City Sightseeing Oslo Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Tour
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Discover Oslo at your own pace with a 24 or 48-hour hop-on hop-off bus tour. With conveniently located stops across the city, you’re free to hop on and off whenever and wherever you choose. From the elegance of the Royal Palace to the striking exhibits at the MUNCH Museum and the open-air beauty of Vigeland Sculpture Park, there’s something to suit every interest. Along the way, enjoy pre-recorded audio commentary available in a variety of languages through the in-seat modules. Prefer using your own device? Simply connect to our free Wi-Fi and stream the audio guide on your phone. You can bring your own headphones or use one of our recyclable headsets, compatible with both iPhone and Android. Getting started is easy - just exchange your voucher or digital ticket with City Sightseeing staff or the bus driver for your pass. Then sit back, relax, and experience Oslo. With comfortable buses and engaging commentary, it’s an ideal way to explore - so book your City Sightseeing ticket today!
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- Wheelchair accessible
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- First departure from Stop 1 at 10am. Last departure from Stop 1 at 4pm. Tour duration: 90 minutes. Frequency: every 30 minutes. Timings are dependent on cruise arrival
- Buses run in all weather, so dress accordingly
- You will need to exchange your ticket for your hop-on hop-off ticket with the City Sightseeing staff or bus driver before or upon boarding the bus. Keep the ticket with you at all times
- Please make sure you only board our official branded City Sightseeing buses
- Audio Guide: The audio guide is available via in-seat modules or directly on your own device in several different languages. Please bring your own headset for the best experience. Turn on the location services from your provider, scan the QR code on the seat/ brochure and press play to start. If needed, headsets with jack sticks and adapters for iPhone and Android are available to borrow - please return them for recycling
- Accessibility: We aim to make our tour accessible to all. For guests requiring assistance, we offer storage for collapsible wheelchairs. Subject to space and availability. Please note that a ramp or single step may be needed to board the bus, and several steps are required to access the upper deck. We also accommodate strollers, with designated storage space, ensuring families with young children can navigate the city with ease
- With your voucher, enjoy flexible access for up to 12 months from the travel date you select at check-out.
- Mobile and printed paper vouchers are both accepted on this tour
- You can start your tour at any of the stops. For guests arriving via cruise ship, please note that City Sightseeing Oslo serves cruise guests arriving at the city's different ports; for Filipstad and Oslo Cruise Terminal our iconic red buses await our guests on the pier right at docking. For Revierkaia/ Langkaia passengers meet our staff on the pier and the buses stop around the corner next to the SALT Sauna and Culture Scene
- Season: This tour is seasonal and typically operates between June - October, dates vary each year
- Dates with Potential Disruptions: 24th - 25th April, 1st May, 17th May, 19th - 27th June, 12th September. Throughout 2026: Possible major roadworks or infrastructure works in Oslo city centre and ring roads
Reviews(511)
Good overview of Oslo. Stops near the port when cruise ships are in which was very handy and stops were close to attractions
Dear Sue, Thank you very much for your lovely review! We’re delighted to hear that you enjoyed your City Sightseeing Oslo experience and found the Hop-On Hop-Off bus a convenient way to get a good overview of the city. It’s great to know that you found the stops near the port particularly handy during your cruise and that their location close to Oslo’s main attractions made sightseeing even easier. We hope to welcome you back to Oslo for another City Sightseeing adventure in the future! Best regards, The City Sightseeing Oslo Team
Disorganized - stopped at some stops for 10 minutes whist trying to g to get people on and off Dirty bus - tired and can’t see through old plastic which has discolored and is no longer transparent Commentary non comprehensive as it is AI
Hello, We're sorry to hear that the experience did not meet your expectations. We understand how frustrating it can be when the journey feels disorganized and the condition of the bus affects your ability to enjoy the tour. We appreciate your feedback and would welcome the opportunity to learn more. Please contact us at info@stromma.no. Kind regards, Eirin
Awful. Expensive. 2 stops at cruise liners. Waited at opera house for bus which arrived only 5 minutes later but we were denied entry and had to wait for next bus which took ages. Don’t waste your money or your time. Go by Uber or Bolt
Hello, We're sorry to hear that the tour did not meet your expectations. We understand how frustrating it is to experience longer waiting times, especially when it affects your plans for the day. If you would like to share more details about your experience, please contact us at info@stromma.no. Kind regards, Eirin
Great route with all you want to see within steps of each designated bus stop. Super friendly drivers and always on time.
Thank you Paul for your fantastic feedback! We’re delighted to hear that you enjoyed the City Sightseeing Oslo route and found the bus stops conveniently located near the city’s main attractions. It’s wonderful to know that our drivers were consistently friendly and that the service was always on time. We aim to make exploring Oslo’s highlights as comfortable and convenient as possible, so your comments mean a lot to us. Thank you for choosing City Sightseeing Oslo, and we hope to welcome you back on board on your next visit!
Beware! This company is not the only one that uses "Hop on Hop Off" bus. We got on the bus at stop 12; we got off at stop 2 at the museums. When we tried to get back on the bus to continue the bus tour, the driver said you have a different company ticket and would not let us on the bus. It's the same bus, not my problem it was a different company. Apparantly more than one bus of the exact same paint scheme. Well the viator version ends at 4pm, so there was no more buses.
