Tromsø

Historical City Walking Tour with Sami History and Mythology

  • Evening view over Tromsø city centre, part of the area explored during the historical walking tour.
  • View over Tromsø with mountains and Arctic landscapes in the background.
  • Guests on a guided walking tour through Tromsø city centre, exploring local history, Sami culture and mythology.
  • Historic view of Tromsø offering a glimpse into the city's past and development.
  • View from Tromsø's waterfront, an area closely connected to the city's history and development.
  • Historic buildings in Tromsø city centre along the route of the guided walking tour.

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  • 975 73 213

    • Storgata 95

    Tromsø, Troms

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Join a guided historical walking tour in Tromsø and learn how the city developed, with insights into Sami history, culture and mythology.

This tour is operated by Sami Walking Experience.

The tour begins at Perspektivet Museum and takes you through Tromsø city centre, with stops at several historic sites connected to the people and events that have shaped the city from its founding in 1794 to the present day.

Together, the landmarks reveal how Tromsø's history connects across generations and how the city developed into the Arctic destination it is today.

Along the way, you will learn about Sami history and culture through interactive storytelling. You will also receive an introduction to Sami mythology from a Sami culture bearer who grew up learning these stories in the same way as generations before him.

This historical walking tour lasts approximately 2.5 hours, covers around 1.6 km through Tromsø city centre and includes one seated break. The route is wheelchair accessible.

Although the experience is not designed for young children, teenagers aged 12–17 may participate when accompanied by an adult.

Important:

  • The tour is primarily conducted in English, so guests should have a good understanding of the language.
  • Norwegian may also be available for Norwegian-speaking guests.

Minimum age to participate: 12 years

Included: Local guide with extensive experience in education and storytelling, rooted in a Sami cultural upbringing

Please bring: Clothing suitable for changing weather conditions. The weather in Tromsø can be unpredictable, so please check the weather forecast before the walk.

Number of participants: Min. 1 – Max. 8

Level of difficulty: Easy

Departure time and place: 09:00 (9:00 AM), 12:00 (12:00 PM) or 15:00 (3:00 PM) local time from Perspektivet Museum, Storgata 95, 9008 Tromsø.

Duration: 2.5 hours

Accessibility information

  • Adapted for people with disabilities

How to get there

Please bring: Clothing suitable for changing weather conditions. The weather in Tromsø can be unpredictable, so please check the weather forecast before the walk

Meeting time and place: At your booked departure time outside Perspektivet Museum, Storgata 95, 9008 Tromsø. The guide will be waiting outside the museum. Please meet 10 minutes before departure

Departure time: Check the top of your confirmation for the correct departure time

This tour is operated by Sami Walking Experience

Provider contact info.: +47 975 73 213 / [email protected]
Contact info. Visit Tromsø-Region: +47 776 10 000 / [email protected]

– 550 NOK *
* Prijs vanaf

Bron: Visit Tromsø-Region