Norway · VIKING HISTORY TOURS
Burial-mound ships, reconstructed longhouses and the museums that hold the real hulls. These 15 cover Oslo, Bergen and the west coast sites, priced, with entry included or not made clear.
Travel from Bergen by coach, explore Njardarheimr Viking village, cruise the Nærøyfjord aboard the electric Future of the Fjords, and ride the Flåm Railway. Guides such as Michael, Maria, Tracy, and Ivan are praised for warm, lively commentary. Expect a packed 10.5-hour day and little spare time.
“Excellent day out, Ivan was a brilliant guide, very informative. Highly recommend.”
At Oslo’s Viking Planet, you’ll board a Viking ship in a 12-minute VR film, watch life-sized holograms, explore digital versions of the Oseberg and Gokstad ships, and follow Viking history in 12 languages. Allow two hours. FERÐ VR gaming costs extra unless you choose the combination ticket.
“The museum is very didactic. It describes the whole history of Vikings. It is wonderful.”
Spend about 10.5 hours traveling from Bergen through western Norway by bus, boat, and train. Visit Njardarheimr Viking Village, cruise the Nærøyfjord and Aurlandsfjord, and ride the Flåm Railway with an English-speaking guide such as Michael, Ivan, Linda, or Alvan.
“Fantastic! This is one of the best tours I’ve ever taken. The fjord cruise and the flam railway ride provided some of the most beautiful scenery I’ve ever seen. It is well worth taking this tour.”
Spend 1 to 2 hours exploring Viking life through holograms, 3D artifacts, films, touchscreens, and a longship experience. The Viking Planet suits families and history fans who enjoy technology. A free app adds information, while the VR game costs extra. Konrad is a memorable staff presence.
“Super disappointed that the Viking museum is closed for YEARS, so this was the best we could do. It was interesting with a lot of AI and VR, if that’s your thing.”
Join Viking Voyages at Dreggekaien for a 1.5-hour English sailing trip from Bryggen. You can help hoist the square sail, steer, fish for mackerel, or relax with tea on a bean bag while guides such as Zack and Charlotte share stories of Bergen, Viking ships, and coastal life.
“Amazing experience- Zack and Charlotte were friendly and professional”
Spend 12 hours linking Norway’s best sights: Tvindefossen, Njardarheimr Viking Village, a two-hour Nærøyfjord cruise, and the Flåm Railway. An English-speaking guide such as Thomas, Geir, or Stig handles the road portion before you continue independently by boat and train.
“To begin with Mr Thomas (guide with whom we started the tour from Bergen) was punctual, gave a detailed description of all the important attractions in Bergen as well as all those on route to Gudvangen , answered all our queries and saw to it that we boarded ferry at Gudvangen safely and in time. This trip is amazing and has it all. If I had only one day in Bergen , I would do this. Cruise in Naeroyfjord as well as train journey from Flåm back to Bergen was simply breathtakingly spectacular. Worth the money”
Join Viking Voyages at Dreggekaien for a 90-minute harbor sail on a historically built Viking-style vessel. Captain Zach may invite you to raise the square sail, steer, fish, and taste stockfish while sharing stories of Bergen, Nordnes, and Norwegian coastal life.
“It was one of the highlights of our Bergen holidays. The captain is very friendly and tells a lot of stories and information, interactively let us set the sail and let us do fishing and we could taste one of the smoked stockfish.”
Ride a quality Norwegian e-bike through Haugesund with guides such as Mareike, Alfonso, Elgan, and Vekler. See the Town Hall, Harald Fairhair’s statue, Haraldshaugen, and Jason deCaires Taylor’s Rising Tides, with photo stops and coastal views.
“Very well organized and great way to see the city. The tour guide was excellent and provided lots of history and fun facts! Would recommend this experience to friends and family!”
Travel by express boat from Haugesund’s cruise terminal to the Viking Farm at Avaldsnes, where costumed guides explain Viking life. Continue to The Viking Planet for digital exhibits and green-screen photos. An English-speaking local guide handles the route, with about three hours overall.
“Enjoyed all the information we received about Viking life. Our guide was excellent. He has dual citizenship in Norway and Australia and was well spoken with great insights into Norwegian life too. The farm was very interesting. The young lady in costume that was our guide there was very knowledgeable about Viking life. We found the visit to Viking planet to be very informative. We especially enjoyed the opportunity to take pictures with a green screen that turned us into Vikings. Would recommend this if you want to understand the Viking history and lifestyle.”
Travel privately from Bergen through Voss to Gudvangen, visit Njardarheimr Viking Village, cruise the Nærøyfjord to Flåm, ride the Flåm Railway to Myrdal, then return by train and private vehicle. English-speaking guides such as Arne, Michael, and Pål help keep this busy day on track.
“Our tour guide Arne picked us up at our hotel on schedule, the vehicle being a people carrier which afforded better views of the countryside and access in/out of the vehicle was extremely easy. On meeting him he immediately outlined our planRead more”
At Bratten Activity Park near Bodø, your guide fits you with safety equipment, leads you along a sherpa trail, then coaches you up an exposed Via Ferrata from sea level to 57 meters. The route has metal holds for confidence, but still calls for strength, steady footing, and weather-ready clothing.
“Very nice climb above the sea, the holds make it easy enough so anyone could climb it but you can challenge yourself by holding on to the rock. The guide was very friendly and had some good stories. Would definitely recommend to anyone looking for a fun outdoor Experience near Bodø!”
Meet at Haugesund’s cruise port for a guided boat ride through Karmsundet to Bukkøy’s Viking Farm, then explore the Viking Planet Haugesund. Expect reconstructed longhouses, local stories, scenic water views, and a bridge-side look at the strait that gave Norway its name.
“It was a nice opportunity to see a Viking village. We were very disappointed to stand in one spot in the village for about 45 min for a lecture rather than being toured around. We gathered this was due to it being used by a school group. We felt the tour should be greatly reduced or cancelled in this case. The tour guides were good. No complaints in that regard.”
Use your phone to follow a Viking-themed exploration game through central Oslo. Solve 11 puzzles at landmarks including the Nobel Peace Center, Royal Palace, Storting, Oslo Cathedral, and Akershus Fortress. You set the pace, pause when needed, and explore privately in English without a physical guide.
“Easy to navigate, learnt so much about the history of the city and saw many different beautiful sides of Oslo. We wish more cities offered trails like this around the world!”
Visit The Viking Planet in Oslo with a mobile ticket for up to four adults. Explore digital Viking exhibits, life-sized holograms, 3D artifacts, films, selfie stations, lockers, free WiFi, and a guide app. The VR game is optional and costs extra.
“The museum was very spacious with many different attractions. Including an AI photo machine & a VR system. The gift shop was very nice also with many different items to choose from. The staff were also very kind & welcoming and it was overall a good experience.”
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.”
Pick a fjord, a sky or a sled.
