The Essential Oslo Private Walking Tour
Description
See Oslo's top sights and attractions on a fascinating walking tour. Set out from Oslo S close to Oslo Opera ―to explore Norway's bustling capital, taking in such local landmarks as the Parliament, the Royal Palace, and the University of Oslo. Marvel at Akershus Fortress, wander through Aker Brugge―a revitalized waterfront area now home to many stores, bars, and restaurants―and visit the Tjuvholmen District. This foodie haven also boasts numerous art galleries. Get expert tips on the best spots to drink, eat and shop in the area.
Tour Options
Itinerary
Set out from City Hall, home of the Noble Peace Prize
Stop by oldest arena for stage artists, theatre productions and large celebrations.
Take a picture of the one of the country’s most important buildings.
Take a look at University's neoclassical campus.
In addition to being a political landmark, the Parliament building is also a popular tourist destination.
The area's history goes back to the Middle Ages when it was the site of a market square.
Marvel at Akershus Fortress, the symbol of Oslo city.
Wander through Aker Brugge and Tjuvholmen, a revitalised waterfront area.
Highlights
What's included
Pickup Locations & Times
We will arrange a pick-up directly from your hotel lobby. Please ensure that the hotel's name is correctly provided. If a hotel name is not provided, we will meet at Oslo Central Station. Please note that we’re unable to arrange pick-up from private Airbnb accommodations. CRUISE PASSENGERS: please provide your ship’s name at the time of booking. Please make sure your mobile phone is switched on and accessible during the pick up.
Traveller Ratings
Important Information
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Wheelchair accessible
- 3 days before the departure: no refund
- 3-6 days before the departure: 50% refund
- Cancellation Terms:
- Enhanced Refund Terms
- as an optional extra, adding 8% of the booking value to the total. If you cannot attend their booking because of a circumstance listed within the Enhanced Refund Terms, you can apply for a 100% refund any time up to the (first) date of the tour/activity, or for up to 60 days afterwards, directly through Protect Group.
Reviews(89)
Minji was wonderful. She had a lot of interesting information. She showed us things we would not have seen on our own, and certainly would not have had background on. We highly recommend her.
It was worth booking this tour. Hilde picked us up directly from the ship and showed us Oslo wonderfully. Best regards
Vielen Dank für Ihre tolle Bewertung und dafür, dass Sie sich die Zeit genommen haben, Ihre Erfahrungen mit uns zu teilen. Es freut uns sehr, dass Ihnen die Tour mit Hilde so gut gefallen hat. Ihre freundlichen Worte geben wir sehr gerne an sie weiter. Herzliche Grüße!
We had limited time in Oslo, and our private walking tour was the perfect way to see the city and learn more about its history. Our tour guide, Sigrid, was excellent and tailored the tour to our interests. She offered a wealth of information and we learned a lot. Sigrid also provided valuable advice about what else to see while in Oslo and even guided one of our group members back to our hotel on public transit.
Thank you so much for your kind words! We are delighted to hear that you enjoyed your time in Oslo and that Sigrid helped make the most of your visit. We will be sure to share your lovely feedback with her. We hope to welcome you back to Scandinavia one day!
We wanted to love this tour, and our guide was incredibly nice, but the experience fell short of our expectations. The tour lacked a clear, engaging route with the steady stream of facts and commentary we've typically enjoyed on similar city tours. Our guide was very quiet and struggled a bit with English fluency, which made it hard to hear and stay engaged. There were also several instances where historical details were conflicting or unclear. The guide has great potential because of their warm personality, but the tour definitely needs a bit more structural preparation and factual polishing.
Thank you very much for your honest and thoughtful feedback. We are truly sorry that your experience in Oslo did not meet your expectations and that the guide’s delivery affected your overall impression of the tour. We have shared your comments with the guide, including your observations about the structure, commentary, and historical information. We hope she will take this feedback seriously and use it to improve future tours. We also appreciate your kind words about her personality, and thank you for taking the time to share such constructive feedback.
Anastasia was a fantastic guide. Meeting up at our hotel was very easy and timely. She was very friendly and extremely knowledgeable. Our three and half hours was at a perfect pace, visiting the major points of interest around the city center. She shared enjoyable nuggets of information along the way.
This was an outstanding personalized tour of Oslo. We were met right at our cruise ship by Anastasia, and for the next 3 hours, we enjoyed a leisurely, deeply informative walk through the city and its sites. Anastasia possessed a keen knowledge of Norway's history, as well as the cultural influences of its neighbors. Moreover, we thoroughly enjoyed her insight and candor into daily life in response to our many questions. She truly made the tour exceptional. Our highest recommendation
Thank you for your kind words and for your high appreciation of Anastasia’s work. She is truly passionate about her work and is a highly dedicated professional. We always share our guests’ feedback with our guides, as it motivates and inspires them to continuously improve their tours and deepen their knowledge. We sincerely hope to welcome you back to Oslo again in the future!
We arrived by cruise ship. Mireia, our guide, met us at our ship, an easy link up. She is a licensed tour guide with the city and was very knowledgeable of the city and the country of Norway. Our primary interests are history and culture, and we buried her with questions (something you can never do in group tours). She answered them all. The walking tour covered about 3 miles. She covered the fort, the old town, the city and national government buildings, and the Royal palace. She was very flexible--several times she gave us options of what to see and adjusted her tour accordingly. If you are looking to get a personalized tour of Oslo, this is the one.
Thank you very much for your thoughtful and detailed review. We are delighted to hear that you enjoyed your time in Oslo with Mireia. She is indeed a highly knowledgeable and dedicated guide, and we are especially pleased that her passion for Norwegian history and culture helped make your visit both engaging and memorable. We will be sure to share your kind feedback with Mireia — comments like yours are truly appreciated and very motivating for our guides. Thank you again for choosing our tour, and we hope to welcome you back to Norway in the future.
Emilie was wonderful! Very knowledgeable, and patient in answering our many questions. Would highly recommend this tour.
Thank you so much for your kind words! We are very happy to hear that you enjoyed the tour and that Emilie made such a positive impression. We truly appreciate your recommendation!
Our tour guide Sigrid was excellent. She did a great job of providing a history of Oslo. I would suggest her.
Thank you very much for your lovely feedback! We are delighted to hear that you enjoyed the tour with Sigrid. We truly appreciate your recommendation!
Very nice tour covered all major landmarks
Thank you for your feedback! We look forward to seeing you in Oslo again.
