Guided Polar Bear Walk incl. Polaria & Polar Museum
Overview
Available languages
3 hours
Mobile ticket
Discover the unique link between Tromsø and the mighty polar bear on this personal and fascinating guided walking tour in downtown Tromsø, which includes admission to Polaria and the Polar Museum.
Enjoy a captivating adventure to some of Tromsø’s iconic sites and hidden gems, each housing intriguing stories of the Polar Bear, from the fascinating past when the Polar Bear was nearly hunted to extinction to the present day when it stands as a symbol of climate change and the urgency to act upon these changes.
Hear intriguing tales of explorers, hunters who brought back live polar bear cubs, sparking the rumour that polar bears roamed Tromsø’s streets. At Polaria, you will experience the new interactive exhibition “The Changing Arctic” and a panoramic film of polar bears and other Arctic species in their natural habitat. This is the only place in mainland Europe where you can enjoy a close-up encounter with the bearded seal, an important part of the polar bear’s diet.
Additional Info
Service animals allowed
Public transportation options are available nearby
Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
What To Expect
The Polar Museum
Our guide and host will take you to some exciting exhibitions featuring polar bears, local Tromsø legends and other points of interest relevant to our tour.
Polaria
Our guide and host will give you an interesting explanation into Polaria's most recent exhibition about the changing Arctic envionrment , which will set you off for a perfect start to explore Polaria on your own.
What‘s Included
Admission to Polar Museum with repeat visit the same day
Admission to Polaria with repeat visit the same day
Local English and Norwegian speaking guide
Spikes (when icy) and reflectors (during autumn and winter)
Warm clothes and shoes
Options
Guided Polar Bear Walk incl. Polaria & Polar Museum
Reviews
15 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Start your Tromsø trip with this Walking Tour
Stay10483687331,Feb 27, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We loved the Pola Bear Walk Tour. We learned so much about these beautiful animals & so nice to see the various bears around town!. The information provided about the history of Tromsø, nature, & the animals environment, was invaluable to our understanding of this beautiful part of the world . Our guide Oda's storytelling was so interesting , we were fascinated by all we learnt on the tour. The Polar Museum & Polarium were a great bonus as part of this activity. I would highly recommend this tour to other travellers . The tour exceeded our expectations . Thanks so much to our Oda for sharing her knowledge with us.
What an absolutely excellent tour of Tromsø..!
stuarthL1338IZ,Feb 24, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Gavin… thank you so much for today. What an absolutely excellent tour of Tromsø and the museum we visited. Gavin is an incredibly knowledgeable guide, clearly passionate about Tromsø and the Arctic as a whole. His friendly, relaxed manner quickly put everyone at ease, and before long this group of complete strangers were chatting away together while he shared a wealth of interesting facts, amusing stories, and also some sobering insights into the environmental damage affecting the region — which really gave us all food for thought. Being in such a stunning place while also understanding the challenges facing its wildlife and environment made the experience even more powerful, and Gavin’s passion really brought that message home. Honestly, this is the best walking tour I’ve ever been on. Gavin, when we return on our next trip, I’ll definitely be looking you up again. Many thanks for a brilliant day.
Tromsø in my heart
trangulomangulo,Feb 24, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Very welcoming city, full of snow and surrounded by the Arctic. Lots of activities to do and places to visit. A real gateway to the Arctic. Repeat
Maximize your time in Tromsø!
324siobhand,Feb 23, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Gavin was phenomenal! One of the nicest most considerate and knowledge human beings I've ever met. I only had 2 days in Tromsø and chose to maximize my experience with this tour, it did not disappoint! I learnt and saw so much. Much more than I would've without this tour. Thank you Gavin!! If I could give a 10/5 I would
An incredible tour in Tromso
NicoBichinque,Feb 20, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Oda was an incredible tour guide and truly one of the highlights of our trip. From the very beginning, she created such a welcoming and friendly atmosphere that we immediately felt comfortable. She shared so many fascinating stories and personal anecdotes, the kind of information you wouldn’t easily find online or in guidebooks. It felt less like a typical tour and more like exploring the city with a knowledgeable friend. The way she connected polar bears to the history and present-day life in Tromsø was especially impressive. She didn’t just present facts, she explained how everything ties together culturally and historically, which made the experience much more meaningful and memorable. Her passion for the region really shone through, and it was clear how much she loves what she does. She was also incredibly engaging and attentive, making sure everyone in the group felt included and had the chance to ask questions. On top of that, we discovered an amazing coincidence we had in common, which completely blew our minds and made the experience even more special and personal. Oda made us feel at home, even though it was our very first day in Tromsø. Starting our trip with her tour set the perfect tone for the rest of our stay. We left feeling inspired, informed, and even more excited to explore. She truly made our day, and we would recommend her tour to anyone visiting Tromsø without hesitation.
Must tour - informational and interesting!
kerryl286,Feb 12, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Awesome tour! Gavin was very friendly, professional and knowledgable. We throughly enjoyed our tour with him. Learned a lot about polar bears and the impact on Tromsø. Highly recommend this tour if you are in the area.
The history of Tromso, its people and links to the Artic.
Gally60,Jan 19, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Gavin was a very knowledgeable guide and made sure we were well looked after during the tour and was able to elaborate on all elements of our tour, even more than we expected. Would definitely recommend.
Superb educational, interesting and friendly tour
F8693WNsteves,Jan 19, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Gavin was a fantastic guide. Very knowledgeable and attentive. Made the whole tour very interesting and gave us a great insight into the role of polar bears and impact of environmental change and humans on the bears and other mammals and fish in the arctic area around Norway including Svalbard. The whole tour has left a lasting impression. Highly recommended.
Tromso at its best
errolharper,Jan 13, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00My first time in this beautiful city. Gavin was excellent as he took us around all the significant sites with informative information. Just long enough and eye opening to take in the city and it's history and what it has to offer.
We highly recommend and are so grateful!
lauriee860,Jan 4, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Oda and Gavin were terrific - in terms of communications before we arrived, and in sharing stories, history, insights, and more during our guided polar bear walk... Gavin was incredibly informative and very pleasant... a FABULOUS introduction to Tromsø and more!
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