City Sightseeing Alesund Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Tour
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City Sightseeing Alesund Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Tour
By City Sightseeing Norway
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Ages 5-99
Duration: 1h 20m
Start time: Check availability
Mobile ticket
Audio guide: German, Norwegian, Russian, Japanese, English, Italian, French, Spanish
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- Unlimited hop-on hop-off for 1-day
- On-board audio commentary available in several languages + free headphones
- Discount booklet including offers on local eateries, attractions and shopping
What's not included- Hotel pickup and drop off
- Gratuities
- Food and drinks, unless specified
- Wheelchair accessible
- Stroller accessible
- Near public transportation
If you have questions about accessibility, we’d be happy to help. Just call the number below and reference the product code: 2916P114- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
- 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:
- 70 Minutes
- Departure Frequency: 30 Minutes
- First Tour: 9AM (from Stop 1)
- Last Tour: 4PM (from Stop 1)
- Most travelers can participate
- Mobile and paper vouchers are accepted for this tour.
- Mobile vouchers must be redeemed at Bus Stop 1 (Cruise Terminal). 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.
- For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start date of the experience.
- If you have questions about this tour or need help making your booking, we’d be happy to help. Just call the number below and reference the product code: 2916P114
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Don’t take it from us – here’s what people have to say about this operator:
- bobgloria0 contributionsDisgusting Customer ServiceDisgusting and horrible customer service! We are an elderly couple from Canada. Back in May 2024, and in haste, we inadvertently paid for 4 adult tickets when there were only the two of us. The agent absolutely refused to refund us even though the transaction was less than 3 seconds prior. Instead we were handed a red brochure with an underlined the email address , and were told to contact the email for a refund. It is now October 2024, and with the deluge of email exchanges with head office, the bottom line, is no refund because we don't have a European bank account.Written October 3, 2024
- keithtK3552EE0 contributionsUnimpressed with an overpriced “cab” rideFrankly I was unimpressed, it was overprice for what I thought it was, or should have been. Driver seemed to be in a hurry, but It served a purpose, got to Fram museum and back to the ship and saw a bit of the city. Would not do it again!Written October 1, 2024
- helenh5670 contributionsWe hopped on.. and offWe only hopped on and then off again at the starting point. The weather was not great and while we did see some good spots on the tour, the rain definitely put us off doing this more. At £30 this was expensive for 1 ride, it would have benefitted anyone in the better weather.Written September 25, 2024
- D9763EKjohna0 contributionsa mustThis is a really good way to see the city, highly recommended, easy to use, just hop on off right from the cruise terminal.Written September 23, 2024
- flarson0 contributionsHop On - Next time I would probably hop off.The bus was fine albeit sometimes it would stop for 5 minutes and other times it would stop from considerably longer. the driver actually asked us to change buses but he said he would be there for 30 minutes. The audio portion in English was disappointing, Too much time about Viking lore and not enough about the neighborhoods and the points of interest. Didn't also appear to be synced very well with what point of interest we were passing. Also in many cites the roof can come off, giving a better view to customers on the upper deck, This bus didn't appear to be able to remove the roof. I recognize that Oslo is an expensive city, but I thought the prices were high compared to other cities where we have used the Hop-On Hop-Off busesWritten September 19, 2024
- mazza0190 contributionsDon’t bother with a hop on hop off bus, use public transport!It was raining, that couldn’t be helped. But bus audio, wifi system was not working. No demister in bus and windows thick with mist stopping us being able to see out. No rags/cloths provided to wipe down windows. Compared to other hop on hop of buses this was expensive, and we were told nothing about Oslo, its history or its main attractions other than what was written on the brochure. I learnt nothing about Oslo today, and experienced 3 very disgruntled bus drivers who were rude to everyone who approached them! Fortunately on the return trip we had a delightful young lady who was very polite and drove very well!Written September 16, 2024
- Passport489796687990 contributionsWaste of timeI wish I read the reviews. Colossal waste of time. The audio never worked on the bus. Waited so long for a bus we ended up walking HorribleWritten September 15, 2024
