Best of Oslo Guided Walking Tour
Description
Discover the very best of Oslo with a 2-hour guided walking tour. From highlights such as Oslo Cathedral, the Norwegian Parliament, to the charming area of Kvadraturen and more, there's something for everyone to enjoy. Stroll by the best restaurants, a glamorous shopping centre, and don't forget to take a snap of the City Hall. Learn all about Oslo from your local guide and get the most of your visit to the vibrant Scandinavian capital. Explore the best landmarks, history and cultural heritage of Oslo on a guided walking tour. Marvel at Oslo Cathedral, Akershus Fortress, the Nobel Peace Center and more. Hear entertaining and informative stories from a local tour guide about the city's rich history. Continue your discovery of Oslo with a sightseeing app, includes self-guided audio tours.
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Itinerary
See the first University of Oslo building, a historical and ceremonial hall located in the very center of Oslo.
Hear about Norway's rich theatre tradition near one of Oslo's most beloved landmarks.
Marvel at the Royal Palace, built centuries ago as a residence for monarchs and is guarded by His Majesty The King's Guard.
Stroll along the buzzling main street, filled with shops and restaurants, and see the statue of King Karl XIV Johan.
Pass by the Norwegian parliament, known as the Storting building, where the nation's lawmakers have assembled since 1866.
Discover the iconic 5-star hotel, with its beautiful white granite façade, where Nobel Prize winners stay each year.
Walk by the iconic red-brick halls, which has housed shops filled with arts, crafts, cafes and more for centuries.
Admire the glamorous shopping centre that has it all: designer brands, local shops, gifts for families and friends, bargain buys and more.
Look up at the impressive Domkirka, also known as Oslo Cathedral, the main church for the Diocese of Oslo and the seat of the Bishop of Oslo.
Be ready to take a snap of the iconic building, an architectural marvel which is home to the Norwegian National Opera and Ballet.
Wander up the city's oldest district, a charming historical neighbourhood with cobblestone streets and impressive architecture.
Visit the historic market square, where the city's oldest buildings can be found.
Pass by the fortress with a complicated and unique history. Built centuries ago, the castle has been used as a royal residence, a prison, a military base and more.
Admire the city hall, whose exterior artwork showcases the rich history and cultural heritage of Oslo.
Built in 2005, experience the center that showcases peace and understanding throughout the world.
Stroll along the waterfront area, enjoy the view of the city skyline and take a snap of the wonderful scenery.
Once a historic fishing and shipbuilding community, Tjuvholmen has undergone a dramatic transformation, adding new restaurants, shops and art galleries.
Stop for a moment at the 'National Mall of Norway', and discover how Norwegians express their political views and give feedback to the government.
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Important Information
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- The guided walking tour is approximately 2 hours long
- Meet your guide near the statue of P.A. Munch by the Faculty of Law building entrance, located at University Aula, Karl Johan Str.47
- Arrive 5 minutes early if possible so you do not miss the tour departure
- To access the complimentary self-guided audio tour of Oslo, scan the QR code on your voucher to download the sightseeing app and audio guide prior to arrival
Reviews(133)
This was a perfect blend of sightseeing and historical information in a 2 hour walk around the city. Our guide was really informative and the pace was just right.
Great overview of the city’s sites. The guide was very knowledgeable and friendly. She spoke perfect English.
Thank you for your wonderful review! We're delighted to hear that you enjoyed the tour and found it to be a great overview of the city's highlights. It's especially rewarding to know that your guide's knowledge, friendliness, and clear communication helped make the experience memorable. We truly appreciate your kind words and your recognition of our guide's efforts. Thank you for choosing to explore the city with us, and we hope to welcome you again on another tour in the future! Many thanks, VoxCity
Pretty good. Our guide, Oliver, was very friendly. He’s a German native who has lived in Oslo for five years. He gave us a lot (too much) info about politics and current events. We would have liked more info about the sites we were standing at rather than what he did talk about. I think he did his best and could use a better list of information / training about the sites. He was good, perfect English, and did a good job but the tour could use more info about the list of sites in the list on the itinerary.
Thank you for taking the time to share your feedback. We're pleased to hear that you enjoyed your tour with Oliver and appreciated his friendliness, excellent English, and efforts throughout the experience. We also appreciate your honest comments regarding the content of the tour. Our goal is to provide a balanced mix of local history, culture, and contemporary insights, and we understand that you would have preferred more detailed information about the specific sites included on the itinerary. Your feedback is valuable and will be shared with our team as we continually review and refine our tour content and guide training. Thank you again for your thoughtful review. We're glad Oliver helped make your experience enjoyable, and we hope to welcome you on another tour in the future. Many thanks, VoxCity
Guide didn't turn up and there was no communication about that. Contact numbers did not help either.
Thank you for sharing your feedback. We are very sorry to hear that the guide did not show up and that you were unable to obtain assistance through the contact numbers provided. We understand how frustrating and disappointing this experience must have been. We would very much like to investigate what happened and review the details of your booking. We kindly ask that you contact our customer support team with your reservation information so that we can look into the matter thoroughly and provide further assistance. We sincerely apologize for the inconvenience caused and appreciate you bringing this issue to our attention. Sincerely, VoxCity
We had an informative and enjoyable with our knowledgeable guide Oliver. Learnt a lot about Norway and Oslo and enjoyed strolling around the streets and sights of Oslo. Would recommend.
Great way to learn about the history and major sites around Oslo. Our tour guide was great and we lucked out with great weather!
Judit did a great job of walking us around town and showing us or rather explain explaining to us the things that we had seen the day previously on our own solo walk. She was very knowledgable and answered all of our questions as we went along. It was well worth the two hours.
Hello, Thank you for taking the time to share your feedback. We are delighted to hear that you enjoyed the tour and that Judit made the experience so informative and engaging. It’s great to know her knowledge and explanations helped bring the city to life and that she was able to answer all your questions along the way. Thank you again for choosing Vox City International. Kind regards, Vox City International
A very good overview of Oslo with history and local culture included. Our guide was personable and knowledgeable.
Csilla was a perfect tour guide! She was brilliant at imparting alot of information about Oslo & Norwegian history and cultural life in an interesting and amusing way. Thank you for recommending that we go inside the library and opera house to enjoy the design & architecture. Very interesting tour.
Great tour and thank you to Oliver for not cancelling eve though it was just me! I enjoyed tie chat en route.
