All Alesund Highlights in one tour

Uncover all of Alesund’s highlights in just five hours on this private tour designed for curious travelers who want more than the ordinary. With your local guide, start at Mount Aksla for breathtaking views over the city, fjords, and islands. Continue to Giske’s 12th-century Marble Church, then explore the charming fishing village of Alnes with its iconic lighthouse. Step back in time at the Sunnmøre Open-Air Museum, where Viking ships and medieval homes tell stories of Norway’s past. Visit Atlanterhavsparken, one of Northern Europe’s largest aquariums, to meet sea life up close. End your adventure driving through the heart of Ålesund, surrounded by Art Nouveau facades and local life. Traveling with a private guide means skipping the crowds and enjoying hidden gems most visitors never see. Return home with lasting memories and a camera full of authentic moments.

Itinerary

1. Our famous district "Sea Venice" (10 min)
2. Admire the stunning city landscape and listen to miracle stories about the Viking`s ages. (20 min)
3. Waldehuset was the only house in the eastern district which was not burned down during the great fire of January 23rd 1904. Come and hear the incredible story of the miracle house.
4. We will visit one of Norway's most remarkable churches on the island Giske. The saga island holds the famous Giske Church, built in the 12th century. Today the church is Norway's only marble church and is still in full use. The church was built as a private chapel for the mighty noble family Giske. A guide will tell you the story of how members of the Giske family were to play parts in important events in Norwegian history. (20 min)
5. We will see Isolated village, unique tunnel, old lighthouse, amazing Atlantic ocean shore (15 min) Admission included
6. We will see small houses that provided shelter to the family in feasts and everyday life, cow sheds, houses for food storage, old schools, dated from the Middle Ages to the early 20th century. They are visible reminders of the daily work on farms and at sea – everything from mountain huts and barns to boathouses and fishermen’s shacks. (1h 0min)
7. Atlanterhavsparken was elected as the Best Aquarium in the Nordic countries. Here you will find large cold-water fish, funny penguins, crazy oters. Guests can feed animals and play with them. (1h 0min)
8. One more spectacular view before we finish traveling. Admire old picturesque building in Art Nouveau Style, say "Hello" to your docked ship, learn traditions, find the place of the Guinness -recorded bonfire on this island. (10 min)

Meeting & end point