Oslo Guided Tours: Discover Modern Architecture and Urban Development
4.8
34 Ratings
Sentrum

Join our Green Oslo City Walks and discover the rapid urban development and modern architecture in Oslo. Explore the blend of old and new buildings, from industrial structures to cultural hubs. Experience the fjord and urban city life on this engaging tour!

Duration: 2 hours
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • The Norwegian National Opera & Ballet - If time allows you will take a stroll on the roof of the Operahouse
  • Munch - The Munch museum opening in October 2021 is the newest attraction in the Bjørvika area. One of the most changing areas in Oslo.
  • Akrobaten Pedestrian Bridge - Binding the areas of Grønland and Bjørvika together this bridge has become a popular feature in the city
What's Included
  • Local guide
What's Not Included
  • Hotel pickup and drop-off
Additional Information

Join us on our Green Oslo City Tours! The focus of this expedition is the swift city development currently ongoing in Oslo. Your host will share insights about what’s fresh in Oslo and display how the city skilfully integrates new constructions with ancient ones. Observe how antiquated industrial structures blend with new cultures and innovative…

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Location
Oslo Visitor Center
Jernbanetorget
The starting point is inside the Visitor Center at Oslo Central Station. When the Visitor Center is closed we gather in front of it. Our certified Oslo Guide will be waiting for you here, with a blue A4 sign saying "Guided City Walk".
Cancellation Policy

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

Customer Ratings
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(34 Ratings)
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357johnny
Aug 28, 2024
Fun and varied walking tour through Grønland and surrounding districts - Very fun 2h walking tour through Grønland and Bjørvika, covering history, current developments and many fun facts about these areas and Oslo in general. Our guide Anita was very knowledable about the city and how it changed over the years, going all the way back to some personal stories from the 80s. The selection of sights and stops felt well done, and helped us quite a bit in understanding better how the city works. For anyone who is interested in not only the major sight-seeing spots and large seaside buildings (of which some are still part of the tour), but wants to also learn about how the city developed and how most people in Oslo live there today, I can only recommend this tour.
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Barrington2011
Jun 8, 2024
Great tour and resource. Highly recommend! - Our guide Aksel took our group of 3 on an extensive mildly tailored walking tour around the city. We learned so much about its history via the structures and sights and Aksel's great explanations. Oslo is way more than just the Fjord City modern buildings! We saw the various government buildings, Akershus, City Hall, Vigelund Sculpture Park, etc. If necessary we could even have hired him to take us into some of the museums like the Resistance Museum or the art museums, since apparently to do this job you need to be able to speak knowledgeably about what's in the museums! We even had a short pitstop to get a Norwegian hotdog (pølse) which totally exceeded expectations. Overall this was a great use of our time and money. Highly recommended.
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Jmyb65
May 30, 2024
Amazing Service. - Amazing service - I experienced a personal mishap during my stay, and the Manager Tony went out of his way literally to assist in resolving the issue, which included several phone calls and emails on his behalf and a trip to the Post Office. The motel itself was clean, centrally located, and very comfortable. I am very grateful for Tony's lovely disposition and helpfulness.
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R3299issusanp
Mar 6, 2024
Informative tour through history - A very interesting and informative walking tour. Lots of contrasts between the old and new Oslo. The guide was very knowledgeable and got to know us all and linked what she knew to the countries We were from. Loved learning about the history through the ages.
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L6483scmarkm
Nov 20, 2023
Great tour of Oslo - Very cool tour of Oslo. Hanne took us to the opera house, to the library, to both sides of the railroad tracks, and gave lots of local perspective on the history of both Oslo and Norway in general.
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Sureshdxb
Nov 13, 2023
Not to be missed! - Our guide was extremely friendly and knowledgeable. She took the time to answer all of our questions - even those about Oslo more generally. Within the 2 hours, we became experts in Oslo's history, culture, and architecture. Highly recommend.
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Turist9863
Aug 4, 2023
A day well spent - We had an amazing time exploring the city. It was the nice to get a guided tour so as to understand the history and culture. A day well spent.
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Constanzed710
Jul 10, 2023
Great experience - Super interesting walking tour with great information and stories about the City and its buildings and neighbourhoods. Definitely recommended! Thanx Anita!
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A8721dioscarb
Jul 15, 2024
Nice walk - The city walk was very interesting, and the guide is extremely professional. Very interesting the contrasts walking the city.
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785germanal
Jul 15, 2024
Excellent walk - We learnt a lot about history and architecture in Oslo. Also had some interesting insights in today's situation. Our guide Rune is particularly fond of his hometown and you can see it!
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