Norway · FOOD & DRINK
Cod that was dried on a rack, brown cheese that tastes like caramel, and a fish market that charges accordingly. These 15 walk the halls and the harbour kitchens, priced, timed and clear about how hungry to arrive.
Walk central Bergen with a local guide such as Ole, Frida, Serena, or Nina, stopping for Norwegian tastings tied to the city’s past. Expect fish cake, brown cheese, dried fish, soup, apple drink, and beer, plus stories at the Fish Market and Bryggen. Groups are capped at 15.
“Ole was wonderful … a little soft spoken , but very Knowledgeable ! Great stories and history and fun treats and drinks ! Interesting places!”
Spend 2.5 hours walking about 2 km through Grünerløkka, starting at Mathallen. You’ll taste Norwegian game, brunost, waffles, cinnamon buns and local drinks while guides such as Christian, Shaf and Katerina connect the food to Oslo’s working-class past and creative present.
“Our guide, Christian, was great! He shared some stories and insights of the city and Norway history. Great actvity to do if you come to visit. Local good was great!”
Travel across Kvaløya from Tromsø with Martin, Luis, or another Boukersen Heim guide. Expect fjords, beaches, short walks, wildlife watching, photo stops, local stories, homemade chai, and a campfire meal with reindeer sausage or vegan alternatives. Thermal gear and crampons are supplied.
“It was a wonderful experience. We were able to visit amazing places despite the weather conditions. Martin (our guide) gave us lots of explanations and super interesting information. The campfire complemented the tour beautifully, and the sausages and chai tea were simply delicious. 100% recommended. If we ever return, we will definitely book more tours with this company.”
Join Boukersen Heim for a flexible Northern Lights hunt from Tromsø. Alba Ascanio Varroni and the driving team use forecasts to seek clear skies, sometimes near Finland. Expect a small group, campfire, local reindeer sausage, vegan choices, homemade chai, thermal suits, and one high-resolution photo.
“Excellent my son and I thoroughly enjoyed it the guys were fantastic they were so friendly and Alba was very knowledgeable. You would be foolish not to book these guys”
Walk central Ålesund with a local English-speaking guide such as Monica, Rigmor, Piotr, Nora, or Lorena. Over three hours, taste Norwegian specialties at shops, cafés, bakeries, and restaurants, including brown cheese, moose salami, sausage, cod, coffee, tea, and a local pastry.
“Lorena was an excellent tour guide. She shared history and tidbits of information about Alesund along with describing the foods we ate. Her English was great and very easy to understand. She made our rainy day tour in Alesund a lot of fun.”
Walk Tromsø with an English or Norwegian guide, stopping at food shops, an art gallery, and a fish market before sitting down to taste 12 to 15 local specialties. Guides such as Catherine, Daniel, Gabriela, and Marie add history and stories to a relaxed shared meal.
“Everything was wonderful, wonderful nice gil who is ready to answer all questions we have about gastronomic events in Τromsø. Delicious local food and excellent service. I did not leave hungry.”
Join the white catamaran MS Keiser Wilhelm for a one-hour cruise from Geiranger. You’ll see the Seven Sisters, The Suitor, secluded farms, and towering mountains, then stop at Friaren to feel and taste its clear waterfall water. English service, bar onboard, and wheelchair access are available.
“Schöne Tour zu den Sieben Schwestern ( aufgrund der Jahreszeit wenig Wasser), dem Freier und dem Trollgesicht.”
Spend three hours walking from Oslo’s Tiger sculpture through Youngstorget and Grünerløkka, stopping for fish soup, Norwegian specialties, and waffles with brown cheese. Guides such as Idunn, Annie, Anni, Margarita, and Eden lead small groups of up to 10, with some steep hills and tram travel included.
“We had a great time with Annie! She had many interesting stories and took us on a walk that we would have never had the luck to do on our own. We really liked the food and would recommend to anyone interested in going off the beaten path. (Additional context: we did the Norwegian food & hidden gems tour)”
Meet your English-speaking guide at Tromsø Visitor Center for a three-hour walk through the city, stopping at three pubs for 10 local beer samples and Arctic tapas. Guides such as Bernard, Ben, and Astrid mix brewing insight with Tromsø stories. Expect some walking, shared food, and a friendly group of up to 15.
“The tour was fun and informative but the description made it sound as though we'd be receiving our own plate of tapas. Instead, we had to share with another tour guest. First world problems, I know, but it was very misleading.”
Spend three hours with an English-speaking guide such as Margarita or Ingunn, tasting Norwegian dishes at three local stops while walking 4 kilometers through Oslo’s riverside neighborhoods, wooden streets, viewpoints, and waterfall scenery. Vegetarian alternatives are available with advance notice.
“Ingunn was absolutely an amazing guide! She was incredibly kind and always available to assist with anything. Super welcoming, friendly, and full of positive energy, she made the experience truly unforgettable. She shared so many great tips and told us beautiful stories about the city of Oslo, making us appreciate it even more. Her deep knowledge and enthusiasm for Oslo made everything even more special. Ingunn is, without a doubt, the best guide we’ve ever had in Oslo!”
Spend three hours walking central Ålesund with a local guide such as Rigmor, Nora, Monica, or Caroline. Stop at cafés and restaurants for five Norwegian food tastings, coffee, and water while learning about Art Nouveau architecture, local life, and coastal food traditions.
“Monica was excellent. Shared a lot of information about the area as well as the local food stories”
Spend 3.5 hours tasting Norwegian food and drinks with a local guide in Oslo. Walk beside the Akerselva, visit Mathallen, see a traditional dress shop, try farm cheeses, cured meat, fish, beer, aquavit, and a waffle with brown cheese.
“Our tour was really smooth and lovely. Alex was our guide and he was knowledgeable and friendly. All the food was excellent. It was nice to see the variety of food here in Oslo and learn a little more about the history.”
Meet in central Tromsø at 6:20 pm for an English-language aurora hunt with up to 15 people. Guides such as Marius, Kamil, and Hassan have driven as far as Finland for clearer skies. Expect thermal suits, a bonfire, sausages, hot drinks, snacks, tripods, and photos.
“Our guide Marius was very nice and experienced. Unfortunately we went on the tour on a quite cloudy night, but Marius went to different places so we could see the lights. The campfire part was interesting as well, we had hotdogs and hot chocolate, but the weather was too cold (-10C) for us to stay still for too long. But still we loved this tour and would definitely recommend this.”
At Full Steam Tromsø, your guide connects caviar, cod tongue, stockfish, and cod liver oil to Northern Norway’s fishing life. After the 45-minute tasting, explore three museum exhibitions at your own pace. Guides speak Norwegian and English, and Tobias has also guided in German.
“The museum was interesting and the tasting tour was great. However, the service was AMAZING. We were a bit delayed but the manager was extremely helpful and made sure we still got the experience. We went to the restaurant after and it was also AMAZING. The fish soup is a must. We also had a northern lights tour for another company get cancelled and Full Steam was able to include us in their tour at the last minute and were so great and accommodating. I would give them more stars if I could. Full Steam has been the best part of our vacation.”
Spend about 3 hours 45 minutes walking Grünerløkka and the Akerselva area with English-speaking hosts such as Mathias and Astrid. Expect about six food tastings, from waffles and brown cheese to fish soup, seafood, meats, coffee, and beer, with local history and street art along the way.
“A wonderful walk around a beautiful part of Oslo with so much food, both savory & sweet. It was a great experience.”
Pick a fjord, a sky or a sled.