- Anthony D0 contributionsReview of ViatorI’d like to express my major disappointment in Viator I booked a pre paid ticket for the city site seeing hop on hop off bus when I arrived in Oslo my hire car was delayed by 3 hours which meant I wasn’t going to make the bus tour also being inside the 24 hour cancellation period I couldn’t cancel the following morning being a 24 hour ticket I went to hop on the bus but my ticket wasn’t valid they say I was outside the 24 hour period I contacted Viator but there was no customer support no consideration of my botched travel plans it was a flat no to me when requesting a refund I’ve been using Viator for many years so their attitude towards me was so disappointing Viator can keep my money they must need it more I now use Get Your Guide who are so good to book through so Viator you may have kept my $60 but that $60 has cost you so much in lost bookings Viator are not for meWritten September 12, 2024
- fuller37800 contributionsMutiny on the busesSeeing that the buses depart from the cruise ship, and being of limited mobility, this seemed an ideal way to get a glimpse of Oslo. Until we got to the end of the tour and the driver refused to take us back to the ship and started the tour again. Arguments broke out, the driver started shouting agressively at the passengers, who were insisting he take us back to where we started. The driver even saying he was only doing it to help a friend, and, at one point saying he didnt know the way! He eventually stopped at one of next stops and flounced off the bus. The ticket seller at that stop then took over the bus and eventually returned us to the cruise terminal. I trust that was the end of his employment with the company. I have used these buses all over Europe but will think twice in future. There are often alternative companies.Written September 5, 2024
- 530sridhara0 contributionsFeeling cheatedI have not gone on this tour and I write to complain about the misleading booking process. When I booked, it appeared that you need to give just one day's notice to cancel. When I went to cancel, the TripAdvisor website told me I would get a zero refund. I am attaching screenshots. The loss of hard-earned $$$ hurts. And there is no customer care number or email to write to that you can find on the TripAdvisor website. Be careful peopleWritten September 4, 2024
- helenlm_170 contributionsOverpriced. Waste. Of. Time.I SO wish I had read reviews before pre-booking this bus. WHAT A HUGE MISTAKE. If you are booking this you are probably coming off a cruise ship and only have a few hours in Geiranger. Even if you pre-book, you have to wait in line to have printed tickets. It's not worth waiting, just walk up the hill and you can get to the waterfalls no problem. The whole bus ride is only about 10-15 minutes and it is not even worth it. We waited in line for over 90 minutes to get our printed tickets and then they put us on a scheduled bus so we waited another 40 minutes. Everyone waiting who had pre-booked tickets was just as angry as us. Why even bother pre-booking. Sorry, this was on my boyfriends birthday and it was just such a buzz kill. Save your money, walk up the hill like most people if you can manage.Written August 28, 2024
- Shaikha I0 contributionsWonderful spin in the cityThe cite seeing tour was very good and had friendly staff. However, the audio quality was a bit poor and no audio available in Arabic as the stickers on the seats suggested. If you want to take a Quick Look at Oslo I recommend taking this bus to find attractions and hopping off them.Written August 23, 2024
- Christian W0 contributionsGreat experience but outdated audioBus was on time, staff very engaging and helpful and tour wasn't overcrowded. Only downside is the outdated audio with some comments on 2021 future eventsWritten August 22, 2024
- LeedsAlfie0 contributionsFind a better tour pleaseStarted badly. Bus supposedly due in a few minutes, 30 minutes later it arrived. Audio system inaudible. First stop, bus waited 20 minutes. Second stop after 30 minutes stopped we got off disgusted. Worst city tour ever. Must be better ones in Oslo, we found the worst, or if it wasn’t the others must be horrendous.Written July 27, 2024
- Brendan B0 contributionsNot worth your time or money in Oslo.We’ve done some of these hop on hop off bus tours in other countries with great success, but that’s not the experience we had in Oslo. Our driver drove past 4 straight stops, so we missed getting off at some places of interest along the way. Pretty annoying.Written July 26, 2024
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425CCN
Dallas, TX11 contributions
Jul 2022 • Solo
As a frequent user of hop on hop off buses in many cities, I almost didn’t take the Alesund one because of other reviews. I had a fabulous experience today, and I’m happy I gave it a try. The town (city center) isn’t too large, but you get an extensive sightseeing tour that you could not accomplish on foot. I never had to wait for a bus, easily getting on and off at every stop while appreciating the helpful narration — and there are two large cruise ships in port today. I highly recommend the City Sightseeing Alesund Hop On Hop Off! There are a couple of similarly named companies. Make sure you look carefully to select this one.
