Oslo Hop-On Hop-Off Tour: City Sightseeing Excursion

Discover the vibrant city of Oslo on a hop-on hop-off bus tour. Explore top attractions like the National Theatre, Vigeland Sculpture Park, and the Viking Ship Museum at your own pace. Perfect for cruise ship passengers looking for a flexible and convenient shore excursion in Oslo.

Duration: 1 hour, 30 minutes
Cancellation: 1 day learn more
Highlights

Red Route (Route)

Operating Schedule: Departure from stop 1 (National Theatre) at 10:00am, Last tour at 4pm, Frequency every 30 minutes.
Times subject to change at any time, check locally for latest timetable.

1. Rettspolitisk Forening
The National Theatre / The Royal Palace / Karl Johans Gate

2. AS med-lab
Majorstuen

3. Frognerparken
Frogner Park & Vigeland Installation

4. Museumsveien 10
Norwegian Museum of Cultural History

5. Vikingskipene
Viking Ship Museum

6. Bygdøynes
Kon-Tiki Museum / Fram Polar Ship Museum / Maritime Museum

7. Vikingskipene
Viking Ship Museum

8. Museumsveien 10
Norwegian Museum of Cultural History

9. Job Resource Hub AS
Oslo Cruise Ship Terminal

10. Operagata 8
Opera House

11. Fred Olsens gate
Jernbanetorget / Bus Terminal / Central Station

Points of Interest

  • The Royal Palace

  • Frogner Park

  • Vigeland Park

  • The Norwegian Parliament

  • Viking Ship Museum

  • Akershus Castle and Fortress (Akershus Slott og Festning)

What's Included
  • Unlimited hop-on hop-off for 24 hours
  • On-board audio commentary available in several languages + free headphones
What's Not Included
  • Food and drinks
  • Gratuities
  • Hotel pickup and drop-off
Additional Information

No matter what cruise ship you arrive on, this is the perfect do-it-yourself shore excursion in Oslo. Explore the sunniest capital in Scandinavia with this one day ticket aboard this City Sightseeing open-top double-decker bus. See the main sights of Oslo, including the National Theatre, Vigeland Sculpture Park, The Viking Ship Museum and Oslo Opera House. Passengers can hop on and hop off at any of the 18 tour stops along the route, or stay on the bus for the full 90 minute loop. It’s the perfect shore excursion to see Oslo!

  • Cruise Passenger Information:
  • Cruise guests who are arriving into Oslo will be able to board the City Sightseeing Buses directly outside of the cruise terminal.
  • Frequency - Tours depart every 30 minutes
  • Duration - A full loop of the tour takes 90 minutes
  • First tour departs from Stop 1 at 10am, last tour departs from Stop 1 at 4pm
  • With your voucher, enjoy flexible access for up to 12 months from the travel date you select at check-out.
  • Season - The tour typically operates from June - September, dates vary each year.
Cancellation Policy

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

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Rachel_r
Jul 28, 2024
Loved it - Really liked the tour and loved Oslo. Lots of great things to see! Make sure you make it to the park!
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Betje_w
Jul 14, 2024
Interesting Oslo - Folk museum is well worth the stop off. The bus was very comfortable and the commentary is excellent and very informative.
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Lonnie_p
Jun 5, 2024
Best way to see the city - The hop on, hop off bus is a great way to see all the highlights of the city. If this is your first time in Oslo, then I highly recommend it.
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Goplaces04570348930
Sep 8, 2023
It worked well - ideal for the first day so that you can get an overview. - The bus was always on time. The information provided via the headphones is, however, rather sparse. There is still room for improvement. But since the traffic in Oslo is not as heavy as in cities such as London, you are not constantly stuck in traffic jams and the buses can stick to the timetable.
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Damian_l
May 13, 2024
Disappointed - Not impressed. No reliable route information. Drivers were not sure our ticket was valid. Lots of confusion regarding which company we should be riding with. Both HOHO companies use almost identical livery. Not worth the money
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Carpediemgribdagen
Oct 19, 2023
Save your money - Started in a cold bus which then got way too hot. Very doubtful if the price was correct. Bought a ticket for 1 adult and 3 children, but the seller first said that the children were free and afterwards they spoke for an adult. Paid 640 enough. The sound in the seats was terrible and several of the plugs on the upper deck did not work. Waste of money and most things can be seen without having to walk that much.
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Sally_a
Jul 23, 2024
Don’t use this bus - there are 2. Get the other - If I could give this zero stars I would. It was a huge waste of money. Go with the other tour. It was running over a half hour late at the start of the day. There were no announcements as to what stop we were at or what the sights were. The map the provided was useless in finding the stops.
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819ivir
Jul 1, 2024
Not welcoming - Saw how a group of seafarers got rejected to join the bus that is actually FREE for them. They also help spreading amount guest onboard on what to do when visiting Oslo so next time take them into consideration. Tours starting at 1pm or 2pm is too late for them. Don't restrict them when there are plenty busses available.
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Heikogroon
Dec 3, 2023
Tour is not worth the money - I was in Oslo with the AIDA in November and booked the tour. My conclusion: I could have invested the money better elsewhere. The tour was very short. Only 6 stops in the city center and 3 in Bygdøy, 2 of which were the same stop. The information on the headphones is really poor and there are long stretches without commentary. Cannot be recommended. The seats are also very narrow.
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Auscan74
Oct 27, 2023
Horrible customer service/cancellation policy - I purchased my ticket online prior to departing for my trip from Canada (Oct 12) choosing the date October 24 for my use. When I arrived in Oslo Oct 24 I was surprised to find out they were not operating that day. So I filled out the refund on their website and bought a ticket for the other hop on hop off company in Oslo. I received an email later stating they did not do refunds within 24hrs of travel date. I received no notifications that they were not operating on the 24th so how was I to cancel more than 24hrs. I responded to their customer service with this and they responded back stating my chosen travel date was Oct 12. Well no, I purchased the ticket online Oct 12 for a travel date of Oct 24 and was not even in the country on the 12th. They refuse to refund the ticket I purchased even though it is them that was not operating, but continue to state the ticket is valid for 1 year. I came from Canada, i will not be returning to Oslo anytime soon. This is shady business practices in my opinion, so beware of their cancellation policies because even if it is their scheduling that is at fault, you will not be refunded. I can live without that money, but it is the unprofessional business practices that causes me to warn others.
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