Top Oslo Walking Tours

Oslo is one of the best places in Norway to sample traditional cuisine, if you know where to look. Led by a local guide, this walking tour provides an insider’s perspective on the best spots to try Norwegian dishes, snacks, and drinks—plus an inside look at local sights, history, and culture.

Travel through the Oslo fjord's islands on foot during this half-day nature walk. Travel on local ferries and explore local villages, sea cliffs, historic sites, and forests on three different islands. Stop for a picnic on a hidden beach (bring your own lunch or purchase along the way); be sure to bring a swimsuit and towel.

Tour the beautiful Oslo Fjord and discover Norwegian culture through its delicious food and drink. Walk the streets of Grønnland, taste local cured meats and craft beers, and enjoy a traditional Norwegian shrimp buffet as you cruise the Oslo Fjord. Learn about the history and culture of Oslo as you pass major landmarks.

Enjoy an express tour of Oslo’s city center. Over the course of 2.5 hours, get a taste of Norwegian culture and visit major sights like Akerhus Fortress, City Hall, and the modern Opera House. Sample traditional brunost cheese before your visit ends. This efficient tour offers a perfect overview of beautiful Oslo.

When your ship docks in Oslo's port, take a comprehensive tour of the city's highlights with this half-day shore excursion. Combine a walking tour with an express route on a sightseeing bus that allows you to take in landmarks such as the Viking Museum, the Vigeland Installation in Frogner Park, and others. Admission to all attractions and round-trip transportation from the port are included.

Explore the forests and fjords of Oslo on this half-day nature walk that gets you out of the bustling city. Take in the quietude of the forest while hiking between viewpoints, stopping at Holmenkollen ski jump and the Frognerseteren historic landmark. Recommended for those who are physically fit, this tour also has time for a swim, so bring a swimsuit and towel.

Getting to know a new city isn’t just about seeing its sights but meeting its people. With this private custom Oslo tour, connect with a local for a real feel of the city they love. Share your interests with your friend-in-the-making before meeting for a walking tour that delivers a personalized and authentic take on the city: from pointers on restaurants to finding little-known sights and ways to get around.

This 4-hour private tour shows you only the best of Oslo. Visit the Opera House and Palace in the city center, then explore the dreamy sculptures of Vigeland Park and listen to stories about the artist who created them. Head to the Viking Ship Museum to see some of the best-preserved ships in the world. Delve into Viking culture and learn about its impact on Norway today.

Follow in the footsteps of ancient Vikings, criminals and legendary local ghosts on a private walking tour through the heart of Oslo with a storyteller guide. See the main attractions in the historic center as you trace a route from City Hall to Kvadraturen and the landmarks of Karl Johans gate. Learn the dark side of local history as your guide brings fierce battles, myths, and murders to life, and hear about some of Norway’s most offbeat traditions. Enjoy the change to take in Oslo's sights with a fun twist. Hotel pickup and drop-off is included.

Uncover the past, present and future of Norway's capital on an alternative tour of Oslo. Set out on an illuminating walk through this ever-growing city and experience some of its most intriguing architectural sights. See the modern Opera House—which you can actually walk upon—and learn about the transformation of Oslo's Bjørvika district from a former container port into the city's main cultural hub. You'll also have an opportunity to visit some of Olso's most historic neighborhoods and structures—including a medieval fortress—and experience how it all blends together seamlessly.

Easy walk in Oslo In a two hour guided tour you will get the essence of Oslo and its most important institutions. Make your way from historical buildings to contemporary award-winning architecture like our striking 2008 Opera house building. Discover the most important sights that have shaped the history of this vibrant city. See the print left by its history of unions and walk down the street named after a Swedish King with French origin and learn why. Live the vibrant atmosphere of the many cafes, bars and shops of the area. Don’t miss the opportunity of taking your picture in the internationally known City Hall where The Nobel Peace Prize is awarded every year. Walk on the roof of a building is possible when you visit the Opera house in Oslo. As a bonus indulge in the beautiful views of the Oslo fjord that you can appreciate from there. Get inspired by this city of contrasts when walking through contemporary architecture buildings and their unconventional shapes.

Explore the best of Oslo, Norway on this sightseeing adventure. Visit many of Oslo’s top attractions on this guided tour—sites like Parliament House, the Kvadraturen neighborhood, the National Theatre, and the Royal Palace, to name just a few. It’s the perfect introduction to Norway’s capital city.

Norway’s vibrant capital city, Oslo, has rich layers of Norse kings, raiding Vikings, and modern culture. This audio tour guides you to some of the city’s top sites, including the Nobel Peace Prize Centre, Viking Ship Museum, Akershus Fortress, Norwegian Resistance Museum, and more. Along the way, you’ll hear the history of the city’s early roots as a Viking stronghold, learn about the Great Fire, and step into the present day.

