14 Evening Tours in Norway, With the Price and the Catch

1.Fjord Evening Cruise with Shrimp Buffet

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 1,956 reviews · 3 hours · from $88Our pick

Spend three hours on Oslofjord aboard a restored wooden sailing ship. From Rådhusbrygge 3, you’ll pass Hovedøya, Dyna Lighthouse, Bygdøy, and Huk Bay while eating an abundant buffet of fresh, shell-on shrimp with bread, butter, mayonnaise, and salad. Expect music, a friendly crew, shared tables, and drinks for purchase.

“There was no light on the upper deck. We ate shrimps in the dark?! It was not comfortable.”

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2.Evening Aurora Cruise (dinner optional)

★★★★★★★★★★4.4 · 1,570 reviews · 3.5 hours · from $100

Set sail from central Tromsø at 8 p.m. for a 3.5-hour Aurora hunt with Polar Adventures. Guides such as Holly, Ken, Thomas, and Hans Eric explain the lights, help with camera settings, and call you outside when the sky clears. Expect hot drinks, cookies, thermal suits, toilets, and a heated cabin, but no guarantee of Aurora.

“Excellent experience ❤️ The staff was lovely and helpful, they always tried their best to make us enjoy our time there.”

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3.Historic Myths & Legends Evening Walking Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 408 reviews · 2 hours · from $42

Walk central Oslo for two hours with an English-speaking guide such as Maria or Anastasia. Begin near City Hall, then hear Norse myths at Christiania Torv, explore Akershus Fortress, and finish with tales of crime, punishment, trolls, and old Oslo. Expect an easy but uneven city walk, not a ghost hunt.

“Awesome tour, we heard so many interesting stories, i will recommend this tour to everybody ;)”

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4.Oslo Fjord Evening Cruise with Shrimp Buffet on a Sailing Ship

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 170 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $90

Meet at Rådhusbrygge 3 for a three-hour evening sail around Oslofjord. You’ll pass the Opera House, Akershus Fortress, and small islands aboard a traditional wooden boat, then enjoy Norwegian shrimp with bread, butter, lettuce, lemon, dill, and mayonnaise. Bring warm layers, arrive early for a good table, and note that no commentary is provided.

“We had a beautiful cruise on the fjord! The views were stunning! Shrimp dinner was plentiful and delicious! Family seating allowed us to enjoy the time together. Met new people from all over the world! Would recommend!”

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5.Segway Night Tour of Bergen

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 46 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $117Top rated

Ride through Bergen at 8 pm on a two-hour English-language Segway tour for up to 10 people. You’ll reach the Mount Fløyen and Fløibanen area, see Bryggen’s UNESCO-listed wharf, and explore streets that are awkward on foot or too narrow for a bus. Guides such as Stan add a personal touch.

“Great tour around the entire city. Took us into neighborhoods and along streets inaccessible by bus and would have been a difficult walk. Best part was the ride up to the Floivanen Funicular where we had amazing views of the city below.”

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6.Evening Tour and Aurora Borealis Sightseeing in Norway by ATV

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 31 reviews · 5 hours (approx.) · from $257

Leave Alta by pickup vehicle and ride a two-person ATV from Kviby toward Leirbotn and the fjord. Finnmark Adventure provides fuel, helmets, boots, gloves, and warm overalls. Guides such as Oscar and Marius may stop at several dark viewpoints to watch the Aurora, though clear skies are never guaranteed.

“Very welcoming, no problem with the activity as a whole but the weather wasnt great, vey cold, very very windy, and no northen lights so disappointing night really. It was a big expense for not a great experience.”

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7.Trolltunga Via Ferrata, Sunset and Sunrise

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 30 reviews · from $509

Spend 26 hours hiking to Trolltunga by via ferrata, watch sunset by the Folgefonna glacier, and sleep in a dome near the rock. An English or Norwegian guide leads the private group, with dinner, breakfast, tent, sleeping bag, and poles included. Bring two lunches, snacks, and serious mountain clothing.

