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

725 NOK

per person

This tour is conducted by Arctic Guide Service. 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

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 our offices located in the citycenter (Storgata 77, Tromsø). Please meet up 15 minutes before departure.
Duration: 3 hours
Minimum number of participants: 2. The tour can be cancelled if the minimum number of participants is not reached
Please bring:Warm clothes and shoes in case of rain or snow
Difficulty: Easy

Prices from

725 NOK per person

- Adult 725 NOK

- Child (4-12) 575 NOK

About Arctic Guide Service

Arctic Guide Service in Tromsø, North Cape and Lofoten under the name Arctic Guide Service - a name that shows our strong connection to the Arctic region. Whether you want a northern lights chase, sightseeing or a city walk, we can tailor made a tour for you.


Our unsurpassed local knowledge and experience, together with our long-standing association with local business, guarantee that you and your travellers will get the most out of a visit to the Arctic region. We cater to groups of all sizes, from the biggest cruise ships to private bus groups, to families and individuals. Whether the stay is for a few hours, a whole day or several days, we provide expert guides in several languages.



Our company started up as Lofoten Guide Service in 2001. In 2006, we established the daughter company Tromsø Guide Service, localized in Tromsø, and further expanded to 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 costal steamer, Hurtigruten.



We have established ourselves as the leading contractor and guide service in the northern parts of Norway. During the high season we engage around 100 guides and offer tours in a wide range of language: 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