2hr Retro Motorcycle Sidecar Oslo Highlights Tour

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About this activity

Retro Tours Norway is a company offering city tours in Oslo using retro styled motorbikes with sidecars. We can carry up to 2 passengers per bike so If you want to experience the sites and sounds of this beautiful city in a different and unique way come and give it a try. You won’t regret it!

Your rider/guide will start by taking you through the city centre, passing Stortinget (Parliament Building) and the Royal Palace. From the Palace we will continue up to the Holmenkollen Ski Jump Centre. Here you will see some great views of Oslo and surrounding fjord. We will then visit Vigelands Parken, the site of over 200 bronze and granite sculptures created by Gustav Vigeland. Next we continue to Bygdøy, the site of several museums including Kon-Tiki, Fram, Viking Ships and Folk museums.

In addition to our 2 hour tours we can also offer bespoke tours on request. (1-3 hour tours, half or full day tours and group bookings available).

All stops are optional.

Routes may be subject to change.

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At a glance

Duration: 2 hours
Confirmation: Instant confirmation
Ticket: Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Group: Your group only
People per booking: 1–2
Guide: Norwegian, English
Operated by: Retro Tours Norway

What is included

Included

Included: Helmets are mandatory and always included. We also provide gloves and cagoules should it be required. Strongly recommend wearing suitable clothing for your tour.

Not included

Not included: Optional Ferry ride back to Aker Brygge from the museums at Bygdøy.
Not included: Entrance fees to museums or excursions

Itinerary

Stortinget (Norwegian parliament)

10 min

Our first stop will be The Norwegian Parliament Building (Stortinget) alongside Karl Johans Gate, Oslo’s famous shopping street. This provides an excellent opportunity see the Parliament Building and browse some of Karl Johans Gate shops and cafes.
The Royal Palace

10 min

As part of one of our city tours we will pass by the Palace and it’s grounds. Available to stop here if requested,
Holmenkollen Ski Museum

10 min

You will experience a fantastic ride through Oslo up to the Holmenkollen Ski Jump Centre and get close up views of the ski jump tower and arena as well as excellent panoramic views of Oslo and surrounding fjord. The ski museum is located next to the Holmenkollen ski jump and showcases over 4000 years of skiing history. For those requiring refreshments Frognerseter offers food and drinks with more fantastic views over the city and Oslo Fjord.
Vigelandsparken

15 min

We can stop off at Vigelands Parken should you wish to see some of the sculptures created by Gustav Vigeland (1869-1943). This is a 32 acre public park containing over 200 bronze and granite sculptures depicting human beings of different ages, sexes and sizes. The Frogner Stadium and open air pool are also located within the park. If you like roses then it’s also worth noting you will find Norway’s largest collection here with over 150 species totalling over 40,000 plants.
Bygdoy Peninsula

20 min

Finally we head for the Bygdøy peninsula which is a great tourist attraction for those who like museums. This is where The Kontiki, Fram, Maritime, Viking ships and Folk museums are located as well as the Royal summerhouse. Should you wish to stay and visit any of the museums you can return to Aker Brygge via the regular ferry service (departs close to The Kontiki museum). Admission fees to museums and attractions not included.

Meeting point and pickup

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

Meeting point

On the corner between Karl Johans gate and Rosenkrantz gate adjacent to The Parliament building (Stortinget).

End point

On the corner between Karl Johans gate and Rosenkrantz gate adjacent to The Parliament building (Stortinget).

Pickup points

Scandic Holberg
Thon Hotel Cecil
Frogner House - Vika
Frogner House Dronningparken
Minotel Aas
Karl Johan Hotel
Hotel Christiania Teater
Clarion Hotel The Hub
Frogner House Skovveien
Thon Hotel Gyldenlove
Short Stay Apartments
Comfort Hotel Karl Johan

and 71 more pickup points

In addition we can arrange pick ups from your cruise ship. We therefore request you leave the name of your cruise ship in the special requirements section of your booking form. Please note, pick ups from the cruise terminal are no longer an option as it has closed.

For further information regarding pick ups or customised tours please contact us via email.