City Sightseeing Oslo Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Tour
Overview
Available languages
1 hour 30 minutes
Mobile ticket
Discover Oslo at your own pace with a 24 or 48-hour hop-on hop-off bus tour. With conveniently located stops across the city, you’re free to hop on and off whenever and wherever you choose. From the elegance of the Royal Palace to the striking exhibits at the MUNCH Museum and the open-air beauty of Vigeland Sculpture Park, there’s something to suit every interest. Along the way, enjoy pre-recorded audio commentary available in a variety of languages through the in-seat modules. Prefer using your own device? Simply connect to our free Wi-Fi and stream the audio guide on your phone. You can bring your own headphones or use one of our recyclable headsets, compatible with both iPhone and Android. Getting started is easy - just exchange your voucher or digital ticket with City Sightseeing staff or the bus driver for your pass. Then sit back, relax, and experience Oslo. With comfortable buses and engaging commentary, it’s an ideal way to explore - so book your City Sightseeing ticket today!
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. Timings are dependent on cruise arrival
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
Audio Guide: The audio guide is available via in-seat modules or directly on your own device in several different languages. Please bring your own headset for the best experience. Turn on the location services from your provider, scan the QR code on the seat/ brochure and press play to start. If needed, headsets with jack sticks and adapters for iPhone and Android are available to borrow - please return them for recycling
Accessibility: We aim to make our tour accessible to all. For guests requiring assistance, we offer storage for collapsible wheelchairs. Subject to space and availability. Please note that a ramp or single step may be needed to board the bus, and several steps are required to access the upper deck. We also accommodate strollers, with designated storage space, ensuring families with young children can navigate the city with ease
With your voucher, enjoy flexible access for up to 12 months from the travel date you select at check-out.
Mobile and printed paper vouchers are both accepted on this tour
You can start your tour at any of the stops. For guests arriving via cruise ship, please note that City Sightseeing Oslo serves cruise guests arriving at the city's different ports; for Filipstad and Oslo Cruise Terminal our iconic red buses await our guests on the pier right at docking. For Revierkaia/ Langkaia passengers meet our staff on the pier and the buses stop around the corner next to the SALT Sauna and Culture Scene
Season: This tour is seasonal and typically operates between June - October, dates vary each year
Dates with Potential Disruptions: 24th - 25th April, 1st May, 17th May, 19th - 27th June, 12th September. Throughout 2026: Possible major roadworks or infrastructure works in Oslo city centre and ring roads
What To Expect
Duration:1 hour 30 minutes
Operating Schedule:Departure from stop 1 (National Theatre) at 10am. Last tour at 4pm. Frequency every 30 minutes. Times subject to change at any time, check locally for latest timetable.
The National Theatre / The Royal Palace / Karl Johans Gate
Vigeland Sculpture Park and Oslo Museum
Norwegian Museum of Cultural History
Kon-Tiki Museum/ FRAM/ Norwegian Maritime Museum
Norwegian Museum - Cultural History
6A - Color Line Terminal Hjortnes
6B - Filipstad Cruise Terminal CREATE
Tjuvholmen (Alternative Stop)
Oslo Cruise Terminal
DFDS Ferry Terminal
Langkaia
Opera House/ MUNCH Museum
The National Theatre/ The Royal Palace/ Karl Johans Gate
What‘s Included
24 or 48-hour hop-on hop-off bus tour
Borrowable headsets with jack sticks and adapters for iPhone and Android
Audio guide available on your own device or via in-seat modules
Discounts on selected attractions and entries
Stops near the major sights
Free Wi-Fi onboard the buses
Food and drinks
Optional gratuities
Entry to attractions
Hotel pick-up and drop-off
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Options
24-Hour Ticket
24-Hour Ticket : 24-Hour Ticket
48-Hour Ticket
48-Hour Ticket
Reviews
473 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Hop on Hop off Oslo
Charles R,May 27, 2026
- Review from Viator
4.00The driver, who operated the first bus from the port, drove very fast and did not slow down for any of the major attraction like the Royal palace. So frustrated the 4 of us got off after making the circle and never got back on.
Decent overview of area
shelli s,May 27, 2026
- Review from Viator
3.00Most of the hedphones didnt work unsure if it was the jacks or the headsets themselves. Nothing speical about the bus eide
Head set was ok. Wifi nonexistent
KareBea,May 25, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
3.00Narration was just okay. Nothing special. Frustrating to spend first 10 minutes trying to get wifi. Finally gave up as wifi was spotty
Audio did not work and so...
Susan M,May 25, 2026
- Review from Viator
1.00Audio did not work and so road around hearing nothing…waste of time and money!!!! Asked for refund said check with Viator.
Hop On Hop Off in Oslo is a ripoff!
LightPacker815827,May 21, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
1.00This was a RIP-OFF! They set up a desk next to our cruise ship and charged us a premium fee, but we were told lies. They said our tickets were good for 24 hours. We bought them at 1400 and were promised they were valid until the next day at 1400, but there was no service from the cruise pier the next day. They also assured us that the last bus would leave City Center at 1700. We were there at that hour but no bus, because they stop running at 1600! A bus came to drop off passengers but when we tried to board it the driver told us we would have to walk back to the ship! The next day we wanted to use the service until 1400 but no bus ever appeared. We paid over $90US for what amounted to a 5-minute ride. No ticket agent was there today to receive our complaint, so we’ll ask Trip Advisor to relay it for us: Beware the Hop On/Hop Off in Oslo. They’re liars.
Not happy with it!
Rich W,May 19, 2026
- Review from Viator
1.00Very chaotic, driver talked on his ear pice, bus over crowed with standing people too loud to hear speakers. People got on from wrong bus line took time to get them off.
Very disappointed!
tigertoken,May 17, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
2.00After sitting on the bus for over 25 minutes and 10 minutes passed it’s leaving time, we were transferred to another busy for some reason which nobody explained. We set off and the commentary seemed to be at the wrong places, cut short then repetitive. I normally like to do a hop on bus when we visit a new place to get our bearings but I would not use this company again it was just a poor experience for the price.
Buyer Beware
Patrick S,May 11, 2026
- Review from Viator
2.00Audio didn’t work, not interesting when it did, confusing that there are two bus companies with almost the same name and color scheme for their buses, most of the stops are cruise ship pick-ups, WiFi didn’t work, bus was not following the time table. If you solely want to use this option to get around the city then maybe it is fine, but you would be better off taking taxis/ tram.
Great transport to many sites
Ann L,May 11, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Watch the last pickup time on the time-table for your season of the year. We misread the schedule for May and ended up with an expensive Uber back to Central Oslo
Waste of time
Quest43855481913,May 10, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
2.00The tour is mainly a pick up bus for the cruise line terminals, the commentary is by a drawling American whose pronunciation was appaling added sound effects made the already difficult to understand script a waste of time. The city is very walkable and maybe a bus or taxi to the excellent Nautical Museum required. Don't bother with this tourers.
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