Aalesund and Alnes Tour: Enjoy Panoramic Views and Historic Highlights
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Ålesund
Experience the breathtaking panoramic views of Ålesund and Alnes on our exclusive 1st class tour. Discover historic highlights, a vintage lighthouse, and untouched nature. Book now!
Duration: 3 hours
Cancellation: 1 day learn more
Highlights
  • Alesund - Driving time 15 minutes
    Experience the beautiful view over Ålesund from Aksla mountain, By the view square you will experience the beautiful city everyone is fascinated by. Here you can see 360 degrees around. The weather is changing and it is just as beautiful in all kinds of weather. Here is as much as the eyes can see, from the surrounding islands, boats passing by. And the mountains that still have snow on the peaks. The cute little lights in the houses when it gets dark. come memories of an adventure in reality, and the most beautiful sunsets we also see here the sun slowly sinks into the sea , everything turns orange. for an experience in reality.
    And sunrises you see the sun light up house after house. Ålesund is beautiful around the clock. Amazing view.

  • Alesund - Driving time 15 minutes
    Waldehuset was the only house in the eastern part of the town that did not burn down during the town fire on 23 January 1904. The entire town of Ålesund was on fire. Waldehuset was located in the middle of a large area with wooden houses, but was the only one that came unscathed from the flames.
    Come and hear the incredible story of the Miracle House in Aalesund

  • Alesund - Driving time 10 minutes
    We drive through the city in many streets, We see the beautiful houses, and we drive over the famous Hellebroen, on the other side of the city. The beautiful Brosundet that divides the city in two out to the lighthouse in the city
    On the night of January 23, 1904, a terrible fire broke out through Ålesund, and in the course of 16 hours, 850 houses burned to the ground, leaving 10,000 people homeless. Most of the town center had been rebuilt as early as 1907. The architects inspired by both national romantic impulses as well as the modern building style of the time in Europe; Art Nouveau or Art Nouveau.The buildings are characterized by towers, spiers and imaginative and colorful ornaments, and it is important to look up in the streets, so that you can see the small details that make it all so special. Ålesund is today widely known for its unique architecture and has a unique place in Norwegian and international architectural history.

  • Brosundet i Alesund - Driving time 10 minutes
    Molja lighthouse is a lighthouse in Ålesund. The lighthouse stands at the far end of the pier at the entrance to Ålesund. This is also Norway’s oldest pier.
    Today’s lighthouse is from 1937. Automated in 1982.
    But there have been lighthouses here since 1858.
    Today the lighthouse has been converted into a hotel room with room service.
    In all kinds of weather, this is fascinating, and the most beautiful sunsets we can experience from here.
    From this part of Ålesund the fishing boats came in. Outside here are the rich fishing grounds. In the old days of the 1950s, the entire Brosundet was crowded with fishing boats that sought shelter from the weather or delivered their fish. The lighthouse showed the way in safely, but also for boats that passed Ålesund.

  • Aalesund Church - Driving time 10 minutes
    Aalesund beautiful church was built in 1909. The old church was built in 1854 and burned down in the city fire in 1904. The beautiful church we see today has 800 seats. The stone used comes from the areas around Krisiansund a little further north of Aalesund. The church is located on Apøya on a hill above the city, and can both be heard and seen from most of the city

  • Alnes - Driving time 20 minutes
    View point to beautiful Alnes and alnes lighthouse. We see the lighthouse in the middle tightly surrounded by the houses. The high mountains on one side and the open sea as far as you can see on the other side. Beautiful and mighty nature. We are close to the sea here, and hear it whistling in the fresh sea air out here. We see the waves breaking over the rocks, some rocks are huge and it’s fascinating to think about where they come from. A beautiful untouched nature. Alnes lighthouse now limits entry to only 8 people at a time, and that is only at fixed times. Travelers get to see the magnificent lighthouse from the outside, but not the opportunity to go inside.

  • Alnes Lighthouse - Driving time 5 minutes
    We drive along the high stone wall that will protect the houses from big waves in bad weather. The narrow road leads us around the island and opens up the landscape. Feel the fresh sea air when we go out. It’s so beautiful out here.
    The lighthouse has fully operated for boats and ships on Alnes since 1853..Her Majesty the Queen of Norway opened the new visitor center at Alnes Lighthouse on October 7, 2016. and has an exciting, new signal building - which is barely visible in the terrain.
    In order for the new visitor center to fit in with the surroundings and the existing facility, large parts of the 700 square meter building have been dug into the ground.
    The artists Ørnulf Opdahl and Sidsel Colbjørnsen, who live on site, have donated an art collection that will serve as a basic exhibition. The Queen have been here many times, seen drawings and followed from the sidelines, the Queen could tell. And she praises this beautiful place. Beautiful and weatherproof.

  • Giske Kirke - Driving time 10 minutes
    GISKE is called Norway’s birthplace.
    The home of the most powerful families in Norway. The Giske family was powerful for many hundreds of years, , four brothers of the mighty Giske family. They were among the king of Norway’s men. They followed the king closely, Giske medieval church was built in the year 1130 as a family chapel for the powerful Giske family of descendants of the ancestor Torberg Arnason. His daughter Tora became Queen of Norway. The church has approx. 130 seats.It is the oldest church in this part of Norway almost 900 years old. The whole church are made of marble, as the only in Norway. The marble comes from other places in Norway and from Italy. in Europe, they were inspired by the architecture of the church buildings they saw, which lay behind this church. Small crosses have been carved on the outer walls around the year 1300 by pilgrims on special days of the year which we see clearly today when we look at the outer walls of the church.

