What if my ship is delayed or the itinerary changes?

Cruise schedules change. James monitors arrivals and is flexible — if your ship is delayed, your tour starts when you arrive. If Stavanger is cancelled entirely, you won't be charged.

All tours meet at an agreed central location close to the cruise terminal or city centre — details confirmed by email after booking. No pickup service is provided.

What should I wear and bring?

Layers and waterproofs are essential in Rogaland — weather can shift quickly even in summer. Comfortable walking shoes (hiking boots for Preikestolen), water, snacks and a fully charged phone. James will send a preparation checklist after booking.

Can James guide in languages other than English?

Tours are conducted in English. James works with local partners who guide in German, Norwegian and other languages — contact to discuss multilingual options for your group.

How many people can join a tour?

Private tours are for your group only (ideal for families, couples and small parties). Small-group experiences run with a maximum of 12 guests. Group rates available on request.

Is the digital map available offline?

The digital maps are built on OpenStreetMap using uMap, and open in any browser — no app to install. Load the map while you have signal and it will keep working as you walk. For a fully offline backup, take a screenshot of the areas you need before you set off.

Do you work with shore excursion teams and cruise lines?

Yes — James works with cruise line shore excursion managers on pre-contracted and seasonal arrangements. See the "Partner With Us" section above or email directly.

How do I book and pay for a tour?

Tours are booked by enquiry — send an enquiry or book a free 15-minute call, and James will confirm availability and email you a secure Stripe payment link. Your date is held once that payment is completed. The Audio Walk, Digital Maps and Merch can be bought instantly directly from the site.

Established in Rogaland

Explore Stavanger & Rogaland.Leave Only Footprints.

Premium guided hikes, city walks, fjord adventures and interactive tourism experiences across Stavanger and Rogaland.

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Stavanger · Lysefjord · Ryfylke

5.0 ★

Rated on Viator

6,200+

Followers on TikTok

87+

Places mapped on foot

87+

Mapped Locations

Themed Map Layers

2023

Established · Stavanger

Guided Tours

Guided Tours Across Rogaland

Private, English-speaking guiding shaped by years on these fjords, trails and streets. Choose a category below.

Pulpit Rock – Preikestolen

Moderate

From 1,415 NOK per person

4–5 hours8 km returnYear-round

A guided hike to the world-famous Pulpit Rock, 604 metres above Lysefjord. The route passes through forest, mountain terrain and stone stairways before reaching the dramatic cliff plateau. Ideal for visitors who want local stories, safe guiding and unforgettable views. Meeting point: Preikestolhytta car park, Jørpeland. Guests make their own way to the trailhead. The simplest options are a hire car, a taxi, or a seat on the pre-booked coach from Stavanger. Coach services are seasonal and do not run every day — outside the summer months they run at weekends only, so please check with James before fixing your date. James will advise on the best option for your group and can arrange transport for larger groups.

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Preikestolen Sunrise Hike

Easy to Moderate

From 1,590 NOK per person

4–5 hours8 km returnMay to September

An early-morning hike to Preikestolen before the crowds arrive. Guests travel through quiet Norwegian landscapes and reach the summit in time for sunrise over Lysefjord. Best for photographers and visitors wanting a more atmospheric experience. Meeting point: Preikestolhytta car park, Jørpeland. Guests make their own way to the trailhead. The simplest options are a hire car, a taxi, or a seat on the pre-booked coach from Stavanger. Coach services are seasonal and do not run every day — outside the summer months they run at weekends only, so please check with James before fixing your date. James will advise on the best option for your group and can arrange transport for larger groups.

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Winter Hike to Preikestolen

Easy to Moderate

From 1,390 NOK per person

4–5 hours8 km returnWinter

Snow, ice and changing light create a completely different atmosphere around Preikestolen. The route is adapted to conditions and includes extra safety guidance. A rare and memorable way to experience Norway's most iconic viewpoint. Meeting point: Preikestolhytta car park, Jørpeland. Guests make their own way to the trailhead. The simplest options are a hire car, a taxi, or a seat on the pre-booked coach from Stavanger. Coach services are seasonal and do not run every day — outside the summer months they run at weekends only, so please check with James before fixing your date. James will advise on the best option for your group and can arrange transport for larger groups.

