Tromsø Polar Bear Tour: Explore Arctic History

Explore Tromsø’s polar bear history on a guided tour with museum visits, interactive exhibits, and captivating stories of Arctic exploration.

Duration: 3 hours
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • The Polar Museum - The guide and host will lead visitors through captivating exhibitions featuring polar bears, local Tromsø legends, and other intriguing points of interest related to the tour.
  • Polaria - The guide and host will provide an engaging explanation of Polaria’s latest exhibition on the evolving Arctic environment, offering a…
What's Included
  • Admission to Polar Museum with same-day repeat visit
  • Admission to Polaria with same-day repeat visit
  • Local English and Norwegian speaking guide
  • Spikes for icy conditions
  • Reflectors for autumn and winter
What's Not Included
  • Warm clothes and shoes
Additional Information

Explore the special connection between Tromsø and the majestic polar bear on this engaging and insightful guided walking tour through downtown Tromsø, which includes entry to Polaria and the Polar Museum.
Embark on an enthralling journey to some of Tromsø’s renowned landmarks and hidden treasures, each revealing captivating stories of the Polar Bear….

Location
Tromsø Cathedral
Kirkegata
Tromsø Cathedral (yellow wooden church) in the city centre.
Cancellation Policy

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

Customer Ratings
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Stay10483687331
Feb 27, 2026
Start your Tromsø trip with this Walking Tour - We loved the Pola Bear Walk Tour. We learned so much about these beautiful animals & so nice to see the various bears around town!.  The information provided about the history of Tromsø, nature, & the animals environment, was invaluable to our understanding of this beautiful part of the world . Our guide Oda's storytelling was so interesting , we were fascinated by all we learnt on the tour. The Polar Museum & Polarium were a great bonus as part of this activity.  I would highly recommend this tour to other travellers . The tour exceeded our expectations . Thanks so much to our Oda for sharing her knowledge with us.
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Stuarthl1338iz
Feb 24, 2026
What an absolutely excellent tour of Tromsø..! - Gavin… thank you so much for today. What an absolutely excellent tour of Tromsø and the museum we visited. Gavin is an incredibly knowledgeable guide, clearly passionate about Tromsø and the Arctic as a whole. His friendly, relaxed manner quickly put everyone at ease, and before long this group of complete strangers were chatting away together while he shared a wealth of interesting facts, amusing stories, and also some sobering insights into the environmental damage affecting the region — which really gave us all food for thought. Being in such a stunning place while also understanding the challenges facing its wildlife and environment made the experience even more powerful, and Gavin’s passion really brought that message home. Honestly, this is the best walking tour I’ve ever been on. Gavin, when we return on our next trip, I’ll definitely be looking you up again. Many thanks for a brilliant day.
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Trangulomangulo
Feb 24, 2026
Tromsø in my heart - Very welcoming city, full of snow and surrounded by the Arctic. Lots of activities to do and places to visit. A real gateway to the Arctic. Repeat
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324siobhand
Feb 23, 2026
Maximize your time in Tromsø! - Gavin was phenomenal! One of the nicest most considerate and knowledge human beings I've ever met. I only had 2 days in Tromsø and chose to maximize my experience with this tour, it did not disappoint! I learnt and saw so much. Much more than I would've without this tour. Thank you Gavin!! If I could give a 10/5 I would
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Nicobichinque
Feb 20, 2026
An incredible tour in Tromso - Oda was an incredible tour guide and truly one of the highlights of our trip. From the very beginning, she created such a welcoming and friendly atmosphere that we immediately felt comfortable. She shared so many fascinating stories and personal anecdotes, the kind of information you wouldn’t easily find online or in guidebooks. It felt less like a typical tour and more like exploring the city with a knowledgeable friend. The way she connected polar bears to the history and present-day life in Tromsø was especially impressive. She didn’t just present facts, she explained how everything ties together culturally and historically, which made the experience much more meaningful and memorable. Her passion for the region really shone through, and it was clear how much she loves what she does. She was also incredibly engaging and attentive, making sure everyone in the group felt included and had the chance to ask questions. On top of that, we discovered an amazing coincidence we had in common, which completely blew our minds and made the experience even more special and personal. Oda made us feel at home, even though it was our very first day in Tromsø. Starting our trip with her tour set the perfect tone for the rest of our stay. We left feeling inspired, informed, and even more excited to explore. She truly made our day, and we would recommend her tour to anyone visiting Tromsø without hesitation.
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Kerryl286
Feb 12, 2026
Must tour - informational and interesting! - Awesome tour! Gavin was very friendly, professional and knowledgable. We throughly enjoyed our tour with him. Learned a lot about polar bears and the impact on Tromsø. Highly recommend this tour if you are in the area.
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Gally60
Jan 19, 2026
The history of Tromso, its people and links to the Artic. - Gavin was a very knowledgeable guide and made sure we were well looked after during the tour and was able to elaborate on all elements of our tour, even more than we expected. Would definitely recommend.
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F8693wnsteves
Jan 19, 2026
Superb educational, interesting and friendly tour - Gavin was a fantastic guide. Very knowledgeable and attentive. Made the whole tour very interesting and gave us a great insight into the role of polar bears and impact of environmental change and humans on the bears and other mammals and fish in the arctic area around Norway including Svalbard. The whole tour has left a lasting impression. Highly recommended.
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Errolharper
Jan 13, 2026
Tromso at its best - My first time in this beautiful city. Gavin was excellent as he took us around all the significant sites with informative information. Just long enough and eye opening to take in the city and it's history and what it has to offer.
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Lauriee860
Jan 4, 2026
We highly recommend and are so grateful! - Oda and Gavin were terrific - in terms of communications before we arrived, and in sharing stories, history, insights, and more during our guided polar bear walk... Gavin was incredibly informative and very pleasant... a FABULOUS introduction to Tromsø and more!
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From $106
up to 10 guests
1 - Adult
Cancellation: Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience (local time).