Private Tour

Classic Oslo: A Self-Guided Audio Tour from Central Station to Akershus Castle

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Overview

Available languages

English

Mobile ticket

Take in Oslo's classic downtown sites and hear its vivid stories on this affordable self-guided walking tour.

• Find out about the dazzling balls held in the old Den Gamle Logen lodge, and the illicit activities that unfolded in the Grev Wedels Plass park just outside its walls

• Hear from producer Lars Engerengen, a Norwegian writer and photographer with more than ten VoiceMap tours under his belt

• Do it all in 45 minutes or linger at stops along the way with complete control over when you start and finish

• Get unlimited use before your booking date and after it

• Use the virtual tour option at home

Once you’ve booked, you’ll receive a ticket with instructions and a unique code listed under “Before You Go”. Then simply install the VoiceMap app and enter your code.

The app displays directions to the starting point, and when you’re in the right place, just pop in your headphones and tap start. VoiceMap has automatic GPS playback, with turn-by-turn directions. It also works offline.

Additional Info

Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap

Service animals allowed

Public transportation options are available nearby

Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller

Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Cancellation Policy

All sales are final. No refund is available for cancellations.

What‘s Included

VoiceMap App for Android and iOS

Lifetime access to this tour in English

Offline access to audio, maps, and geodata

Food/Drink

Smartphone and headphones

Tickets or entrance fees to any museums or other attractions en route

Transportation

What To Expect

1

Starting from the modern Oslo Sentralstasjon (the central station) and journeying to the 14th century Akershus Castle, on this self-guided audio tour I’ll reveal the history of this Norwegian city and show you its classic sites.

Admission Not Applicable
2

Christian Frederiks Plass

You’ll make your way through Christian Fredrik Square, where the rich merchant Christian Anker once built a single-story house in the middle of a built-up city as a demonstration of wealth.

Admission Not Applicable

Options

Classic Oslo: A Self-Guided Audio Tour from Central Station to Akershus Castle