Dear Mary, Thank you for sharing your experience. We’re very sorry for the confusion regarding the different Hop-On Hop-Off operators in Oslo and understand how frustrating it must have been to discover that your ticket was not valid for the bus you were trying to board. We appreciate that, from a passenger’s perspective, buses with similar branding and routes can make it difficult to distinguish between operators, especially when using a booking platform such as Viator. We’re sorry this affected your sightseeing plans and that you were unable to continue your tour after visiting the museums. We take your feedback seriously and will share it with our local team, particularly regarding how clearly the different services and ticket validity are communicated to passengers. We hope you’ll consider giving City Sightseeing Oslo another opportunity in the future for a smoother Hop-On Hop-Off experience. Kind regards, The City Sightseeing Oslo Team
A good way to see some of Oslo’s attractions. I bought a two-day ticket, but didn’t use it the second day. A few more stops in the city would have been better, including one by the City Hall/Nobel Peace Centre, and one near the Cathedral. Four stops by the cruise terminals is good for cruise passengers, but not for other tourists.
Dear Roger, Thank you for taking the time to share your thoughtful review. We are pleased to hear that you found City Sightseeing Oslo to be a good way to discover many of the city's attractions, especially for cruise passengers. We also appreciate your constructive suggestions regarding the route and stop locations. Your comments about adding stops closer to landmarks such as the City Hall, the Nobel Peace Centre and the Cathedral are valuable, and we will share them with our local team as we continually evaluate ways to enhance the sightseeing experience for all visitors. Thank you for choosing City Sightseeing Oslo. We hope to welcome you on board again during a future visit to Norway. Kind regards, Quality Department
Easy to find start point. Downhill from there. Narration was off more than it was on. Could not see any of the sites we drove past-no stops for photos. BIGGEST waste of money and time. Have done HOHO trips in many cities across the globe and this was the worst ever. Very poor orientation to a big city.
Dear Paul, Thank you for taking the time to share your feedback. We are sorry to learn that your experience with City Sightseeing Oslo did not meet your expectations. While we are pleased that you found the starting point easy to locate, we regret that the audio commentary, the sightseeing experience, and the overall tour did not provide the quality you were expecting. Your comments regarding the audio synchronization and the overall route experience are greatly appreciated. Feedback from experienced travellers like yourself is invaluable, and we will ensure that your observations are shared with our local team as part of our ongoing efforts to improve the service. Thank you again for your honest review. We hope to have the opportunity to provide you with a much better experience in the future. Kind regards, Quality Department
Easy and smooth ride around Oslo. Do be mindful of the time as service ends 4pm and museums parks can take awhile. Audio worked well. Many language options.
Dear Coral, Thank you for your kind review! We are delighted to hear that you enjoyed your experience with City Sightseeing Oslo and that you found the ride easy and comfortable. It's also great to know that the audio commentary worked well and that the wide range of language options helped you make the most of your tour. Thank you as well for sharing your helpful tip about planning the day around the service schedule and allowing enough time to visit Oslo's wonderful museums and parks. We appreciate you choosing City Sightseeing Oslo and hope to welcome you on board again on your next visit. Kind regards, Quality Department
Whilst the actual boat trip was okay, it was extremely stressful trying to locate the actual boat to go on. There were numerous queues for many different boats and all of the people who had bought tickets online were totally confused. In the end we all entered different queues and when one of our group found they were in the right one he let us know. Even then we only just boarded on time, having been in the general meeting area highlighted our ticket for the previous 45 minutes.
Thank you for taking the time to share your experience Mark. We're pleased to hear that you enjoyed the City Sightseeing Oslo sightseeing cruise, but we're very sorry to learn that finding the correct boarding point caused unnecessary stress at the start of your trip. We understand how frustrating it must have been to arrive in good time, only to face confusion with multiple queues and unclear guidance for guests who had purchased their tickets online. This is certainly not the smooth and enjoyable experience we aim to provide, and we appreciate you bringing it to our attention. Your feedback has been shared with our local operations team so they can review the boarding process and signage with the departure staff. Improving the information provided before boarding is essential to ensuring that visitors can begin their Oslo sightseeing cruise with confidence and without unnecessary delays. Thank you again for your valuable comments. We hope to have the opportunity to welcome you back for a much smoother City Sightseeing experience in the future.
You can always get off if the driver is not to your liking. Stops are VERY short be ready and fast. They don’t slow down for any reason.
Thank you for sharing your feedback Mark. We appreciate you taking the time to comment on your experience with City Sightseeing Oslo. We understand that the duration of stops is an important part of the hop-on hop-off experience, as passengers need enough time to get on and off the bus comfortably. Our buses follow a scheduled route to ensure that all visitors can enjoy as many of Oslo’s main sights as possible within the available operating time. We always recommend checking the timetable and planning your stops in advance to make the most of the tour. We also appreciate your positive attitude towards our drivers and will continue working to provide a smooth and enjoyable experience for all our guests. Thank you for choosing City Sightseeing Oslo.
