In the footsteps of Roald Amundsen

By Arctic Guide Service
Statue of Roald Amundsen
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Model of the Norge airship
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Guest looking at exhibition
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Guide explaining
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The Polar museum
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Display of sami traditional suits "kofte"
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Exhibition
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Guests walking along the dock in the Tromsø city center
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Prices from

765 NOK

per person

Embark on a historical walking tour of Tromsø, the gateway to the Arctic. Walk in the footsteps of Roald Amundsen the historic explorer and visit the Polar Museum and the Sami exhibition at Full Steam before passing by the city's oldest pub and the Framsenter

General information

This tour is conducted by Arctic Guide Service.

On this tour we take you on a walk around the small city centre of Tromsø that has been founded in 1795 on the island of Tromsøya. The city, which was also called the Gateway to the Arctic, has been throughout history the start for several Polar Expeditions. Tromsø has been an important base for many polar expeditions, and the Polar Museum exhibits and presents this polar seafaring tradition. After the visit at the Polar Museum, we will go to Full Steam where we will visit the exhibitions about the Maritime and Fisheries history as well as Sea Sami culture and history. The walk continues through the main street “Storgata” towards Framsenteret, one of the main centers for researchers in Northern Norway. We will also walk close to Polaria and Ølhallen, Tromsøs oldest pub. Ølhallen used to be a popular place to stay for fishermen and explorers. The itinerary can be different depending in the opening hours of the Polar museum and Full Steam.

Included: Guide, Tickets to the Polar museum and tickets to Full Steam.
Departure place and time: 10:30 outside Arctic Guide Service offices located in the citycenter (Storgata 77, Tromsø). Please meet up 15 minutes before departure.
Duration: 3 hours
Number of participants: Min. 2
Please bring: Warm clothes and shoes in case of rain or snow
Difficulty: Easy

Prices from

765 NOK per person

  • Adult 765 NOK
  • Child (4-12) 605 NOK

About Arctic Guide Service

Arctic Guide Service operates in Tromsø, the North Cape and Lofoten. Our name reflects our strong connection to the Arctic region. Whether you want a Northern Lights chase, a sightseeing tour or a city walk, we can tailor a tour for you.


Our extensive local knowledge and experience, together with our long-standing relationships with local businesses, help ensure that you and your fellow travellers get the most out of a visit to the Arctic region. We cater for groups of all sizes, from guests arriving on large cruise ships and private coach groups to families and individual travellers. Whether your stay lasts a few hours, a full day or several days, we provide expert guides in several languages.



The company started as Lofoten Guide Service in 2001. In 2006, we established the subsidiary Tromsø Guide Service, based in Tromsø, and expanded further to the North Cape in 2009. Since the beginning, we have been the guide service of choice for many tour operators, cruise companies and the well-known coastal route operator Hurtigruten.



We have established ourselves as a leading guide service and contractor in Northern Norway. During the high season, we engage around 100 guides and offer tours in a wide range of languages: English, German, Spanish, Norwegian, Italian, French and Japanese. Other languages may be available upon request.



Please contact our team for more information about the possibilities for guided tours in the Arctic region.


Visit Tromsø
Phone: +47 776 10 000
Email: [email protected]
Arctic Guide Service
Phone: +47 922 07 901
Email: [email protected]
Web: https://www.arcticguideservice.com/
Storgata 77, 9008 Tromsø