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Ålesund Shore Excursion: Explore Historic Sights & Scenic Islands of Ålesund
3.6
32 Ratings
Ålesund
Embark on a captivating shore excursion in Ålesund, exploring historic sights and scenic islands. Visit a 12th-century marble church, a charming fishing community, a local lighthouse, and a breathtaking viewpoint for panoramic views of the city and archipelago.
Duration:
3 hours
Cancellation:
1 day
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Highlights
- Giske Kirke - Visit at the Sunnmøre’s oldest church .The church was originally built as a private chapel for the powerful Giske Family in the 1100s. Outside photo stop. No admission fee for outside visits.
- Alnes Lighthouse - Trough the underwater tunnels we will get to the small village of Alnes - surfers paradise. Opportunity for great view of the rough ocean right in front of you. There will be possibility to buy a coffee & snacks at Alnes Lighthouse Cafe.
- Aksla Mountain - Enjoy magnificent view over Ålesund City and surrounding islands from the highest point in area. Great opportunity for fantastic photos. Outdoor visit.
What's Included
- Photo stop at historical Giske church
- Multi-language audio guide available
- Breathtaking views from Mount Aksla
- Comfort with in-vehicle air conditioning
- Punctual return guarantee for cruise passengers
- Explore the iconic Alnes lighthouse
What's Not Included
- Tea and coffee
- Lunch
- Alcoholic Beverages
Additional Information
Explore the top attractions, history and culture of Ålesund and its neighboring islands.
You’ll have the opportunity to visit a 12th-century marble church situated on the Giske island. Traveling through the underwater tunnel will bring you to Alnes – a captivating fishing village where you can appreciate a distinct view of the Atlantic Ocean. A noteworthy part of our journey will be a stopover at the local lighthouse. The final destination will be Aksla – an ideal spot to relish a breathtaking panoramic view of the city and the archipelago.
For those looking to walk back to the city center via the 418-step staircase and capture memorable photos, this will be the tour’s conclusion. Remaining passengers will be transported back to the starting point of our excursion.
Location
Ålesund rutebilstasjon
Our bus will be located in the parking lot between the Ålesund Rutebilstasjon (Ålesund Bus Station) and the pier.
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Customer Ratings
3.6
(32 Ratings)
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Louis_b
Jul 7, 2024
Very nice short excursion - We were a very small group, no tour leader but driver was very nice. The was one with the voice guides. The light house visit was very nice. Was worth it
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O7266bxmicheler
Sep 12, 2023
Lovely country - The tour was very enjoyable. The tour guide was very informative and pointed out many scenic areas along the way. All the stops provided beautiful scenery and views with good descriptions from our guide
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Ming_z
Aug 28, 2023
Great trip; only a bit rush - The views were spectacular! The trip was a bit too rushed. Wish we had a few more minutes at each stop, especially at the ancient church (first stop). It would've been nice to be able to walk around the church and the very quaint streets around it!
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Karenrk5599ck
Jun 9, 2024
Good - Although the translator machine would not work it still was a good excursion. Our bus driver was excellent and I felt bad that the machine would not work for him. He took us to Giske, Alnes and Mt Aksla and that is exactly what I wanted to do. I was happy.
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Pam_g
May 13, 2024
Nice bus ride with headset and a few stops. - The tour was very good at letting you know where to meet. It was a headset that you wore to hear the highlights. It made a couple stops where you could get out and look around. We had a rainy day so it was nice to be on the bus.
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Pat_r
Jul 3, 2024
Very disapponting - There was very little commentary and driver left us at waterfall while he went back to collect more people then just got taken to botanical gardens and dropped off there. Not as described in Viator!
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Deb_s
Sep 4, 2023
Mediocre excursion - The driver was late leaving, because waiting on a late ship. Therefore, he drove a little fast trying to make up time. The automatic recording in the bus did not explain where sites were (ie on the left or right). The bus was cramped.
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Joycei31
Jun 9, 2024
Hard to find and hear - Location of bus was hard to find. Bus/mini van was not marked with letter to identify and had another travel agent from another company used her phone to contact and find out bus/mini van. Head phones were not working properly and kept repetting in English the introduction. Would not use them again. Sorry!!
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Dipesh_d
May 10, 2024
Disappointed- poor interactions not worth the money!! - Very disappointing, the lack of interaction and knowledge by the driver who just picked you up and dropped you off at the locations and told us to listen to the headphones, which is you wear hearing aids like me was not useful at all!! The lack of interaction was disappointing especially when exploring such a beautiful destination. It's essential for tour operators to provide informative and engaging experiences to enhance the trip, and it seems like this excursion fell short in that aspect.
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Philippe_b
Sep 13, 2023
Terrible experience! The bus didn’t show up! - Terrible expérience, the bus never showed up to pick us at the pier between the bus terminal and the pier as per instructed upon receptof tickets.
We phoned the tour operator but no answer, we phoned Viator and talked with one of theor agent who then tried to phone the tour operator without any luck either.
All 8 cruise passengers were left stranded at the pier for 90 minutes!
Do not book this tour, I am requesting a refund!
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