Stavanger Old & New Curated with the HISTORY Channel
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Port
Stavanger, Norway
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Activity Level
Moderate
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Excursion Type
All
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Wheelchair Accessible
No
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Starting At
$159.95
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Minimum Age
Information Not Currently Available
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Duration
Approximately 4 Hours
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Meals Included
Meals not included
In partnership with the History Channel, journey through centuries of Norwegian history in Stavanger, where Viking sagas and modern achievements intertwine.
Begin at the imposing Swords in Rock Monument, towering over 30 feet high. These three swords commemorate the Battle of Hafrsfjord in AD 872, where Viking King Harald Fairhair united Norway's 29 kingdoms, marking the birth of the nation.
Explore the Viking House, a Virtual Reality experience that brings the Battle of Hafrsfjord to life, immersing you in the epic tales of Viking conquest.
Travel to Sola to see the enigmatic Doomstones — an ancient stone circle shrouded in mystery for more than 250 years. Continue through the countryside to an Iron Age farm, where life from 1,500 years ago is authentically recreated amid Bronze Age burial mounds.
Step into the modern era at the Petroleum Museum, where interactive exhibits reveal Norway's offshore oil exploration.
Conclude with a stroll through Old Stavanger, admiring 18th- and 19th-century wooden houses, a testament to the city's dedication to preserving its rich heritage.
Notes:
Dress warmly in layers with a windproof and waterproof outer layer; bring a warm hat, gloves and a scarf. Children under the age of 3 must be secured in a child's car seat on the transportation. These are not available through the tour operator; you must bring your own from home.