Tromsø, the Arctic Capital

Tour the city’s top sites, from the Arctic Cathedral to the world’s northernmost aquarium, including taking a cable car to mountaintop views over Tromsø.

  • Enjoy a guided bus tour around Tromsø and learn more about its history.
  • Ride a cable car up a nearby mountain for spectacular views of Tromsø.
  • Admire the architecture and stained-glass window of the Arctic Cathedral.
  • Visit Polaria, the world’s northernmost aquarium, and see the seals being fed.
  • Season

    All year

  • Difficulty level

    Level 1: Easy - suitable for most people

  • Duration

    3 hours, 30 mins

  • Min. passengers

    15

  • Max. passengers

    336

  • Booking Code

    HR-TOS5A

  • From

    $ 239

  • Notices

    Filming is not permitted inside the movie theater at Polaria

The base for many Arctic expeditions of old, Tromsø is rich in both culture and history. As part of this excursion, you’ll get to see some of the main attractions of  the third-largest city north of the Arctic Circle.  

First, we’ll visit Polaria, where you’ll find an arctic aquarium, seal pool, and an immersive 70-foot-wide cinema screen, along with many educational displays. Here, you’ll enjoy a polar-themed movie, and get to watch the seals being fed.

Next up on the program is the Arctic Cathedral, the city’s most recognisable landmark, and a true architectural masterpiece. 

We'll then enjoy an exciting cable-car ride up to the mountain ledge Storsteinen, sitting 1,300 feet above sea level. From the viewing platform at the cable car’s upper station, you can enjoy stunning panoramic views over the city, as well as the surrounding islands, mountains, and fjords.  

Practical information

  • Disembarking port: Tromsø
  • Embarking Port: Tromsø
  • Available period: January 2–December 30, except May 17 and December 24–26
  • Transportation: Bus
  • Clothes: Comfortable shoes, warm and windproof clothing