Norway · OSLO TOURS
Oslo sits at the head of its own fjord, and the best hours here are spent on it — sailing ships, island hops, winter cruises with the heating on. These 15 cover the water and the city, priced and timed.
Cruise Oslo Fjord on a heated traditional sailing ship with a 13-language app, great photos, and a hop-off option at Bygdøy museums.
“The ship was very Nice and also de crew. The stop near de Folk Museum facilitates a visit.”
Electric Oslofjord cruise with Voice of Norway audio in 6 languages, 90 minutes, big windows and Wi-Fi, departing near the Opera House for $44.
“Good and affordable way to see the city from a different perspective. Big windows and the audio guide, although cumbersome, was decent enough.”
Island hop by public ferry around Oslo fjord islands, tour Hovedøya abbey ruins, explore Gressholmen history, and picnic on Lindøya.
“We had an absolutely wonderful day exploring the islands of Oslo! we visited several beautiful islands, hiked up scenic hills, and saw charming little cabins along the way. Our guide Giovanni was amazing, gaving us detailed and fascinating explanations about the history of Oslo, the history of Norway, and many interesting stories about the islands. It really helped us understand the culture and background of the places we visited. Warm drinks like coffee and hot chocolate were provided, along with delicious gingerbread. The guide always checked on everyone to make sure no one was left behind and that we were all comfortable, and was always happy to provide any information…”
Hop-on hop-off bus in Oslo with multilingual audio, free headphones, Wi-Fi, and museum discounts. Flexible 24 or 48-hour tickets.
“Great bus trip, did one full loop then hopped off to visit the ski museum, timings on the way back didn’t work out for us to jump on the bus again”
100% electric Oslofjord sightseeing cruise from City Hall with English audio guide, Wi-Fi, and optional Bygdøy museum stop (2 hours).
“Spectacular views and a comfortable experience, it was very informative and would definitely recommend.”
Oslofjord evening cruise on a restored wooden sailing ship with a 3-hour shrimp buffet. Sunset views, warm blankets, bar drinks.
“Even with the bad weather it was still a great time with plenty of shrimp”
Silent electric Oslofjord cruise from Aker Brygge with a live English guide. Close sights like Akershus and Opera, warm decks, pastries.
“Great relaxing trip out seeing a different side to Oslo, informative & easy to find”
Cycle Oslo’s key sights in 3 hours, from City Hall and Akershus Fortress to the Royal Palace, Frogner, and fjord views.
“Viké was a super guide! Good combination of historic aspects and todays aspects.”
Kon-Tiki Museum Oslo ticket: see Heyerdahl’s original raft, explore expedition artifacts, and catch the daily noon film. Book ahead.
“A truly awe-inspiring exhibition of legendary adventures. Beautifully mounted and displayed. Worth a repeat visit!”
Small-group 3-hour Oslo highlights bike tour with stops at City Hall, Akershus Castle, Aker Brygge, the Royal Palace, and Vigeland Park.
“Had a great experience with Viking Biking. Annabelle, originally from The Netherlands, is a passionate convert to the Norwegian lifestyle. She guided us safely through the streets of Oslo, which is not as bike friendly as recently visited Copenhagen, while filling us in on the major sites. She gave us time to explore and gave great local insights after we completed the tour. We even got the scoop on her boyfriend’s rescue, by floating sauna of two people who drove their Tesla into the bay. 🤣 very enjoyable day.”
Join a 2-hour central Oslo walking tour for $14. See the Opera House, Aker Brygge, royal sights, and learn stories from a local guide.
“The tour was excellent. Informative, knowledgeable, good stories and fun. Daniel was funny and friendly.”
Enter Paradox Museum in Oslo for 1 hour of interactive optical illusions, photo-friendly exhibits, and QR code explanations near Nationaltheatret.
“Loved how helpful the guides were! Offering to take our pictures and showing us how the museum works.”
A 2-hour silent electric cruise on the Oslofjord with panoramic windows, English narration, and views of Akershus, the Opera House, islands, and Museum Island.
“The guide (Frederik if I am not mistaken) was a charmer, really enthusiastic. It was a pleasure. And absolutely dress for the weather or you will have to see everything from inside the boat. It is very comfortable, but being outside is fun.”
Hop on and off an open-top electric bus in Oslo for 24 or 48 hours, with free Wi-Fi, audio guides, and stops at top museums and royal sights.
“We enjoyed this very much but were a bit disappointed when we arrived at 9:40am and although there was a bus at the stop, we had to wait for another. Not sure why, but it caused us to depart the tour early at the end of the day. A bit too much waiting at stops. Drivers were OK but not as friendly as I expected! Oh well, still a wonderful way to see the city!!!”
Relax on a traditional sailing ship for a 2-hour Oslo Fjord cruise past islands and the Opera House, with blankets and English audio.
“Beautiful day on the water to tour the city. Great way to start the trip. Definitely recommend including it on your vacation exploration.”
Every kind of day out on this coast, and the best of each.