Written July 18, 2022
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KaB
9 contributions
Apr 2023 • Couples
We were sold our tickets with the impression we could hop on and off any red hop on bus but this is not the case! We wasted 40 mins at a bus stop that we had no idea if it was the right bus stop as there are no signs, when a bus turned up we weren’t allowed on, prior to this we were denied access to another bus. This is a waste of money don’t do it unless you want to get on the bus for 70 mins and stay on it !
Written April 26, 2023
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192Mindy07
Hickory, NC21 contributions
Sep 2022
I would avoid all hop on/hop off buses in Alesund. My husband and I used one company; my traveling companions used the other. We both had terrible experiences. They started off fine. The buses are comfortable and there are headphones to hear a little about the town as you travel. But they do not stick to their advertised schedule. My husband and I got stuck on top of the mountain, along with another woman from our cruise ship (who booked the other company). We waited for well over an hour until we thought we couldn't risk waiting any longer to get back to the ship. We all ended up walking back to the cruise ship. Neither company's bus showed up even though they were supposed to be on 20 minute and 40 minute time schedules. My advice - walk. The city is very walkable, even the stairs up to the overlook. There is a free shuttle to the aquarium, which is further away.
Written September 13, 2022
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Paradise31373
15 contributions
May 2024 • Family
We booked our tickets online at 1:30 p.m. When we wanted to start the hop-on bus at the first station shortly afterwards, the bus driver told us that we were too late. They adjust the operating times to the large cruise ships and when they leave, the bus service stops. We bought expensive tickets and couldn't use them!!! To this day, we have not received a response to our request for a refund. Stay away from this company!!
Written May 25, 2024
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Stephanie-Sams
Folkestone, UK10 contributions
Jul 2023 • Couples
Got on first bus and there was scuffed thick plastic upstairs instead of windows. Couldn’t see out of it very well, certainly no point taking photos through it. Not quite the idea of ‘sightseeing’. Queried this and was informed 3 buses were running that day, of which only one had glass windows upstairs. The second had plastic but at least it wasn’t scuffed. Luckily the third bus we got on had glass windows. Commentary itself was interesting. Convenient pick up and drop off at cruise port.
Written July 15, 2023
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gmyers1139
Salt Lake City, UT35 contributions
Left us stranded at top of Askla viewpoint in the rain and wind. When "bus that will be here in 20 minutes" finally arrived after 40 minutes, no one got off, so no seats! What a joke. Don't waste your time or money. They lie about their times for busses.
Written September 12, 2023
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Peng Boon T
Singapore, Singapore2,482 contributions
Jun 2024 • Couples
My wife and I took the Hop On Hop Off Sightseeing Bus in Alesund, Norway, as we were visiting the port by cruise ship. The bus route gave us an overall view of Alesund. Moreover we stopped at Aksla Viewpoint (Stop No. 3) saving us a difficult climb from the town below, as well as at The Art Nouveau Centre (Stop No. 6) where the views are very scenic.
Written July 7, 2024
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marybdvm
Ohio28 contributions
More than an hour wait for busses for us. Headphones were full of static or didn't work. Narration was informative but dry and many times not in tune with location. Standing room only for a couple of stops but only poles with lots of people trying to find how to hold on. No audio if you're standing. We stayed on at the last stop to get to the museum-long wait before the bus started up again. On the plus side, the bus was clean and the seats were reasonably comfortable. Would not at all recommend.
Written May 18, 2024
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Stulky
West Midlands, UK8 contributions
Mar 2024 • Family
Supposedly every 15 minutes. The bus dropped us off at the summer museum and never came back. Waited 1hr 15 minutes for a bus to arrive. Eventually had to get a taxi back to the ship. Terrible service I have never been abandoned by a bus company before. Avoid them as they are unreliable.
Written March 26, 2024
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53dave75
Clearwater, FL6 contributions
May 2023 • Couples
A great way to see the highlights of Alesund. The provided audio tape was clear and easy to understand. Driver was helpful for those with mobility issues. We boarded at the pier and chose to not hop off. There are two different hop on services. Not sure which we picked. When done, tho Molo Brew serves good food and an assortment of brews.
Written May 24, 2023
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Hola algunos de los viajeros ha tenido experiencia con este city tours . Necesito informacion . Gracias
Written May 8, 2019
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