History and Secrets of Oslo Tour
Overview
Available languages
3 hours
Mobile ticket
Experience the most complete walking tour of Oslo, guided by a professional local expert who brings every part of the city to life. Step into more than 1,300 years of history and see how Oslo grew from a medieval town into one of Europe’s most modern and livable capitals.
Visit the Royal Palace, Akershus Fortress, Parliament, and City Hall, and step inside Deichman Library, named the most beautiful library in the world. Stand at Christian IV’s Square, where Oslo was rebuilt after the great fire of 1624, and learn how trade and finance shaped the city around the Bank of Norway and the Oslo Stock Exchange.
Hear the powerful stories of national heroes Gunnar Sønsteby and Max Magnus, who fought for Norway’s freedom during the Second World War.
What makes this tour truly unique is its depth and balance. You will experience Oslo’s royal history, wartime courage, architectural innovation, and cultural transformation in one complete and unforgettable experience
Additional Info
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Service animals allowed
Public transportation options are available nearby
Not recommended for pregnant travelers
Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
What To Expect
We start the tour with digging in to last 1300 years of history of the Royal Family.
Nobel Peace Center
The Nobel Peace Center is one of Oslo’s most important cultural landmarks, located at Aker Brygge by the fjord. Housed in the former West Railway Station, it tells the story of the Nobel Peace Prize and its laureates through modern exhibitions and short films. The center focuses on peace, human rights, and global cooperation, and each year it hosts the official exhibition for the current Nobel Peace Prize winner. It is a meaningful stop that connects Oslo to its unique role in international peace history. The Nobel Family and the history of dynamite.
What‘s Included
An immersive and complete tour of Oslo
Professional Tour Guide
Options
Oslo Español
Oslo Italiano
Oslo Tour in German
Oslo Tour in English
Reviews
25 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Authentic, funny & fabulous. Highly recommended.
Colm B,,Dec 29, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00Funny, Informative & authentic. Martin our guide was excellent and very helpful. The tour brought us to all the main spots in Oslo.
Excellent Walking Tour
suchienh2025,,Dec 29, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00A comfortable walking tour which covers the interesting attactions of Oslo. Martin, the guide, is very knowlegeable and approachable which helps to make the tour a pleasant one!
Martin was an excellent...
Nadia C,,Dec 26, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00Martin was an excellent tour guide. Very charismatic and made the whole experience engaging with his storytelling and humour. He made all guests feel welcome but chatting with them in between stops, getting to know everyone and giving useful tips depending on how long we were in Oslo for. He also sent through some great recommendations for restaurants and activities as well as other notable places to see. If you’re looking for a way to see the best of Oslo in a short time but still learn a lot, this tour is a must!
Tour full of stories 📖
Monika M,,Dec 22, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00I loved the tour sooo much. I came to Oslo alone and after the tour I have a bunch of friends and like minded people around me. The guide, Martin was very skilled in showing us hidden gems of Oslo and his storytelling skills were soo good that it made the tour so engaging. Highly recommended.
The best tour I ever had
Passenger503671,,Dec 19, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00The best tour I ever had. Our guide was really amazing. I definitelly reccomend it without any doubt! A perfect way to discover the city.
Very complete tour of Oslo
itsdavidmagana,,Dec 19, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We have visited most of the city's landmarks in this tour of 3h! Our guide was very knowledgeable, friendly and interacted with the group. He also took great pictures of us in each viewpoint. Recommended 10/10
great experience
M3917OOcaiom,,Dec 19, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Just had the best time! The tour was the perfect mix of knowledge and fun <3 strongly recommend the experience, would do it again.
Excellent!
mirtok2025,,Dec 18, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Martin was an excellent guide, very knowledgeable and genuinely friendly. He reached out in advance with useful hints, tips and ideas for our stay in Oslo, which we appreciated a lot. During the tour he stayed positive, energetic and engaging even though the weather was cold. It was a great way to discover the city with a true local expert. Strongly recommended.
What a wonderful tour
Discover47722651657,,Dec 18, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We had a great time with our lovely and knowledgeable guide Martin! We saw everything we wanted to see in this tour! He also gave us great tips and suggestions for our stay! Highly recommend Martin!
Oslos Best Tour
Klara P,,Dec 16, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00My tour with Monika was great. She shared so many interesting facts about Oslo. And she is just a wounder full person to be around. 5 stars from me. Again Thank you Monika
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