Oslo Highlights: Enjoy a Private Walking Tour with Local Guide
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45 Ratings
Oslo
Experience the best of Oslo on a private walking tour with a local guide. Discover famous landmarks and hidden local spots while learning about the history and mythology of Norway. Don't miss out on the unique atmosphere and delicious food of this quirky city!
Duration: 4 hours
Cancellation: 1 day learn more
Highlights
  • Oslo City Hall - We shall start at your hotel in central Oslo.

The tour shall include:

City centre - Oslo of the 19th century:

Royal Palace,

Parliament,

Karl Johan

Oslo Fjord,

Aker Brygge (former ship yard),

Medieval Fortress Akershus,

Kvadraturen, the 17th century Oslo

Cathedral Domkirke

New National Opera House

Oslo Fjord

City Hall - short visit. Nobel Peace Prize.

One or two of the museums of your choice in Bygdoy ie the Viking Skip Museum or Polar Ship Fram. Or the National Gallery (Edvard Munch paintings, French impressionists etc).

Vigeland Sculpture Park (optional) - a walking tour in the park.

A 3 hour tour will include at least one or two museums. It is most likely to be the Vikingship museum, Kon-Tiki museum, City Hall (Nobel Peace Prize), the National Gallery (E. Munch, Norwegian landscapes, French Impressionists etc) or Vigeland Park (Sculptural Park)

  • Oslofjord - Stunning fjord area
  • Aker Brygge - Upmarket area with lots of restaurants, sculpture park and museums
  • The Norwegian National Opera & Ballet - Stunning opera faced with white marble. View of the area from above
  • Akershus Castle and Fortress (Akershus Slott og Festning) - Well preserved military fortress and the Royal Castle
  • National Theater (Nationaltheatret) - The main drama theater. Henrik Ibsen
  • The Royal Palace - Main residence of the present Royal Family. Monument to Karl Johan
  • Oslo City Hall - Inaugurated in 1950, Oslo City Hall is the city’s administrative body and the seat of the City Council.

The building has been decorated by great Norwegian art from 1900-1950, with motifs from Norwegian history, culture and working life.

  • Vigeland Park - unik and fabulous
What's Included
  • Private guiding
What's Not Included
  • Alcoholic drinks (available to purchase)
  • Drinks
Additional Information

Join a Viking on a Personal Journey Through Oslo: Explore the Top Attractions and Hidden Gems. Private Guided Walking Tour in Oslo. The walking tour of Oslo offered by us serves as your key to the city and the perfect start to your Norwegian adventure. It’s the perfect first step on your Oslo itinerary. Our engaging tour offers a family-friendly approach to the rich history of Norway, complete with enthralling Nordic tales and mythology. Our journey will include all the major landmarks in the city’s heart like Aker Brygge, the Royal Palace, the Parliament, the University, along with the main thoroughfares. Additionally, you’ll experience the medieval Akershus Fortress / Vigeland Sculpture Park. Furthermore, we’ll guide you to the local hidden gems, places you might not discover on your own. Our aim is to let you experience the unique charm of our peculiar little city beyond the usual touristy sights. We will show you our top spots to savor food, enjoy refreshments, and experience fun activities.

Location
Oslo
Cancellation Policy

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

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Susan_b
May 28, 2024
Walking through history - We particularly loved viewing the carved reliefs at the City Hall detailing Viking sagas. We probably wouldn't have discovered these on our own. Tanya, our guide, took us through the three main periods of Oslo's evolution history (Viking, Middle Ages, 1800's) showing us great views from the Opera House, the old city hall and the square it stood on, the fort, the present City Hall, Aker Brygge (where she showed us a presentation on salmon farming and helped us find a good restaurant), and the entire section of Oslo Fjord in the city. We had been to Vigeland Sculpture Park and the Royal Palace to see the changing of the guard, so she adapted the tour to show us things we hadn't yet seen. She was extremely knowlegeable of the city's history, stopping every few feet to give us another tidbit about what happened at this site or what details the guidebooks wouldn't. She was very accommodating to our pace and wishes. We could design the tour however we wanted depending on our interests , schedule, and energy. We took it our last day in Oslo. I suggest taking it your first. day to get a good idea of what you might want to go back and see. Tanya had lots of suggestions for museums, shopping, restaurants, and highlights. I highly recommend this tour.
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Smithbetty
May 25, 2024
Fantastic Tour Guide - Our guide Tanya was fantastic, with a great mix of history, local knowledge and personal stories to keep our group entertained and engaged throughout. Highly recommend. We loved Oslo!
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Stacey_b
May 25, 2024
Great tour - Tania Lisa was very accommodating, we got to see alot! She pointed out many points of interest for further exploration
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Charles_s
May 24, 2024
Great tour guide and tour of Gothenburg - Our tour with Simone was terrific. His knowledge of Gutenberg’s and Sweden’s history was very impressive. Most importantly he did a great job of weaving these histories into our tour. He’s a wonderful story-teller. We really enjoyed getting to meet Simone and our tour.
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Linda_h
Apr 26, 2024
A great overview - This tour gave us a great overview of the city. Understanding the layout helped us plan for the rest of our start. I highly recommend the tour as a way of learning about and orienting to Oslo.
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Kimberley_j
Mar 10, 2024
3 hour highlights tour - We did a private 3 hour tour with Tanya Lisa and were very happy. She showed us the highlights of Oslo city center and gave us some perspective into life in Oslo. After the tour she not only told us how to buy transport tickets to Vigeland park but she actually stayed with us to be sure we got the correct ones. Only having 1 day is Oslo this was a great tour option.
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Michael_m
Sep 10, 2023
Great tour with Tanya Lisa - I was in Oslo for business over the week and had no plans for Saturday. I last minute booked a private walking tour with Tanya Lisa and couldn’t have been happier! A native to Oslo and a wealth of information not only did I learn a lot about the city but broader Norwegian culture. She also made sure to point out places I could check out after our tour had completed knowing I had the rest of the day free. We chatted casually as we had our walk about as if I were out with an old friend, a really nice time! Even exchanged some chit chat on my work in the vitamin industry and with some fantastic Norwegian dinner recommendations she had. My only regret was that I was leaving the next day and wish I had more time to explore all of her recommendations. Until next time for sure.
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Scenic30557595254
Mar 7, 2024
Oslo at glance - The City is very beautiful, easy to walk around, thou from scenery I was not in the best time, snow was gone and no flower's yet, but the weather was great. Having a personalized walking tour allows to stop for coffee, buy souvenirs, adapt for what you like most. it was a very short time I had in the City but thanks to this walking tour i got the best glance of Oslo.
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Bonnie_s
May 25, 2024
Disappointed in our guide - We were all four disappointed in our guide. She knew the city, but her manner of dealing with our group of seven guests was at times rude, dismissive, and rushed.
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Joseph_r
May 22, 2024
No good link up. - We booked close to the tour time and our designated guide could not make the reservered time. We could not adjust to later time due to cruise ship departure. Showed up at reserved time to no guide. Working on reimbursement.
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