Private Stavanger Walking Tour: Old Town, Color Street & Cathedral

Wander through Old Stavanger where wooden houses gleam white. Smell fresh paint and blooming gardens along cobbled lanes. Climb Valberg Tower and listen to city bells echo. From the tower, see a patchwork of roofs and fjord. Stroll down Fargegaten, a rainbow street of cafés and shops. Taste a heart‑shaped waffle with coffee in a cosy café. Step into Stavanger Cathedral and see carved wood and stained glass. Hear ancient hymns in Norway’s only medieval cathedral. This three hour tour is guided and includes tower tickets. You leave with colourful memories and the taste of waffles.

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Highlights

  • Touch 18th‑century timber houses in Old Stavanger’s 173‑home district
  • Climb Valberg Tower for harbour views and ringing bells
  • Walk the rainbow‑hued Fargegaten and sample a Norwegian waffle
  • Explore Stavanger Cathedral, Norway’s only medieval cathedral

Included

  • Professional local tour guide
  • Licensed local guide
  • Entry to Valberg Tower
  • Coffee and traditional waffle
  • Entry to Stavanger Cathedral

Excluded

  • Additional meals
  • Transportation to meeting point

Route & Duration

Duration
Duration
2 hours 45 minutes
  • 1

    Old Stavanger

    Walk among 173 white wooden houses; feel smooth timber and smell gardens

    45 minutes
    Admission ticket included
  • 2

    Travel 10 min to Valberg Tower

    Follow cobbled streets uphill.

    10 minutes
    Admission ticket included
  • 3

    Valberg Tower

    Climb the 27‑metre tower; hear watchman’s bells and see harbour panoramas

    20 minutes
    Admission ticket included
  • 4

    Travel 10 min to Fargegaten

    Pass street art and boutiques.

    10 minutes
    Admission ticket included
  • 5

    Fargegaten 

    Wander through vibrant street; sip coffee and taste waffles

    30 minutes
    Admission ticket included
  • 6

    Travel 10 min to Stavanger Cathedral

    Cross the central park with fountains.

    10 minutes
    Admission ticket included
  • 7

    Stavanger Cathedral

    See Anglo‑Norman nave and Gothic chancel; listen to hymns and study tapestries

    40 minutes
    Admission ticket included

Meeting Point

We’ll meet at the harbour near the Stavanger Tourist Information centre. Look for our “Vexperio” sign; cruise guests should meet 30–45 minutes after docking.

Cancellation Policy

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