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The Essential Oslo Private Walking Tour: Explore Top Sights and Local Landmarks
4.8
61 Ratings
Oslo
Discover Oslo’s top sights and local landmarks on a private walking tour. Explore the Parliament, Royal Palace, and University of Oslo, and marvel at Akershus Fortress. Get insider tips on the best places to eat, drink, and shop.
Discover Oslo’s top sights and local landmarks on a private walking tour. Explore the Parliament, Royal Palace, and University of Oslo, and marvel at Akershus Fortress. Get insider tips on the best places to eat, drink, and shop.
Duration:
3 hours
Cancellation:
24 hours
Highlights
- Oslo City Hall - Set out from City Hall, home of the Noble Peace Prize
- National Theater (Nationaltheatret) - Stop by oldest arena for stage artists, theatre productions and large celebrations.
- The Royal Palace - Take a picture of the one of the country’s most important buildings.
- University of Oslo, Faculty of Law - Take a look at…
- Oslo City Hall - Set out from City Hall, home of the Noble Peace Prize
- National Theater (Nationaltheatret) - Stop by oldest arena for stage artists, theatre productions and large celebrations.
- The Royal Palace - Take a picture of the one of the country’s most important buildings.
- University of Oslo, Faculty of Law - Take a look at University’s neoclassical campus.
- The Norwegian Parliament - In addition to being a political landmark, the Parliament building is also a popular tourist destination.
- Kvadraturen Neighbourhood - The area’s history goes back to the Middle Ages when it was the site of a market square.
- Akershus Castle and Fortress (Akershus Slott og Festning) - Marvel at Akershus Fortress, the symbol of Oslo city.
- Aker Brygge - Wander through Aker Brugge and Tjuvholmen, a revitalised waterfront area.
What's Included
- In-depth exploration of Oslo’s top attractions
- Visit must-see landmarks including City Hall and the Royal Palace
- Experience Aker Brugge’s lively waterfront full of stores and eateries
- In-depth exploration of Oslo’s top attractions
- Visit must-see landmarks including City Hall and the Royal Palace
- Experience Aker Brugge’s lively waterfront full of stores and eateries
What's Not Included
- Gratuities
- Gratuities
Additional Information
Embark on a captivating walking tour from Oslo S, near Oslo Opera, to discover Oslo’s must-see sights and points of interest. Experience the vibrancy of Norway’s dynamic capital city, with stops at notable places such as the Parliament, the Royal Palace, and the University of Oslo. Be awestruck by Akershus Fortress, stroll around Aker Brugge—a thriving…
Embark on a captivating walking tour from Oslo S, near Oslo Opera, to discover Oslo’s must-see sights and points of interest. Experience the vibrancy of Norway’s dynamic capital city, with stops at notable places such as the Parliament, the Royal Palace, and the University of Oslo. Be awestruck by Akershus Fortress, stroll around Aker Brugge—a thriving waterside district filled with shops, bars, and eateries—and make a stop at the Tjuvholmen District. This gourmet paradise is also home to a multitude of art galleries. Receive advice from our experts on the best locations for dining, drinking, and shopping within the local area.
- 3 days before the departure: no refund
- 3-6 days before the departure: 50% refund
- Cancellation Terms:
- Enhanced Refund TermsÂ
- as an optional extra, adding 8% of the booking value to the total. If you cannot attend their booking because of a circumstance listed within the Enhanced Refund Terms, you can apply for a 100% refund any time up to the (first) date of the tour/activity, or for up to 60 days afterwards, directly through Protect Group.
Location
Jernbanetorget
Tiger Statue near Oslo Central Railway Station
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Customer Ratings
4.8
(61 Ratings)
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Byrnew
Jul 20, 2025
Lost in the Process:Book Directly - Something happened with the reservation and no guide showed up. When I called the local tour office they said the tour had been cancelled and I was sent a e-mail which was never received. Odd because I kept getting messages from Trip Advisor about payment and tickets which I downloaded several weeks ago. I called the provided office phone of the local tour service. The woman who answered was very apologetic and very helpful. She found us an English speaking guide, Olav, who was terrific! Not sure who dropped the ball but in the future I will book directly with the company that runs the tour. My five star review is for the local company and especially for the guide. Sorry Trip Advisor, while you reviews are usually helpful your booking service was not. No stars. WJB
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Michael_t
Jul 16, 2025
Maria brought Oslo alive - With her upbeat attitude, Maria blended history, culture, food and funny stories to bring Oslo alive for us. We had a wonderful tour and can't recommend it enough.
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K9496acjacquelineg
Jul 14, 2025
Excellent introduction to Norwegian Culture and History - Very informative! Excellent introduction to the Norwegian culture and history. Very pleasant, helpful and knowledgeable guide.
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Chesjay
Jul 1, 2025
A wonderful cultural welcome to Oslo - A wonderful cultural journey on foot through Oslo with the delightful snd highly knowlegeanle Siegrid. The pace of the tour was perfect snd adapted to my interests. Highly recommended
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Jane_m
Jun 29, 2025
The best tour guide! - Maria was the best!
She was extremely knowledgeable, gave us great information about the buildings, the culture, the history of Oslo.
We highly recommend her for any tour she is doing!
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Jonathan_c
Jun 29, 2025
Enjoyable and educational tour - Very knowledgeable guide with an excellent command of the English language.
A Very easy walking tour.
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Suecoutu
Jun 26, 2025
Great walking tour - Our tour guide, Judit, took us on a wonderful 3hr walking tour. She was very knowledgeable of the history, buildings and the people of Oslo. She kept her speed to ours as we had a few in our group that walk a bit slower. We did a big circle of the city hitting all the highlights. She also gave us food and museum recommendations. I would definitely do another tour with Judit. Beware of the bicyclists, they are crazy.
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Kerrmadeline
Jul 14, 2025
Oslo walking tour - Maria met us at our hotel in Oslo City Center. She had good information to share regarding the history of the city and Norway in general. The tour was a good overview of the city center. We had our tour on a Sunday in July and there was not a lot going on.
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Theburgers
Jul 2, 2025
Good Tour & Great Guide - A really good tour which helped to orientate us on the layout of Oslo but also Ragnhild, who was fabulous, gave us a great insight into the history of Oslo.
It's a private tour, so it was just the four of us, lasted 3hrs and started at our hotel. Amongst other sights we visited the City Hall (the inside is excellent), Akershus Castle & Fortress, National Theatre as well as the Aker Brygge where there are numerous shops / restaurants.
For some reason we didn't visit the Royal Palace and if I could be a little critical the tour didn't need 3 hours as we seemed to be wasting time in the final 30mins - it wasn't helped in that the city was very busy as it was Pride weekend.
The cost was £215 for the four us - I would recommend the tour but feel you codlin see the main sights in 2hrs - 2.5hrs.
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Sarina_m
Jul 16, 2025
Not recommended! - Absolutely not recommended. Booked because of the great reviews. The private tour covered the bare basics, but the guide was not a local and didn’t offer much beyond surface-level facts. 70% silence as we walk. She might as well be standing at a concierge desk. I was standing next to another small group - the guide was energetically sharing history. I kept prompting her at the beginning to give more background, then I gave up. I resorted to taking photo of the place and getting more information on the internet. We were hoping for more storytelling and enthusiasm to bring Oslo to life. Could be a great tour with more engagement. I’m just left extremely frustrated.
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