Alesund Walking Tour Art Nouveau and Postcard Views

Name: Alesund Walking Tour Art Nouveau and Postcard Views
Brand: Viator
Price: 75.47 USD
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2 hr 30 minEnglishBook 1 hour aheadAlesund, Norway

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Come with us on a captivating walking tour of Ålesund, renowned worldwide for its stunning Art Nouveau architecture. This charming Norwegian coastal city, with its spires, towers, and intricate ornamentation, owes its distinctive appearance to a devastating fire in 1904 that razed much of the town. When rebuilt, it embraced the fashionable Art Nouveau style blended with the maritime nature of the town, leaving a lasting architectural legacy.

Your guide will lead you on a delightful stroll through the heart of the city, starting at the cruise pier. As you explore, you'll pass notable landmarks and the city's unique shopping and pedestrian street. You will also encounter the best maritime views on the way to the Molja lighthouse, where the nearby historical Giske islands can be seen.

This tour offers the perfect blend of Ålesund’s rich history and street life, allowing you to experience the hidden charms of this famous town.

Included

Shore Excursion

Not included

Bottled water and snacks not included

What you'll do

Alesund Church
Kirkegata 22, Alesund, Norway
Your guide will take you to your first stop, Ålesund’s most famous church (kirke), rebuilt after the devastating 1904 fire. Hear some unique stories, visit the emblematic cemetery, and start your immersion into local history. (please be aware this is an outside visit as the church is in use nowadays)
15 min
Molja Lighthouse
Molovegen 10, 6004, Behind Fisheries museum, Alesund, Norway
Continue towards the Molja lighthouse, one of the smallest and most charming lighthouses of the area. Apart from enjoying the best poscard views of the sea, you will be able to see the famous Giske islands, rich in history and main location of the Giske Saga.
20 min
Once you get your fill of sea breeze, your guide will take you through maritime
atmospheric streets to the Apotekertorget Square. Here, sculptures will welcome you into the local fishing history of Ålesund and Western Norway while your guide paints the picture of how was life in this particular norwegian town.
15 min
Photo-stop at the emblematic bridge, Hellebrua
5 min
Skirt along Ålesund’s inner channel towards the Monument over Englandsfarerne and make another stop
Lovely views will accompany as scenery for the dramatic history and involvement of Ålesund at the WWII.
15 min
Stroll through the pedestrian street where information about Ålesund’s destructi
ve 1904 fire and Art Nouveau reconstruction will be shared along the way. Encounter buildings hidden like gems and numerous shops that turn these streets into the Old Town’s liveliest ones.
30 min

Meeting and pickup

2 locations

Pickup details

In front of Molo Brew, next to the hop on/off buses stop. Your guide will be wearing a blue jacket. Look for the "Viator & Excursions.no" sign.

Good to know

Service animals allowed
Public transportation options are available nearby
Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Not recommended for travelers with mobility issues

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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