15 Food Experiences in Norway Worth the Krone

1.Expert Aurora Hunt – Thermal Gear, Food, Campfire

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 1,722 reviews · 7 hours · from $241Our pick

Tromsø Aurora hunt with thermal gear, a bonfire meal, and guided photography. Small group chasing clear skies, plus next-day aurora photos.

“Harry was an excellent guide. He is clearly very passionate about what he does and is a great photographer. We honestly thought we had no chance of seeing them as it was cloudy & snowy, but Doninik drove us to Finland and parked up by a lake. It was a long night, but we were treated to a great show! Defo worth the wait! Enjoyed cooking Reindeer sausage on the open fire & the hot drinks and biscuits.”

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2.Northern Lights Hunt with Photos and Hot Food

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 704 reviews · 8 hours · from $144

Chase the Northern Lights from Tromsø with guides, thermal suits, pro aurora portraits, and hot soup by the campfire. Includes pickup.

“Unfortunately, we are only allowed to give 5 stars as both our Driver Martin and Guide Antonio deserve a perfect 10 stars! Guide Antonio was especially motivated to find the Aurora even though it had been cloudy and raining in Tromsø the last couple of days. Martin drove us over to Finland in search for the lights and Guide Antonio used all methods available to him, plus his knowledge of cloud movements versus the landscape of the areas to pin point exactly where will be seeing the beautiful lights. When we finally reached a set location on the way back from Finland (where we saw the lights, but not as…”

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3.All inclusive Aurora Hunt with photos, food & drinks

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 491 reviews · 8 hours · from $220

Join a small-group all-inclusive northern lights hunt from Tromsø, with photo help, thermal suits, vegan soup by a campfire, and citizen science.

“Fjodor was the best guide ever!!! We saw lights for 4 hours straight and the food and fire were great.”

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4.Food and Culture walk

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 243 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $123

A 3-hour Bergen food and culture walk from the Fish Market to Bryggen, sampling Norwegian bites and ending with beer.

“Great stories and unique food experiences. Selena took us a great adventure through food and history. Selena did a great job.”

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5.Oslo Grünerløkka Food & Culture Walking Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 230 reviews · 2 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $171

Walk from Vulkan to Grünerløkka with a small guide-led group, tastings of wild game stew, salmon lefse, beer, and waffles.

“We had a great tour with Astrid. She was incredibly knowledgeable. We were only visiting Oslo for a few days, so this gave us a great cross-section of the city in an afternoon. We ate great food, saw corners of the city we wouldn't have explored on our own and learned a ton about Norway.”

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6.Grünerløkka Food & Culture Walking Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 204 reviews · 2h 30m · from $166

Oslo’s Grünerløkka food walk mixes wild game tastings, whale and brunost, river views, and chocolate and waffles in about 2.5 hours.

“Our guide, Alicia, was wonderful. There was just one other person and we asked many, many questions of all kinds. She answered all of them and expanded on the subjects. It gave me a real understanding of life in Oslo.”

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7.Norwegian Food Tour & Hidden Gems City Walk

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 165 reviews · 3 hours · from $167

Taste Norwegian classics at 3 restaurants on a small-group Oslo walk by the river, including waterfalls and off-the-crowd stops.

“Our tour guide, Margarita, was lovely and shared so many interesting facts about Oslo. Lots of walking, a bit uphill, that we enjoyed due to all the eating! Highly recommended! The fish soup at the first stop (before the 1 hour walking and exploring) was so incredible we went back for dinner (Fiskeriet). Thank you!”

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8.Fjords & Beaches Tour with Campfire and Arctic Food

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 132 reviews · 7 hours · from $304

Small-group Tromsø fjords and beaches tour with campfire reindeer sausage, fresh chai, thermal suits, and wildlife spotting on Kvaløya.

“Louis is amazing, he is enthusiastic, knowledgeable and a wonderful person. The tour was awesome. We got the real arctic experience. My hedgehog and I would like to thank for the recommendation for the cable car. We saw the most magical northern lights there.”

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9.Aurora Tour with Photos, Campfire and Arctic Food

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 126 reviews · 7 hours · from $304

Small-group Tromsø northern lights hunt with Alba, campfire reindeer sausage, freshly brewed chai, photo help, and high-res aurora shots included.

“Our trip was amazing. We had such amazing guides who knew what they were talking about and were able to tell us exactly what was occurring and where the activity is most probable. Our guide and driver were extremely accomodating and provided us with so many stories, lovely food and beautiful chai and hot chocolate. When we saw the Aurora, Louis took photos and was able to capture the moment perfectly. Unfortunately, our Aurora experience was limited due to the activity in the sky but when we did see it, the guides made it so much easier and was always looking out for the best opportunities. We were 1 of…”

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10.3 Hour Guided Food Walk Tour in Alesund, Norway

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 124 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $156Top rated

Sample Norwegian specialties in central Ålesund on a 3-hour small-group walk, with local stops, great views, and included lunch.

“Would definitely recommend! Really great and tasty way to get overview of the city. Piotre was amazing and very knowledgeable.”

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11.Norwegian Food Tour & Hidden Gems City Walk

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 73 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $172

Small-group Oslo walk blending award fish soup, farm-to-table lunch, and neighborhood sights, with tram rides built in.

“The food was great. It was a little more walking than expected but a great time and wonderful guide.”

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12.Guided Food Walking Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 59 reviews · 3 hours · from $83

Sample Ålesund by foot with 5 tastings, coffee and water, and Art Nouveau views on a 3-hour guided food walk.

“Wonderful! The food was amazing and the guide was knowledgeable.”

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13.A Well Balanced History and Food Tour with Focus on the Scandinavian Kitchen

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 29 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $348

Oslo Scandinavian kitchen walk with Aker Brygge and Akershus, plus Norwegian bites like salmon, fish soup and beer, English-led.

“Great combo history/food tour. We covered a lot of ground and saw a lot..l Very informative. The food stops were fantastic. Tanya took us to a salmon fishery company, raising salmon in the fjords attached restaurant, where we got a history lesson on how salmon is raised. We got to sample fiskekaker “fish cakes” and three different prepared salmon 🍣 bites: delicious. We then went to our favorite place, which was a commercial fish market with a tiny attached store, where they sell their products. We got to sample six different meats and fish including whale 🐳. (Whale not my favorite). We also hit an adorable cafe where we had…”

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14.The Tromsø Food Walk, Taste your way through local history

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 23 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $166

3-hour Tromsø Food Walk: seafood stop, church and art breaks, then a full lunch in a historic dining room for small groups.

“really great tour where we were able to taste several unique items from Norway. Definitely won’t be hungry at the end of this tour. We enjoyed the walk around town to learn about various places to purchase good meats and cheeses and food items. while learning a little bit about the city. The tour completes with a wonderful meal getting a chance to talk and share with one another. We returned to the area the next day and revisited many of the shops.”

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15.Fjords & Beaches Tour with campfire and Arctic food

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 18 reviews · 5 to 7 hours (approx.) · from $310

Tromsø fjords and beaches tour with campfire and Arctic food. Visit Sommarøy and Grøtfjord with winter gear, small-group comfort.

“Amazing experience around the fjords with Luis, a very passionate and knowledgeable guide! A great time from the first to the last minute, so relaxing, interesting and fascinating. If you’re looking for a chill experience that can still have a sense of adventure here in Tromso, I definitely recommend this one. You’re going to learn so much!!”

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