Oslo River Walks: Explore History, Landmarks, Parks on Akerselva River Trail

Embark on a 2-hour Oslo city walk along the Akerselva River trail. Discover the city’s history, landmarks, and parks while enjoying stunning views of the river and old factory buildings.

Duration: 2 hours
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • Akerselva Miljopark - Discover the river that separates the city into east and west, and learn about its fascinating history.
  • Mathallen Oslo - Located in a former industrial building, this food court is an ideal spot to sample Norwegian delicacies after your tour. It also serves as a convenient restroom stop along the way.
  • Beierbrua -…
What's Included
  • Experienced local guide
What's Not Included
  • Hotel pickup and drop-off
Additional Information

Explore major points of interest and undiscovered gems situated by the Akerselva River during this 2-hour tour in Oslo. Saunter alongside the Akerselva River while a guide imbues Oslo’s rich past with vibrancy. Stroll through public parks and nature paths, savouring splendid vistas of the river’s city-established factory structures, now repurposed as…

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.

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E9061ftdanielb
Dec 27, 2025
Great tour! - Hello from Uruguay! We joined this tour as part of the Oslo Pass we purchased with my wife. The tour was great! We got to see the river and the waterfalls and it was just gorgeous. Erik was our guide and we absolutely loved him! He is very knowledgeable, super kind and open to answer all of our questions. Highly recommend this tour!
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Fnu
Nov 24, 2025
Nice way to get to know Oslo! - Jans was fantastic! He was funny, attentive, and very knowledgeable. He also went above and beyond. Highly recommended!
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863ruperth
Nov 23, 2025
Oslo through the eyes of a local - Despite permanent rain and increasing darkness, Jens made an excellent job of the tour with rich information about life past and present in Oslo, as well as some gems that even locals are not familiar with. A perfect occasion to see the city through a different lens. Oslo through the eyes of a local
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Martinse2735lp
Aug 25, 2025
Great way to explore Oslo - Yannis, was very friendly and knowledgeable. He put all the walkers at ease and has a great sense of humour. His knowledge of the history and architecture of Osla was great and the walk enabled us to see parts of Oslo we would never have found. Would recommend, however be aware, for older walkers....there is quite a bit of up hill walking...
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466vilijaj
Jun 15, 2025
Discovering Oslo - Very nice! Great value for money! Nice discovery in Oslo . Allot off nature, culture and waterfalls. History off industry on Akerselva . Guide was good at his work and we enjoyed this tour.
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Draganap837
Jun 1, 2025
Great tour! - Rune is an amazing guide: interesting tours, clear communication, and an unforgettable experience – already on my second tour with Rune!
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Tourist59029455043
Jun 1, 2025
A beautiful city tour that feels like a peaceful journey through nature’s wonders - Rune is an excellent guide! The tour is very interesting, and the guide spoke loudly and clearly enough, and everything he explained was very engaging. This is my second tour with the same guide, and I will definitely book a third one. Highly recommended!
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Bryan_d
May 4, 2025
A very nice walk along the river and learn about Oslo. - A short and very nice walk along the river while learning about Oslos industrial past and how the buildings have been transformed for today’s modern life.
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Gemz77
Apr 16, 2025
Interesting river tour - Having purchased Oslo passes we were delighted to discover that we could join the river tour for free. The guide was lovely and helpful, knowledgeable and passionate about her home city. This was an area of Oslo we hadn’t already ventured to and we really enjoyed learning about the factories and how the area has changed. Many thanks for a couple of hours well spent!
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Karlgb87
Mar 23, 2025
Great tour, not to be missed - Rune was great, very informative tour showing the sites of industrial Oslo during the late 1800s. A short twenty min break at the foodhall halfway through was a nice surprise
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From $51
up to 10 guests
1 - Adult
Cancellation: Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience (local time).