Top Stavanger landmarks
Top Stavanger landmark tours
Top Stavanger activities
Top Stavanger landmarks
Beyond Stavanger
Stavanger trip ideas
  • Top Stavanger landmark tours

Stavanger's Historic Sites Smartphone App GPS Audio Walking Tour

11 Reviews 4.64 out of 5 stars Based on 11 traveler reviews collected by Cool Destinations and TripAdvisor | Recommended by 91% of reviewers | Stavanger, Norway

Loading Options
Don't miss out!
On average, this is booked 24 (0) days in advance.

60 to 90 minutes (approx.)
Mobile ticket
Instant confirmation
Offered in: English

Overview

On this tour you will explore the historic sites in Stavanger and discover the story of the city. This is perfect for solo travelers and those traveling together! Go at your own pace. Stop and go when you want! This tour is smartphone guided and you can go anytime, 24/7/365. You'll get the inside scoop and local history and see the oldest part of the city, Gamle Stavanger, the oldest church in Norway, the most colorful street, the largest collection of wooden houses in Scandinavia, the old watch tower, the murals, museums, statues and of course you’ll see the harbor. As you walk you’ll learn about the fishing industry, the oil industry, the historic center, the artists, the saints arm, the food, the Vikings and the local culture. The tour takes one hour without stopping and is one mile, or one and a half kilometers. You’ll start at the oldest house and end at the Geopark.

What's Included

  • Listen again anytime after the on location tour.
  • Walking tour of Stavanger on our Walking Tour App
  • Go anytime and at your own pace. Stop and go as you please. The tour never expires
  • No food, drinks, in person guide or admission. This tour is all outside and on our walking tour app.
See 1 more

Meeting Location

Meeting point

Øvre Strandgate 112
4005 Stavanger, Norway

Show on Google Maps

Detailed check-in instructions, including the exact address, are provided with your booking confirmation.

End point

Kjeringholmen 1a
4006 Stavanger, Norway

The tour ends at modern day Norway and the Norwegian Petroleum Museum. IT's close to the famous shops and parks and you'll learn how Norway found oil.

What To Expect

Book Online

Our secure website provides real-time availability, instant confirmation, and free, no-hassle cancellations up to 24 hours before your tour begins.
Read more

Safe & secure • Easy breezy • Hassle-free

Gamle Stavanger

You'll explore the streets and see the outside of the oldest residential house in Stavanger as you discover the history of the area, the city and the people.
Read more

10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Sjøfartsmonumentet

You 'll see the harbor, the sailors statue and learn the history of sailors from the Vikings to modern day.
Read more

10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Statue of Alexander Kielland

As you walk you'll see statues and learn who they are, what they did and why they are important, including this one about Alex.
Read more

10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Stavanger Cathedral (pass by)

The oldest church in Norway and it has an amazing story. You'll stand outside the church and discovery it's history.
Read more

Norwegian Canning Museum (pass by)

Canning was big business here. It made the city what it is and employed the majority of the people. You'll stop outside the museum and hear the story.
Read more

Valberget Utsiktspunkt (pass by)

The old fire town stands high about the town. Learn it's history and stories.
Read more

Fargegaten

The "color street" has a story all it's own, you'll hear how this popular street started and why it has so many colors. You'll also learn about one of the best places to eat!
Read more

10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Geoparken

The tour ends at the Geoparken just outside the Petroleum Museum. See parts of the oil industry and hear about the history of oil in Norway.
Read more

10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Einar Hedéns Plass

You'll get a chance to stop in a peaceful park and hear the story of how the area was saved. You'll also hear about Viking's, and historical people.
Read more

10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Show 8 more stops

Additional Info

  • Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Operated by a business

Frequently Asked Questions

(6)

Q: What is the cancellation policy for the Stavanger’s Historic Sites Smartphone App GPS Audio Walking Tour?

A: You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the tour for a full refund. For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the tour start time.If you cancel less than 24 hours before the tour start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.Any changes made less than 24 hours before the tour start time will not be accepted.Cut-off times are based on the tour local time (CEST). Read more Apr 2025

Cancellation Policy

You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the tour for a full refund.

Still have questions?

We're here to help.
Activity code: C-222222P100

Traveler Photos

Reviews

4.64
11 reviews

Average 4.64 out of 5 stars based on 11 traveler reviews collected by Cool Destinations and partner sites such as Trustpilot, Viator, and TripAdvisor

5 stars
9
4 stars
1
3 stars
0
2 stars
1
1 star
0

Loading Options
Don't miss out!
On average, this is booked 24 (0) days in advance.

Similar Tours & Activities

Escape Room Adventures Choose Your Challenge

Get ready for an immersive experience in our escape rooms where teamwork and problem-solving are essential. Our rooms can accommodate from 2 - 6 people...

1 hourFree Cancellation
1 hourFree Cancellation
1 hour • Free Cancellation
5.0 (3)
from
$218.61

Private Custom Walking Tour with a Local Guide in Stavanger

Stavanger is a picturesque city with history and natural beauty, but its charm can be easy to miss. Take the mystery out of your visit...

3 hoursHotel pickup offeredFree Cancellation
3 hoursHotel pickup offeredFree Cancellation
3 hours • Hotel pickup offered • Free Cancellation
5.0 (3)
from
$92.36

Stavanger City Island, Guided cruise tour

This tour takes you through the city-islands off Stavanger. Here it is chill and quiet, we go at a slow speed to make the trip...

