Oslo Grünerløkka Food & Culture Walking Tour
Overview
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2 hours 30 minutes
Mobile ticket
Starting at the historic Mathallen food hall, your guide will lead you on a walk through the buzzing district of Grünerløkka, where industry once ruled and culture now thrives. You’ll follow the Akerselva river, past colourful street art and local landmarks, and learn how this former working-class area became a hotspot for creativity, food, and culture.
• A Nordic tasting platter with minke whale, reindeer, moose, brunost, flatbread, and lingonberries
• A rich Wild Game Stew made with reindeer, moose, and venison in a creamy sauce with mash and berries
• One Norwegian craft beer or local soft drink from one of the best bars in town
• A salmon and lefse wrap with cream cheese, a classic Norwegian combination beloved across the country
• A choice between hot chocolate or iced cocoa near the Freia Chocolate Factory
• A heart-shaped Norwegian waffle topped with brunost, rømme, and raspberry jam
Additional Info
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
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
What To Expect
Vulkan Neighbourhood
Vulkan is Oslo’s ultimate mashup of modern vibes and urban cool. Nestled by the Akerselva river, this neighborhood pulses with creativity and sustainable design. Here, old meets new in a colorful blend of street art, eco-friendly architecture, and industrial-chic style. Vulkan is home to Mathallen, a buzzing food hall filled with global flavors and local delicacies, where Oslo’s foodies come to play. This vibrant area is a haven for hip cafes, artisanal shops, and riverside hangouts that are perfect for chilling out or people-watching. Whether you’re exploring its green spaces or sampling the diverse eats, Vulkan is all about savoring the city’s coolest side, where innovation and flavor collide.
Grunerlokka
Our next stop is Grünerløkka --> the go-to spot in Oslo for anyone craving a taste of the city’s diverse food scene. This hip neighborhood is a foodie’s playground, with an eclectic mix of street food stalls, cozy cafes, and innovative restaurants tucked into every corner. It’s a place where food is celebrated with a laid-back, indie vibe, making it a must for anyone who loves to eat, explore, and soak up Oslo’s local flavor. We'll explore several foodie stops from classic Norwegian food court to creative fusion spots and artisanal bakeries that tempt with sweet treats and fresh bread.
What‘s Included
3 food stops: tasting samples of the traditional Norwegian cured meats and cheese, a Norwegian Wild Game Stew, a Salmon Lefse Wrap, and a Traditional Norwegian Waffle
A small Norwegian craft beer
Either a hot chocolate to warm you or an iced cocoa to refresh you
Live guide
Gratuities
Options
Street Food Tour
Reviews
228 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Excellent choice for a food and culture tour!
Nancy S,,Jan 9, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Andreas was a very entertaining and knowledgeable guide. The food stops on the tour supported the story of the Norwegian culture. The length of time and amount of food served was perfect. I would highly recommend this tour.
What a wonderful diversion!
Nickawanna S,,Dec 28, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00Let's start with our guide, Shaff! He took wonderful care of us through our brief exploration of this trendy and vibrant neighborhood. Tasty bites and a beautiful sunset were had along with morsels of thought-provoking knowledge.
good day in Oslo
L9052NPpatriciaw,,Nov 24, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Very nice experience in Oslo, our walking tour with a lovely guide was perfect, we enjoyed it a lot, and he deserves 5 stars review for his guiding skills. Thank you
Food was delicious and...
Paige S,,Nov 5, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00Food was delicious and walk around town was informative and fun! Would definitely recommend to anyone visiting to get some quick food ideas and information on the area.
Wonderful Experience
Gerald H,,Oct 12, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00The tour was informative and fun. We spent three hours enjoying delicious (and not too much) food and along the way great stories about Oslo and Norway. The walk was quite doable (stairs) and well paced. This is a great way to learn about Norwegian society snd culture.
Not worth it
Denise S,,Sep 16, 2025
- Review from Viator
2.00Hated beer choice on first stop Bartender would not change for a different beer even though it was a tiny glass. Small amount of lukewarm stew and sliced meat was just ok there. Went next for a tasteless cinnamon bun and hot chocolate at a tiny stop with zero atmosphere. Last stop was a waffle ( after a cinnamon bun! ). The place only had 6 seats all infested by bees. We couldn’t even stay there to eat All 6 left tour prematurely! Who wants two desserts in a row with hardly any food on a FOOD TOUR? Insane disappointment for a lot of money With that being said, Alicia was very nice. It wasn’t her fault.
Great food tour
Fernanda G,,Sep 10, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00This was a great tour, the guide Shaf was very nice and he explained everything about the food, area and norwegian culture, he also answered every one of our questions. The food was amazing, they were able to offer options to a peschetarian like me, I especially enjoyed the fish cake and Norwegian waffles. 100% recommendable
Shaf was a great tour...
Jane O,,Sep 3, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00Shaf was a great tour guide. Great reindeer stew, charcuterie plate with beer. Walked the neighborhood, hot/cold chocolate, cinnamon bun. Finally a waffle. Very informative. About 3 hour tour.
Educational & delicious in Oslo
debrahC7492RG,,Aug 27, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We had no idea what to expect as this tour had been set up on our behalf, but we were really delighted by the whole experience. Shaf is a warm, knowledgeable and enthusiastic guide who went beyond the basics to give us very interesting insights into Oslo life and culture, relating to both the specific neighbourhood where we walked as well as to the more general. The food was all delicious (that cinnamon bun! those waffles!) and a great springboard for learning about what makes Norway Norway. Thank you Shaf!
Great experience
Heather E,,Aug 21, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00We had a great time on this food tour! Isak (sorry if I got the name wrong!) was very informative and did a great job keeping us engaged and answering all our questions!
From NOK 1,590.00
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