Kristiansand private tours

Kristiansand was built - not surprisingly - on a sandy beach. Reputed to be warmer and sunnier than the rest of the country, this Norwegian city has capitalized on its agreeable climate, graceful architecture and cosmopolitan citizenry to become one of Scandinavia's top tourist destinations.Take a Kristiansand private tour and discover the city nicknamed 'the coolest Riviera' with a local guide.Kristiansand was founded in 1641 by - not surprisingly - King Christian IV, who saw the area's strategic potential and encouraged settlement. Spend time with your guide exploring Kvadraturen, the perfectly-square town centre, and you'll agree it was a worthwhile investment.Be sure to duck down the side streets around Markensgate, packed with quirky shops and drinking spots, then make tracks to Posebyen, Kristiansand's oldest section. Seafood lovers will wriggle with delight at the Fiskebrygga, the city's fish market, where your guide can sniff out fresh mackerel prepared with Nordic flair.