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City Excursion (museums free). Tour of Oslo City’s Hidden Gems

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Overview

4 hours

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Get acquainted with Oslo on a private tour that shows you the city’s highlights and hidden gems. The perfect way for new arrivals to get to know the city, this tour introduces you to Norway’s culture and history through exciting stories, myths, and historical details. Plus, your guide provides recommendations for local-favorite restaurants, bars, and shops so you can get off the tourist path. Discover Oslo with a local guide to lead the way. A private tour enables the guide to shape the tour to suit your interests Learn your way around the city without worrying about getting lost A walking tour enables you to slow down and see things you would otherwise miss

The itinerary is flexible to fit the needs of the group. Public transport is excellent and shall be used to get to the Holmenkollen Ski Jump (optional/depending on weather), Vigeland Sculpture Park and Bygdøy.

Additional Info

Wheelchair accessible

Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller

Service animals allowed

Public transportation options are available nearby

Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap

Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness

Dress code is smart casual

Cancellation Policy

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

What To Expect

1

The Norwegian National Opera & Ballet

Oslo's Opera House is located right at the harbour, with an angled, white exterior that appears to rise from the water. It invites its visitors to climb its roof and enjoy panoramic views of Oslo and the fjord, all year round

30 minutes • Admission Not Applicable
2

Akershus Castle and Fortress (Akershus Slott og Festning)

Akershus Fortress is a great place to discover Oslo's history and enjoy a day.  The building of Akershus Castle and Fortress was commenced in 1299 under king Håkon V. The medieval castle, which was completed in the 1300s, had a strategical location at the very end of the headland, and withstood a number of sieges throughout the ages. King Christian IV (1588-1648) had the castle modernised and converted into a Renaissance castle and royal residence.

30 minutes • Admission Not Applicable

What‘s Included

Blue Badge guide

Gratuities

Food and drinks

Private transportation

Bottled water

Public transport tickets

Pickup points

Select a pickup point

Options

City Excursion (museums free). Tour of Oslo City’s Hidden Gems

Public transport 10 USD
Pickup included

Hot Spots & 3 Sculpture Parks

Duration: 4 hours: 4-6 hours
Pickup included

City + Holmenkollen 7 hours

Holmenkollen Ski Jump: Stunning view over Oslo and surroundings
Duration: 7 hours
Pickup included

Reviews

4.36

11 reviews

Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor

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  • Excellent tour of Oslo City Centre

    seanvre18,,Jul 19, 2023

    - Review from Tripadvisor

    5.00

    Our guide was very knowledgeable about the city centre and had many recommendations for activities and places to eat! Highly recommend to do on the first day of your trip and you will have lots to do!

  • Excellent service/excursion

    R5342JXpamw,,Jul 17, 2023

    - Review from Tripadvisor

    5.00

    Thank you so much. We really enjoyed this tour. Looking forward to book more tours with your guide / agency.

  • Waste of time, money, and energy!!

    Deborah B,,Jul 14, 2023

    - Review from Viator

    1.00

    We were asked to reschedule our time for this tour which was okay. However, our guide rushed in several minutes late, stating “just in time”. It only got worse from there. No schedule or itinerary. ‘What do you want to see?” How should I know. I am the visitor. I told her “this is hidden gems of Oslo”. We walked to the Opera House. She pointed out “look, there is an apartment building”; “look, there is a restaurant”; I was pointed out more dogs …Tanya Lisa was the worst guide I have experienced on this trip. Unfocused. Very little historical information. We walked to the Univ of Oslo. She said it was closed but I saw people going in. I asked if that wasn’t where the Munch painting was. We made it in with 9 minutes to spare before it closed. My granddaughter and husband left after an hour of her babbling. I stuck with it for another two hours but quit This tour us a waste of time, energy, and money. DO NOT USE THIS TOUR!!

  • One day in Oslo

    Eric L,,Jun 22, 2023

    - Review from Viator

    5.00

    We were able to see parts of the city you could only see by walking. Favorite part was the sculptor garden.

  • Colorado Springs' hidden gem.

    O1957PYsharonb,,Mar 23, 2023

    - Review from Tripadvisor

    5.00

    The national WWII Aviation museum in Colorado Springs is a hidden gem. It was a 2 hour guided tour of aircraft and memorabilia. The tour guide, Ray, was very knowledgeable and had an excellent sense of humor. Will be going back and will bring some friends along as well.

  • Very enjoyable day.

    Lynne C,,Jan 18, 2023

    - Review from Viator

    4.00

    Viewing the new Library, Salmon experience and the Statue Parks. Our guide was extremely knowledgeable.

  • Oslo

    W2188LIantonioc,,Jan 6, 2023

    - Review from Tripadvisor

    5.00

    We went on a vacation trip to Oslo, enjoyed very much the time in downtown and getting to know the city.

  • Awesome experience, we...

    Antonio C,,Jan 5, 2023

    - Review from Viator

    5.00

    Awesome experience, we got to see all the places that we chose and more with a lot of interesting information.

  • So so

    Hazel Chu Rui L,,Dec 28, 2022

    - Review from Tripadvisor

    3.00

    Read so many reviews about this tour before I booked but it was not what I expected. The guide didn’t tell me what did Oslo mean unlike what other reviews had about the explanation. There was also a miscommunication on the location of the hotel and guide was not well versed with the Viking history despite me asking and she gave a 1 minute explanation and told me to go to the museums when I already booked a museum free tour. She said she tried her best but I don’t think it’s nice to ask in a threatening way about the ratings and reviews that your client will give in the middle of the street when it’s so cold.. I do appreciate the explanations she gave but they were rather repetitive. No comments whether one should book the tour but you can probably tell the guide in advance because she won’t bother to contact you in advance and will blame you for not texting her in advance. Oh wells. Not impressed with Oslo.

  • Good guide with knowledge and humor!

    lillegull2022,,Jun 15, 2022

    - Review from Tripadvisor

    5.00

    Tanya really knows a lot about Oslo! Great fun to have this tour with her. I would recommend her for solo tours as well as for larger groups.

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