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Preikestolen – The Quiet Route

Moderate to Strenuous

From 2,000 NOK per person

Full dayApprox. 10 kmApril to mid-November

A quieter backcountry alternative to the classic trail. This experience explores less-visited terrain and hidden viewpoints before reaching Pulpit Rock away from the main crowds. For guests who want space, silence and a wilder version of the hike.

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Kjerag & Kjeragbolten

Moderate to Difficult

From 1,690 NOK per person

6–7 hours9 km returnMid-May to mid-October

A demanding and rewarding mountain hike above Lysefjord, leading to the famous Kjeragbolten boulder suspended between two cliffs. Steep terrain, panoramic views and one of Norway's most iconic photo moments. Best for active travellers ready for a proper mountain day. Meeting point: Øygardstøl car park, Lysebotn road. Guests make their own way to the trailhead. The most practical option is a hired car or taxi from Stavanger. James can advise on transport options on request.

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All prices in NOK. Group discounts available. Cruise guests: tours timed to your ship's schedule at no extra charge.

Tours are booked by enquiry — send an enquiry and James will confirm your date, then email you a secure payment link. The Audio Walk, Digital Maps and Merch can be bought instantly.

The Shop

Take a Piece of Norway Home

Been on tour with us — or about to go? Clothing, outdoor accessories and gifts inspired by the fjords, mountains and quiet trails you've walked.

Merchandise

Only Footprints Norway Shop

Every design reflects the landscapes and experiences that make Norway special — ordered straight from James, your guide.

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Sourcing

Built From Real Guiding Experience

Developed using local guiding knowledge, heritage research, OpenStreetMap data, municipal cultural records, and real cruise guiding experience across Stavanger and Rogaland. Every route, pin and story has been personally walked, sailed or researched on the ground.

Why Choose

Why Choose Only Footprints Norway

English-speaking local guide based in Stavanger

Real guiding experience across Rogaland

Cruise-friendly timing — tours timed to your ship's schedule

Small-group and private options available

Local storytelling connecting history, culture and landscape

Sustainable tourism — low impact, high experience

Interactive digital tourism maps built from real field knowledge

Tours meet at an agreed central location. No pickup provided.

Digital Map

Interactive Stavanger & Rogaland Map

Built from real guiding experience, heritage research, OpenStreetMap data and local storytelling across Stavanger and Rogaland.

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87+ mapped locations across Stavanger, Sandnes and Sola
Monuments, history and cultural heritage sites
Museums and key attractions
Nature, viewpoints and outdoor locations
Cruise-friendly stops and practical information
Walking routes with turn-by-turn waypoints
Street art and public murals
Cafés, pubs and local food spots
Hidden locations not found in guidebooks
Day trips and family-friendly destinations
Lysefjord cruise route waypoints
Preikestolen hike route and drive waypoints
Continuously updated from real field experience

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Interactive Rogaland Map — 87+ locations

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Cruise Guests

Arriving by ship and want to make the most of a few hours ashore? The map shows exactly where to go, what to see and how long each stop takes.

Independent Travellers

Exploring Rogaland at your own pace? Use the map to find walking routes, viewpoints, hidden spots and local recommendations without needing a guide.

Photographers & Creators

Golden-hour locations, harbour reflections, street art, dramatic viewpoints and quiet corners. The map flags the best spots for light and composition.

Tour Guides & Operators

Planning routes across Rogaland? The map layers cover monuments, practical stops, walking routes and cruise-friendly locations across the region.

Coming soon: downloadable route guides, self-guided audio tours and Rogaland Complete pack covering coastal routes, Sandnes, Sola and Kjerag.

Want a Personalised Map Consultation?

James can build a custom itinerary around your interests, your time in Rogaland and your group. Private guided experiences, cruise day planning and bespoke route advice all available on request.

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Map Access

Unlock The Interactive Map

Choose the pack that fits your trip. Each one gives you personalised access to the live interactive map — curated, updated and built from real guiding experience on the ground in Rogaland.

DIGITAL ACCESS

Stavanger Essential Map

NOK 55

A curated interactive map of Stavanger built from real local guiding experience — not scraped from the internet, mapped on foot.

