Experience the very best of Norway with our 7-day private tour, designed to reveal the best of Norway’s breathtaking landscapes, rich history, and cultural highlights.
With your private driver-guide, you’ll effortlessly transition from Oslo’s architectural wonders and Viking heritage to the majestic fjords of Hardanger and the vibrant coastal cities of Bergen and Ålesund.
Every day offers a carefully curated mix of scenic drives, guided walking tours, artistic encounters, and authentic local insights—ensuring that your Norwegian journey is as enriching as it is unforgettable.
Destinations on Our 7-Day Norway Private Tour
Day 1: Oslo
Architectural icons, Viking Heritage Museum, and Ekeberg Sculpture Park.
Day 2: Oslo to Telemark Region
Stave churches, WWII history at Vemork, and the valleys of Numedal.
Day 3: Hardanger Fjord
Vøringsfossen waterfalls, cider farm visits, and glacier viewpoints.
Day 4: Hardanger to Bergen
Hardanger Bridge crossing, waterfall exploration, and Bergen’s historic wharf.
Day 5: Bergen
Edvard Grieg’s home, panoramic hiking, and open-air museum tour.
Day 6: Bergen to Ålesund
Nordfjord scenery, Loen Valley visit, and Art Nouveau architecture.
Day 7: Ålesund and Surrounding Fjords
Boat tour of Hjørundfjord, Viking heritage on Giske Island, and city panorama from Mount Aksla.
Day 1 – Welcome to Oslo: Architecture, Viking Legends & Outdoor Art
Today, we introduce you to the best of Oslo’s dynamic spirit—its world-famous architecture, Viking heritage, and art, all blended with nature.
Private Architectural Highlights Tour: Oslo Opera House, Barcode District & City Hall
Begin your Norwegian journey with a privately guided drive and walking tour through Oslo’s architectural masterpieces.
Step onto the white marble roof of the Oslo Opera House, your guide will explain the symbolism behind this striking design and how it reflects Norway’s relationship with the fjord. Continue to the Barcode District, a row of avant-garde high-rises, where sleek glass towers reimagine the traditional city skyline.
Your final stop is Oslo City Hall, renowned for its political significance and vibrant murals. Inside, admire enormous frescoes depicting Norwegian history, labor movements, and mythological scenes. Your guide brings these civic artworks to life, connecting Oslo’s modern identity to its past struggles and triumphs.
Private Viking Age Tour: New Museum of the Viking Age With a Historian
Afterward, join a specialist historian for a deep dive into Norway’s legendary Viking past.
Visit the brand-new Museum of the Viking Age, housing the best-preserved Viking ships ever found. Walk among towering, thousand-year-old longships, intricately carved sleds, and warrior burial goods, all while hearing expert stories about Norse exploration, seafaring technology, and everyday life.
Rather than focusing only on warfare, your guide will paint a broader picture of Viking society—its craftsmanship, trade routes, and spiritual beliefs. Standing beside these immense vessels, you’ll gain powerful insights into how these daring mariners shaped Europe’s history and mythologies.
Private Ekeberg Sculpture Park Walking Tour
Conclude your first day with a private stroll through the Ekeberg Sculpture Park, one of Oslo’s most beautiful and contemplative green spaces. Nestled atop a hill overlooking the city and fjord, this open-air museum showcases works by internationally renowned artists, including Salvador Dalí, Louise Bourgeois, and Damien Hirst.
Your guide will weave stories of the park’s layered history, from ancient burial sites to modern art installations that challenge and inspire. As you meander among meadows, forests, and stone pathways, take in sweeping views of Oslo below—a peaceful and artistic end to your first day in Norway.
Day 2 – Oslo to Telemark: Valleys, Stave Churches & Resistance History
Today, you’ll journey from the contemporary capital into the deep-rooted traditions and dramatic landscapes of Telemark, one of Norway’s most culturally rich regions.
Private Scenic Drive via Numedal Valley: Stave Churches and Historic Villages
Depart Oslo with your private driver-guide and head west through the enchanting Numedal Valley, often called the “Valley of the Stave Churches.”
This picturesque route passes through quaint farming villages and rolling woodlands dotted with centuries-old churches.
Along the way, stop to admire traditional farmsteads and timber architecture while your guide recounts tales of medieval Norway—where Viking traditions slowly merged with Christian faith. You’ll have opportunities for scenic photo stops and short walks through ancient settlements where history feels remarkably alive.
Private Visit to Heddal Stave Church with Guide (Norway’s Largest)
Your journey brings you to the magnificent Heddal Stave Church, the largest surviving stave church in Norway. A specialist guide will reveal the secrets of this towering wooden marvel, whose multi-tiered roof and intricate carvings showcase an extraordinary blend of pagan and Christian symbolism.
Inside, marvel at medieval wall paintings, dragon-head embellishments, and elaborately carved portals that have stood since the early 13th century. As your guide explains the construction techniques and legends—like the myth of a troll who built the church overnight—you’ll appreciate how spiritual life and storytelling merged in Norway’s early Christian communities.
