4 Norway History Tours Worth the Time

1.Tromsø: Reindeer Camp and Sami Cultural Tour with Lunch

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

Feed 300 reindeer, enjoy Sami stew, hear joik singing, and learn about Sami life on a four-hour Arctic tour from Tromsø.

“An excellent experience in Tromso. The reindeers are something spectacular and they are very friendly and hungry😂. It’s a 40 minutes drive from the bus station to the sami farm, there you gather together in the tent to talk about the schedule and safety, then 1 hour with the reindeers feeding and petting them; after we had lunch (reindeer stew or vegetarian option - the reindeer one is tasteless for me, not good, not bad, i took 2-3 bites and it was enough😁). There is a sami shop too, with a little something if you want, but it’s very expensive. After that we gathered in the tent and listened to…”

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2.Tromsø: Sámi Reindeer Sledding and Sami Cultural Tour

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

Ride a reindeer sled near Tromsø, feed the herd, enjoy Sámi food, and learn about Arctic culture on this memorable half-day tour.

“An absolutely exceptional experience! The reindeer sledding activity was simply magical from start to finish. Gliding silently through the snowy landscape, surrounded by nature, felt like stepping into a fairytale. The reindeer were beautiful and well cared for, and the guides were incredibly kind, knowledgeable, and passionate. This was not just an activity, but a truly emotional moment — peaceful, authentic, and unforgettable. It’s one of those rare experiences that stays with you forever and will be engraved in my memory for a lifetime. I cannot recommend this enough. If you’re hesitating, don’t — it’s a once-in-a-lifetime experience ✨”

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3.Oslo: Historic Myths & Legends Evening Walking Tour

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

Explore Oslo’s myths, Vikings, fortress tales, and infamous thefts on a lively two-hour evening walk with an engaging English guide.

“We had a great evening hearing all about Oslo's myths and ledgends. Our guide was very enthousiastic about her town and country, and the stories were captivating. We loved seeing Oslo in the evening, all lit up. We were lucky to have an amazing sunset - the sky was on fire!”

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4.Longyearbyen: Historic Coal Mine Tour at Gruve 3

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 401 reviews · 3 hours · from $120

Explore Longyearbyen’s Gruve 3 coal mine, crawl through an old production tunnel, and hear the human story of Arctic mining.

“This is a «must to do» on your buckets list, fabulous guide take you on tour which give you authentic and real understanding how to live and job in coal mind. My varmest recommendation 10/10.”

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