Alesund: Private Tour to the Viking Islands
Fjords, NorwayAfter meeting with your guide, you will be delivered to the summit of Aksla Mountain. There you can enjoy the fantastic view of gorgeous Alesund with its unusual architectural style, as you listen to your clever guide and learn some fascinating stories about your next destination.
Next, you will follow the numerous sub-sea tunnels to your next destination, the Viking island of Giske. This is the birthplace of the famous Viking Rollon, who was the ancestor of the British Royal Family.
You will then visit the Viking's island of Godoy and the old fishing village of Alnes (which has the legendary lighthouse from the Viking's epoch). Next, proceed to the Viking's island of Vigra, where you will learn about great Viking's heritage and explore the outermost island in the archipelago of Viking's clan Giske. Following your tour, you will be delivered to your tour meeting point in Alesund, or any other place within the Old City.
Rating
5
Duration
4 hours
Type of tour
Group
Destination
Sunnmøre - Ålesund & Geiranger
Country
Norway
Type of experience
Relaxation
Best time to visit
- Autumn
- Summer
- Spring
Nearby stations
- Ørsta-Volda Airport