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Guided Polar Bear Walk incl. Polaria & Polar Museum

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Overview

Discover the unique link between Tromsø and the mighty polar bear on this personal and fascinating guided walking tour in downtown Tromsø, which includes admission to Polaria and the Polar Museum.

Enjoy a captivating adventure to some of Tromsø’s iconic sites and hidden gems, each housing intriguing stories of the Polar Bear, from the fascinating past when the Polar Bear was nearly hunted to extinction to the present day when it stands as a symbol of climate change and the urgency to act upon these changes.

Hear intriguing tales of explorers, hunters who brought back live polar bear cubs, sparking the rumour that polar bears roamed Tromsø’s streets. At Polaria, you will experience the new interactive exhibition “The Changing Arctic” and a panoramic film of polar bears and other Arctic species in their natural habitat. This is the only place in mainland Europe where you can enjoy a close-up encounter with the bearded seal, an important part of the polar bear’s diet.

What's Included

  • Admission to Polar Museum with repeat visit the same day
  • Admission to Polaria with repeat visit the same day
  • Spikes (when icy) and reflectors (during autumn and winter)
  • Warm clothes and shoes
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Meeting Location

Meeting point

Kirkegata
9008 Tromsø, Norway

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Detailed check-in instructions, including the exact address, are provided with your booking confirmation.

End point

Hjalmar Johansens gate
9296 Tromsø, Norway

The tour ends at Polaria where guests can stay on or walk back to the city centre (approx. 750 metres). Re-entries for both Polaria and the Polar Museum on the day of the tour are included in the ticket.

What To Expect

The Polar Museum

Our guide and host will take you to some exciting exhibitions featuring polar bears, local Tromsø legends and other points of interest relevant to our tour.
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30 minutes • Admission Ticket Included

Polaria

Our guide and host will give you an interesting explanation into Polaria's most recent exhibition about the changing Arctic envionrment , which will set you off for a perfect start to explore Polaria on your own.
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30 minutes • Admission Ticket Included

Tromso

Our guide and host will point and tell stories about several interesting sights relating to our Polar Bear Discovery tour.
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2 hours • Admission Ticket Free

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Additional Info

  • Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
  • This tour/activity will have a maximum of 10 travelers

Frequently Asked Questions

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Q: What is the cancellation policy for the Guided Polar Bear Walk incl. Polaria & Polar Museum?

A: You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the tour for a full refund. For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the tour start time.If you cancel less than 24 hours before the tour start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.Any changes made less than 24 hours before the tour start time will not be accepted.Cut-off times are based on the tour local time (CEST). Read more Apr 2025

Cancellation Policy

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

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Frequently Asked Questions (6)

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Q: What is the cancellation policy for the Guided Polar Bear Walk incl. Polaria & Polar Museum?
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You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the tour for a full refund.
  • For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the tour start time.
  • If you cancel less than 24 hours before the tour start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
  • Any changes made less than 24 hours before the tour start time will not be accepted.
  • Cut-off times are based on the tour local time (CEST).
Apr 2025
Q: What's included in the price?
A:
The following is included:
  • Admission to Polar Museum with repeat visit the same day.
  • Admission to Polaria with repeat visit the same day.
  • Spikes (when icy) and reflectors (during autumn and winter).
  • Local English and Norwegian speaking guide.
The following is NOT included:
  • Warm clothes and shoes.
Apr 2025
Q: What is the minimum age for this tour?
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The minimum age to participate is 10..

Apr 2025
Q: My date is not available in the calendar, I am just checking to see if it is available?
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If a date or time is not listed on the calendar, it’s sold out or unavailable for another reason. Support cannot assist further if a date or time is not on the calendar.

If you find a date and time that works for you, book it NOW because things always sell out at this time of year.

Apr 2025
Q: Is this an accessible tour?
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Accessibility information for the Guided Polar Bear Walk incl. Polaria & Polar Museum is as follows:

  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
Apr 2025
Q: Where is the meeting point for this activity?
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Detailed check-in instructions – including meeting point address, Google map, and parking information – for Guided Polar Bear Walk incl. Polaria & Polar Museum will be included in your confirmation email from City Boat Tours. Please be sure to double and triple check your email address is correct at checkout so this important email makes its way to you!

 

 

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What's Included

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  • Admission to Polar Museum with repeat visit the same day
  • Admission to Polaria with repeat visit the same day
  • Spikes (when icy) and reflectors (during autumn and winter)
  • Local English and Norwegian speaking guide
  • Warm clothes and shoes

Additional Info

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  • Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
  • This tour/activity will have a maximum of 10 travelers

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