Trondheim – the Viking capital with a thriving restaurant scene
Trondheim with Nidaros Cathedral
Excursion
Price from $128
Difficulty level
Easy
Booking code
HR-TRD3B
Duration
2h
Notes
Read the practical information below
Explore the city of Trondheim and learn more about its culture and history.
Visit 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.
Practical information
Disembarking/embarking port: Trondheim
Available period: October 1 – April 2, except December 24
Transportation: Bus
Clothes: Comfortable shoes and warm clothing
On Sundays and public holidays, the tour takes place outside the cathedral and in the museum due to the church service