Things to do in Eastern Norway, Eastern Norway: The Best Walking Tours

Enjoy your 4-hour guided tour in the wonderful city of Oslo! The capital of Norway welcomes you to explore its major highlights on foot, such as the ancient fortress Akershus, Oslo Cathedral, Parliament Building, the National Theater and Royal Palace. After that get ready for a scenic drive to the Vigeland park which is the world’s biggest and exceptional sculpture park, contemplate fascinating landscapes from the best viewpoint of Oslo - Holmenkollen Ski jump and attend the Viking Museum which will not leave you unaffected!

Inclusions: Private professional tour guide for 4 hrs, Private tourist-class vehicle for 4 hrs, Oslo panoramic city tour, Oslo Vigeland Park and Viking Ship Museum

Exclusions: Any other admissions, Meals / snacks, Gratuities

Looking to check off the must-see sights of Oslo? Then this is the tour for you. In our very humble opinion, our Oslo Must Sees offers the best of the best, a city centre walking tour and visit to the famous Vigeland Park.

Inclusions: Local guide, Public Transport Tickets (Retourn), Vigeland Park (Free Entry)

Exclusions: Food and drinks, Gratuities

What are the Oslo Highlights you might ask yourself? According to us a walking tour of the inner city including the Opera and Palace, combined with two true Oslo Highlights, the Viking Ship Museum and the Vigeland Park.

Inclusions: Local guide, Public Transport

Exclusions: Gratuities

You have to be an experienced hiker to participate on this tour. The trip starts outside Oslo Visitor Centre at Jernbanetorget in Oslo city centre. We will then take the Frognerseteren line to Frognerseteren. We will hike along broad and small patches in to the North forest of Oslo. In this part of the forest there are fox, beaver, moose, deer, eagle, hare and many other animals! They are all harmless. We will have a long break and then stroll down to Sørkedalen before we end our trip at Jernbanetorget where we started.

Inclusions: English Speaking Tour Guide, Public Transport Ticket

Exclusions: Bottled water, Lunch

This is a beautiful walk up to one of Oslo's nicest viewpoints. You get to explore Oslo as a real Norwegian - out in nature, surrounded by nature and fresh air. We want to provide you with a feel good experience where you get to use your body and enjoy some healthy exercise. The walk is around 7 kilometer with an altitude gain of approximately 250 meters. If you have trouble with your knees or hips this hike might not be for you, but besides that this trip should be suitable for most people. Oh, and let's not forget about the waffles! Freshly made Norwegian waffles served with jam or brown cheese will be a mouthwatering reward at top of the mountain. Let's hike, have fun and explore the Norwegian woods together.

Inclusions: Waffles

Exclusions: Private transportation

Let our tour guides give you an insider’s perspective of the city, mixing adventure and education to form an unforgettable time. This tour of the city allows you to see the biggest attractions of Oslo, and it is designed to be leisurely so that you still have lots of energy for the rest of your day. Oslo is really bike friendly city, and you feel safe in traffic. E-cycles are so much fun and as easy as riding a normal bike. With almost no effort you can cover great distances without breaking a sweat.

Inclusions: Use of e-cycle, Helmet if wanted

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Discover the majestic Oslo fjord and its various islands like a local, hopping on and off ferries to hike the forests, sea cliffs, charming villages and historic sites of three islands. With a local guide, explore the fascinating ruins of a nearly 1000 year old abbey, picnic on a hidden beach and walk the flower-covered paths of a summer village full of brightly painted, traditional wooden cabins. The backdrop for this tour is the stunning water views of Oslo and its surrounding hills, with picture opportunities around every unexpected corner. Don't forget a swim suit and towel as there is time for a swim in the surprisingly warm waters of the Oslo fjord! Time for a picnic lunch is included and participants can either bring their own or purchase along the way. Good walking shoes or trail shoes are recommended as the hiking is done on dirt paths, gravel and stones.

Inclusions: Guided tour, Public transportation ticket for use on the ferries (can also be used after the tour)

Exclusions: Lunch (picnic lunch stop during the tour, so participants can either bring their own lunch or purchase at a local food market)

Perched hundreds of meters above Oslo and its fjord, the wilderness of Oslo is an amazing get-away from the city, for those in search of peace and quiet. You will hike from one amazing view point to another, stopping along the way at some amazing architecture (the Holmenkollen ski jump and the national historic landmark farm of Frognerseteren). There will be time to pick berries, picnic on a bare summit and maybe see a moose if lucky! The tour then ends at a forest lake perfect for a swim. This tour is for participants with a good fitness level. Trail shoes or hiking boots are recommended.

Inclusions: Local guide, Public transport tickets for the metro system, for travel to and from the forest.

Exclusions: Food and drinks, Gratuities

Do you want to see both the most famous spots in Oslo, but also its hidden gems?! Well, bring comfortable walking shoes, high spirits and get ready for a fantastic 3 hour walking tour with us! You will discover this fascinating cosmopolitan city that still retains its small fishing town feel and has a perfect combination of city life and nature. Your guide will also make sure to leave plenty of local travel tips and recommendations for the rest of your stay :-)

Inclusions: Small-group tour with a maximum of 10 guests, Local guide

Exclusions: Gratuities

You will hear the spooky stories about the legendary criminals and ghosts, historical myths and legends of the city, and some funny stories about the new and old Norwegian traditions. The route of this 2.5-hours walk allows you to see all the main attractions of the very center of Norwegian capital. You'll start at the City Hall, visit Akershus fortress, walk in the oldest part of the 17th century city Kvadraturen and finish on the main street Karl Johan where you will see the Parliament, the National Theater, the University, the Royal Palace and the Grand Café.

Inclusions: All taxes, fees and handling charges, Professional guide, Private tour

Exclusions: Food and drinks, Hotel pickup and drop-off, Transportation to/from attractions