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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Old Stavanger
Step back in time as you stroll through 173 perfectly preserved white wooden houses, their polished timber gleaming in the Nordic light. Breathe in the scent of blooming gardens and feel the timeless charm of Norway’s best-kept old town.
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Travel to Valberg Tower
Wander uphill along cobbled lanes, passing quaint shops and cafés as the view of the harbour slowly unfolds.
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Valberg Tower
Climb this 27-metre watchtower for sweeping views of Stavanger’s harbour. Hear the echo of the watchman’s bells and imagine sailors spotting the first glimmers of home from the sea.
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Travel to Fargegaten
Meander through streets splashed with murals and boutique windows that burst with colour and creativity.
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Fargegaten
Step into a rainbow of charm in Stavanger’s most famous street. Sip freshly brewed coffee, taste warm Norwegian waffles, and soak in the lively, artistic atmosphere that fills every corner.
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Travel to Stavanger Cathedral
Cross through the peaceful central park, where fountains sparkle and locals gather beneath leafy trees.
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Stavanger Cathedral
Enter Norway’s oldest cathedral, where stone walls whisper of the 12th century. Admire the blend of Anglo-Norman and Gothic architecture, the glowing tapestries, and the hymns that still fill its vaulted halls.