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Stop At: The Polar Museum, Sondre Tollbugt. 11B, Tromso 9008 Norway
The Polar Museum is closed for renovations for the rest of 2018, and well be back as part of this tour in 2019. In the meantime we will visit one of two other sites.
Duration: 1 hour
Pass By: Tromso Budget Tours, Samuel Arnesens gate 5, Tromso 9008 Norway
At Tromsø Budget Tours, we have the ambition to deliver high-quality products to competitive prices. We are a new company, aiming to offer both new concepts off the beaten path, as well as improved variants of classic tours at affordable prices for the budget-conscious traveller. Our guides are certified, resident tour guides, who live and work in Tromsø all year.
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Samuel Arnesens gate 5, 9008 Tromsø, Norway
2 hours 30 minutes(approx.)
Strandtorget 1, 9008 Tromsø, Norway
Not wheelchair accessible
Stroller accessible
Meet your guide at the tourist information office. The default language of the tour is English.
Service animals allowed
Near public transportation
Travelers should have a moderate physical fitness level
The total rate for this tour includes a commission to TripAdvisor/Viator for their services.
This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund
This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund
This tour/activity will have a maximum of 15 travelers
Confirmation will be received at time of booking
Posted By : Katherine_B
Most of the time was spent in the Polar Museum. Not a typical walking tour of a city. The guide was friendly but think the tour should be marketed differently. A few reviews mentioned this but unfortunately I did not read them all prior to booking.
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Posted On : 2024-04-27
Posted By : Steven_C
Astrid lead our tour, and she is fantastic. She's a knowledgable guide who was born in the Arctic region, and has lived here most of her life. She really knows the area's history, loves to share it and is enthusiastic about the area. The three people in my party all thoroughly enjoyed our time learning about Tromsø, its people, and its history. Highly recommend this tour!
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Posted On : 2024-03-21
Posted By : Jennifer_C
This was not a historical city walk. This was a walk to the museum where we spent over an hour learning about Norways history of artic exploration. The viator description should include that. I would not have booked if it had. The guide was very friendly and very knowledgeable about the history of Nordic exploration. So if that's your thing, this tour is for you.
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Posted On : 2024-03-17
Posted By : hennfj
Lionel had an in-depth knowledge of everything and related all with humor.
His presentation was so interesting and engaging that we hoped he would be giving a tour the next day.
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Posted On : 2024-03-17
Posted By : Debra B
The guide, Bernard, was extremely informed and communicated well, with a lovely sense of humor and important tangential facts. We walked through the important parts of town and visited the polar museum where he explained he exhibits very well. I delightful afternoon.
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Posted On : 2024-03-11
Posted By : Audrey_B
Our guide was very friendly and knowledgeable. We loved the detailed history of Tromsø and the explanation of exhibits throughout the Polar Museum. Going to the Polar Museum (admission included with tour) was a nice surprise since I didn’t realize it was part of the tour.
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Posted On : 2024-03-08
Posted By : 796safiar
The walk was at the right pace with stops for sharing information of a historical as well as non historical value. Gives u a good oversight of the place and what to do with free time eg museums and eateries. Astrid was helpful and concerned about ones comfort. Overall a great way to get acquainted with the layout of the city.
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Posted On : 2024-02-13
Posted By : Philip_J
We wanted to learn more about Tromso after the usual minibus tours chasing lights and reindeers etc….
We met our guide Astrid at the local indoor tourist centre in the bus station along with 3 other visitors, and her walking tour gave great insights into the history and culture of Tromso explaining about its local hero Roald Amundsen, first man to lead an expedition to reach the South Pole. We also got some recommendations on places to eat along the way (we tried them afterwards in the fish market cafe & small burger shop… delicious! )
This is a lovely relaxed stroll through the town, asking questions as we went along….. much better than just walking the town yourself and really not knowing what you are looking at.. well recommended.
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Posted On : 2024-02-10
Posted By : Eleni_A
Lionel was great! He had a vast knowledge of the history of Arctic and at the same time a great sense of humour.
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Posted On : 2024-01-22
Posted By : Vic_B
Guide was very knowledgable. Enjoyed the tour. Only negative was the guide leading us into a gift shop. I don't feel I should be led to a commercial entity when I'm paying for the tour.
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Posted On : 2024-01-21
