9 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 $42

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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5.Bergen: Sightseeing Cruise of Bergen’s Historic Landmarks

★★★★★★★★★★4.3 · 194 reviews · from $28

See Bergen’s Bryggen, fortress, harbor, and WWII bunker on a relaxed one-hour cruise with views, commentary, and an outdoor deck.

“This was a very chill way to spend an hour. There were big parts of the hour without commentary, which I appreciate if there is no interesting historical item to look at. Maybe I was tired, but I can’t remember much of what he told us. The city wall from 1666, I remember that.”

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6.Oslo: Small Group History, Art & Secrets Tour

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

Explore Oslo’s history, art, royal streets, waterfront landmarks, and Deichman Library on a lively three-hour small-group walk.

“Very knowledgeable guide and an interesting number of not well known facts.”

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7.1 Hour Photo & History Cruise

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

Review of Tromsø’s 1-hour Hermes II cruise, with city views, Tromsø Bridge, warm drinks, boat history, practical tips, and value advice.

“Beautiful old boat. Well equipped and very stable. The crew were knowledgeable and friendly. Great views of the area around Tromso. A real treat to end our stay. Hot drinks and warm suits available if needed as well as blankets. Highly recommend.”

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8.From Svolvær: Half Day Lofoten History and Photo Tour

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

Explore Lofoten’s fishing, Viking, wartime, and church history with a photographer guide on this small-group tour from Svolvær.

“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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9.Bergen in Your Pocket: Landmarks and Lore Audio Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 22 reviews · 45 minutes to 1 hour 15 minutes (approx.) · from $8Best value

Explore Bergen’s landmarks, statues, squares, and wartime past with a flexible 45 to 75-minute offline audio walk.

“It was easy to understand the guide, follow along on the map, and go at my own pace. User friendly app”

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