•Full city walk route — 16 guided stops with local storytelling
•Hop-On Hop-Off bus route — 13 stops
•Monuments and public art — 6 locations
•Street art and murals — 6 locations
•Cafés and coffee shops — 4 locations
•Cruise-friendly navigation and stops
•57+ mapped locations across Stavanger

Book & Pay

Your map link appears instantly on the Stripe confirmation screen the moment you pay, and in your email receipt. Opens in any browser, on any device — no app required.

Lysefjord Explorer Map

NOK 89

A curated interactive map of Stavanger and Rogaland built from real local guiding experience. Everything in the Stavanger Essential map plus museums, pubs and breweries, and the full Preikestolen hike and drive route.

•Everything in the Stavanger Essential Map
•Museums and attractions — 10 locations
•Pubs and breweries — 5 locations
•Preikestolen hike route and waypoints
•Drive route from Stavanger via Ryfast Tunnel
•90+ mapped locations across Stavanger and Rogaland

Book & Pay

Your map link appears instantly on the Stripe confirmation screen the moment you pay, and in your email receipt. Opens in any browser, on any device — no app required.

PROFESSIONAL

Guide & Operator Pack

Contact for pricing

The complete map toolkit for professional guides, tour operators, coach drivers and cruise excursion planners. All public layers plus operator-only logistics, pre-departure checklists, group restrictions, timing notes and storytelling guides built from real cruise guiding experience with Nordic Gateway AS.

•All layers from both public maps
•Operator logistics — departure points and coach parking
•Pre-departure checklists and emergency procedures
•Gamle Stavanger official group restriction locations
•Månafossen hike route with operator notes
•Lysefjord cruise operator notes by cruise line
•City storytelling guide notes
•115+ mapped locations and operator pins
•Quarterly link updates included

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Guide & Operator access is managed personally. Contact James directly to discuss availability and pricing.

Secure checkout by Stripe. Prices are charged in NOK exactly as shown.

Self-Guided Audio Walk

Stavanger, In Your Own Time

A 16-stop narrated audio walking tour of Stavanger. Buy once, walk at your own pace — with a bonus interactive map that plays each stop's narration right in your browser as you tap the pin.

16 Narrated Stops

From Somaneset Cruise Terminal to the Maritime Museum — history, industry and stories, recorded on location.

Interactive Map

Bonus browser experience: tap any numbered pin to play that stop instantly. No app, no download.

Yours Forever

One purchase unlocks the audio for good. Available here and on izi.TRAVEL — both link to the same interactive map.

Digital Product

Stavanger Audio Walk

NOK 112. Your purchase includes the access code that unlocks the interactive map on this site.

Book & Pay — NOK 112 Have a code? Enter it

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Plan Your Day

Sample Days in Rogaland

Practical starting points — every itinerary is adapted to your group, your time and your interests.

Cruise Day in Stavanger

4–6 hours

Step ashore at Vågen harbour and explore Gamle Stavanger, the cathedral, Fargegaten and the waterfront. Timed precisely to your ship's departure window.

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Fjord Adventure Day

Full day

A full day combining mountain hiking and fjord scenery. Options include Preikestolen, Kjerag or a Lysefjord boat combination depending on fitness and season.

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Photography Day

4–8 hours flexible

Golden-hour harbour shots, Gamle Stavanger alleys, viewpoints above the city and coastal light. Designed around the best light and locations for photographers and content creators.

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Family Day in Rogaland

Full day

A relaxed day combining easy trails, cultural stops, local food and scenic drives. Suitable for all ages and adaptable to the interests of your group.

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Rainy Day Stavanger

2–4 hours

Stavanger's indoor culture is genuinely worth exploring. Museums, canning history, maritime heritage and café culture make a wet day one of the most interesting on the itinerary.

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Hidden Local Rogaland

Full day

Off the tourist trail entirely. Local viewpoints, quiet coastal roads, fishing villages and places most visitors never reach. For guests who want something genuinely different.

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Build Your Day With James

Plan Your Visit

Practical planning blocks for your time in Rogaland — then explore sample journeys built from real footsteps.

Cruise guests

Tours timed precisely to your ship's arrival and departure window.

Weather in Rogaland

Layered, waterproof, ready for sun and rain in the same afternoon.

Check Weather on Yr

Weather in Rogaland can change quickly, especially near the fjords and coast. Guests should check the forecast before departure.