1 to 2 hoursFree Cancellation
1 to 2 hoursFree Cancellation
1 to 2 hours • Free Cancellation
from
$2,491.67

Preikestolen Cruise Cabin and Hiking Adventure
Likely to Sell Out
Likely to Sell Out

This unique Pulpit Rock tour includes a fjord cruise, and overnight stay in a fjordside cabin. The guided hike takes you off the beaten path,...

2 daysHotel pickup offered
2 daysHotel pickup offered
2 days • Hotel pickup offered
5.0 (1)
from
$791.22

Travelers Who Bought This Tour Also Bought

Lysefjorden & Pulpit Rock RIB-Safari from Stavanger
Likely to Sell Out
Likely to Sell Out

Our Lysefjord RIB-Safari will give you a front-row seat to one of the most famous Norwegian Fjords. Our experienced and sea-savvy Captains will take you...

2 hoursFree Cancellation
2 hoursFree Cancellation
2 hours • Free Cancellation
5.0 (373)
from
$152.58

Lysefjord RIB Safari from Stavanger
Likely to Sell Out
Likely to Sell Out

This unforgettable tour to the amazing Lysefjord is absolutely a must if you visit Stavanger! The 42 kilometer long fjord is flanked by steep mountains,...

2 hoursFree Cancellation
2 hoursFree Cancellation
2 hours • Free Cancellation
4.9 (593)
from
$152.58

Rib safari Tour in Haugesund
Likely to Sell Out
Likely to Sell Out

Join us for an adventure! A few minutes from the cruise terminal we will give you a warm welcome to our visitor center. Equipment and...

2 hoursFree Cancellation
2 hoursFree Cancellation
2 hours • Free Cancellation
4.9 (327)
from
$152.58

Guided hike to Pulpit Rock Preikestolen

This trip will take you on one of Norway’s most popular and spectacular hikes. It is for good reason that this hike has gained its...

9 hoursHotel pickup offeredFree Cancellation
9 hoursHotel pickup offeredFree Cancellation
9 hours • Hotel pickup offered • Free Cancellation
4.8 (338)
from
$183.89

What's Included

Activity name

  • Listen again anytime after the on location tour.
  • Walking tour of Stavanger on our Walking Tour App
  • Go anytime and at your own pace. Stop and go as you please. The tour never expires
  • No food, drinks, in person guide or admission. This tour is all outside and on our walking tour app.

Additional Info

Activity name

  • Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Operated by a business

Protecting you

Activity name

For your protection and stress-free bookings, use our secure platform to pay for bookings. WalknTours

Report Product Issue

Activity name

Language
Currency

Site Settings

Activity name

Currency

Activity name

Activity name

Free Cancellation

100% refund
No refund

You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the tour for a full refund.

  • For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the tour start time.
  • If you cancel less than 24 hours before the tour start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
  • Any changes made less than 24 hours before the tour start time will not be accepted.
  • Cut-off times are based on the tour local time (CEST).

Sorting, ranking, and search results

Activity name

Cool Destinations wants to make your searches as relevant as possible. That's why we offer many ways to help you find the right experiences for you.

On some pages, you can select how to sort the results we display and also use filter options to see only those search results that meet your chosen preferences. You'll see explanations of what those sort options mean when you select them.

If you see a Badge of Excellence label, the award is based on average review ratings, share of bookings with a review, and number of bookings through Cool Destinations over a 12-month period.

The importance of any one factor over any other in a sort order varies, and the balance is constantly being reviewed and adjusted. We're always updating our systems and testing new ways to refine and improve your results to make them as relevant as possible to meet your needs.

Choose an option

Activity name

or

Cool Rewards Terms & Conditions

Activity name

Cool Rewards

  • Cool Rewards is a loyalty program operated by Cool Destinations. Rewards may be earned by any eligible person holding a Cool Destinations account, subject to the Cool Destinations customer Terms of Use.

Earning rewards

  • Rewards can be earned by making bookings on the Cool Destinations website. You will be able to see the value of the rewards you can earn during the booking process.
  • Earned rewards will be issued in a pending state and will move to a confirmed state 24 hours after the start time of the experience.
  • Earned rewards will be available to redeem once they are no longer in a pending state.
  • For bookings that are moved to a different travel date, the rewards will be redeemable after the amended travel date.
  • If a booking where rewards were issued is canceled, the earned rewards will not be redeemable and will be moved to a canceled state.

Redeeming rewards

  • To redeem rewards, you must be logged into your Cool Destinations account.
  • Any available rewards will be automatically applied the next time you make a booking, and their value will be deducted from your order at checkout, unless you choose not to apply them, which requires you to indicate this via the toggle switch. Bookings made using rewards are subject to the standard Cool Destinations Customer Terms of Use.
  • You will not be able to redeem only a portion of your available rewards at checkout. It is only possible to redeem all or none of your available rewards.
  • There is no minimum order value required to redeem your rewards. This means that you can pay for 100% of your order with rewards.
  • Rewards are non-transferable and cannot be redeemed for cash.
  • If rewards are redeemed against a booking that is canceled or refunded, the rewards will be reissued to your account.

Miscellaneous

  • You can check your Cool Destinations account to see the rewards you have collected at any time. You are responsible for ensuring that your rewards balance is correct.
  • We reserve the right to modify these Cool Rewards Terms and Conditions at any time, with or without notice, including the rules for earning and redeeming rewards. Any changes will be reflected in the updated Terms and Conditions.
  • We reserve the right to terminate the Cool Rewards program and cease issuing any further rewards on future bookings. All pending and available rewards balances will be honored.
  • By earning and redeeming rewards, you agree to these Terms and Conditions, as well as any subsequent changes made to them.