Booking reference: HR-TRD3B
Discover the highlights of Trondheim, Norway's original capital, on this guided bus tour.
Explore the city of Trondheim and learn more about its culture and history
Visit the beautiful Nidaros Cathedral, Norway’s national shrine
Enjoy a guided tour and receive a book about the cathedral
Admire the view of the city from Utsikten viewpoint
You’ll board a bus for a highlights tour of Trondheim, one of Norway’s most historic cities. Founded in 997, it was Norway’s original Viking capital—a city that blends more than 1,000 years of history with a modern reputation as a leading center of knowledge, innovation, and technology.
Our tour passes the city’s iconic red bridge and the 18th-century wooden wharf buildings of Bakklandet, which line the banks of the Nid River. We’ll then stop at the Utsikten viewpoint for sweeping views across the city, including Kristiansten Fortress and the island of Munkholmen in the fjord.
Our final stop is Nidaros Cathedral, Norway’s national shrine. Built over St. Olav’s tomb in 1070, it is a Gothic masterpiece known for its intricate stonework and soaring architecture. After a guided tour, you’ll receive a complimentary book about the cathedral to take home before we board the bus and return to the ship.
Activity level
Easy: Suitable for most people
Group size
Groups up to 294 guests
Availability
Winter, Autumn
Transport
Bus with guide
Food & drink
No food or drink included
What to bring
Comfortable shoes, warm and windproof clothing
Good to know
On Sundays and public holidays, guiding takes place outside the cathedral and in the Archbishop’s Palace museum due to church services | Photography is not permitted inside Nidaros Cathedral
This excursion is available on selected Hurtigruten voyages along the Norwegian coast. Explore all voyages.
Available: Winter, Autumn
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Answers to the questions our guests ask most often
If an excursion is not fully booked, any remaining slots will be available for purchase on board through your Expedition Team. These will be charged in Norwegian Kroner at your ship’s exchange rate.
However, to ensure yourself a spot, we recommend booking in advance.
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If you booked through a travel agent, you can reach out to them for this information.
Yes, you will get a full refund to your original payment method. If that's not possible, we will reach out to check your payment details.
Each of our excursions has a rating to illustrate the level of fitness required. There are four categories, with 1 being the easiest and 4 the most difficult.
Level 1 = Easy: suitable for most
Excursions at this level are physically undemanding and suitable for most people.
Level 2 = Moderate: some mobility needed
Excursions in this category involve a small amount of physical activity, but on easy terrain with few major challenges.
Level 3 = Active: good mobility needed
Excursions in this category are more active and involve outdoor pursuits that require a decent level of fitness. You may be expected to carry your own backpack and equipment. They are not suitable for those with limited mobility.
Level 4 = Challenging: good mobility and fitness needed
These are our most challenging excursions, and require a good level of fitness. They may involve hiking or biking on uneven terrain and may also require specialist equipment. You would be expected to carry your own backpack and equipment. Excursions in this category are not suitable for those with limited mobility.
Prices can vary depending on the season you travel. Costs such as exchange rates and local prices may change from year to year, so we show a “starting from” price as a guide. The exact price will be confirmed when you book.
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