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Short on time, big on experiences! Explore Ålesund’s history, Art Nouveau beauty, and iconic views in just 2 hours with a private guide.
Discover Alesund’s charm on an intimate two-hour private tour designed for travelers with limited time.
Begin with a leisurely walk through the heart of the city, where narrow streets wind between striking Art Nouveau facades—an architectural style rarely found in Scandinavia. Learn local sayings, uncover stories of resilience, and admire the “Sea Venice” district, once surrounded by water.
Then, continue by vehicle to explore Ålesund’s hidden corners and ascend Mount Aksla without climbing its 418 steps. From the summit, enjoy sweeping views of fjords, islands, and mountains that frame this fairy-tale town. With a dedicated local guide, this tour offers comfort, privacy, and a deeper connection to Norway’s most beautiful city.
What's Included
Meeting and pickup
Hurtigruten port in Alesund
Itinerary
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1Brosundet i Alesund
Ålesund is built on 7 islands extending out into the ocean, 2 of them, Narvoy and Aspoy created the charming downtown. We start our tour walking through the town streets. On the night of January 23rd, 1904, a devastating fire raged through Ålesund. Within only 16 hours, 850 houses were burnt down and 10.000 people were rendered homeless. After the fire, only 230 houses were left in Ålesund's town center, but after a remarkable effort from the local people and mostly thanks to helping from Germany, France, Netherlands, Belgium, and other European countries, the town had been rebuilt already in 1907.
5 minutes • Admission ticket free -
2
The panoramic view from Aksla mountain is the visit card of Alesund. No one should leave the city until they see this terrific, unforgettable view!
20 minutes • Admission ticket free -
3
Learn an absolutely mystical story about this house. Why did this house survive the city fire?
10 minutes • Admission ticket included -
4
The buildings on the Kongensgata are decorated with towers, turrets and imaginative and colorful ornaments. When you go on your walk, take a look at all parts of the buildings, that's when you will notice all the small details that make these houses so beautiful. Today, Ålesund is renowned both nationally and internationally for its architecture and is a member of "Rèseau Art Nouveau Network", a European network of Art Nouveau cities, including among others Glasgow, Barcelona, and Vienna.
10 minutes • Admission ticket free -
Alesund (Pass by)
Bakkegata in Alesund is like Bakerstreet in London, full of stories and beauties.
Admission ticket free -
5Aalesund Church
On 23 January 1904, the church was destroyed by the great Ålesund fire. Hundreds of buildings were destroyed and nearly the entire town had to be rebuilt. After the competition of architects, Sverre Knudsen was chosen as the person to design the new Ålesund Church. The foundation stone for the new church was laid down on 13 July 1906 by the new King Haakon VII. Roughly 2,000 square metres (22,000 sq ft) of marble cover the church's façade. The church took about three years to be completed and it was consecrated on 15 September 1909
5 minutes • Admission ticket not included -
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Moloveien is the town`s legendary street that escaped the fire in 1904. Molovegen consists of several buildings from the period before the city fire and is one of the city's most unique street with an atmosphere of history, combined with a bit of shopping and entertainment.
5 minutes • Admission ticket free
Additional info
- Wheelchair accessible
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Specialized infant seats are available
- All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
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Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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Cancellation Policy
- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
- This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
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You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
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