City Sightseeing Stavanger Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Tour
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Overview
With a 24-hour City Sightseeing hop-on hop-off bus ticket, you can explore the stunning city of Stavanger at your own leisure! Passengers can hop-on and hop-off at any of the 11 tour stops along the route or stay on the bus for the full loop which takes 50 minutes. Enjoy access to Stavangers biggest sights with our conveniently located tour stops, including Stavanger Cathedral, Petroleum Museum, Ledaal Royal Residence and many others! As you travel through the city, passengers will enjoy 360-degree views from our double-decker open-top buses, plus access to a fantastic, multilingual commentary.
Inclusions
- Unlimited hop-on hop-off for 24 hours
- On-board audio commentary available in several languages + free headphones
- Discount booklet including offers on local eateries, attractions and shopping
What to expect
Stavanger, known for its beautiful landscape boasting many fjords and mountains, is a wonderful city to explore. It's also jam-packed with museums, which you will have wonderful access to along the bus route, where you will be able hop-off and discover the history and cultural heritage of Stavanger.
The tour begins at the Strandkaien Cruise Terminal, perfect for those who are arriving in Stavanger via cruise ship. Passengers can hop-on here to start the tour from the beginning, or may join at any of the other allocated tour stops. One of the first notable sights to admire along the route is the beautiful Stavanger Cathedral; a popular landmark in the city for its striking architecture and elegantly decorated interior. Another of Stavangers most attractive sights along the route is the iconic Ledaal Royal Residence. Famous for being the official residence to the King of Norway, you can hop-off the bus tour to enjoy close-up views of this wonderful attraction!
Along this tour, there's many museums for passengers to hop-off and explore. One of the most memorable along the route is the Petroleum Museum, an interesting attraction that includes many exhibitions, which explores why Stavanger is considered Europe's oil capital. This attraction is also one of the cities best-known for its unique architecture, which has even been critically acclaimed for its striking design. Another unique museum along the route is the Stavanger Art Museum. This lakeside attraction has an interesting igloo-shaped exterior and is home to an impressive selection of contemporary, colourful artwork.
If you'd like to learn more about the history of Stavanger, than hop-off at the Stavanger Museum. This is one of the cities oldest museums, built in 1893, and offers many exhibits focusing on Stavangers history and cultural heritage.
As you travel, you can learn all about these landmarks and attractions from the multilingual commentary onboard, accessible in English, Spanish, German, French, Italian, Japanese, Russian and Norwegian.
Tour Stops:
1 Strandkaien Cruise Terminal
2 Tourist Information & Stavanger Cathedral
3 Petroleum Museum
4 Victoria Hotel, Skansekaien
5 Petroleum Museum
6 Tourist Information & Stavanger Cathedral
7 Stavanger Museum
8 Museum of Archaeology
9 Stavanger Art Museum
10 Ledaal Royal Residence
11 Strandkaien Cruise Terminal
Passengers can hop-on and hop-off at any of the tour stops mentioned above.
The tour begins at the Strandkaien Cruise Terminal, perfect for those who are arriving in Stavanger via cruise ship. Passengers can hop-on here to start the tour from the beginning, or may join at any of the other allocated tour stops. One of the first notable sights to admire along the route is the beautiful Stavanger Cathedral; a popular landmark in the city for its striking architecture and elegantly decorated interior. Another of Stavangers most attractive sights along the route is the iconic Ledaal Royal Residence. Famous for being the official residence to the King of Norway, you can hop-off the bus tour to enjoy close-up views of this wonderful attraction!
Along this tour, there's many museums for passengers to hop-off and explore. One of the most memorable along the route is the Petroleum Museum, an interesting attraction that includes many exhibitions, which explores why Stavanger is considered Europe's oil capital. This attraction is also one of the cities best-known for its unique architecture, which has even been critically acclaimed for its striking design. Another unique museum along the route is the Stavanger Art Museum. This lakeside attraction has an interesting igloo-shaped exterior and is home to an impressive selection of contemporary, colourful artwork.
If you'd like to learn more about the history of Stavanger, than hop-off at the Stavanger Museum. This is one of the cities oldest museums, built in 1893, and offers many exhibits focusing on Stavangers history and cultural heritage.
As you travel, you can learn all about these landmarks and attractions from the multilingual commentary onboard, accessible in English, Spanish, German, French, Italian, Japanese, Russian and Norwegian.
Tour Stops:
1 Strandkaien Cruise Terminal
2 Tourist Information & Stavanger Cathedral
3 Petroleum Museum
4 Victoria Hotel, Skansekaien
5 Petroleum Museum
6 Tourist Information & Stavanger Cathedral
7 Stavanger Museum
8 Museum of Archaeology
9 Stavanger Art Museum
10 Ledaal Royal Residence
11 Strandkaien Cruise Terminal
Passengers can hop-on and hop-off at any of the tour stops mentioned above.
