Stavanger

Walking tour in the old town of Stavanger

Excursion

Price from $77

Difficulty level

Level 2: Moderate - some mobility needed

Booking code

E-SVG8,HRS-SVG2

Duration

2 hours 30 minutes

Notes

Read the practical information below

Fargegaten Stavanger Norway HGR 148192 Andrea Klaussner
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  • See Old Stavanger’s sights up close on a leisurely walking tour 

  • Visit the city’s main attractions, including Valberg Tower and Fargegaten   

  • Admire Northern Europe’s best-preserved collection of wooden houses 

Discover the best of Stavanger with a walking tour of its old town in the company of a local guide. Located on the west side of the harbor, the area is made up of 173 wooden buildings from the turn of the 18th century – the best-preserved collection in Northern Europe. As we stroll among the cobbled streets, our guide will tell us more about Stavanger’s industrial history.  

Moving towards the market square, we’ll pause to admire the 27-metre-high Valberg Tower, a late 19th-century construction that served as permanent lodging for the watchmen of Stavanger. Next, we’ll explore Fargegaten (colorful street), a pedestrianized stretch of pastel-hued shops, restaurants, and local businesses that make up one of Stavanger’s most photographed spots. 

We’ll finish with a stop at a local café to enjoy a cup of tea or coffee, and a traditional Norwegian snack – hjertevafler (heart-shaped waffle). 

Practical information 

  • Languages: English and German 

  • Included: Coffee/tea and a traditional Norwegian waffle 

  • Wheelchair accessible? No 

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