Alesund City Highlights Walking Excursion

Description

• Bilingual English/Norwegian-speaking professional excursion guide!
  
• Discover the Old Town of Alesund!
  
• Fully narrated, walking excursion!
  
• Walk along Skateflukaia, Kongens Gate, St. Olavplass Kipervikstorget Marketplace, and many more!
  
• Small groups of 20 guests maximum!

Put on your walking shoes for an incredible day in the unique coastal city of Alesund, Norway, the gateway to the Geiranger Fjord! Experience its charm and history as you experience a fantastic journey. Slow-paced walk to enjoy the sites!

Meet your knowledgeable guide at your Alesund cruise port and learn about the interesting history of Alesund as you explore the town. You will learn interesting history, information, and tales on this slow-paced walk. One of its unique aspects is its architecture. On the night of January 23, 1940, the town was almost destroyed by one of the worst fires in Norwegian history. Over 3 years, and thanks to Kaiser Wilhelm I, it was rebuilt in the Art Nouveau style using stone, brick, and mortar. As a result, the colorful houses and buildings with beautiful ornamentation are extremely consistent in appearance.

You will be able to enjoy the charm and beauty of Alesund as you walk along the streets including Skateflukaia, seeing a number of sites of interest including Kongens gate where you will find the narrowest house in town, St. Olavplass Square where various concerts are held, Hellebrua bridge that spans the picturesque Brosundet canal, and Svaneapoteket – the pharmacy constructed out of chips of granite and fully restored inside as it was at the turn of the 20th century.

In addition to these sights, you will walk through Bakkegata with its fortresses and spires, see the old wooden building on Molovegen, and the Town Hall. For those who enjoy shopping, you will explore Kipervikstorget, which has numerous specialty stores for arts and crafts, and a market in the square with flowers, fruits, and other items.

There truly is something for everyone on this walking of Alesund! When the time comes to an end, you will return to your Alesund cruise port.

What is included?

• Bilingual English/Norwegian-speaking professional excursion guide
  
• Discover the Old Town of Alesund
  
• Fully narrated, walking excursion
  
• Walk along Skateflukaia, Kongens Gate, St. Olavplass Kipervikstorget Marketplace, and many more
  
• Small groups of 20 guests maximum

Excursion Notes

• Excursion prices shown are quoted in US dollars.
  
• As you may be visiting a religious or memorial site, shoulders and knees must be covered on men and women.
  
• We suggest you have cash (Euros) on hand for refreshments, excursion staff gratuities, shopping, etc.
  
• We recommend you wear sensible, rubber-soled walking shoes are highly recommended along with sun protection, a rain jacket with a hood, and dress in layers.
  
• Please pay attention to the restrictions and requirements for this excursion, no refund will be granted if the requirements are not met.
• This excursion is only available from March to November.

Where we meet

For this Alesund City Highlights Walking Excursion, you will meet your local excursion guide at your Alesund cruise port. All necessary details will be printed on your Electronic Shore Excursion Ticket.

Excursion Restrictions

• The estimated walking distance is 2.5 miles (4km).
• The walk is on paved, gravel, and cobblestone surfaces, some on inclines.
  
• This excursion is not wheelchair accessible.

Excursion FAQ

Cancellation

• Your ship arrives into port late and you cannot make it in time to the meeting location (we will verify with the tour operator).
• Your ship skips/misses the port.
• Weather conditions or equipment failure prevents the operator from running the excursion.
• A medical problem prevents you from safely participating in the excursion (we will verify with the excursion operator and the guest may send doctor's note). This applies to individuals only and not the remainder of the group.
  
• Cancellations/deposit refund requests that do not comply with the above may not be subject to refund.
• Refunds may be subject to a service charge fee as determined by the payment processor, please refer to Terms and Conditions for more information.