The 15 Best Tours in Stavanger

1.Scenic Fjord Cruise to Lysefjord and Preikestolen

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 5,791 reviews · from $82Our pick

Cruise quietly from Stavanger through Lysefjord to Preikestolen, Fantahålå, and Hengjanefossen on a comfortable electric catamaran.

“Very good but cold inside cabin was lovely and warm plenty of photo opportunities and the scenery was beautiful learnt a lot from the guide about the fjords much cheaper than p&o save your money and book direct they we’re waiting about 100yrs up the landing all 6of us an 2 children have a good trip thank you”

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2.Fjord Cruise to Lysefjord and Pulpit Rock

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 1,357 reviews · 2.5 hours · from $89

Cruise from Stavanger into Lysefjord for close views of Pulpit Rock, waterfalls, mountain cliffs, local legends, and excellent value.

“This trip was outstanding value for money, about half the price compared to booking directly with P&O. The boat itself was fantastic, warm, comfortable, and equipped with excellent facilities. It travelled at a good speed, which made the journey even more exciting. There were plenty of opportunities to enjoy the scenery, whether standing at the back of the boat or up on the top deck for panoramic views. Once we entered the fjord, the captain brought us up close to the waterfalls, allowing everyone to take incredible photos and fully appreciate the breath-taking landscape. I would highly recommend this trip to anyone visiting Stavanger!”

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3.RIB Tour to Lysefjord

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 1,288 reviews · 2 hours · from $131

Ride a fast RIB from Stavanger to Lysefjord, passing Preikestolen, waterfalls, caves, wildlife, and dramatic Norwegian scenery.

“Fantastic! A superb trip with a superb guide. Simon was friendly, knowledgable and a great host for the trip. Highly recommended.”

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4.Lysefjord Sightseeing RIB Boat Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 821 reviews · from $136

Review of Stavanger’s 2-hour Lysefjord RIB tour, with Pulpit Rock, waterfalls, wildlife, practical tips, and honest value advice.

“It was a great trip and our captain/host was very friendly and he had interesting stories to tell. Thanks for the superb tour in the fjords.”

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5.Lysefjord RIB Safari from Stavanger

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 665 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $134Top rated

Ride a fast RIB from Stavanger into Lysefjord, seeing Pulpit Rock, waterfalls, islands, and wildlife in a two-hour adventure.

“It’s chilly and be sure to dress warm. Our driver was great and took us to all the significant sites.”

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6.Haugesund Shore Excursion: Åkrafjorden & Langfoss waterfall

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 554 reviews · 5 to 6 hours (approx.) · from $108

Visit Langfoss waterfall and Åkrafjorden from Haugesund with scenic drives, local stories, and a dockside pickup built for cruise days.

“This trip is incredible. Our guide Aline was so knowledgeable. She kept us all engaged throughout the trip. Nothing was too much trouble for her, and driver Gary. We had a great day out for half the price of the cruise ship tour. Aline and Gary we thank you so much.”

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7.Guided hike to Pulpit Rock Preikestolen

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 390 reviews · 9 hours (approx.) · from $149

Review of Stavanger’s guided Pulpit Rock hike, with small groups, hotel pickup, practical difficulty tips, guide feedback, and value advice.

“Our excursion was scheduled for January 9th. Everything went well. We were picked up on schedule. The tour guide Kenth was very nice and cheerful. Thank you for accompanying us. Also thank you for taking a few photos of us :) We are happy and tired. The weather was very windy.”

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8.Lysefjorden & Pulpit Rock RIB-Safari from Stavanger

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 374 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $149

Review of Stavanger’s Lysefjord RIB safari, with Pulpit Rock, waterfalls, safety gear, pricing, practical tips, and honest advice.

“It was a great ride. We felt safe the entire time. The only thing to make it better would have been sunshine. Beautiful scenery .”

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9.Pulpit Rock Guided Hike with Pickup

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 294 reviews · 7 hours · from $145

Review of Stavanger’s guided Pulpit Rock hike, with hotel pickup, small groups, scenic fjord views, an optional old trail, and practical tips.

“I absolutely loved the Pulpit Rock guided hike! Teodor is a very Knowledgeable and Fun Guide who made this day trip extremely memorable for all of us! Even though the weather wasn’t at its sunniest best, Teodor made sure we discovered the joy of hiking by taking lesser known (and hence tourist free!) routes along the trail and engage in some fun berry hunting! Thankyou Teodor for giving us memories for a lifetime :) Absolutely Recommend this hike to all !”

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10.Preikestolen (Pulpit Rock) Hike with Local Guide

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 279 reviews · 6 hours · from $167

Review of Stavanger’s guided Preikestolen hike, with cruise pickup, local guides, fjord views, snacks, practical tips, and honest fitness advice.

“Very friendly tour-guide 😊 lots of great information - we felt completely good and had a very great time 🥰”

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11.Guided Kayaking in Lysefjord

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 200 reviews · 3 hours · from $145

Paddle beneath Lysefjord’s cliffs, gorges, waterfalls, and seals on a guided three-hour kayak trip from near Stavanger.

“It was amazing! One off the highlights of our holiday. If you can take this tour, you will not regret it ❤️ Rasmus was great and we have perfect pictures”

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12.Preikestolen Classic Hike and Side Trail

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 180 reviews · 8 hours · from $140

Review of Stavanger’s Preikestolen guided hike, with a quieter side trail, small groups, fjord views, transport, gear tips, and honest advice.

“We had an excellent day with a very friendly, interesting and knowledgeable guide, Stephan. He was happy to go at our pace, and knew the best places to stop for photo opportunities with incredible views in the background. The hot berry juice and nuts overlooking Preikestolen, and the coffee at the end, were great too! We were a bit apprehensive when we discovered we were the only two people on the trip, but conversation flowed freely throughout the day. By the end of the hike, we felt like he was a friend. Thank you for helping to make our trip to Preikestolen a very memorable one, Stephan!”

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13.City Sightseeing Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Tour

★★★★★★★★★★3.6 · 174 reviews · 1 day · from $51

Explore Stavanger by open-top bus, with 12 stops, museum access nearby, fjord views, and flexible hop-on hop-off sightseeing.

“Je n'ai pas pu faire l'activité. Mon bateau MSC PRESCOZA a été détourné sur Hambourg en raison des vents violents dans la mer du Nord. Je n'ai pas pu annuler car nous n'avions pas de connexions internet et téléphone. serait-il possible de reporter nos billets à Hambourg le dimanche 5 octobre ?”

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14.Guided hike to Kjerag and Kjeragbolten

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 166 reviews · 11 hours (approx.) · from $182

Review of the guided Kjerag and Kjeragbolten hike from Stavanger, with transport, trail difficulty, weather advice, guide quality, and value.

“This was the hike that got me into hiking. It was my first hike ever but the scenery was amazing. I struggled physically and my legs were tired after, but it was totally worth it!”

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15.24-Hour Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Pass

★★★★★★★★★★3.7 · 146 reviews · from $44

See Stavanger’s cathedral, museums, Old Town, and fjord views at your own pace with a 24-hour narrated hop-on hop-off bus pass.

“Ok but not that much to see the harbour is the best bit”

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