Historic City Walk with Sami Myths

By Sami Walking Experience
Prices from

550 NOK

per person

Explore Tromsø’s historic city centre on a guided walk with Sami history, mythology and storytelling. Easy route, 2.5 hours.

General information

This tour is operated by Sami Walking Experience.

On this tour, we walk through Tromsø’s historical quarters and visit sites that tell the stories of the people who shaped the city from its founding in 1794 to the present day. The walk begins at Perspektivet Museum and includes stops at several historical landmarks that together reveal how Tromsø’s past connects across generations.

Along the way, you’ll learn about Sami culture in an interactive way and receive a full introduction to Sami mythology from a Sami cultural bearer who grew up learning these stories as his ancestors did.

This tour involves approximately 2.5 hours of walking, with one seated break along the way. The route covers about 1.6 km through the city centre, which is accessible for wheelchair users.

All information is provided in English, so a good understanding of the language is important. For Scandinavian guests, the tour can also be offered in Norwegian.

Minimum age to participate: 12 years

Included: Local guide with extensive experience in education and storytelling, rooted in a Sami cultural upbringing

Please bring: Clothing suitable for changing weather conditions. The weather in Tromsø can be unpredictable, so please check the weather forecast before the walk.

Number of participants: Min. 1 – Max. 8

Level of difficulty: Easy

Departure time and place: 09:00 (9:00 AM), 12:00 (12:00 PM) or 15:00 (3:00 PM) local time from Perspektivet Museum, Storgata 95, 9008 Tromsø.

Duration: 2.5 hours

Prices from

550 NOK per person

  • Adult NOK 550
  • Youth 12–17 years NOK 350
  • Student NOK 450

Facilities

  • Student price
  • Short trips
  • Wheelchair access
  • English
  • Norwegian
  • Easy
  • 1-3 hours

About Sami Walking Experience

Local guide with background in education and Sami heritage. Sharing history and identity through personal experiences.


We offer a historical walk through Tromsø city centre, sharing stories of early settlements and Sami history, where mythology forms an important part of our cultural heritage. Sami culture is built on the forces of nature and the preservation of the environment, so it is important for us to offer eco-friendly activities in an interactive and educational way.



Our city walk follows an easy route that is accessible for wheelchair users, and we aim to include everyone who wishes to join a learning experience with us. Accessibility is guaranteed during the summer months, but adjustments can be made upon request. The city walk is not suitable for small children under the age of 12.


Sami Walking Experience
Phone: +47 975 73 213
Email: [email protected]
Web: https://www.sami-walking-experience.com/
Storgata 95, 9008 Tromsø