Ålesund Sightseeing and Viking Saga Islands
Overview
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3 hours 30 minutes
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Discover the scenery and history of the ‘Viking saga islands’ of Giske and Godøy.
From Ålesund, we’ll travel across the Giske bridge to the saga island of Giske, the birthplace of the Viking chieftain, Rollo.
During a photo stop at Giske we will enjoy the beautiful surroundings.
Travelling through a tunnel will bring us to the island of Godøy and the picturesque fishing village of Alnes. There will be a stop at Alnes Lighthouse for a visit .
We return to Ålesund and ascend the local mountain Aksla. The bus will take us as far as the stadium, where we’ll continue our journey on foot. A scenic 900-meter walk on a gentle path with no gradient will lead us to the viewpoint, offering spectacular panoramic views of Ålesund and its stunning surroundings. From the viewpoint, we will descend 418 steps back to the town, where it's just a short walk to the harbor. Please Note: For those who prefer not to walk to the viewpoint or down the steps, the bus will return directly to the harbor.
Additional Info
Public transportation options are available nearby
Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Total tour duration includes travel time
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
What‘s Included
Entrance Alnes Lighthouse
Air-conditioned vehicle
What To Expect
Giske Kirke
The old 12th-century marble church on the island of Giske will be visited from outside. We make a photo stop.
Alnes Lighthouse
A beautiful spot at the edge of beautiful Godøy – the island of the gods. We make a visit inside and you can make wonderful pictures.
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Ålesund Sightseeing and Viking Saga Islands
Reviews
9 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Disappointing Tour
Heather,
Jul 3, 2025
- Viator
2.00First bad review I have ever given and surprised as normally all tours I book via Viator are exceptional. Typically I won’t book a tour without reviews but this time I did since it was a new offering. The tour guide was not knowledgeable and also a bit unprofessional. He was constantly smoking, and while I don’t have an issue with smoking if you are working you shouldn’t do it. Secondly he made a comment that he was an electrician by trade and couldn’t work in Norway in that trade but lucked out as he found this job for a tour operator for those that spoke English and German. Not that I have a problem with that but if you are going to be a tour guide then be knowledgeable. I learned nothing interesting that I couldn’t look up on Google in 2 min. Lastly the tour was supposed to end at the top of the hill with a walk down the steps to the city. That did not happen. Way over priced for the experience.
Extreme letdown.
Nicolette S,
Aug 20, 2024
- Viator
1.00Terrible tour - not informative at all. Commentary was cringeworthy. The only reference to vikings was basically the text found in the description of the tour. My son had to sit at the back of the bus where all the view was blocked. Complete waste of money.
Missed the event
Michael B,
Aug 15, 2024
- Viator
1.00We could not find the location and missed the trip. We would like a refund. Please let us know how to get our money back.
Alesund
truskavka,
Jul 2, 2024
- Viator
5.00The tour was as described The church was very interesting but you need to pay for entrance however it was worth it We got a tour with fee
Wonderful way to see the city
Nathan B,
Jun 22, 2024
- Viator
5.00This was a wonderful bus tour! Our tour guide Giuseppe was amazing. This was an easy, low impact way to see a lot of Ålesund. The island of Giske and its connection to Rollo was very interesting. A trip highlight was the lighthouse on Gödoy. Great views and a cute little lighthouse. I would recommend this bus tour to anyone visiting Ålesund!
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