Oslo Highlights Private Walking Tour
In Oslo
From
£300
pp
5h 0 mins · 4.5 (4)
Oslo Opera, Royal Palace, Fram Museum, and Vigeland Park - what are Oslo’s Highlights, you ask? According to us, all of these! And it just so happens that our Oslo Highlights Private Walking Tour covers them all, and more, from A to Z.
Free cancellation
Private tour
What's included
- Vigeland Park (Free Entry)
- Public Transport Ticket
- Professional Guide
- Fram Museum Entrance Fee
What's not included
- GRATUITIES
Itinerary
- Located in a former train station, the Nobel Peace Center is dedicated to the Nobel Peace Prize, awarded on December 10th every year. (10 min)
- Oslo City Hall is home to the local government and hosts the award ceremony for the Nobel Peace Prize. Rich in artworks with motifs from Norwegian history, culture and working life, it is a true Oslo gem. (10 min)
- For over 100 years, The National Theatre has been the country's main arena for Norwegian performing classic and innovative theatre productions and grand celebrations. (10 min)
- The Royal Palace is the official residence of the present Norwegian monarch, and most of the members of the Royal Court work here. (10 min)
- Karl Johans is the main pedestrian street of Oslo and approx 1020 meters long. Lined with impressive buildings and boutiques, this is where you go to "shop until you" drop. (10 min)
- The Parliament of Norway (Stortinget) is located right along the main pedestrian street Karl Johans gate, and houses various occupations and activities. (10 min)
- Akershus Fortress is one of the impressive landmarks of the City of Oslo, located along the water and overlooking the Oslo Fjord. (15 min)
- Bankplassen (The Bank Square) indicates where the Bank of Norway was once located. The square is also known for Engebret Café, which was frequented by famous Norwegians such as Ibsen and Munch. (10 min)
- Walk through Christiana Torv, where we find the statue of Christian IV’s hand. The area Kvadraturen ("The Quadrature") is named after the rectangular street pattern of Christian IV's Renaissance town. (10 min)
- Vigeland Park is home to over 200 sculptures sculpted by one man only. Learn more about the man behind them, Gustav Vigeland (and pick your favourite!) (1h 0min)
- The Fram Museum is a top-rated attraction in Oslo that tells the story of Norwegian polar exploration and the nation's polar heroes. Its two buildings display two original polar ships, the Gjøa and the Fram, that were used to explore the two most hostile regions in the world: the Arctic and the Antarctic. (1h 0min) Admission included
Meeting & end point
Meeting point
The tour departs from the Nobel Peace Center, Brynjulf Bulls Plass 1, outside the main entrance - located in the City Centre.
End point
The tour ends at Oslo Central Station, close to the Oslo Opera House.
Practical information
- Operated by
- OURWAY Tours - Oslo
- Travellers per booking
- 1–15
- Languages
- no, de, en, it, fr, es
- Confirmation
- INSTANT
Cancellation policy
Free cancellation available.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Important notes
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
- Operates in all weather conditions, please dress comfortably and appropriately.
- Part of this tour takes place in areas where you will have to walk on gravel or unpaved walkways.
Frequently asked questions
This tour lasts approximately 5 hours. Allow a little extra time at either end if you need to transfer between the ship and the excursion meeting point.
The excursion price typically covers transport, a qualified guide, and the activities listed in the description above. Meals, gratuities, personal shopping, and any entrance fees not mentioned in the description are usually paid separately on the day.
Age and fitness guidance for this excursion is not specified in the data we hold. The tour description above is the best guide — if you have any specific concerns, contact your cruise line's excursion desk before departing the ship.