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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Good excursion
47garyc, Jul 2025
Nice excursion to see a little more of the region outside Allesund. Well worth it would recommend it. Good and informative guide
Disappointing Tour
Heather, Jul 2025
First bad review I have ever given and surprised as normally all tours I book via Viator are exceptional. Typically I won’t book a tour without reviews but this time I did since it was a new offering. The tour guide was not knowledgeable and also a bit unprofessional. He was constantly smoking, and while I don’t have an issue with smoking if you are working you shouldn’t do it. Secondly he made a comment that he was an electrician by trade and couldn’t work in Norway in that trade but lucked out as he found this job for a tour operator for those that spoke English and German. Not that I have a problem with that but if you are going to be a tour guide then be knowledgeable. I learned nothing interesting that I couldn’t look up on Google in 2 min. Lastly the tour was supposed to end at the top of the hill with a walk down the steps to the city. That did not happen. Way over priced for the experience.
A sunny holiday in Alesund
kittyk874, May 2025
Enjoyed the stops as we took the tour on a special Norwegian holiday and the towns were festive with most in traditional dress. Guide was informative but kept up a quick pace on the walk on the mountain stop and left a fair number of us in the dust so we weren't able to hear his commentary. Do not underestimate the agility needed to go down the steps - take your time!
West Norway Travel - dreadful/awful/unreliable
Ian R, May 2025
Didnt turn up. Booked via Viator. They advised viator that they messaged us to say trip was cancelled. They didnt! We called the number given when they didnt show up - they never answered - cowards! Unreliable, untrustworthy and not worth the risk if you are in Alesund for the day on a cruise. Could only recommend if you want your visit ruined. Stay away from them there are much better operators
Response from Host, May 2025
First of all, we regret that you had an unpleasant experience in Alesund. While we understand your feelings, we are not the ones to blame. We informed you three days ago that we unfortunately have to cancel the tour you booked for organizational reasons. At the same time, we also canceled the tour on Viator, which concluded the matter for us. You also confirm in your complaint that there was a cancellation. Therefore, we find it incomprehensible why you were at the meeting point despite the cancellation and are now complaining that no one was there. Nevertheless, we wish you a pleasant stay in Norway.
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.