Private Tour
Jewish Heritage Tour in Oslo
Overview
Available languages
2 hours
Mobile ticket
The history of Jews in Oslo and Norway is brief and distinctive. This tour is also unusual as it covers most of the history on one street. We will begin in front of the location where the first Jewish family settled in Oslo and continue down the city's main street. The street was always bustling with activity, and it's no surprise that Jewish businessmen also opened stores there. Monuments, the Parliament building, and even the city's main church all have some connection to Jewish history. Imagine that even the Royal family has something in common with a Jewish boy from Tunisia. The tour is accompanied by many visual materials and stories from Oslo's Jewish community. A visit to the Jewish Museum (located in the former synagogue building) can be included in the itinerary upon request.
Additional Info
Service animals allowed
Public transportation options are available nearby
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‘s Included
There are no extra costs or fees during the tour.
What To Expect
Jernbanetorget
Introduction for the tour and telling about first Jewish family settled in Oslo as well showing the actual location for their property.
Stortorvet
Oslo Cathedral, Chistian IV monument
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Jewish Heritage Tour in Oslo
Reviews
13 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
We had a wonderful tour...
Kara S,
Jul 2, 2025
- Viator
5.00We had a wonderful tour with Rami! He customized our tour to fit our needs and interests and gave such a nicely balanced history of Norway for our first visit. We would highly recommend this tour to anyone interested!
DO NOT MISS this powerful tour!
Martha S,
Sep 11, 2024
- Viator
5.00On a recent trip to Oslo, I was supremely fortunate to have a private tour with Rami Kafarov. He brought the Jewish history of Norway to vivid life in an understated, superbly prepared and organized way. He is a polymath, multilingual, multitalented, and deeply conversant with the country's Jewish history. Do not miss this tour. It will move you deeply. Also, he is shy about the brief but phenomenal photo-book he created--ask him about it and buy one for all your friends! He has juxtaposed current Oslo and historic pictures of Jewish life in an uncanny and powerful way.
Best historical tour of Jewish experience in Norway!
Robin S,
Sep 4, 2024
- Viator
5.00Rami is an amazing guide. He is informative and personable. Rami gave us extensive insight into the history of the small Jewish population os Norway through WWII. Highly recommended this tour!
Must do in Oslo!
Olivia C,
May 3, 2024
- Viator
5.00The tour was absolutely amazing. Rami was so knowledgeable about everything and was so thorough in his detail! Highly recommend everyone take this tour if they can! He also personalized it according to what I was interested in and kept those interests in mind, which was deeply appreciated!
Wonderful
bob b,
Mar 9, 2024
- Viator
5.00The visit to the synagogue was clearly the high point…very moving and Janine was so knowledgeable about everything
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