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Oslo Highlights. Best Private Walking Tour of Oslo with a Local Guide.

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Oslo Highlights. Best Private Walking Tour of Oslo with a Local Guide.

About this activity

Walk with a Viking: Private Tour of Oslo's Top Sights and Local Spots Private Walk With a Viking - Oslo Walking Tour. Our Oslo walking tour is your introduction to our country. It will help you get your bearings and make the most of your stay in Norway. We recommend it as your first stop in Oslo. Our family-friendly tour brings the history of Norway to life with exciting stories and Nordic mythology. We’ll visit all of the famous landmarks in the city center, i.e. Aker Brygge, the Royal Palace, the Parliament, the University, the main streets, etc.  You will also visit a medieval Fortress Akershus or Vigeland Sculpture Park (public transport paid by the travellers). But, we’ll also share hidden, local spots, things you’d miss if you didn’t know what to look for. We want you to feel the unique, friendly atmosphere of our quirky little city, not just to see the most popular tourist attractions. We’ll be showing you our favorite places to eat, drink and visit.

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At a glance

Duration
4 hours
Confirmation
Instant confirmation
Ticket
Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Group
Your group only
People per booking
1–10
Guide
English
Operated by
Quality Tours

What is included

Included

  • Included: Private guiding

Not included

  • Not included: Alcoholic drinks (available to purchase)
  • Not included: Drinks

Itinerary

  1. Oslo City Hall

    30 min

    We shall start at your hotel in central Oslo.

    The tour shall include:

    City centre - Oslo of the 19th century:

    Royal Palace,

    Parliament,

    Karl Johan – the main street,

    Oslo Fjord,

    Aker Brygge (former ship yard),

    Medieval Fortress Akershus,

    Kvadraturen, the 17th century Oslo

    Cathedral Domkirke

    New National Opera House

    Oslo Fjord

    City Hall - short visit. Nobel Peace Prize.

    One or two of the museums of your choice in Bygdoy ie the Viking Skip Museum or Polar Ship Fram. Or the National Gallery (Edvard Munch paintings, French impressionists etc).

    Vigeland Sculpture Park (optional) - a walking tour in the park.

    A 3 hour tour will include at least one or two museums. It is most likely to be the Vikingship museum, Kon-Tiki museum, City Hall (Nobel Peace Prize), the National Gallery (E. Munch, Norwegian landscapes, French Impressionists etc) or Vigeland Park (Sculptural Park)

  2. Oslofjord

    30 min Admission included

    Stunning fjord area

  3. Aker Brygge

    30 min

    Upmarket area with lots of restaurants, sculpture park and museums

  4. The Norwegian National Opera & Ballet

    30 min

    Stunning opera faced with white marble. View of the area from above

  5. Akershus Castle and Fortress (Akershus Slott og Festning)

    30 min

    Well preserved military fortress and the Royal Castle

  6. Nationaltheatret

    Passing by

    The main drama theater. Henrik Ibsen

  7. The Royal Palace

    Passing by

    Main residence of the present Royal Family. Monument to Karl Johan

  8. Oslo City Hall

    30 min

    Inaugurated in 1950, Oslo City Hall is the city's administrative body and the seat of the City Council.

    The building has been decorated by great Norwegian art from 1900-1950, with motifs from Norwegian history, culture and working life.

  9. Vigelandsparken

    40 min

    unik and fabulous

Meeting point and pickup

You can be picked up from your accommodation or go straight to the meeting point.

Meeting point

End point

Pickup points

  • Grand Hotel Oslo by Scandic
  • Scandic Victoria Oslo
  • Thon Hotel Rosenkrantz Oslo
  • Hotel Continental
  • Radisson Blu Scandinavia Hotel, Oslo

Using your ticket

  • Comfortable walking shoes are recommended

All flight times are approximate and subject to change due to weather conditions and weight restrictions.

Cancellation

Free cancellation

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

If you cancel You get back
At least one day before 100%
Less than a day before 0%

Good to know

  • Wheelchair accessible

  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller

  • Service animals allowed

  • Public transportation options are available nearby

  • All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible

  • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health

  • Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness

Options

  • Oslo Old Town Highlights 2 hrs

    Oslo historical tour: Explore the historical heart of Oslo and see iconic landmarks such as Akershus Fortress, Oslo Cathedral, Oslo City Hall etc.

    Duration: 2 hours: Enjoy this tour and explore Oslo's rich past, vivid present, and promising future.

    Explore the historical heart: Oslo Cathedral, a neo-Gothic marvel from 1697

    National Theatre, a cultural cornerstone since 1899

    Akershus Fortress 13th

    Pickup included

  • 4 hrs incl. Vigeland park

    Tram (fees paid by travellers)

    Pickup included

  • PLEASURE IN THE CITY HALF DAY

    Pleasure walk with breaks: Spectacular walk in the City Center, passing by the Royal Palace, Parlament, Oslo Cathedral, Munch Museum, Opera House etc.

    City Center: Easy tour passing by the main attractions. 1 or 2 enjoyable breaks in stunning surroundings

    Pickup included

  • Exciting Oslo 3 hrs by tram

    Duration: 3 hours: Most of the highlights of the Capital City - gem of Scandinavia

    We shall use public transport, tickets paid by the travelers

    Tram (comfort)

    Pickup included

  • Easy OSLO, no Vigeland, 3 hrs

    Vigeland park excluded: Vigeland park excluded, 3 HOUR TOUR. Main attractions

    Duration: 3 hours

    Pickup included

  • Nature with locals

    Duration: 3 hours

    Oslo fjord: Historic Hovedøya

    Gressholmen's Old Lighthouse

    Breathtaking Views of the Oslo

    Lindøya's Colorful Cabins

    Electrical boat 3 islands: Across Oslo's beautiful fjords, where history, nature, and Nordic charm converge. From historic islands to serene beaches

    Pickup included

  • Evening walk in stunning Oslo

    Sun set on the fjord: Stunning views, best of Oslo with local guide

    Duration: 3 hours

    Pickup included

  • Christmas in beautiful Oslo

    Duration: 3 hours: Oslo is a magical place in Christmas, and there is a lot a see and discover here!

    Central Oslo. Christmas Market: Main landmarks: the City Hall, the Royal Palace, the National Theater, Akershus Castle and Fortress, Oslo Cathedral etc.

    Pickup included

Traveller ratings

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