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Haugesund Highlights: Local Insight Tour
4.6
27 Ratings
Haugesund
Explore Haugesund with locals, uncover hidden gems, and dive into Viking history. Perfect for curious travelers seeking authentic experiences.
Explore Haugesund with locals, uncover hidden gems, and dive into Viking history. Perfect for curious travelers seeking authentic experiences.
Duration:
1 hour, 30 minutes
Cancellation:
24 hours
Highlights
- Haugesund Town Hall - Take a moment to visit Haugesund’s stunning City Hall, a testament to the city’s rich history and distinctive architecture. Uncover the intriguing tales behind this significant landmark.
- Steinsfjellet - Relish the stunning views of Haugesund and its surroundings from Steinsfjellet. This favored hiking spot offers an…
- Haugesund Town Hall - Take a moment to visit Haugesund’s stunning City Hall, a testament to the city’s rich history and distinctive architecture. Uncover the intriguing tales behind this significant landmark.
- Steinsfjellet - Relish the stunning views of Haugesund and its surroundings from Steinsfjellet. This favored hiking spot offers an ideal mix of nature and fresh air, reflecting the local way of life.
- Kvalsvik Skulpturpark - Be captivated by the hauntingly beautiful “Rising Tide” sculptures by Jason DeCaires Taylor. These four sculptures, positioned in the sea, merge horses with oil extraction machinery to emphasize our dependence on oil.
- Haraldshaugen - The final stop is the National Monument, honoring Harald Fairhair, the Viking king who unified Norway.
What's Included
- In-vehicle air conditioning
- In-vehicle air conditioning
Additional Information
With our local expertise, we are excited to offer a concise yet comprehensive overview of the highlights of our cherished hometown. This brief and comfortable excursion will showcase some of our most treasured sights in both the city center and the surrounding areas.
Following the tour, there will be time to explore Haugesund further if desired. Armed…
With our local expertise, we are excited to offer a concise yet comprehensive overview of the highlights of our cherished hometown. This brief and comfortable excursion will showcase some of our most treasured sights in both the city center and the surrounding areas.
Following the tour, there will be time to explore Haugesund further if desired. Armed with fresh, firsthand knowledge of our town, you will be well-equipped to maximize your day in the Homeland of the Vikings.
Welcome to Discover Haugesund with the locals.
Location
Fløttmannsgata 2
Fløttmannsgata
The meeting point is at the Viking Adventure Visitor Center 300 metres from the cruise terminal.
Arriving by cruise? Follow the road towards the city center. With the big blue hall on your right hand side you walk straight. Look for our Viking Adventure signs and green beach flags.
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Customer Ratings
4.6
(27 Ratings)
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Pattie_s
Oct 4, 2026
A very nice visit to a lovely place for cruisers! - We needed a short excursion that was walkable from our cruise ship. We enjoyed seeing this part of such a lovely country. Our tour guide was knowledgeable without being overly chatty, and the bus was very comfortable and easily accessed for most.
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Gaurav_s
Sep 20, 2026
Fantastic Tour - Alfanso & the team were very warm & friendly. The tour was undertaken as planned to all 4 attractions.
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Steph_t
Aug 27, 2026
Great tour to see key sites - A fantastic trip that allowed us to see the key sites and learn a lot more about the local area and Norwegian history. Alphonse our guide was super knowledgable and friendly. Really great that we were also dropped in town at the end of the trip as it saved young legs. Would recommend this trip.
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Tiasus
Aug 25, 2026
Comfortable - We had booked the trip while cruising to haugesund. Viking adventure was just 10 min walk from port. The instruction was clear and easy to follow. The office has seating area and toilets. The bus ride was comfortable. Alfons was very informative, engaging and has a good sense of humour.
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Veronica_r
Aug 22, 2026
A quick and thorough view of Haugesund - Our tour guide old us novel stories of the area and significant sites and events that occurred. We stopped several times and had plenty of time for photos and to take in the views.
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Bobyoung
Aug 19, 2026
An excellent tour of the Haugesund township. - Very interesting tour of the local highlight and the guide - Susie? - an ex-schoolteacher was excellent. She gave us a good insight into local living. An excellent tour, very pleased.
Only 2 issues:-
1. I received a text the day prior to the tour saying that as our cruise was having to leave early due to windy weather, our tour would now commence at 08h30 rather than 09h30. This was impossible as our cruise was not scheduled to arrive until 08h30 and we were told that the meeting point was 300 metres from the port. This caused us some concern that evening but we received a reply to our text on the morning, just before docking, confirming that the tour would start at 09h30 after all.
2. The information did state that the meeting point was some 300 metres from the port but did not mention a slight uphill walk. My wife has a serious lung problem and was only able to walk 200 metres before having to rest. I continued to the meeting point and everyone was so helpful saying that my wife would be collected en-route which she was. This slight uphill walk should perhaps be mentioned on the website for those with difficulty in walking or, alternatively, an offer made to collect clients from the port for those with mobility issues.if this is possible.
All was well in the end and we would certainly recommend this tour to family and friends.
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Timetraveller_20110
Jul 14, 2026
Top notch experience - Absolutely delighted with this tour! The mini bus was wonderful with leather seats! Our tour guide Alphonse was excellent and he shares so much information about Norwegian life! Just about the right amount at each stop. Excellent value for money. Very happy!
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Alan_j
Jul 19, 2026
Great introduction to Haugesund. - Short but introductory tour of the main sights in Haugesund. Alphons our guide was superb. Very approachable and friendly and commentary was great. Would have liked slightly hire time as 10 mins at the Rising Tides and National monument wasn’t really enough.
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Frogman115
Jul 10, 2026
Unrealistic schedule - An hour and a half tour is unrealistic, especially when run back-to-back. The bus arrived late and we were rushed at each stop. The last of the three was for six minutes, not long enough to even walk to the two points of interest, barely long enough to take a selfie.
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Sightsee27628234322
Jul 19, 2026
You only get 5 minutes at each stop. - Good stops but you are only allowed 5 minutes at each stop. You spend far longer in the bus than at the sites. As you walk of the bus, the tour guide tells you to return in 5 minutes. Barely enough time to walk to the viewpoint and take a photo. Not enjoyable.
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