Oslo Bike Tour: Street Art, Cafés, Waterfalls & Food

Explore Oslo’s hidden gems on a 3-hour bike tour. Discover street art, hip cafés, waterfalls, and award-winning coffee. Ride along the Akerselva River.

Duration: 3 hours
Cancellation: 1 day learn more
Highlights
  • Grunerlokka - Oslo’s hippest neighborhood, full of lively cafés, shops, micro-breweries and entertainment venues.
  • The Norwegian National Opera & Ballet - One of Europe’s best known modern buildings, among the most striking Opera houses in the world.
  • Akerselva River - A unique river in Europe, with waterfalls in the middle of the city. Surrounded by beautifully preserved 18th and 19th century industrial buildings as well as green urban parks, this river feels at turns wild, funky, urban and rural all in one stretch of bike riding.
  • Mathallen Oslo - Oslo’s best known food market, a delightful blend of great architecture, local food and lively restaurants. There is time on the tour for food and drink (not included in the price of the tour).
  • Soerenga Public Pool - A new neighborhood where city meets fjord, offering amazing views over the islands, rugged hills and the city center.
What's Included
  • Local guide
  • Use of bicycle
  • Use of helmet
What's Not Included
  • Drinks: possibility to fill water bottles or buy water along the way
  • Food and drinks: tour includes a 20 minute stop at the “Mathallen”, Oslo’s premiere destination for local food and drink.
Additional Information

Discover an alternative Oslo, full of street art, hip cafés, surprising waterfalls, great food and award winning coffee. During this approximately 3-hour bike tour, ride the path along the Akerselva River, with a stop at the heart of Oslo’s food scene, the indoor market “Mathallen” (closed on Mondays). Be amazed by rushing waterfalls in the middle of the city, just blocks from the trendy Grünerløkka neighborhood. And an absolute must is a stop at the stunningly modern Opera and the modern redevelopment around it, including a stop at Oslo’s newest urban beach called “Sørenga”.

  • Infant seats are available on request if advised at time of booking (for children 1-4 years old)
Location
DFDS Seaways
Akershusstranda
The street address (Akershusstranda 31) is not easily visible. Just look for the ferry terminal for the DFDS boat, in building 42. The entrance is on the side of the building.
Cancellation Policy

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

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Barry_p
Jun 10, 2024
Viking Biking Rocks!! - Stine and Astrid were awesome. We had a great time biking around, learning about Oslo and seeing sites from a unique point of view. I highly recommend Viking Biking and Hiking as a great way to see this amazing city.
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Aaron_m
Jun 8, 2024
Fantastic - Josh was amazing - so knowledgeable and intelligent insight into Oslo, history and culture. He really showed us the real Oslo. Astrid was also really insightful and helpful on the ride. Both outstanding guides.
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Gavin_s
Jun 7, 2024
Fantastic tour, great route with brilliant tour guides - Fantastic tour with charismatic tour guides who displayed their vast local knowledge of Norway. Nothing was too much trouble and the tour was a lot of fun. It was great to see some of the lesser known but very interesting places in Oslo.
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Douglas_t
Aug 22, 2023
Great - Freddy was the best, had a great ride. He was very knowledgeable and accommodating. Off the tourist beaten path and through old town, river path and waterfalls.
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Erik
Aug 18, 2023
Very Much Liking Viking Biking - Our Viking Biking experience was fantastic. Our extended family of seven did a private ride with Curtis. Curtis clearly has a passion for this special place and took us to many beautiful spots that most tourists would not typically experience. Curtis was knowledgeable and personable. I highly recommending Viking Biking!
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Lucie_v
Jul 20, 2023
Very goid guide and private tour - Our guide “Cat” was superb. Told us interesting facts and stories about Oslo. We discovered verious neighborhoods. The tour waa simply great for all of us (family including teenagers).
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Mikelm688
Jul 2, 2023
Must do! - The tour was really awesome! And our tour guide Lars did a phenomenal job, he was very knowledgeable and made it very fun an interesting. Definitely recommended.
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Lizg0409
Jun 12, 2023
Do this biking tour. It is worth it! - I would highly recommend this tour. We took a private tour (just my husband and myself) with Curtis. I had high expectations, and they were exceeded. We had planned one trip, seeing some sights, foods, etc, and Curtis asked us a few questions, watched our riding ability, and then asked if we might want to change the plans and see more of the courtryside. It would be a longer distance, with different views. My husband immediately opted for the alternate plan. We were not disappointed. Curtis not only told us about what we were seeing, and the history, but really taught us about Norwegian culture, how they incorporate the land, exercise, and being outdoors as part of a way of life. It was so much more than just telling about sights, it was an education into a way of life in Norway. And along the way, we saw beautiful countryside just outside of a capitol city. If someone can afford a private tour, it is the way to go, if not, go with a a group. It was worth every penny and more to us.
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Travelingmo
Aug 26, 2022
Traveled all over the world and just now retiring after being a travel agent for 27 years. - I would give these guys 50 stars! I did a tour with them several years ago and had a blast. It was great. But this year, I was planning a trip for a family (I am a Travel Agent) and contacted them for a private afternoon tour in Oslo. One of their kids is a teenager with Down's Syndrome and can't realy ride a bike. The owner searched and searched and finally found a bike powered rick-shaw and had one of his young, strong guys power her along with her family. At one point I told him to give up, and her Mom would just stay back with her, but he didn't! This family had the nicest private tour. I cannot reccommend this company enough!
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Jason_h
Jul 5, 2022
Well worth it - Fantastic tour. Our guide was perfect and we went at a relaxed pace. Gave us a view of the city you won’t see on the standard tours.
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