Stavanger: all 13 tours and excursions for your cruise

The town of Stavanger is the centre of the oil industry, and is the fourth largest town in Norway.  It lies at the entrance to the Gandsfjord, protected from the North Sea, of which the town is very dependent.  Many of the islands in the area are today part of the town and connected to the central parts by bridges.  Here you find both industry areas as well as charming suburbs with attractive homes. Lysefjord Cruise Depart the pier via boat in the direction of Lysefjord.   It cuts almost...

Stavanger, the fourth largest city in Norway, has always played an important role in our history. Especially when it comes to the history of navigation, from the time when the Viking Kings fought in the Hafrsfjord, via the times of the white sails and the steamships and up to the present day with the oil- and gas industry as the most important income source. Old StavangerYou will explore the city by foot. Your first visit will be "Old Stavanger". This is an area of the town consisting...

Stavanger and the surrounding areas have for centuries played a leading part in Norway's maritime history, from the time when the Viking Kings battled in Hafrsfjord, through the period of the "white sails" and the steamships up to modern super-tankers. Stavanger is also the most important "oil-city" in Norway due to its geographical position. UllandhaugThis tour will show you much of the city's history. Board the coach for a 30 minute drive to the Iron Age Farm. We start by...

Follow the path of the Vikings on this fast and exciting ride through the majestic and impressive Lysefjord, one of the southernmost of the great fjords of Norway. This trip is for physically fit guests only who are ready to sustain a fast and bumpy boat ride.LysefjordLysefjord is 26 miles long and its name means "light fjord" for the multiple, light shades of granite rock found along its steep sides. Considered one of Stavanger's most iconic destinations, it is filled with exquisite and...

A short walk along Stavanger pier leads to your comfortably-equipped fishing vessel for the next several hours. Once aboard and briefed, lines will be cast off as your captain heads out into the idyllic maze of small islands that surround this cobbled city of fjords, fish-packing wharfs, and crisp white wooden buildings framing a classic Norwegian harbour. Angling history reigns supreme here where daily life has remained closely tied to the sea for centuries. In fact, many Norwegians living...

Universally recognized as one of the world’s most spectacular natural settings, the Norwegian fjords are more picture-perfect in person than any coffee table book has ever presented them. And Stavanger’s Lysefjord might as well be the centerfold. During this three-hour cruise aboard a spacious private yacht, you’ll be privileged to have a perfect vantage point for surveying this breathtaking landscape – and will likely be compelled to take more photos of its beauty than...

Stavanger is a city of crisply painted wooden buildings along cobbled lanes, and also of beaches, mountains, fjords, and fishing harbours scattered throughout its pastoral outskirts. Enjoy a firsthand view of it all on this comfortably paced cycling excursion. Your half-day begins with a short walk down the pier for your fitting at the nearby bike shop. From there your local guide will lead the way through photogenic Old Stavanger, then out towards Mosvannet, a lake known for its rich birdlife,...

Savour a treat for your eyes as well as your palate, as we walk the lanes of historic Gamle Stavanger and sample the delicious fruit of its fruits: Norwegian cider. Consider this a genteel toast to Norway’s outstanding carpenters and productive apple trees. Cider Tasting Setting out on foot from the pier, arrive at a venue devoted to the savouring of locally-produced cider, aka “Norwegian champagne”.  The uniquely cool microclimate along these narrow fjords creates ideal growing...

Stavanger is a city of crisply painted wooden buildings along cobbled lanes, and also of beaches, mountains, fjords, and fishing harbours scattered throughout its pastoral outskirts. Enjoy a firsthand view of it all on this comfortably paced cycling excursion. Your half-day begins with a short walk down the pier for your fitting at the nearby bike shop. From there your local guide will lead the way through photogenic Old Stavanger, then out towards Mosvannet, a lake known for its rich birdlife,...

Explore Stavanger at your leisure during your half-day (4-Hour) sightseeing tour via private van. Customise your own itinerary or choose to see an overview of the area's highlights.Depart the pier with your Driver and English Speaking Guide in an air-conditioned van and discover the city and surrounding areas at your own pace. Your exclusive tour concludes back at the pier. Points of interestsPoints of interest seen on this excursion may include: Sword in Rock, Iron Age Farm,Petrolium Museum,Arkeologisk...

Explore Stavanger at your leisure during your full-day (8-Hour) sightseeing tour via private car. Customize your own itinerary or choose to see an overview of the area's highlights. Depart the pier with your Driver and English speaking Guide in an air-conditioned car and discover the city and surrounding areas at your own pace. Your exclusive tour concludes back at the pierPoints of interestsPoints of interest seen on this excursion may include: Sword in Rock, Iron Age Farm,Petrolium Museum,Arkeologisk...

Explore Stavanger at your leisure during your half-day (4-Hour) sightseeing tour via private van. Customise your own itinerary or choose to see an overview of the area's highlights.Depart the pier with your Driver and English speaking Guide in an air-conditioned van and discover the city and surrounding areas at your own pace. Your exclusive tour concludes back at the pier. Points of interestsPoints of interest seen on this excursion may include: Sword in Rock, Iron Age Farm,Petrolium Museum,Arkeologisk...

Explore Stavanger at your leisure during your full-day (8-Hour) sightseeing tour via private van. Customise your own itinerary or choose to see an overview of the area's highlights.Depart the pier with your Driver and English Speaking Guide in an air-conditioned van and discover the city and surrounding areas at your own pace. Your exclusive tour concludes back at the pier. Points of interestsPoints of interest seen on this excursion may include: Sword in Rock, Iron Age Farm,Petrolium Museum,Arkeologisk...