Walking difficulty

From easy city strolls to a full Preikestolen hike — pick your pace.

Meeting points

Tours meet at an agreed central location. No pickup provided.

Family-friendly

Quiet routes and stories that work for kids, grandparents and everyone in between.

Custom & private

Every itinerary is private — built around your interests and time in Rogaland.

Sample Journey

Cruise Day in Stavanger

6 – 7 hrs

Walk

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Cruise Port

Step ashore at Vågen harbour.

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Sample Journey

Lysefjord Explorer

Full day

Walk

Easy0:00

Stavanger

Meet at the harbour.

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Your guide

James Cooper

About James

Only Footprints Norway is built around one simple idea — that the best way to experience a place is with someone who actually knows it.

I'm James Cooper, an English-speaking guide based in Stavanger. I've walked, hiked, sailed and driven across Rogaland guiding visitors through everything from Preikestolen in winter snow to the back streets of Gamle Stavanger on a quiet morning.

Every route on this site has been personally explored. Every story has been researched, tested on real guests and refined through real guiding experience. The digital maps are built from the same knowledge — not scraped from the internet, but mapped on foot.

I work with small groups and private guests who want something more personal than a coach tour and more informed than a self-guided app. If you want local knowledge, honest recommendations and a guide who will adapt the day around you — that's what Only Footprints Norway is.

English-speaking guide based in Stavanger
Cruise tourism experience — Nordic Gateway AS
Active SkogSprett outdoor partnership
Tourism platform and digital map development
Rogaland-focused local expertise

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Guest Reviews

What Guests Say

Real reviews from guests who've walked with me. Every one is verifiable on Google.

A fantastic city tour with James. He was professional, knowledgeable, friendly and knows all of the interesting and pretty places to visit. A real tailor made attitude leaving you with great memories of Stavanger. Thank you.

Shara Brennan

Stavanger city tour · 5★ Google review

James responds personally to every booking enquiry.

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The Region

Explore Stavanger, Lysefjord & Rogaland

From cobbled lanes in Stavanger to the deepest reach of Lysefjord — the places, landscapes and local culture that shape every itinerary.

Stavanger

Old town, harbour and cathedral

Sandnes

Hills, lakes and local life

Lysefjord

Norway's most dramatic fjord

Ryfylke

Fjord country east of the city

Sola & the Coast

Wide beaches and open skies

Before You Book

Frequently Asked Questions

As early as possible for summer and peak cruise season (May–September). James takes private bookings with as little as 48 hours notice when availability allows — but popular dates fill quickly. Contact directly for last-minute availability.

For Cruise Lines & Shore Excursion Teams

Partner With Only Footprints Norway

Only Footprints Norway offers small-group and private shore excursion experiences across Stavanger and Rogaland. We work directly with cruise lines, shore excursion managers and destination management companies to deliver small-group and private guided experiences timed precisely to ship arrivals and departures.

We operate in Stavanger and Sandnes, with routes covering Preikestolen, Lysefjord, Gamle Stavanger and bespoke regional itineraries. All experiences are led personally by an English-speaking guide based in Stavanger, with active cruise tourism experience. Only Footprints Norway is a registered Norwegian business (org.nr. 937 724 098) and fully insured.

Timed to your schedule

Experiences built around your ship's arrival and departure window. No overruns, no stress.

Small groups, private quality

Maximum 12 guests per experience. Every group feels private.

Commercial agreements welcome

We work with shore excursion teams on pre-contracted arrangements, seasonal pricing and co-branded itineraries.

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Currently operating in Stavanger port. Taking enquiries for the 2026–2027 cruise season.

Booking Enquiry

Plan Your Experience

Tell James a little about your visit — what you want to see, how much time you have and how many people are in your group. Replies are personal, quick and human.

Questions about your map purchase?

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Book a Free 15-Min Call with James

Pick a time that works — James will call you on Google Meet. No obligation.

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No automated booking system. Every enquiry is read and replied to personally.

Tours meet at an agreed central location. No pickup provided.

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Guide & Operator Enquiries

For professional guide and operator map access, get in touch directly. James will respond personally within 24 hours.

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Only Footprints Norway is a registered Norwegian business (org.nr. 937 724 098)

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