Stavanger Highlights: Scenic Tour & Viking Swords

Explore Stavanger’s rich history and stunning landscapes on a minibus tour. Visit Viking monuments, ancient churches, and enjoy panoramic fjord views.

Duration: 2 hours, 30 minutes
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • Stavanger Concert Hall - The tour begins with a drive past the Stavanger Concert Hall.
  • Ledaal - A photo opportunity at the King’s Residence, Ledaal.
  • Swords in Rock - A visit to the historic monument, Swords in Rock.
  • Sola Ruinchurch - An old stone church.
  • Solastranden - Drive by or stop, if time permits, at this popular…
What's Included
  • Visit to historic ‘Swords in the Rock’ monument
  • Comfortable minivan / minibus
  • Visit to Ullandhaugstårnet viewpoint with 360-degree view over Stavanger
  • Visit to a vintage-car museum with free entry
  • Scenic sightseeing through Stavanger city and its countryside
  • Experienced driver
  • Visit to a local fishing harbour with a beach and WW2 ruins
What's Not Included
  • Food & drinks
Additional Information

Start your journey in the heart of Stavanger, near the cruise port and Old Town, and embark on a delightful sightseeing tour through Stavanger and its scenic countryside. Enjoy the charming villages, quaint houses, stunning landscapes, and sandy beaches along the route.
One of the stops includes the historic “Swords in the Rock” monument, a remarkable…

Location
Strandkaien 34
Strandkaien
White, wooden boathouse. Also selling boat tours there. The car is parked nearby and the driver will take you there.
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Customer Ratings
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Nancy_r
Oct 15, 2025
Great, personable guide... - Great, personable guide in very comfortable van gave a thorough overview of the past and present history of the area.
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John_g
Oct 12, 2025
Great times - Great commentary and well delivered thanks for all your direction and choosing the right amount of time at each stop Oli
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Paul
Sep 29, 2025
Tour Stravanger with Oli!!! - We had an incredible day exploring Stavanger. We booked a tour and our driver and guide, was Oli. From beginning to end, he went above and beyond to make sure we experienced the very best of this beautiful city and its surroundings. Oli was exceptionally knowledgeable, he gave us insights and a deeper appreciation of Stavanger’s history, culture, and local life. He didn’t just take us from place to place—he shared stories, answered questions, and made the tour engaging and fun. We saw all the highlights, from charming neighborhoods to stunning viewpoints, and even crossed the impressive city bridge for unforgettable views. What stood out was how much Oli cared about making our experience special. He definitely made our excursion stress-free and truly memorable. If you’re visiting Stavanger, I can’t recommend Oli enough. This was one of the best tours we’ve ever had, and it made our trip unforgettable.
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Barbara_c
Sep 28, 2025
Great tour - Our driver was wonderful! Very informative and took us to all of the sites listed plus across the bridge as a bonus. We were thrilled we were able to book last minute and get a spot!
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Richard_t
Sep 27, 2025
Cute town. - Stavanger was a cute little toy. Not super exciting but fun to see. Not a lot of options to see there.
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Steven_b
Sep 6, 2025
This is a great trip to... - This is a great trip to see sights outside the centre of Stavanger. Our driver was very pleasant and very knowledgable. We thoroughly enjoyed the trip, learnt a lot and saw some very interesting sights - would definitely recommend.
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Ingrid_e
Aug 21, 2025
Interesting overview away from the tourist crowds - In a three-hour tour we got a “private” insight into the Stavanger region. Very personally with friendly guidance we experienced a fun afternoon away from all tourist crowds. Thank you for making the tour for only two participants. If you want to take it a little quieter and escape the crowds of cruise ships, this is the right place!
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Ashley_j
Aug 11, 2025
Really knowledgable... - Really knowledgable guide, extremely good with speaking English, we connected and laughed/joked about things while learning about Stavanger. I’m really pleased we went it alone and picked this - we visited so many different places at a fraction of the price our cruise line would have.
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Paul_w
Sep 29, 2025
Good value and knowledgeable - The tour was good value for money. The driver was very knowledgeable about the area and was able to keep the small group interested. Stavanger itself hasn't much to offer in way of sights.
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Gayle_m
Sep 27, 2025
Better things to do in Stavanger - There isn't a lot to see here. Nice ride through many areas. The museum housed antique cars, tricks, motorcycles and farm equipment. Not what we expected.
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From $74
up to 15 guests
1 - Adult
Cancellation: Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience (local time).