The Tromsø Food Walk, Taste your way through local history
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3 hours
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Join us for an enticing culinary stroll through Tromsø by FoodWanders. Discover the rich flavors of North Norwegian cuisine, steeped in local history. This tour invites you to savor local delicacies as well as a few other Norwegian products.
Starting at Stortorget, our 3-hour journey will immerse you in the culinary traditions and history of the region.
As we head to our final destination, in a historic old town building, we'll stop at several renowned eateries. Relish a Norwegian fish cake at Dragøy, and gather an assortment of samples from various spots to enjoy at the dining room. Here, you'll taste the traditional delights of Tromsø, including whale, reindeer, various cured salmon, meats, and much more.
The menu adapts seasonally to feature the freshest ingredients, but the quality remains top-notch.
We aim to give you a taste of our daily fare, share our stories, and provide a social dining experience with fellow travellers.
No frills, just pure, authentic eating!
Additional Info
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Service animals allowed
Public transportation options are available nearby
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
We can accommodate dietary restrictions such as gluten-free, l@actose free, etc. If you have dietary requirements, please indicate them when booking. The food served on this tour consists of local ingredients, and we'll sadly not be able to accomodate for vegeterian and vegan.
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
What To Expect
Tromsø's fish specialist, located in the middle of town at Kystens hus.
Tromso Domkirke
Makes for one of the stops along the way. We will not be going inside the cathedral, but enjoy it from the outside as we give you a little bit of history of the church as well as the area surrounding it.
What‘s Included
On this tour you'll be served a lot of different tastes, which will in total amount to a full lunch. For our lunch tours, fresh water, coffee and tea is always included.
In-person guide is not licensed or certified
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The Tromsø Food Walk, Taste your way through local history
Reviews
23 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Really enjoyable!
460mgw,,Mar 31, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Maria was great, lovely personality & very knowledgeable about foods history & Tromsø.... We collected some of the ingredients from local artesan shops with a couple of authentic tastings. Then a private lunch in a lovely old building / restaurant Great selection of fish, meats & cheeses - all very well explained. Plenty of food. Highly recommend!
Get ready to experience the taste of Norway
MC Hammer the frog,,Mar 9, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00This experience is great. There is not much walking involved (we walked a bit in town, went to a fish shop and a butcher's, and visited an art gallery) but more of a discovery of Norway through food and history, at a table. We ended up in a house not far from downtown where Gabriela had a table set for us, and served us different traditional foods: fish (salmon, smoked salmon, herring?), cured meats (lamb and pork), as well as brown cheeses and lefse. We also tried cured reindeer and whale. There was thin crispy flatbread (really delicious) and we also tried ligonberry jam and cloudberry jam, with the meat and the cheeses/lefse. We were 8 guest in total and it was nice to be able to talk to each other whilst we were tasting these Norwegian foods. We weren't in a noisy environment, and it was interesting to see where everyone was coming from, and what their experience of Norway had been so far. I definitely recommend this experience if you are a foodie and if it's your first time in Norway (which was my case, on both counts!). After finishing the tastings, most of us went to the supermarket nearby to buy some of the jams and some flat bread.
Fantastic Afternoon
KatieD06,,Mar 5, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Daniel is the most gracious host. You can tell he is passionate and loves sharing his country’s culinary heritage. Would recommend for any Tromsø visitor.
Learn about town and food traditions from a local - doesn't get any better than this!
LoveTravel96450,,Feb 15, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00It was my last day in town and what a wonderful experience! The small group tasting of foods I hadn't eaten during my stay. Insights about holiday traditions and more. After walking around town and sampling at some places, we finished in a small local private room where we could interact with each other and our tour guide freely. I absolutely loved this event and hope you choose to give it a try! Not what I was thinking it might be but absolutely delicious and delightful none the less!
A great introduction to Norwegian food
Karen Z,,Feb 13, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00really great tour where we were able to taste several unique items from Norway. Definitely won’t be hungry at the end of this tour. We enjoyed the walk around town to learn about various places to purchase good meats and cheeses and food items. while learning a little bit about the city. The tour completes with a wonderful meal getting a chance to talk and share with one another. We returned to the area the next day and revisited many of the shops.
URBAN MIGRATION.
oddveigb2025,,Feb 8, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00This was an original tour with art and food experience. The two young ladies were good. The youngest very good in English. Both were good mediators of the history of the city and the area. I would recommend this to friends and acquaintances who are going to Tromsø. The only thing I missed was a visit inside the cathedral. Hilsen Oddveig 78 years.
Guiding and tasting Norwegian food in Tromsø.
MetteIngerB,,Feb 7, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00A fantastic experience! The guide was super by Maria., and Gabriella. They were knowledgeable and funny. The food : fine arranged and tasty . They made the whole session homely and pleasant. Recommended on the warmest! Also for Norwegian tourists. Got a little proud of being Norwegian!!
The experience was...
Anna v,,Feb 6, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00The experience was awesome! The guide, David, was super sweet and took his time to explain everything and to answer every question. Wholesome trip through Tromso. I recommend doing this food tour at the beginning of your stay in Tromso. This way you can get useful information about the best food places in town!
Great tour!
Stay04863379124,,Dec 28, 2024
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Informative and useful tour with plenty of tips for wining and dining in Tromsø and humorous anecdotes from the culture and history of northern Norway. An excellent local guide , Daniel, first showed us around town and then served us a variety of local specialities - all interesting and many delicious. I would recommend the tour for those wanting to get a glimpse of the local under the tourist facade.
Authentic food and local history
194eirikp,,Dec 28, 2024
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00The Tromsø Food Walk was an excellent way to experience the city. The tour began with a stroll through Tromsø, stopping at local food shops and a gallery. Along the way, the guide shared interesting stories about the city’s history and culture. After the walk, we gathered in a cozy dining room to sample authentic northern Norwegian foods. The focus was on traditional, authentic flavors that gave a real sense of the region. It was a relaxed and enjoyable way to learn about the local food and culture. A great experience overall and a very nice guide!
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