Top Tromso Self-guided Tours

Discover the important sites and most picturesque spots in the city of Tromso on a historical walking tour with a small group. Follow your guide around town to see the city's original borders of 1794, learning about its over 200-year history. Then, hear tales of explorers, sealers, and polar bear hunters on a guided trip through the Polar Museum.

Join a scenic coastal road trip around Tromsø that combines epic Arctic landscapes with meaningful citizen science research. Capture stunning photos of gorgeous scenery while enjoying a light lunch in the wilderness. This unique experience lets you explore Tromsø's countryside while making a positive impact on local ecosystems and contributing valuable data to scientific research efforts.

Set out on a whale watching adventure during this full-day tour from Tromsø to Skjervøy, home to orcas and humpback whales. Spend about two hours on the waters in a boat with a small group to search for these magnificent mammals. Then enjoy sandwiches, snacks, tea, and coffee before embarking on the panoramic drive back to Tromsø.

Taste your way through Tromso’s best brews with a 3-hour beer tour in the Gateway to the Arctic. Explore the city on foot as you trace a route to three atmospheric pubs and bars. Sample locally produced beer, learn about Norway’s brewing traditions, and taste a classic dark lager from the world’s northernmost brewery. Try ten beers alongside ‘Arctic tapas’ like reindeer carpaccio or cold-smoked salmon, and get an insider’s perspective on the best places to eat and drink in Norway’s far north.

Join on an exciting whale watching tour to Skjervøy, we split up the journey between bus and boat, so that you get to enjoy the arctic landscape both from land and sea! Depart from Tromsø in the morning on boat or bus to travel to Skjervøy to see the whales. Take in breathtaking views from both the overland and on the water. The coach is comfortable and our hybrid-electric boat has panoramic lounges with large windows. During the boat trip, our captain will keep an eye out for the whales. When the whales have been spotted we will switch to our electric and silent engine to minimise disturbance to the whales.

Explore the fjords around Tromso with a small group on this half-day tour. Immerse yourself in the Arctic landscapes that make northern Norway the perfect spot for social media-friendly photo ops. Visit Kvaløya Island and watch out for sightings of moose, eagles, reindeer, and orcas or humpback whales (December and January). You'll be provided with round-trip transportation and a thermal suit to ward against the cold.