Private Heavy Water Sabotage Tour (World War II History at Vemork)
In the afternoon, experience one of Norway’s proudest chapters of wartime resistance with a private guided tour of the Vemork power plant and museum.
This imposing industrial site was central to the Allies’ mission to prevent Nazi Germany from developing nuclear weapons.
Walk the dramatic landscape where Norwegian saboteurs undertook one of the most daring missions of World War II. Your guide will bring the operation to life with firsthand accounts, archival footage, and a visit inside the preserved heavy water facilities. It’s a powerful, humbling conclusion to a day filled with history and heroic stories.
Day 3 – Hardanger Fjord & Waterfalls: Nature, Cider & Glacial Beauty
Today immerses you in the breathtaking scenery of the Hardanger region—where waterfalls tumble from cliffs, fjords glitter below, and orchards thrive beside ancient glaciers.
Private Guided Hike to Vøringsfossen Waterfall Viewpoints
Begin your day with a privately guided hike to the spectacular viewpoints overlooking Vøringsfossen, Norway’s most iconic waterfall.
Your guide will lead you along safe trails to platforms where the full power of the falls is on display—cascading 182 meters into the canyon below.
Along the way, learn about the geology that carved these dramatic cliffs and the legends tied to the misty ravines.
Visit a Private Cider Farm along Sørfjorden: Orchard Tour and Tasting
Next, head into the gentle slopes surrounding Sørfjorden, where Norway’s blossoming cider culture thrives.
At a family-run orchard overlooking the water, enjoy a private tour led by the grower. Wander among rows of apple trees, hearing how the unique microclimate and fjord breezes create the perfect growing conditions.
Afterward, sample award-winning ciders that range from crisp and dry to rich and aromatic. Your host explains traditional and modern fermentation methods, offering insight into why Hardanger cider has earned protected status. The experience is relaxed, informative, and captures the warm hospitality of Norway’s rural communities.
Private Exploration of Folgefonna Glacier Viewpoints
In the afternoon, continue your exploration with a private drive to the Folgefonna glacier region, one of Norway’s southernmost glaciers.
Rather than a strenuous trek, this tailored experience includes short, scenic walks to specially chosen viewpoints ideal for admiring the icy expanse.
Your guide shares stories of ancient ice fields, climate changes, and the mythology that surrounds these frozen landscapes. Marvel at the interplay of deep blue ice, rugged cliffs, and shimmering fjord waters below. It’s a quieter, more intimate way to appreciate the majesty of Norway’s glaciers—without the crowds or technical gear.
Day 4 – Hardanger to Bergen: Waterfalls, Fjords, and Hanseatic Legends
Today blends majestic fjord scenery with a transition into Bergen’s colorful maritime history and urban culture.
Private Drive Over Hardanger Bridge & Fjord Tunnels (with Scenic Stops)
Depart your fjordside lodge after breakfast and begin the scenic drive west toward Bergen. Your private driver-guide takes you across the monumental Hardanger Bridge—one of the longest suspension bridges in the world—and through dramatic fjord tunnels carved deep into the mountains.
Stop at handpicked viewpoints to admire mirror-like fjord reflections, cascading waterfalls, and historic villages nestled along the shores. Your guide offers commentary on the engineering feats that have shaped modern Norway, as well as anecdotes from small communities that have been shaped by isolation and ingenuity.
Private Tour of Steinsdalsfossen (Walk Behind a Waterfall!)
Continue to the famous Steinsdalsfossen waterfall, a rare natural wonder where visitors can walk behind the curtain of water without getting drenched. Follow your guide along the safe footpath as the roar of the falls grows louder, then step behind the cascade for a thrilling, misty experience.
Your guide will share geological insights into how Steinsdalsfossen was formed, as well as local legends about spirits who were said to dwell in the rushing waters. Pause for photos both behind and beside the falls—it’s one of the most unusual (and photogenic) waterfall experiences in Norway.
Private Bergen City Walking Tour: Bryggen Wharf, Fish Market, and Hanseatic Stories
Arrive in Bergen by early afternoon and set out on a private walking tour of the city’s historic center. Begin with the UNESCO-listed Bryggen Wharf, where colorful, crooked wooden houses tell tales of medieval trade routes and Hanseatic League dominance.
Wander into narrow alleyways filled with artisan workshops and explore the bustling Fish Market, where your guide introduces you to traditional Bergen delicacies and the city’s seafaring traditions. Along the way, hear stories of fires, kings, merchants, and fishermen who shaped this vibrant city between the sea and mountains.
Day 5 – Bergen: Music, History, and Panoramic Mountains
Today, you explore Bergen’s cultural icons and scenic beauty, blending musical heritage, city history, and sweeping fjord vistas.
Private Edvard Grieg Museum Tour (Troldhaugen Home and Concert Hall)
Start your morning at the Edvard Grieg Museum, housed in the famed composer’s villa, Troldhaugen. With your private guide, tour Grieg’s preserved home filled with personal artifacts, sheet music, and mementos from his prolific career.
