Essential Tromsø: Historic City Walk

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Snow-covered town street with people and shops.
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Evening atmosphere by the harbour with boats and illuminated buildings.
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Historic building with a dome and front garden, statue and flower beds in the foreground.
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Lively town square with stalls, benches, and a view of the harbour and mountains in the background.
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Street scene in Tromsø with people, a car, blooming trees, and mountains in the background.
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Tromsø with a bridge, buildings, and snow-covered mountains reflected in calm water.
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Snow-covered town street with people, cars, and buildings under a cloudy sky with a glimpse of sunlight.
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The cathedral with Norwegian flags, surrounded by people and trees on a sunny day.
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Night view of a coastal town with a bridge, mountains, and moonlight.
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Have you ever wondered why Tromsø is called the Paris of the North? And what is it that makes this place so special?

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General information

This tour is operated by Tromsø Budget Tours.

On this tour, we cover the area of Tromsø within the original borders established in 1794, from Strandtorget in the south to Skansen in the north. Even before the city was formally established, there had been centuries of human activity in this area. The last 230 years in particular have shaped Tromsø into what it is today.

In addition to a wealth of historical sites, we will also encounter statues, busts and murals telling the stories of people who forged their destiny in the Arctic. Tromsø has played a significant role in the lives of world-famous figures such as Roald Amundsen, as well as local heroes such as Wanny Woldstad and the polar bear king, Henry Rudi.

A visit to a museum that brings their stories even closer to us is included in the tour, and we will finish at one of the oldest and most authentic bars in town, reflecting the maritime heritage of our city. We might even see a polar bear, or two. But don’t worry, they won’t be hungry – in fact, they are quite stuffed.

Good to know:

- This tour is compatible with most Northern Lights tours and, on Saturdays, also with the Hurtigruten schedule.

- Contact us by email for group bookings and private tours.

Included: Guiding, admission to the Polar Museum
Number of participants: Min. 2 – Max. 15
Level of difficulty: Easy
Departure time and place: Wednesday 10:30 AM (10:30) or Saturday 3 PM (15:00) from Visit Tromsø Tourist Information (Samuel Arnesens gate 5, 9008 Tromsø)
Duration: 2.5 hours

Prices from

390 NOK per adult

  • Adult 390 NOK
  • Child 5-17 years Free

Facilities

  • Short trips
  • Guide
  • English
  • Easy
  • 1-2 hours

About Tromsø Budget Tours

You are walking in the footsteps of the Arctic explorers. Come and discover their frontier town! 


All year: Historical City Walk with guided tour at the Polar Museum, Tromsø Beer Safari with brewery visit, samples and Arctic tapas. We also offer a spooky ghost walk, as well as seafood tour.



By employing only experienced resident tour guides, and through cooperation with other authentic local businesses, we are able to provide unique, top-rated experiences at the lowest rates in Tromsø.



Contact us for more information, online booking, or to request a custom tour.



All languages available on request, for private tours.


Visit Tromsø
Phone: +47 776 10 000
Email: [email protected]
Tromsø Budget Tours
Phone: +47 942 07 508
Email: [email protected]
Web: http://www.budgettours.no
Samuel Arnesens Gate 5, 9008 Tromsø