Myths and Legends: An Oslo Walking Discovery

Overview

Available languages

English

2 hours

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Do you dare to explore the dark side of Oslo?

Our knowledgeable and experienced guides will tell you all about the dark stories that have unfolded on these streets. You'll hear about witchcraft, crimes, and supernatural forces that have left their mark on Oslo's history.

We'll start our tour at Oslo's City Hall entrance, where we'll hear about Vikings' beliefs. From here, we'll descend into the shadows to explore tales of a mysterious underground kingdom believed to have been inhabited by trolls and other mythical creatures.

As our tour continues, we'll venture into darker dimensions as we learn more about Norway's often-forgotten legends regarding ghostly apparitions and witches said to haunt locations around Oslo throughout its history.

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

All Fees and Taxes

What To Expect

Oslo City Hall

Learn about the Vikings' beliefs and their understanding of the world around them. Outside only.

15 minutes • Admission Not Applicable

Explore tales of ghostly apparitions said to haunt the area and discover how locals used superstitions as signs believed to protect against bad luck.

20 minutes • Admission Not Applicable

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Reviews

4.86

21 reviews

Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor

Awesome Experience
246kristinh,
Oct 18, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Fantastic time and our guide was very knowledgeable. Whether it was trolls and Odin or WWII or robbers, great stories were told. Definitely recommend.
Wonderful city walks
yuqi S,
Aug 30, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Ancient city tour + Nordic mythology + psychic stories, interspersed with royal gossip. The tour guide said Norwegians grew up frightened by stories of "mountains eating children" and "that's how you start loving dark stories". Each story begins with the phrase, “On a bad day, just like today ...” and is very engrossing, with some special tips for dealing with mountain demons. Norwegians are really proud of their monsters, Troll the Mountain Demon, the Forest Elves who confuse passersby, Kraken the Sea Monster.. Don't take a stroll in the rain anyway. Oslo's favorite trip, truly recommended.
Immerse yourself in the legends of Oslo.
fuc2019,
Aug 30, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Our hostess was excellent. Very funny and enthusiastic, you can tell she enjoys her job and that makes it fun for everyone. She was extremely knowledgeable on the City and Countries history. The history becomes alive, and you feel that you are part of it. Would recommend to any visitors to Oslo.
The Great Stories of Oslo
Toria M,
Aug 19, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00
I LOVED THIS TOUR! Do not underestimate this tour I learned a lot of history about Oslo and even learned more about the different structures and their significance. The tour guide, Marija was very engaging and had us all at the edge of our seats. She made the tour relatable and funny plus she was very warm and approachable. The information from this tour stuck more than others I've taken. Plus it was nice to visit the castle and learn more about what happened in the past. The tour is one to remember with a guide that left an impression.
Fun and entertaining
Linda D,
Aug 16, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
What a fun and interesting tour. Anastasia was excellent!! She gave us information, then a story or two at every stop. We were all so engaged and entertained. We didn’t walk a ton, but you will be standing / walking for 2 hours so make sure you are up for it. We could have talked about City Hall the entire time!
Nice tour
travelingfamily708,
Aug 15, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Very informative tour and we learned something about Norwegian history! The tour guide liked talking about Norwegian history. The tour guide believed in legends, myths and trolls! We thoroughly enjoyed the tour and the sights we visited.
Norway fork lore
Corey M,
Aug 15, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00
The guide Maria was excellent. She was very knowledgeable and made the tour fun. It was the perfect amount of time and she took us into parts of Oslo we wouldn’t have known about. The stories were very entertaining.
Wonderful English...
Kimberly H,
Aug 9, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00
Wonderful English speaking tour guide with good knowledge of Nordic History and some fun stories. Great way to see the city and learn the meaning of some of the statures and Norwegian way of life.
Our tour guide was...
Fred G,
Aug 1, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00
Our tour guide was fantastic—an engaging storyteller and incredibly knowledgeable about the city's history.
Great vibes and very informative
lauracM6996TC,
Jul 27, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Our tour guide was very knowledgeable and fun. Lots of interesting history and curious mythology. We loved it and would highly recommend to anyone wanting to learn about this beautiful city.