Private Tour

The Essence of Ålesund Self-Guided Walking Tour

Overview

Available languages

English

Mobile ticket

On this self-guided walking tour, you’ll hear about Ålesund’s history from the Viking Age, through World War II and modern times, while enjoying several beautiful views.

Ålesund is a charming Art Nouveau town on Norway’s west coast. It was almost completely rebuilt after a great fire destroyed the town center in 1904.

The tour starts in front of Destinasjon Ålesund & Sunnmøre, the tourist office, and takes you along Kongens Gate Road. You’ll see striking views of the tiny Molja Lighthouse, Mount Aksla, and the Ålesund strait, which prove why the town was voted the most beautiful in Norway. As you stroll, you’ll see that this relatively small town has many surprises, with flower motif ornamentation weaving around the walls, and trolls, dragons, and gremlins popping up in surprising places. You’ll see plenty of stone houses with towers, spires, and peculiar gables. I’ll also show you Ålesund Church and the cruise pier before you reach the end of the tour in Ålesund City Park.

Additional Info

Public transportation options are available nearby

Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

What‘s Included

Lifetime access to this tour in English before your booking date and after it

Offline access to audio, maps, and geodata

App for Android and iOS

Flexibility to explore at your own pace with a self-guided GPS tour

Directions to the starting point so that when you’re in the right place, the tour will start

Smartphone and headphones

Personal expenses for attractions not included during the tour

What To Expect

Margit Johnsen

You’ll pass by the statue of Margit Johnsen, a Norwegian war heroine honoured for her bravery during World War II. Please note that any costs related to visiting the area are not covered in this tour.

Admission Not Applicable

Molja Lighthouse

You’ll glimpse the Molja Lighthouse, a historic beacon that has stood at the entrance to Ålesund’s harbour since 1858. Please note that any costs related to visiting the area are not covered in this tour.

Admission Not Applicable

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The Essence of Ålesund Self-Guided Walking Tour

Reviews

3.33

6 reviews

Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor

Good for self guided tour with commentary
Kate B,
Sep 1, 2025
- Review from Viator
4.00
Good tour - the starting point randomly changed once we paid so had to retrace steps a few times. Otherwise was informative and the location tracking was good for the commentary
When the app worked it...
Chris L,
Aug 27, 2025
- Review from Viator
3.00
When the app worked it was great, unfortunately the app closed during the tour and it wanted me to download again. Didn't want to take the time to find wifi. Plus the app did not track very well with my location.
The Art Noveau town of Alesund burned to the ground on 23 January 1904 and was rebuilt in a uniform architectural style
karljohang2023,
Aug 16, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
We had a special walking tour privately arranged with well known local architect with extensive knowledge of the town and it’s history
Not engaging
703nicolev,
Aug 16, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
2.00
Unclear. Saai. But mss there is no more to tell. It is Jugend stil architecture and that’s it. There are some statues but yes. To build a tour around that now. Moreover, you could not see where you are (literally) - during the tour.
Impossible to use
Robert G,
Aug 14, 2025
- Review from Viator
1.00
Unless you start at the first place, you can’t get it on. Doesn’t recognize where you are at in the town.
Excellent walking tour
mori6 10,
Jun 16, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Well explained, easy to follow. You can do it whenever you want and at your own pace. VoiceMap is really practical. Alesund is a charming town, this is a nice stroll to get to know it.