Commission a fully bespoke private guide for your entire port day — weaving Gamlebyen's ramparts, a Hvaler island crossing, and a long, leisurely lunch of Norwegian seafood and local cheeses into one seamless, unhurried itinerary. The definitive luxury way to experience Fredrikstad.
What to expect
Your guide meets you at the gangway and the day unfolds entirely on your terms. A morning in the fortress town is followed by a waterborne crossing to an Hvaler island for a seafood lunch at a waterfront restaurant — think local shrimp, smoked salmon, and gravlaks paired with Norwegian aquavit. The afternoon is shaped by what you loved most in the morning.
Good to know
Book as early as possible — Fredrikstad-based private guides on ToursByLocals are limited in number and popular with discerning travellers. Share your all-aboard time at the point of booking so the guide builds in a comfortable buffer. Dietary preferences and any mobility considerations should be communicated during the booking process.
Sail there
Luxury cruises that call at Frederikstad — book through us, the fare is identical and your concierge stays on your side.