4 hours
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Overview
Discover the scenery and history of the ‘Viking saga islands’ of Giske and Godøy.
From Ålesund, we’ll travel across the Giske bridge to the saga island of Giske, the birthplace of the Viking chieftain, Rollo.
During a photo stop at Giske we will enjoy the beautiful surroundings.
Travelling through a tunnel will bring us to the island of Godøy and the picturesque fishing village of Alnes. There will be a stop at Alnes Lighthouse for a visit .
We return to Ålesund and ascend the local mountain Aksla. The bus will take us as far as the stadium, where we’ll continue our journey on foot. A scenic 900-meter walk on a gentle path with no gradient will lead us to the viewpoint, offering spectacular panoramic views of Ålesund and its stunning surroundings. From the viewpoint, we will descend 418 steps back to the town, where it's just a short walk to the harbor. Please Note: For those who prefer not to walk to the viewpoint or down the steps, the bus will return directly to the harbor.
Operated by
West Norway Travel
Ratings & Reviews
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Extreme letdown.
Nicolette_S, Aug 2024
Terrible tour - not informative at all. Commentary was cringeworthy. The only reference to vikings was basically the text found in the description of the tour. My son had to sit at the back of the bus where all the view was blocked. Complete waste of money.
Missed the event
Michael_B, Aug 2024
We could not find the location and missed the trip. We would like a refund. Please let us know how to get our money back.
Alesund
truskavka, Jul 2024
The tour was as described The church was very interesting but you need to pay for entrance however it was worth it We got a tour with fee
Wonderful way to see the city
Nathan_B, Jun 2024
This was a wonderful bus tour! Our tour guide Giuseppe was amazing. This was an easy, low impact way to see a lot of Ålesund. The island of Giske and its connection to Rollo was very interesting. A trip highlight was the lighthouse on Gödoy. Great views and a cute little lighthouse. I would recommend this bus tour to anyone visiting Ålesund!
Itinerary
Giske Kirke
The old 12th-century marble church on the island of Giske will be visited from outside. We make a photo stop.
15 minutesAlnes Lighthouse
A beautiful spot at the edge of beautiful Godøy – the island of the gods. We make a visit inside and you can make wonderful pictures.
30 minutesAdmission IncludedAksla Mountain
We will make a photo stop at viewpoint Mount Aksla with a wonderful view over the City and Sunnmøre alps in clear weather.
Please note: A walk of about 900m to the viewpoint is required, followed by a walk (418 steps down from the viewpoint) back to the harbor.
The bus stops at the stadium on Aksla and takes anyone who does not want to walk (without stopping at the viewpoint) back to the harbor.
20 minutesAdmission Included
Experience
Inclusions
- Entrance Alnes Lighthouse
- In-vehicle air conditioning
Additional Information
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Total tour duration includes travel time
Guide Languages
English
German
Cancellation Policy
A full refund will apply if you cancel more than 24 hours before the activity start time.
No refund is possible if you cancel less than 24 hours before the activity start time.