8 Private Tours in Ålesund Worth Booking

1.Private Tour to the Viking Islands

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 11 reviews · 4 hours Our pick

You’ll travel by private vehicle from Ålesund to Aksla Mountain and the Viking islands of Giske, Godøy, and Vigra. English-speaking guides including Igvars, Mila, and Radmyla explain the area’s Viking past, architecture, tunnels, and coastal life, with local treats included.

“The owner is the guide and does a great job explaining all the stops. You have a private taxi to go to several of the islands and places you'd never get to on your own.”

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2.Private tour from Ålesund to Geiranger up to 15 people

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 11 reviews · 9 to 12 hours (approx.) Top rated

Travel from Ålesund into Norway’s mountain country with a private guide such as Margita or Iggy. See Norangsdalen, Dalsnibba, Eagle Road, Geirangerfjord, Hjørundfjord, and old mountain roads. The tour lasts about 9 to 12 hours and is arranged for your group alone.

“Margita provided an exceptional experience for all of us. She was punctual, knowledgeable of the area and extremely accommodating to all of our requests. We could not have asked for a more perfect day or person to spend it with. We all felt like we got to see everything there was to see and didn’t leave anything on the table. Thank you for that Margita!”

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3.Alesund Private Excursion Viking`s islands

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 6 reviews

Travel by private vehicle from central Alesund to Mt. Aksla, Giske Church, Alnes Lighthouse, Ellingsoy, Skodje bridges, and Alesund Church. Your guide sets the pace, explains local history, and can adapt the route. The tour lasts about four hours for up to five people.

“We picked this tour because no tours were available from our ship and my elderly father had trouble walking with his cane. It was the best tour of our 2 week trip! Our tour guide was knowledgeable, thorough, took us to everything we could want to see and made it super Read more”

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4.Private Day Trip to Geirangerfjord

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 4 reviews · from $979Best value

Travel privately from Ålesund to Hellesylt, Geiranger, Eidsdal, and Linge with an English-speaking driver. Ferry across Geirangerfjord, hear an onboard guide, see waterfalls, and adjust the route when weather or road closures interfere.

“Janika was terrific. We saw the fjords at our own pace. We visited small quaint towns and avoided the tourist buses. We had a SUV to ourselves for 8 hours.”

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5.Viking Islands from Alesund: 5-Hour Private Group Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 3 reviews · 4 hours (approx.)

Ride in a private minibus with a local guide from Ålesund to Alnes Lighthouse, Godøy, Giske Church, Aksla Mountain, old Skodje Bridges, and the city’s Art Nouveau center. Guide Radmyla has led some departures, bringing local stories and flexible pacing to this four to five-hour tour.

“We had such a great time and went to so many amazing, beautiful places. I highly recommend this tour.”

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6.Alesund 3 hrs Private tour Medieval Village Sunnmore

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 3 reviews · 3 hours (approx.)

Travel privately from Ålesund with a local guide, including Radmila, for a three-hour visit to Sunnmøre Museum, Aksla Mountain, and the city center. Expect medieval buildings, fjord views, photo stops, and flexible time for Kongens gate or Brosundet.

“We had a great Day with Radmila a wonderfull guide, and perfekt photograph Thank s again fir this great experience”

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7.Private shore excursions Troll road in 5-7 groups

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 3 reviews

Leave Ålesund by private vehicle for Trollstigen, Aksla Mountain, Gudbrandsjuvet, Valldal, and Stordal. Your group of up to seven gets a local guide, drinks, coffee, snacks, and cruise-friendly timing. Margita is named as one guide connected with this experience, though guide assignment should be confirmed.

“We were two families, 4 adults and 3 children. Was just a fantastic day!!! Fresh cinnamon buns, fresh strawberries (the best we had), scenic stops along the way and the best guide Margita.”

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8.Atlantic Road Private Sightseeing tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 3 reviews

Take a private, air-conditioned trip from Molde’s pier to the Atlantic Road, Romsdal Museum, Malmefjorden, and Varden viewpoint. Your guide sets the pace for this 4-hour-40-minute outing, with bottled water included. Lunch is not provided, and the tour requires good weather.

“We had a wonderful tour of the Atlantic Road and the Romantic Road. The countryside is so beautiful. Our guide was just great. She was so informative and so helpful. We just had the best time.”

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