Scandinavia · BUS TOURS IN OSLO
One spare day, and a shortlist that fits it: these 7 bus tours in Oslo are priced and timed so choosing takes minutes, not an evening.
Use a 24 or 48-hour Oslo sightseeing bus pass to reach Vigeland Sculpture Park, Bygdøy museums, Akershus Fortress, and the Opera House. You get an audio guide in nine languages, free headphones, Wi-Fi, and museum discounts. The bus usually comes every 30 minutes, though waits can sometimes be longer.
“Great tour round the city. A bit expensive though.”
Use a 24 or 48-hour City Sightseeing pass to circle Oslo by open-top double-decker bus. Ride the full 90-minute route or hop off at Vigeland Sculpture Park, the museums at Bygdøy, the Opera House, MUNCH, Akershus Fortress, and the cruise terminals. Audio commentary comes in eight languages, with free Wi-Fi and a 12-month ticket window.
“Very easy to find the stops and the buses ran frequently, this really helped when we unfortunately had a rainy day and still allowed us to see the sites before quickly hopping back on the bus to the next destination.”
Spend 7.5 hours seeing Oslo with an English-speaking guide, from Holmenkollen and Vigeland Sculpture Park to the Fram Museum and a seasonal Folk or Kon-Tiki Museum visit. A comfortable coach handles the city’s spread-out sights, while the final Oslofjord cruise offers a calm finish. Guides such as Elena, Rita, and Chris are known for clear stories and humor.
“Fun whirlwind tour. Chris was a very fun and knowledgeable guide.”
See Oslo by open-top double-decker bus with a recorded audio guide in eight languages. Ride the 90-minute loop or hop off at sights including Vigeland Sculpture Park, Bygdøy museums, Akershus Fortress, the Opera House, MUNCH Museum, and the Royal Palace. Choose a 24 or 48-hour pass, with buses running about every 30 minutes in season.
“Don’t try and get on bus when cruise ships have just arrived. It was a very rainy day and the buses were ill-equipped to deal with this upstairs. Plastic blinds not secure enough with water getting in. Sound systems often not working.”
Spend 5.5 hours seeing Oslo by air-conditioned coach and electric boat. Guides such as Chris, Rita, Anita, and Randi bring the city to life with history, humor, and personal stories. You’ll stop at Holmenkollen and Vigeland Sculpture Park, then cruise Oslofjord before finishing at Rådhusbrygge 4.
“The tour was excellent for those who are unfamiliar with Norway. Chris was our tour guide and he was phenomenal. Great blend of Norwegians history and personal stories. Would recommend this one to others.”
See Oslo from an open-top double-decker bus on a 24-hour ticket covering the cruise port, Akershus Fortress, the Opera House, Vigeland Sculpture Park, Bygdøy museums, and central Oslo. Buses run about every 30 minutes, with recorded commentary in eight languages, free Wi-Fi, and the freedom to hop off when you wish.
“If I could give this zero stars I would. It was a huge waste of money. Go with the other tour. It was running over a half hour late at the start of the day. There were no announcements as to what stop we were at or what the sights were. The map the provided was useless in finding the stops.”
Pair a guided Best of Oslo walk with a 24-hour City Sightseeing bus pass. Meet at University Aula, hear about the Nobel Peace Award and Christiania, then use the bus and Vox City app to reach Akershus Castle, museums, Aker Brygge, and more.
“The guide for the Oslo walking tour was excellent. Thanks. However, we are disappointed with the hop-on-hop-off tour. On 2 days in the morning at the start at the university no participants could get on because the buses were already full. We waited a full hour, we were told the next bus would be in 10 minutes. It turned out that all the buses were already fully occupied with customers from the cruise ships and therefore no additional customers could board, despite a confirmed booking at the "University" starting point. The logistics would have to be adjusted here and additional buses would have to be used.Read more”
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