Norway · WALKING TOURS IN OSLO
Good walking tours in Oslo fill up weeks ahead and the short-season ones go first. Below: the 15 to book early, what each includes and how they differ.
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.”
A 2-hour guided walk through central Oslo, from Parliament to the Opera House and Aker Brygge. Includes a live guide and audio app.
“She did a great job. She explained the history clearly and was very kind. I had a very enjoyable and satisfying time. Thank you.”
Walk Oslo by night on a 2-hour myths and legends tour from City Hall to Akershus, with Norse folklore and medieval justice in English.
“Anastasia was a wonderful host, very knowledgeable and we learnt a lot about the history and culture. Great stories about Norse mythology.”
Taste your way through Oslo on a small-group walking tour to Mathallen, with Norwegian meals, beer, dessert waffle, and city stories.
“Tour guide was great, very knowledgeable only thing we thought was lacking could have had a couple more stops 4 over 3.5hrs a bit of a drag, not value for money”
A 2-hour central Oslo walk with a local guide, from the Tiger Sculpture and Opera House to Akershus, Aker Brygge, and the Royal Palace.
“Fast enough to cover the ground, slow enough to appreciate all of Oslo’s famous landmarks. Alexia was a terrific guide! She mixed history with an insight into and explanation of Norwegian culture.”
A 100% private, no-fixed-route Oslo walking tour with a local who tailors the day to your questions, pace, and interests.
“We had a long layover in Oslo which only allowed us 6 hours to enjoy the city. Booking a private 4 hour walking tour was the perfect way to get the most out of our time.”
Torchlight walk through snowy forest above Oslo, with hot drinks, waffles, marshmallows and a campfire at a frozen lake. 3.5 hours.
“it was beautiful loved each part about the trip well done”
Walk from Vulkan to Grünerløkka with a small guide-led group, tastings of wild game stew, salmon lefse, beer, and waffles.
“We had a great tour with Astrid. She was incredibly knowledgeable. We were only visiting Oslo for a few days, so this gave us a great cross-section of the city in an afternoon. We ate great food, saw corners of the city we wouldn't have explored on our own and learned a ton about Norway.”
Oslo’s Grünerløkka food walk mixes wild game tastings, whale and brunost, river views, and chocolate and waffles in about 2.5 hours.
“Our guide, Alicia, was wonderful. There was just one other person and we asked many, many questions of all kinds. She answered all of them and expanded on the subjects. It gave me a real understanding of life in Oslo.”
2-hour German walking tour in Oslo from the Nobel Peace Center through Akershus, Kvadraturen and Karl Johan Street to the Opera House area.
“The guide was very sweet and she explained everything very well!”
Taste Norwegian classics at 3 restaurants on a small-group Oslo walk by the river, including waterfalls and off-the-crowd stops.
“Our tour guide, Margarita, was lovely and shared so many interesting facts about Oslo. Lots of walking, a bit uphill, that we enjoyed due to all the eating! Highly recommended! The fish soup at the first stop (before the 1 hour walking and exploring) was so incredible we went back for dinner (Fiskeriet). Thank you!”
Small-group Oslo walk blending award fish soup, farm-to-table lunch, and neighborhood sights, with tram rides built in.
“The food was great. It was a little more walking than expected but a great time and wonderful guide.”
Oslo city-center walking tour with a local English guide, hitting Opera House, Akershus Fortress, Nobel Peace Center, and Parliament in about 90 minutes.
“Très belle balade qui permet de découvrir Oslo. Nicola rends ce tour encore plus intéressant avec ses connaissances et son enthousiasme.”
Small-group Oslo walk that flows straight into Grand Hotel dining, with a calm hosted pace and a reserved table waiting.
“Everything. Our guide Anders was so knowledgeable on everything. He taught us the history of Norwegian cuisine, Norwegian Christmas and was able to give us sooo many informations about all the food and drinks you can find on the Christmas market in Oslo. I had an amazing time with this activity and was probably my favorite part of my trip to Oslo. I 100% recommend this tour if you have some time here in Oslo. Thank you Anders !!”
Take a 2-hour guided Akerselva River walk in Oslo, with a stop at Mathallen food hall and an end at Beierbrua waterfall.
“A short and very nice walk along the river while learning about Oslos industrial past and how the buildings have been transformed for today’s modern life.”
Every kind of day out on this coast, and the best of each.
