Half-Day Highlights of Trondheim by Bus and City Walk
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With this combination of coach and walk, we will enjoy the third largest city in Norway from different perspectives. We will start our adventure with a 2-hour city tour by coach from Pirbadet, near the the cruise terminal. We will head to Solsiden, a charming and vibrant district and pass by the colorful boat and warehouses along the river Nid. Hotel Britannia and the royal residence Stiftsgården also a must-see on this tour. We'll make a photo stop at the Sverresli viewpoint with a wonderful view of whole Trondheim. From here we'll head to Kristiansten fortress, where we'll make another photo stop. The walking part of the tour will start at Nidarosdomen, the beautiful, northern-most cathedral in Scandinavia and the best-preserved Gothic building in Northern Europe. We will enjoy Bakklandet with the small colourful houses, we cross the Old Town Bridge and have a look at the bicycle lift, the unique one in the world. All this followed by interesting and amusing stories of our guides.
Your experience
Stop 1
Solsiden means the "sunny side" of Trondheim and is a charming and vibrant district.
Stop 2
Stiftsgården is the royal residence of Trondheim when the royal family is visiting the city.
Stop 3
You can enjoy a spectacular view over the city from this viewpoint, which the locals call "Sverresli", in the Byåsen area.
Stop 4
Take a stroll around the 17th century fortress, originally built to defend the city. Enjoy a beautiful sight on the river Nid and the city center.
Stop 5
Nidaros Cathedral is Scandinavia’s most stunning and magnificent cathedral as well as the best well-preserved Gothic building in Northern Europe.
Stop 6
We will cross the famous red old town bridge, known as the "Portal of Happiness". The best view on the old warehouses by river Nid.
Stop 7
Now we continue through the district of Bakklandet. On the other side of the bridge we will find the only bicycle lift in the world.
Stop 8
The heart of the city is the market square with a statue of the city founder Olav Tryggvason. Here are many restaurants and the main shopping mall.
Stop 9
The hotel Britannia, a touch of "Wall Street" and "5th Avenue" in the city center will complete our walk.
What’s included
- In-vehicle air conditioning
- Local Guide
Not included
- Entrance fees
Meeting and pickup
Go to the Pirbadet parking lot and you'll see a bus and a guide that will be expecting you. The guide will have a green jacket.
Before you go
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
- Please let us know on which cruise ship you will be arriving, if you are an individual traveler and if you are already in the city.
- This tour is based on the arrival and departure times of cruise ships. Modified departure times of the tour may change and will be communicated.
- Please leave a valid phone number (with the country code). In case of an invalid number, no refund can be granted.
- This tour requires a minimum of guests, in case there are not enough, a refund will be provided.
- The itinerary of the tour depends on weather and road conditions. In the case of a weather-related road restriction, an alternative tour will be organised.
- Please bring a child safety seat with you if you need one.
- The tour starts at Pirbadet parking lot. The bus will be parked there, it will have "Trondheim City Tours" logo in the windshield. The guide will wear a green jacket with "Trondheim City Tours" logo on the back.
- Please note that the bus will continue on time after the stops and cannot wait for any tardy participants. The departure times will be announced by the guide.
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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