1.Reindeer Camp and Sami Cultural Tour with Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 3,326 reviews · 4 hours · from $141Our pick

Hand-feed 300 reindeer near Tromsø, enjoy fire-cooked Sami lunch, and warm up with yoik stories and songs in a lavvu hut.

“I loveeee the whole experience. There’s so many reindeers to feed that you can really just spread around to find a spot. The reindeers are friendly too. The Sami story session was also really fun with lots of stories and singing. If you cannot eat gamey food, then opt for vegetarian soup. If not, i heard some people asking for second servings of the reindeer soup. There’s hot drinks and cookies provided as well”

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2.Sámi Reindeer Sledding and Sami Cultural Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 1,400 reviews · 4h 30m · from $230

Ride reindeer sleds through Arctic scenery near Tromsø, feed a Sámi herd, and warm up with Bidos at a Sámi camp.

“When booking, the experience did seem to be expensive but went ahead as not sure whether we would return to Tromso again. A great decision as we were looked after extremely well. Not one aspect of the day was a disappointment and we would definitely recommend the trip.”

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3.Historic Myths & Legends Evening Walking Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 408 reviews · 2 hours · from $42

A 2-hour evening walk through Oslo’s myths and landmarks, from City Hall Vikings friezes to Akershus Fortress stories, led in English.

“Informative tour and a good introduction to the history of Oslo. Lovely guide who was happy to answer questions.”

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4.Fjord History Cruise with Snack and Drinks

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 364 reviews · 2.5 hours · from $156

Cruise on the restored 1917 Hermes II through Tromsø Sound with warm fish cake, hot drinks, and Arctic wildlife like eagles and seals.

“Very interesting tour! Guides are friendly and make sure attendees’ welfare are attended to.”

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5.Small Group History, Art & Secrets Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 127 reviews · 3 hours · from $35

A 3-hour small-group walk through Oslo’s royal core, waterfront modern icons, and Deichman Library, with city stories and views.

“Like the way our guide was so very engaging and knowledgeable Also was touched by a small gift of a Christmas cookie”

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6.Fjord & History Cruise

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 62 reviews · 2 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $149Top rated

Ride the historic wooden Hermes II around Tromsø by sea, with fjord views, Arctic Cathedral and Bridge photo stops, plus warm comfort.

“Beautiful boat. Wonderful experience. !!! Amazing and very friendly crew. 😊 Definitely l am recommending the trip on the 108 years old Hermes Il 🚢. Thank you Captain. Leila from London 😊😊”

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7.1 Hour Photo & History Cruise

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 57 reviews · 1 hour · from $93

Ride Tromsø’s coast on the Hermes II, a 1917 wooden boat. Heated lounge, photo-worthy views, and guided history in 1 hour.

“The trip was so beautiful. The guides were so friendly and funny. We had the best time and saw Tromso from the water and it was such a unique vantage point. Also the ship was GORGEOUS. Very worth the money. Would book again! 100/10 thank you to the captain & staff for such a lovely memory!”

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8.1 Hour Photo & History Cruise

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 34 reviews · 1 hour (approx.) · from $95

One hour in Tromsø on Hermes II, a vintage wooden boat. Photo stops at the cable car and Arctic Cathedral, plus history in English.

“Very friendly and funny staff, well experienced. The trip is informative as well as fun. Highly recommend.”

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9.Half Day Lofoten History and Photo Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 31 reviews · 5 hours · from $152

5-hour small-group tour from Svolvær with a pro photographer guide: fishing, Viking and WWII stories, cathedral, churches, photos.

“Eric was our guide for this tour and we had a wonderful day. Eric had lots of knowledge to share and great locations for us to explore and photograph. Also a wonderful place to stop for coffee and a bite to eat. We were picked up on time and the tour went for the advertised 5 hours. The little bus was clean and warm and it was easy to hear Eric's commentary from the back of the bus. thanks for a great tour Eric.”

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10.Oslo City Walks – Historic River Walk

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 31 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $53

Walk Oslo’s Akerselva River, learn industrial-to-outdoor transformations, snack at Mathallen, and finish at Beierbrua waterfall bridge.

“A short and very nice walk along the river while learning about Oslos industrial past and how the buildings have been transformed for today’s modern life.”

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11.A Well Balanced History and Food Tour with Focus on the Scandinavian Kitchen

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 29 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $348

A 3-hour Oslo walk mixing landmark sights and Scandinavian food stops, with Norwegian classics to taste and historic context along the way.

“The food we tasted on this tour was amazing - local dishes with quality ingredients. Our tour guide took us around the downtown area, pointing out important sites and making recommendations. She was very informative and had great communication leading up to the tour. Please note that the cost of the food is extra and not included in the posted price.”

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12.History and Secrets of Oslo Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 26 reviews · 3 hours (approx.)

A 3-hour small-group walk through Oslo royal lore, Nobel Peace sites, democracy landmarks, and modern icons like the Opera House.

“Martin is a fantastic guide. His tour gave me a deeper, warmer sense of Oslo than any guidebook. He links royal stories, WWII, everyday life and fun local gossip in a simple, clear way. The pace is relaxed, he keeps everyone included and there is always space for questions and small talks. I finished with new knowledge, great tips for food, culture and nature, and the feeling I had spent a long afternoon walking the city with a friend. Perfect start for anyone visiting Oslo for the first time.”

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13.The Tromsø Food Walk, Taste your way through local history

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 23 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $166

Taste Tromsø on a 3-hour guided walk with fish, snacks, cathedral views, and a full lunch at a historic dining room.

“Fun and interesting food adventure with a lovely guide and a beautiful but doable walk around downtown.”

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14.Jewish Heritage Tour in Oslo

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 16 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $256

A 2-hour private Jewish heritage walk through central Oslo, linking landmarks to Jewish life, WWII memories, and the Oslo Synagogue.

“We had a wonderful tour with Rami! He customized our tour to fit our needs and interests and gave such a nicely balanced history of Norway for our first visit. We would highly recommend this tour to anyone interested!”

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15.Tromsø Highlights & History Tour With E-Bike

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 14 reviews · 3 hours · from $131

3-hour Tromsø e-bike highlights and history tour in a small group. Ride past Polaria, Telegrafbukta, and the Arctic-Alpine Garden.

“Espen led us on a terrific e-bike tour of Tromsø. The Specialized bike were excellent, and so was he - talking to us about the history of Norway and Tromsø, the Sami people, Northern Lights, life in Tromsø, and much, much more. He is knowledgeable, engaging and a good man. My husband and I thoroughly enjoyed our 3+ hours with him, and I highly recommend him.”

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