Stavanger shore excursions

Planning a cruise stop in Stavanger, Norway this summer?

The Stavanger cruise port is located right by the city centre, making Stavanger one of the easiest Norwegian ports to explore on your own. From waterfront views and charming old streets to museums and viewpoints, there’s plenty to do close to the Stavanger cruise terminal, even if you only have a few hours ashore. As a leading specialist in sightseeing, Stromma offers a high-quality guided tour that lets you explore Stavanger and experience the best the city has to offer during your visit. Below you’ll find our best tips for Stavanger excursions and sightseeing, especially if you’re searching for what to do in Stavanger from cruise ship.

The best shore excursion - Enjoy your bus sightseeing tour in Stavanger

Take a seat and enjoy Stromma’s City Sightseeing hop-on hop-off bus. It’s one of the most flexible Stavanger shore excursions because you can either:

• Stay on for a full city overview, or
• Create your own day by hopping on and off at stops in your preferred order

It’s a relaxed way to cover more ground in less time, especially convenient when your ship is docked at the cruise terminal Stavanger.

Multi Destination Ticket – a smart choice for cruise guests

Visiting several Nordic cities on the same itinerary? Our Multi Destination Ticket is designed for cruise travelers who want easy planning and great value. It’s valid for Stromma hop-on hop-off bus (and selected boat) tours across Norway, Sweden, Denmark, and Finland - so you can book once and explore more at each port of Stavanger Norway and beyond.

Visit the top attractions

When you’re choosing between different Stavanger tours and Stavanger day tours, it helps to focus on sights that fit a cruise schedule. Popular highlights include:

• Old Stavanger (Gamle Stavanger) – picturesque streets and wooden houses
• Stavanger city centre – shops, cafés, and waterfront atmosphere
• Stavanger Cathedral area - central landmarks close to the port
• Museums and cultural stops – ideal if the weather changes Viewpoints and photo stops - quick wins for memorable pictures

Tips for things to do in Stavanger – places to visit

There are lots of options near the Stavanger cruise port. Here are two easy ideas that work well on a one-day call:

• Gamle Stavanger (Old Stavanger) – perfect for a relaxed walk and photos
• Harborfront (Vågen) – great for a scenic stroll close to the ship

If you want to keep your day simple and flexible, start with hop on-hop off to get oriented-then spend extra time at the stops you like most. It’s one of the easiest ways to build your own Stavanger cruise excursions without feeling rushed.