s Inner Circle: A Self-Guided Audio Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 15 reviews · 1 hour to 1 hour 30 minutes (approx.) · from $7

Follow VoiceMap’s English audio walk through Trondheim’s old center, from Olav Tryggvason’s founding story and Stiftsgården to the river wharves, Kristiansten Fortress, Archbishop’s Palace, and Nidaros Cathedral. Download the route before you go and explore at your own pace.

“A good tour and the app works really well for letting you go at your own pace (and even lets you know if you're going in the wrong direction!). It is a little short however, would've liked a bit more.”

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11.Downtown Oslo: Self-Guided Highlights and History Audio Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 10 reviews · 40 minutes (approx.) · from $9

Follow an English VoiceMap audio tour through central Oslo, from Aker Brygge and the Nobel Peace Center to the Royal Palace, Karl Johan, and Østbanehallen. You walk at your own pace with offline audio, maps, and location data. Bring your own smartphone.

“The best part was turning of your completely out of date information and just walking and reading the signs. Waste of time and money.”

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12.Audio Guide Panorama Bustour

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 9 reviews · from $68

This two-hour bus tour links Trondheim’s harbour, Solsiden, Sverresli viewpoint, Kristiansten Fortress, Bakklandet, and Nidaros Cathedral. You follow the Voice of Norway app in English or German, with three photo stops and a return to Pirbadet. Bring headphones, a charged phone, and a child seat if needed.

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13.Akerselva River Meander: A Self-Guided Audio Tour

★★★★★★★★★★3.5 · 8 reviews · from $7

Use the VoiceMap app to walk 1.8 miles upstream along Oslo’s Akerselva. The English audio tour traces the river’s industrial past, street art, bridges, and waterfalls, ending at Hønse-Lovisa’s House, a gallery and cafe with river views.

“We ordered six audio recordings of the Akerselva River and successfully downloaded them before our trip. However, our experience quickly turned frustrating when we couldn't find the Akerselva River path for the audio tour. Despite walking arRead more”

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14.Discover Sensational Stavanger: Self-Guided Audio Tour

★★★★★★★★★★3.5 · 7 reviews · from $15

Use the Citywalksz audio app and GPS map to explore Stavanger at your own pace. The roughly two-hour English tour links the concert hall, cathedral, Breiavatnet lake, Culture House, and Petroleum Museum. Pause for food or shopping, but download the tour before you set out.

“I love audio tours and have done roughly a dozen on this trip. This one was fine but not great. Better track your location and direct you so you don't need to stare at the map. I purchased through viator but then could not get the link they sent Read more”

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15.Oslo Scavenger Hunt and Highlights Self Guided Audio Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 6 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $10

Use the World City Trail app to guide yourself through Oslo on a 4.7-kilometer route linking Frogner Park, City Hall, the Royal Palace, and more. Solve light puzzles, hear short stories, and pause whenever you wish. Bring a charged phone, mobile data, and comfortable shoes.

“I really enjoyed the riddles and solved each one of them which was so fun. Great way around Oslo and got to see beautiful monuments”

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