Walk through the lush gardens where Grieg composed some of his most beloved works and visit the simple lakeside cabin that served as his composing retreat.
If available, enjoy a short private recital in the concert hall overlooking Lake Nordås, with acoustics designed to honor Grieg’s love for nature and Norwegian folk melodies. Your guide brings to life the story of Grieg’s contributions to national identity, art, and European romantic music.
Private Mount Fløyen Hike with Panoramic View Interpretations
Next, ascend Mount Fløyen, either via funicular or vehicle, and set off on a privately guided hike along its panoramic trails. Your guide customizes the route based on your interests, whether you seek sweeping fjord viewpoints, quiet pine forests, or hidden glacial lakes.
Along the way, learn how Bergen’s surrounding peaks were formed by ancient glaciers and hear local legends of trolls and spirits said to inhabit the mountains. The views back across the harbor, city rooftops, and distant islands are simply unforgettable—and your guide ensures you capture the perfect vantage points.
Private Wooden Houses Walking Tour (Gamle Bergen Open-Air Museum)
Spend your afternoon stepping into Bergen’s past with a private visit to the Gamle Bergen open-air museum.
Stroll through cobblestone lanes lined with carefully restored wooden houses from the 18th and 19th centuries, accompanied by stories of daily life in old Bergen.
Day 6 – Bergen to Ålesund: Coastal Drives and Glacial Valleys
Today offers one of Norway’s most scenic drives, blending fjord crossings, lush valleys, and a dramatic arrival in a coastal city.
Private Scenic Drive to Nordfjord Area (Fjord and Valley Stops)
Depart Bergen with your private driver-guide for a spectacular coastal and mountain drive toward the Nordfjord region.
Our team will carefully select stops for you to soak in the scenery—mirror-like lakes, snow-capped peaks, and fertile valleys that stretch down to fjords.
Your guide shares tales of early settlement, Viking routes, and the forces that shaped these landscapes. Expect to pause at breathtaking points for photography, storytelling, and quiet appreciation of Norway’s raw natural grandeur.
Private Visit to Loen Valley: Short Walk to Lake and Glacier Surroundings
Arrive in the enchanting Loen Valley, one of the hidden jewels of Western Norway. Accompanied by your guide, take a gentle walk along emerald-green lakes framed by towering cliffs and cascading waterfalls.
Discover how glacial ice has shaped the valley over millennia, and learn about local myths that involve trolls, avalanches, and the protective spirits said to inhabit the area. For those wanting a little extra adventure, your guide can suggest a short extension to closer glacier viewpoints.
Private Ferry Crossing and Arrival Tour of Ålesund: Art Nouveau Architecture Tour
In the late afternoon, board a scenic ferry across the fjord, continuing to Ålesund, the coastal town famous for its striking Art Nouveau architecture.
Upon arrival, enjoy a private orientation tour, where your guide introduces the story of the 1904 fire that destroyed the old town—and the nationwide rebuilding effort that created Ålesund’s unique artistic legacy.
Wander among colorful, turreted buildings with intricate stonework and ocean motifs, gaining a deeper appreciation for the city’s ambitious rebirth by the sea.
Day 7 – Fjords and Islands Around Ålesund: Seascapes, Vikings, and Peaks
Your final day brings you through quieter fjords, ancient Viking settlements, and spectacular coastal viewpoints.
Private Boat Tour of Hjørundfjord: Dramatic, Less-Touristed Fjord Landscapes
Start the day with a private boat tour into the magical Hjørundfjord, a lesser-known but breathtaking fjord flanked by jagged alpine peaks. With your captain-guide at the helm, glide across calm waters reflecting the surrounding mountains.
Learn about remote mountain farms, Viking sagas, and the cultural importance of these isolated communities. The tranquility and unspoiled nature of Hjørundfjord offer an intimate contrast to the busier fjord routes.
Private Walking Tour of Giske Island: Viking Churches and Coastal Life
Disembark for a private guided exploration of Giske Island, one of the legendary Viking-era settlements. Your guide leads you to Giske Church, a beautifully preserved 12th-century white marble church, and shares stories of Norse chieftains, medieval power struggles, and the spread of early Christianity.
Explore the peaceful coastal trails and small fishing villages, gaining a vivid sense of how maritime life shaped the region’s history and culture.
Private Ålesund City Mountain Climb (Aksla Viewpoint) with Guide
Conclude your Norwegian journey with a guided climb (or scenic drive) up to Mount Aksla’s viewpoint overlooking Ålesund. From the summit, marvel at the 360-degree panorama of colorful rooftops, glimmering fjords, and offshore islands.
Your guide points out key landmarks and shares the fascinating history of Ålesund’s strategic location, situated between the sea and the mountains. It’s the perfect farewell moment—a final, awe-inspiring view of the landscapes and cityscapes that define coastal Norway.