Additional information
- Wheelchair accessible
- Please be aware that this tour only operates when there is a cruise ship in port (June - September). Refer to the calendar to check availability.
- Duration: 50 Minutes
- Departure Frequency: 30 Minutes
- First Tour: 10AM (from Stop 1)
- Last Tour: 4PM (from Stop 1)
- Stroller accessible
- Near public transportation
- Mobile and paper vouchers are accepted for this tour.
- Mobile vouchers must be redeemed at Bus Stop 1 (Strandkaien Cruise Terminal & Old Stavanger). Paper vouchers can be redeemed at any of the stops along the route.
- With your voucher, enjoy flexible access for up to 12 months from the travel date you select at check-out.
- Please note that due to road constructions, Stop 7 St. Petri Church is closed until September. The closest stop is Stop 3 Stavanger Cathedral.
- Most travelers can participate
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
Ticket delivery
You can present either a paper or an electronic voucher for this activity.
Cancellation
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start time of the experience.
H1704BQmaggiem
September 2023
This didn't even deserve a one star! We were told we would stop at the best sights in Olden. It cost 900 NOK (£67) for 2 of us. We went upstairs, it wasn't open top, a cover was over us. There was an audio commentary but it was breaking up so we couldn't hear. We droe up through the city ...
This didn't even deserve a one star! We were told we would stop at the best sights in Olden. It cost 900 NOK (£67) for 2 of us. We went upstairs, it wasn't open top, a cover was over us. There was an audio commentary but it was breaking up so we couldn't hear. We droe up through the city and the driver didn't stop at all. We passed what might have been the cathedral, covered in green plastic. We then got driven back to the ship. Under an hour and nothing to see!!!!???? What a rip off. Please do not pay for this bus into town which was 100 times more expensive than we would pay in UK, and we have bus stops here too. I can't ash photos, we didn't stop in order to take any. Everyone was complaining. In comparison, we did a hop on hop off in Olden and we stopped at the rapids on the river and alongside a lake , with enough time to get out and walk around and take photos. We also had a very clear commentary playing out through the coach telling us the history of the area and many interesting facts. That trip was 1 hour long. We would not hesitate to recommend this trip. It cost £58 for 2 of usChelseaWillis23
August 2023
We arrived in Stavanger off the Iona and had not pre-booked anything. After walking around for a while we were stopped by one of the people selling tickets for the hop on hop off tour and was told we'd be driven round all the best sight seeing places so we brought tickets at 450 NOK each which is...
We arrived in Stavanger off the Iona and had not pre-booked anything. After walking around for a while we were stopped by one of the people selling tickets for the hop on hop off tour and was told we'd be driven round all the best sight seeing places so we brought tickets at 450 NOK each which is about £33 each. We were supplied with head phones for the audio tour and the got on. The audio was not very clear at all and very hard to hear. All the "all the sightseeing spots were in walking distance of the dock but one" there was nothing to see at all and even if there was we were going to fast to take any photos or to even look. Left Stavanger feeling very disappointed with our visit and very upset we wasted our money.Kim_M
August 2023
Because enough people didn’t book or come to tour, it ended up we only got to go around once. No hop on, hop off and 10-4 to get lots done!! Cost us more than $1/minute. Very disappointed!!
Because enough people didn’t book or come to tour, it ended up we only got to go around once. No hop on, hop off and 10-4 to get lots done!! Cost us more than $1/minute. Very disappointed!!acldwll
August 2023
Took this bus tour as part of an on-shore experience with P&O cruises. When disembarking there are people with red jackets trying to sell tickets. We paid £122 for 3 adults and a 15 year old. The bus took us around the area in about an hour, and pointed out the "interesting" parts. It was NOT wor...
Took this bus tour as part of an on-shore experience with P&O cruises. When disembarking there are people with red jackets trying to sell tickets. We paid £122 for 3 adults and a 15 year old. The bus took us around the area in about an hour, and pointed out the "interesting" parts. It was NOT worth the money and I wouldn't bother the next time. We stood in a very long queue, in the rain, to see not very much. Save your money and walk!Andrew L
July 2023
Considering the high cost of this hop on hop off bus, it is definitely not good value. Although it calls at some interesting museums, there is little of interest to see on the route itself. If you are going to one of the museums probably easier (and possibly cheaper) just to get a taxi.
Considering the high cost of this hop on hop off bus, it is definitely not good value. Although it calls at some interesting museums, there is little of interest to see on the route itself. If you are going to one of the museums probably easier (and possibly cheaper) just to get a taxi.Z9428PJstephenr
May 2023
Poor service. Expensive. Waste of money. Headphones didn’t work. Buses were old rattle boxes. Did one loop and couldn’t wait to get off. Save your money and have a walk around and buy yourself a nice lunch.
Poor service. Expensive. Waste of money. Headphones didn’t work. Buses were old rattle boxes. Did one loop and couldn’t wait to get off. Save your money and have a walk around and buy yourself a nice lunch.