City Sightseeing Oslo Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Tour

Overview

Available languages

German

Russian

Ukrainian

Japanese

English

Italian

French

Spanish

1 hour 30 minutes

Mobile ticket

Explore Norway’s capital city, Oslo, on an iconic red double-decker bus. You can hop-on hop-off as many times as you want with this 24hr or 48hr ticket. If you prefer, you can stay on the tour for the full loop which takes approximately 90 minutes, or take advantage of the hop-on hop-off concept for a more personal look at Oslo’s most memorable sights! It's really up to you, explore the city at your own pace. Enjoy panoramic views from the open-top deck and listen to fun and informative facts from the fantastic on-board audio commentary as you travel around.

Additional Info

Wheelchair accessible

Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller

Public transportation options are available nearby

Suitable for all physical fitness levels

First departure from Stop 1 at 10am

Last departure from Stop 1 at 4pm

Tour duration: 90 minutes

Frequency: every 30 minutes

You can hop-on and hop-off the bus at any stop

Buses run in all weather, so dress accordingly

You will need to exchange your ticket for your hop-on hop-off ticket with the City Sightseeing staff or bus driver before or upon boarding the bus. Keep the ticket with you at all times

Please make sure you only board our official branded City Sightseeing buses

Choose between two audio guide options: In-Seat Modules and Bring Your Own Device (BYOD). Borrowable headsets with adapters are available on board. Don't forget to bring your headset for your own device if you want to use the BYOD option

For guests requiring assistance, we offer storage for collapsible wheelchairs

The following events in Oslo during 2025 may lead to increased traffic and potential delays:

Bislett Games - 12th June

Marillion Weekend from 13th - 14th June

Oslo Pride from 21st - 29th June

Tons of Rock from 26th - 29th June

Norway Cup from 27th July - 3rd August

Oya Festival from 7th - 10th August

Oslo Jazz Festival from 11th - 17th August

Oslo Marathon on 21st September

With your voucher, enjoy flexible access for up to 12 months from the travel date you select at check-out.

Season: This tour is seasonal and typically operates between June - October, dates vary each year. Doesn't run on 17th May each year.

Tickets are valid for 24 or 48-hours (depending on option selected), plus, if you book and travel between 2nd June and 31st August, you get an extra 24-hours free!

Cancellation Policy

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

What‘s Included

Stops near the major sights

Audio guide commentary in 8 languages + free headphones

24 or 48-hour hop-on hop-off bus tour (plus 24-hours free between 2nd June and 31st August 2025)

Free Wi-Fi onboard the buses

Food and drinks

Optional gratuities

Entry to attractions

Hotel pick-up and drop-off

What To Expect

Red Route

Duration:1 hour 30 minutes

Operating Schedule:10:00am - 16:00pm, every 30 minutes Times subject to change at any time, check locally for latest timetable.

The National Theatre / The Royal Palace / Karl Johans Gate

Majorstuen

Frogner Park & Vigeland Installation

Norwegian Museum of Cultural History

Viking Ship Museum

Kon-Tiki Museum / Fram Polar Ship Museum / Maritime Museum

Viking Ship Museum

Norwegian Museum of Cultural History

Oslo Cruise Ship Terminal

Opera House

Jernbanetorget / Bus Terminal / Central Station

Options

24-Hour Ticket + 24-Hours Free

24-Hour Ticket + 24-Hours Free (2nd June - 31st August 2025)

48-Hour Ticket + 24-Hours Free

48-Hour Ticket + 24-Hours Free (2nd June - 31st August 2025)

Reviews

3.27

418 reviews

Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor

121

101

On and Off Bus Experience
Cinnie N,
Jul 11, 2025
- Viator
4.00
The 'off and on' bus experience is a good way to get an overview of cities and decide which sites to go back and visit for more information. So I go on the whole route once (90 minutes average) and then decide which ones to go back to visit for the duration of the pass (48 hours or ?) I have done research in advance on the major sites so choose accordingly. I will add that I ended up taking both bus companies who offered trips of this nature and the Hop On and Off bus was better, in my experience, than City Sightseeing On and Off. The routes were similar for the most part but sound system was better on the former.
Great way to see the city...
Pat M,
Jul 11, 2025
- Viator
5.00
Great way to see the city of Oslo Great shopping at the cruise terminal store too. The drivers were very nice and helpful
Horrible service-don’t recommend
Jane J,
Jul 3, 2025
- Viator
1.00
The buses did not have working speakers and personal channels to listen to the sites on the Oslo bus. When we tried to scan and use our own phones-it kept kicking us out. We waited at one stop for 40 minutes while multiple other hop on hop off buses arrived and left, but not the one Viator provided. We ended up paying for a taxi as we were afraid we would miss the embarking of our cruise.Our sons were on one that hit a car and they were delayed significantly -not allowing them time to see Oslo. I honestly would rate them zero stars if I could. Highly disappointing and expensive.
The tour that wasn’t.
Julia C,
Jul 3, 2025
- Viator
1.00
This was the tour that never happened. After being directed (twice) to the wrong stop location, we finally boarded a bus. Rode one stop. Then sat for almost half an hour at the next stop. Finally the bus started moving, only to stall out and die at the turn on the next block. We sat there, with no instructions or information, for quite a while before most people simply got off the bus. By then, buses were backed up along the narrow street and the staff was running around trying to figure out what to do. 3 hours later, the stalled bus was still there and none of the other busses were running.. I’ve requested a refund.
Not clear which provider
Jan B,
Jun 30, 2025
- Viator
3.00
Already booked more city tours with Viator. What strikes me is that in cities there are always more providers of siteseeing tours. Viator does not specify which provider the tickets are valid for. That causes a lot of annoyance.