15 Trondheim Tours Worth Booking

1.Trondheim Like a Local: Customized Private Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 92 reviews · from $62Our pick

Meet an English-speaking Lokafyer at your hotel, Airbnb, or a central spot, then shape a 2 to 6-hour private walk around food, neighborhoods, local life, or sights. Guides such as Adrian, Rossana, and Ignacio have led engaging walks, but your route depends on your interests and assigned local.

“As she shared "there is no bad weather, only bad clothing." Was it chilly for our walk? Yes. It's February in Norway. I highly recommend doing a private tour because you can move slowly and they will be able to interpret and interact with locals when asking for info. It was entertaining, enlightening, and didn't focus on the things I could learn on the Internet.”

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2.Explore the city of kings with a local guide

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 70 reviews · 2 hours · from $54

Join Gaël or Maëlle for a two-hour walking tour of Trondheim in English or French. Starting at Torvet, you’ll see Nidaros Cathedral from outside, cross the Old Town Bridge, explore Bakklandet, spot the famous bicycle lift, and hear local history, legends, and royal stories.

“Our guide was very awesome with much knowledge and stories to tell!”

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3.2-hour City Walking Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.2 · 51 reviews · from $48

Walk Trondheim’s harbor, Solsiden, Bakklandet, red Old Town Bridge, Nidaros Cathedral, Torvet, Stiftsgården, and Rockheim with a live guide. Guides may include Tammy, Jay, or Martin. The cathedral and royal residence are viewed from outside, and the tour returns to the harbor in two hours.

“Jay was an excellent guide and took a lot of trouble explaining the town and sights. pace of walk was perfect and we really got to see a lot of things. time just flew by and was great value for money!”

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4.Discover the city of kings with a local guide

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 41 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $55Top rated

Meet Gael or Maëlle in central Trondheim for a two-hour English walking tour covering Nidaros Cathedral, the Old Town Bridge, Bakklandet, Stiftsgården, and Torvet. Expect local stories, colorful wooden streets, a small group of up to 20, and no cathedral admission included.

“Maëlle was a great guide. Very knowledgeable about the sights and history of Norway and Trondheim. She was entertaining as well. It was an easy walk and we saw everything we expected to see.”

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5.Trondheim Private Walking Tour with a Local

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 38 reviews · 2 to 6 hours (approx.) · from $72

See Trondheim with a private Lokafyer such as Carlos, Adriana, Rossana, or Carmen. Choose a two to six-hour walk shaped around your interests, from city highlights and local life to viewpoints, parks, cafés, and practical tips. You walk at your own pace, in English, with only your group.

“Our guide was Benjamin, and he was wonderful. We had a lovely walking tour through the scenic streets and up to a beautiful park. We appreciate that he gave his perspective of living there, a long with some history.”

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6.Half-Day Highlights of Trondheim by Bus and City Walk

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 33 reviews · 3 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $95

See Trondheim’s far-flung viewpoints by air-conditioned bus, then walk through the center with a local guide. The route includes Stiftsgården, Byåsen, Kristiansten Fortress, Nidaros Cathedral, Bakklandet, and the Old Town Bridge. English is offered, with guides including Vanessa, Valeri, and Arne.

“Arrived on time only to leave 15 minutes late because we were still missing people who never showed. Told the bus broke down so they had to combine two tours… 80 people on a double decker bus. First stop went well, left on time even. Skipped the 2nd stop, Royal Gardens. When I ask the guide told me the itinerary was wrong we would catch that on the walking tour well that didn’t happen. The guides were knowledge and friendly. The bus tour went well but it was hard to hear the guide on the walking part due to the large number of people. Not sure I would book again.…”

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7.City Bus Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.1 · 31 reviews · 2 hours · from $83

Take a two-hour guided coach tour from Pirbadet through Trondheim’s riverside districts, historic center, university quarter, Kristiansten Fortress, Bakklandet, and Nidaros Cathedral. You’ll stop for photos at Sverresli, the fortress, and the cathedral, with live commentary in English or German.

“Vanessa hat uns sehr gut und informativ durch Trondheim geführt. Vielen lieben Dank dafür.”

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8.Slegding and tram-tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 19 reviews · from $230

Ride the world’s northernmost tram with a local guide such as Ingrid or Linda, then head into the Lian forest for sledding, snow play, and a walk by the frozen lake. The two-hour outing includes warm drinks, equipment, and hotel pickup from select Trondheim hotels.

“Wonderful trip Prompt no hassle very relaxed Excellent guide Informative Well organised Great equipment”

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

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

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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10.City Bus Tour in Trondheim, Norway

★★★★★★★★★★3.5 · 13 reviews · from $69

See Trondheim by air-conditioned coach on a 2-hour tour from Pirbadet. Visit Solsiden, Byåsen’s Sverresli viewpoint, Kristiansten Fortress, and Nidaros Cathedral. A local guide leads the way, but cathedral entry costs extra and cruise-port pickup details require care.

“Our bus driver was very kind and very knowledgeable on the area and he was very helpful in planning the day. At every stop he walked with the group and offered information about each location which was much appreciated.”

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11.Skiing in winter wonderland

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 12 reviews · from $232

Meet guide Ingrid in central Trondheim for a small-group trip into the forest. You’ll learn cross-country skiing, follow snowy trails, and pause for a homemade snack with local drinks. No ski experience is required, and sledges may be available if skiing proves too much.

“Ingrid was so sweet and really knew her way around the area. The place where we went had lots of snow and Ingrid brought skis and sledges for us and I had such a great time! I would highly recommend this, even if you aren’t a great skier Ingrid helps you a lot and if you aren’t feeling it, she brings sledges and you can still have so much fun !!”

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12.Trondheim’s Regalia Self-Guided Tour of Norway’s Historic Centre

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 9 reviews · 1 hour to 1 hour 15 minutes (approx.) · from $9

Start near Clarion Hotel Trondheim and follow a GPS audio tour through Trondheim’s historic centre. Hear stories at Rockheim, Nidaros Cathedral, the Nidelva River, Bakklandet, and Kristiansten Fortress. The tour runs about an hour, works offline, and lets you pause, detour, or replay sections.

“I had a free morning in Trondheim and decided to use this guide. Really useful, really well laid out and takes you around all of the main locations at your own pace, adding lots of detail to the city as you're walking around it. Didn't take much longer than an hour but I didn't go in to the Cathedral or anything which I'm sure would extend the time!”

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13.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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14.2 Hour City Walk through Trondheim

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 8 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $41

Spend two hours walking Trondheim with a local guide, from the cafes of Solsiden through wooden Bakklandet to Nidaros Cathedral, Trondheim Torg, and Stiftsgården. Guides such as Lana, Paulo, and Toreill have led this route. Cathedral admission costs extra.

“Very enjoyable walk with a pleasant young guide. Very informative. Covered a lot of detail about Trondheim”

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15.Discover the unmissables places of Trondheim

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 6 reviews · 3 hours · from $83

Spend three hours walking Trondheim with Gaël or Maëlle of Gaël & Maëlle Travel. You’ll see Nidaros Cathedral, the Old Town Bridge, Bakklandet, the famous bicycle lift, Solsiden, and Stiftsgården while learning about Viking roots, student life, fishing, and Norway’s monarchy.

“Tour guide was such a lovely person! These three hours felt like 30 minutes max. She knows a lot of funny stories and facts about Trondheim and Norway in general. Her knowledge is very wide and she takes great pictures too! Worth every penny.”

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