  • Alesund - Driving time back to the cruise pier is 20 minutes and end of the tour. We will show a fantastic film in the bus of the city fire in Ålesund and beautiful Norwegian nature with pleasant music in the background as an end to the trip as we drive through the underwater tunnels here.

  • Alesund - Vi er kommet tilbake til startpunktet for denne turen. Vi takker så mye for at du valgte å reise med oss i dag. Håper du har fått noen nye fine minner fra vakre Ålesund og Alnes lighthouse med oss. Royal Tour Travel
    For nye gjester som leser her, vil vi vise dere det beste av Ålesund og Alnes lighthouse med vår Luxury komfortabel minibus on this Amazing round trip, for only smal groups. Max 16 persons.
    You will see the best from Aalesund and the surrounding islands. So much too see

What's Included
  • Luxury minibus limited to 16 passengers for an exclusive experience
  • Complimentary exclusive glacier and mineral water onboard
  • All-inclusive tour with tolls, fuel surcharge, taxes, and fees covered
  • Comprehensive 3-hour sightseeing trip covering Ålesund’s best highlights
  • Small group size ensures a personalized experience
  • Two stunning drone videos displayed during the tour
  • Panoramic drive with 5 prime viewing stops across Ålesund and surrounding islands
  • Encounter with Ålesund’s oldest farm, steeped in nearly 500 years of history
  • Informative photo brochures handed out by our friendly driver
  • Knowledgeable local driver-guide showing the top sites
  • Visit to Alnes lighthouse Experience center with art exhibition, cafe, and amenities
What's Not Included
  • Tea and coffee
  • Hotel pickup
  • Gratuities
  • lunch / food
  • To go inside the lighthouse
  • (it is a nice Cafe inside panorama) you can buy. ice cream, coffee, cakes, food, local things here,
Additional Information

Experience a premium voyage in our 16-seat minibus, customized for comfort and broad panoramic sightseeing. Enjoy a mesmerizing moment viewing Ålesund from the peak of a mountain. Then gear up for the picturesque sights of the classic Alnes lighthouse. This venture involves five scheduled stops, including an enthralling 25-minute drone video tour of Ålesund and Alnes lighthouse. Take a step back in time at the Giske medieval church.

Embrace the stunning location of Ålesund, nestled amid mountains and seas. Journey through undersea tunnels leading to the open ocean and explore Alnes with its iconic lighthouse. This real-life venture is rare even for locals. Discover houses in a row that survived the 1904 fire and explore Ålesund lighthouse, one of Norway’s oldest piers. The quaint roads, the wild mountains, and the untouched nature around Ålesund and Alnes are simply breathtaking. Expect thrilling encounters at the Alnes lighthouse. Our priority is to provide an experience marked by unmatched comfort and quality.🧡

Location
Rutebilstasjonen 11
Rutebilstasjonen
Go straight ahead 50 meters to the end of the street. Walk 30 meters to the right and you will see our gold - begie colored luxury minibus parked there. If you can't FIND US Please ask in the tourist information in the dock they will call me for you. Thank you Kind Regards Royal Tour Travel Rolf R
Cancellation Policy

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

Customer Ratings
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Vincent_m
May 30, 2024
Nice Tour - Our driver showed up in a very nice, clean van big enough for 14 passengers with waters and umbrellas available for our use. He was very polite, knowledgeable, and created videos for us to view on our drive. It was a quick tour, just right for us. We recommend this tour.
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Kathryn_r
May 28, 2024
Alesund and Alnes - The guide provided detailed insight into the great fire of 1904 and the process of rebuilding the city. The tour bus was comfortable and it was nice to have a small group on the tour. We enjoyed the tour and recommend it.
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Pam_m
May 22, 2024
Best tour ever! - A very knowledgeable and personable tour guide. It was one of the best tours I have been on. The van was luxurious. Would definitely recommend this tour.
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Anonymous
May 22, 2024
All Over Ålesund! - Very nice tour - friendly and helpful guide, well-kept bus. Covered a lot of ground, including high view points above Ålesund and the various islands connected by tunnels. We also visited the Alnes lighthouse and various pieces of Viking history. I enjoyed the tour.
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Jamesg_s
May 22, 2024
Alesund,Norway - The entire 2-5 hour tour was great Saw everything we wanted plus more’ our guide and driver Rolf was excellent Jim & Joanne Simpson
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Bridget_j
May 12, 2024
Luxury tour - The beautiful minibus was easily found near to the cruise port, unfortunately l was the only person on the tour but my guide did not let me down. I had a lovely sunny tour of the islands, plenty of time for me to wander and have an ice cream. The scenery was lovely but I was especially impressed with the tunnels that went from one island to the next. I would definitely recommend this tour.
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Carla_m
May 1, 2024
Lovely small group tour - We had a wonderful time with Rolf! His love of the area is evident and we had the opportunity to learn about the history and natural beauty of the area, not to mention island hop using the under water tunnels which was really cool. Highly recommend you this tour!
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Pankaj_g
Apr 8, 2024
Good tour to cover area highlights - Enjoyed the informative tour in a comfortable Mercedes van. Covered the highlights of the beautiful area. Got to spend reasonable amount of time at each stop.
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Christian_m
Apr 5, 2024
Just luxury - Individual Created Tour, Lovely Alesund, luxury Service and Guidance, Perfect and managed by Rolf!!!
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Federicarh107fv
May 3, 2024
The Alnes lighthouse and the views, the pure air and the sea - Very cool, nothing heavy and the driver charming, the tranquility, the fresh air very, very nice. Alesund is small but endearing.
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