Guided Polar Bear Walk incl. Polaria & Polar Museum

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Discover the unique link between Tromsø and the mighty polar bear on this personal and fascinating guided walking tour in downtown Tromsø, which includes admission to Polaria and the Polar Museum.

Enjoy a captivating adventure to some of Tromsø’s iconic sites and hidden gems, each housing intriguing stories of the Polar Bear, from the fascinating past when the Polar Bear was nearly hunted to extinction to the present day when it stands as a symbol of climate change and the urgency to act upon these changes.

Hear intriguing tales of explorers, hunters who brought back live polar bear cubs, sparking the rumour that polar bears roamed Tromsø’s streets. At Polaria, you will experience the new interactive exhibition “The Changing Arctic” and a panoramic film of polar bears and other Arctic species in their natural habitat. This is the only place in mainland Europe where you can enjoy a close-up encounter with the bearded seal, an important part of the polar bear’s diet.

What's Included

Admission to Polar Museum with repeat visit the same day
Admission to Polaria with repeat visit the same day
Local English and Norwegian speaking guide
Spikes (when icy) and reflectors (during autumn and winter)
Warm clothes and shoes

Meeting and pickup

Meeting point

Tromsø Cathedral (yellow wooden church) in the city centre.

End point

The tour ends at Polaria where guests can stay on or walk back to the city centre (approx. 750 metres). Re-entries for both Polaria and the Polar Museum on the day of the tour are included in the ticket.

Itinerary

Duration: 3 hours (approximately)
  • 1

    Our guide and host will take you to some exciting exhibitions featuring polar bears, local Tromsø legends and other points of interest relevant to our tour.

    30 minutes • Admission ticket included
  • 2

    Our guide and host will give you an interesting explanation into Polaria's most recent exhibition about the changing Arctic envionrment , which will set you off for a perfect start to explore Polaria on your own.

    30 minutes • Admission ticket included
  • 3
    Tromso

    Our guide and host will point and tell stories about several interesting sights relating to our Polar Bear Discovery tour.

    2 hours • Admission ticket free

Additional info

  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
Supplied by OK TROMSO

Tags

Half-day Tours
Sustainable Tours
Historical Tours
Walking Tours
Small Group
New Product
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Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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