Oslo Shore Excursion: City Sightseeing Oslo Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Tour
Description
Discover Oslo at your own pace with our 24-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 onboard 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
- Cruise guests who are arriving into Oslo will be able to board the City Sightseeing Buses directly outside of the cruise terminal.
- 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
- 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.
- With your voucher, enjoy flexible access for up to 12 months from the travel date you select at check-out.
- 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(134)
Busses were shabby and sound system antiquated and hard to understand Stops were overcrowded and hard to get information along the way
Dear Irene, Thank you for taking the time to share your feedback about your City Sightseeing Oslo experience. We’re sorry to hear that the condition of the buses and the audio system did not meet your expectations. We also regret that you found some of the stops overcrowded and had difficulty finding information during your journey. We understand how important clear commentary and easily accessible information are when exploring a new city. Your comments have been shared with the relevant team in Oslo as we continue working to improve the quality of our buses, audio commentary and overall sightseeing experience. We appreciate your honest feedback and hope we have the opportunity to provide you with a better City Sightseeing experience in the future. Best regards, The City Sightseeing Oslo Team
Easy access and mostly timely on pick up every 30min. The driver skipped several stops due to traffic. All in all, it’s a good way to learn the logistics and highlights of Oslo in one day.
Thank you for sharing your experience Lori! We’re pleased to hear that you found City Sightseeing Oslo easy to access and appreciated the regular service, with buses running approximately every 30 minutes. We’re sorry that traffic conditions meant several stops had to be skipped during your visit. We understand how this can be disappointing when you are planning your day around a hop-on hop-off route. That said, we’re delighted that you still found the tour a good way to discover Oslo’s highlights and get familiar with the city in one day. We hope to welcome you back to Oslo for another City Sightseeing experience!
Buses run very irregularly and stay at stops for 20-30 min. As the day goes on, more and more buses are pulled out and the punctual return trip to the ship becomes critical.
Hallo, vielen Dank für Ihr Feedback. Es tut uns leid zu hören, dass die Busse aus Ihrer Sicht unregelmäßig verkehrten und dies Unsicherheit bei der Rückfahrt verursacht hat. Wir verstehen, dass dies die Erfahrung erheblich beeinträchtigen kann. Bitte kontaktieren Sie uns gerne unter info@stromma.no, wenn Sie Ihre Erfahrung näher mit uns teilen möchten. Freundliche Grüße, Eirin
The buses were never on time and the audio guide only works rudimentarily online. Unfortunately, that was already the case in other cities. The audio jacks are often broken.
Hallo, vielen Dank für Ihr Feedback. Es tut uns leid zu hören, dass die Audioguides und die Anschlüsse an Bord nicht wie erwartet funktioniert haben. Wir verstehen, dass dies die Qualität des Erlebnisses beeinträchtigt und Ihren Besuch weniger angenehm gemacht hat. Gerne können Sie uns unter info@stromma.no kontaktieren, wenn Sie weitere Informationen zu Ihrer Erfahrung teilen möchten. Freundliche Grüße, Eirin
A great way to see Oslo in a day! Stopped in all the key locations, and was very easy to find and embark at the cruise port. Special thanks to our final driver who took us back to the port even though he didn't have to...
Dear Customer, Thank you very much for your wonderful review! We’re delighted to hear that City Sightseeing Oslo helped you discover the city's main attractions in just one day. Our hop-on hop-off bus tour is designed to make exploring Oslo easy and convenient, so it's great to know you found the boarding point at the cruise port simple to locate. We are especially grateful for your kind words about our driver. We will be sure to share your appreciation with the local team, as going the extra mile to ensure our guests have a memorable experience is something we truly value. Thank you again for your recommendation. We hope to welcome you back on board City Sightseeing on your next visit to Oslo or another of our destinations around the world. Kind regards, City Sightseeing Worldwide
Stromma Co. was excellent. Bilal corrected my mistake in my reservation and arranged for our sightseeing on the correct day. Other employees and drivers were most helpful especially in Copenhagen.
Dear Gary, Thank you very much for your wonderful review of City Sightseeing Oslo. We're delighted to hear that you had such a positive experience and that Bilal was able to assist you by resolving your reservation issue. We'll be sure to pass along your kind words, as recognition like this means a great deal to our team. We're also pleased to know that our staff and drivers were helpful throughout your journey. Thank you for choosing City Sightseeing, and we hope to welcome you on board again in Oslo, Copenhagen, or any of our destinations around the world.
It as advertised to be at the cruise terminal and it was NOT. We wouldn't have booked it if we'd have known this. Viator says the supplier and the company, will NOT refund. We had to purchase the only company that was at the pier and pay again. Totally misrepresented. Buyer beware. Very disappointed in Viator
Dear Lawrence, Thank you for taking the time to share your feedback. We are sorry to learn about your experience. We understand how frustrating this situation must have been. However, as your review mentions Viator, we kindly recommend contacting them directly regarding your booking and refund request, as they manage reservations and payments made through their platform. If you have not already done so, we would also appreciate it if you could contact us directly with your booking reference and travel date so that we can investigate the information provided for your tour and review what happened with our local operations team. We value your feedback and hope to have the opportunity to clarify the situation.
First, consider the other company (Gray Line), they had more buses. Next, recognize that there are not many stops on this service loop. Finally look at the last stop table very carefully. This line ends its service quite early and if you want to see the outdoor sculpture park, be prepared to be quick about it. Did it meet our needs? Yes, but this service was average.
Dear George, Thank you for taking the time to share your feedback about your experience with City Sightseeing Oslo. We appreciate your comments and are pleased to hear that our Hop-On Hop-Off bus tour ultimately met your needs during your visit to Oslo. We also value your observations regarding the number of stops and the operating schedule. We understand that making the most of your time is important when exploring a new city, and your feedback has been shared with the local team as we continually work to improve the overall sightseeing experience for our guests. Thank you once again for choosing City Sightseeing Oslo. We hope to have the opportunity to welcome you back in the future and provide you with an even better experience. Kind regards, City Sightseeing
Disaster. We got off twice (at Vigeland Park and the Opera) and then had to wait over an hour (!!!) for the next bus each time. During this time, the competition buses came by twice each... With those prices, the service is just atrocious - it costs us OUR time this way.
Hallo, es tut mir leid zu hören, wie lange Sie auf den nächsten Bus warten mussten – das ist verständlicherweise sehr ärgerlich, besonders bei diesem Preisniveau. So sollte der Ablauf nicht sein. Bitte kontaktieren Sie uns unter info@stromma.no, damit wir uns das genauer ansehen können. Mit freundlichen Grüßen Eirin
While the route was fine, there was no dedicated line to exchange our voucher for ticket at port so we got stuck behind groups buying tickets- despite asking several hop on employees. On the bus, there was no info as to which channel for which language, and it was not the same on different busses. On one, we found English on channel 2; the next bus, it was ch 3. At minimum, there should be a list by the driver. One bus had the wifi info posted; another did not, so we had to ask the driver when he stopped. Otherwise it was ok
Hello, Thank you for taking the time to share this feedback. I’m sorry to hear that the lack of clear information caused frustration, especially around ticket exchange and onboard guidance — that’s certainly not the experience we aim to deliver. Your comments are helpful and highlight areas where clearer, more consistent communication would make the journey smoother. Eirin