See Oslo's top sights and attractions on a fascinating walking tour. Set out from City Hall―home of the Noble Peace Prize―to explore Norway's bustling capital, taking in such local landmarks as Parliament, the Royal Palace and the University of Oslo. Marvel at Akershus Fortress, wander through Aker Brugge―a revitalized waterfront area now home to a bevy of stores, bars and restaurants―and visit the Tjuvholmen District, a foodie haven that also boast numerous art galleries. Get expert tips on the best spots to drink, eat and shop in the area.

Get a local's perspective on Oslo's exciting food scene, and go off the beaten path, on this food tour. Hear from your guide about the gastronomic revolution taking place in the Nordic food scene as you walk from the city center to the trendy district of Grunerløkka. Along the way stop in at several different eateries and sample a handful of tastings of local-favorite dishes including seasonal meats, seafood delicacies, and a few drinks.

Let our tour guides give you an insider’s perspective of the city, mixing adventure and education to form an unforgettable time. This tour of the city allows you to see the biggest attractions of Oslo, and it is designed to be leisurely so that you still have lots of energy for the rest of your day. Oslo is really bike friendly city, and you feel safe in traffic. E-cycles are so much fun and as easy as riding a normal bike. With almost no effort you can cover great distances without breaking a sweat.

Sample some of Norway’s best beer and cheese with this tasting. Learn about the history and culture of Oslo, explore a local market, and head to a pub to taste beers from all over Norway. Try delicious brie, goat cheese, blue cheese, and of course, classic Norwegian brunost (brown cheese).

The trip starts outside Oslo Visitor Centre at Jernbanetorget in Oslo city centre. We will then take the Røa Line to idyllic Røa. We will slowly hike down towards the Lysaker river. There is a charming and accessible path along the riverbank, along which we will cross bridges, enjoy waterfalls, frothing rapids, lush trees and the twitter of birds. The trip finishes at Jar station where we will hop on the metro and arrive back at Jernbanetorget, where we started.

See a different side of Oslo on this 2.5-hour tour from the city center to hipster neighborhood Grünerløkka. Discover the area’s parks, industrial buildings, street art, cafés, bars, and historic wooden houses. Learn why Grünerløkka has long been home to many free thinkers and artists including the painter Edvard Munch.

This is a beautiful walk up to one of Oslo's nicest viewpoints. You get to explore Oslo as a real Norwegian - out in nature, surrounded by nature and fresh air. We want to provide you with a feel good experience where you get to use your body and enjoy some healthy exercise. The walk is around 7 kilometer with an altitude gain of approximately 250 meters. If you have trouble with your knees or hips this hike might not be for you, but besides that this trip should be suitable for most people. Oh, and let's not forget about the waffles! Freshly made Norwegian waffles served with jam or brown cheese will be a mouthwatering reward at top of the mountain. Let's hike, have fun and explore the Norwegian woods together.

When your ship docks in Oslo's port, take a private tour of the city on foot. Walk through the Norwegian capital, including visits to the Royal Palace, the National Theater, the Parliament Building, Oslo Cathedral, and Akershus. Visit Vigeland Sculpture Park, the Viking Museum, and Oslo's best lookout: the Holmenkollen Skip Jump.

See the highlights of downtown Oslo—including the Royal Palace (Kongelige Slott), Karl Johans gate, and Bjørvika—without having to keep pace with others on this self-guided walking tour. With directions narrated to you and audio that plays automatically via your smartphone, you can focus on your surroundings rather than the screen.

Whether you take this self-guided GPS audio tour on an early Sunday morning or a busy Tuesday afternoon, you will always experience the area and paths as a break from everyday life - a green and fresh lung that provides you with extra energy and joy of life. VoiceMap takes you on a tour upstream the river of Akerselva, from the busy downtown by the traffic machines, the Central Station and the Bus Terminal at Vaterland, and about 3 kilometres up to Sagene, where it ends by a cosy café next to a waterfall. The tour takes about 45 minutes, without stop. While you walk, Lars will tell you the story of Akerselva, and its surrounding areas. Along the way, you'll hear how the river shaped the industrial evolution of Oslo, and how it was brought back from environmental degradation, to become the tranquil, green artery of Oslo. … NB! The tour is wheelchair accessible, but be aware that the path may be steep in some places.

Oslo’s modern city centre was designed to be discovered by foot. Join us for an Oslo City Private Walking Tour and see for yourself! We'll check out the best of the city centre, digging into Norwegian culture along the way.