“Awesome time all around! Great guides and experience. Very cool and worth every bit of money and time spent.”

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8.Night Segway Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 20 reviews · 2 hours · from $99

Ride a Segway from Bergen's Bontelabo cruise terminal through historic streets and up Mount Fløyen for city views after dark. English-speaking guides such as Tobias, Alexander, Olve, and Kasia provide patient training, local stories, and help with hills and turns. The tour lasts two hours and costs $99 per person.

“Perfect Very Nice tour guide very accessible for Kids We laughted a lot”

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9.Oslo Fjord Evening Live Rock music cruise with Shrimp buffet

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 15 reviews · 3 hours · from $93

Set sail from Oslo City Hall for three hours of live rock, fjord views, and a shrimp buffet with lemon, mayonnaise, bread, and butter. You will pass green islands, fortresses, summer homes, and narrow sounds aboard an open wooden sailing ship. Blankets are provided, and drinks are available at the onboard bar.

“We enjoyed the live music, the friendly and helpful staff who also had good sense of humor, and the views. We appreciated the availability of blankets and earplugs. Maybe considering converting power source to electric car to reduce the exhaust smell and to be more environmentally friendly?”

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10.Trolltunga Sunset Glamping

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 15 reviews · 25 hours · from $498

Join a small group of up to 10 for a 25-hour guided Trolltunga hike with guides such as Emily, Sue, Lovisa, and Ingrid. A shuttle saves part of the climb, while a dome tent, Norwegian-style dinner, breakfast, sunset, and sunrise turn the famous viewpoint into an overnight mountain stay.

“Fantastic experience. Nice guides Lovisa & Ingrid. Would recommend it.”

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11.Private evening or afternoon cruise in Bergen

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 13 reviews · 3 to 4 hours (approx.)

You’ll cruise privately from Bergen with captain Svein, passing Bryggen, Nordnes, Sandviken, Eidsvåg, and Helleneset before stopping in quiet bays for an optional swim. Enjoy Champagne, Prosecco, or Cava, use the yacht’s panoramic flybridge, and warm up afterward with provided towels and a hot shower.

“Fantastic cruise and boat. We did not go for a swim as it was too cold, otherwise it would be recommended. Good wine onboard.”

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12.Bergen’s Twilight Magic: An Evening Adventure

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 8 reviews · 2h 30m · from $149

Join a private evening walk through Bryggen and Bergen’s old lanes with an English, Spanish, or Italian guide. You’ll hear seafaring stories, find tucked-away shops and viewpoints, stroll the harbor, and stop at cafes or eateries at your own expense. Guides have included Davide, Selene, Hector, and Silvia.

“Loved all that we learned in our two hours. Davide was very knowledgeable and lively with historical anecdotes around every turn.”

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13.Sogndal: Cozy evening Cruise. Boat tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 8 reviews · 1 hour · from $37Best value

Board MS Holly at Sogndal port for a peaceful evening cruise along Barsnesfjord to the Årøy River and back. You can sit inside, on the aft deck, or upstairs while the fjord and sky catch the evening light. There is no set commentary, but the English-speaking host answers questions. Snacks and drinks are sold on board.

“Croisière très tranquille dans le fjord. Un petit aller-retour. C’est joli sans être extraordinaire.”

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14.Full Night Magic of the Arctic Lights in Tromso

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 5 reviews · from $186

Join K Ringberg’s five-hour Northern Lights chase from Magic Ice Bar Tromsø. A small group of up to 16 rides in a modern minibus toward clearer skies, sometimes near the Finnish border. Expect warm drinks, a snack, a bonfire when conditions allow, and drop-off within 15 km after the tour.

“The trip on 28.12 was wonderful, the guide took beautiful photos of us. We were informed that the photos would be sent after editing, but we did not receive them and I do not know how to contact the guide. I highly recommend the trip and the guide.”

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