15 City Tours in Oslo to Book Before the Season Turns

1.City Sightseeing Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Tour

★★★★★★★★★★3.6 · 724 reviews · 1 - 2 days · from $46Our pick

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.”

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2.Grand City Sightseeing Tour by Bus with Fjord Cruise

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 647 reviews · 7h 30m · from $152

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.”

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3.Oslo Combo Tour: Grand City Tour and Oslo Fjord Cruise

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 555 reviews · 7 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $161

Spend 7.5 hours seeing Oslo by air-conditioned coach, on foot, and from the water. Visit Vigeland Park, Holmenkollen, the Fram Museum, and a seasonal second museum before a 90-minute Oslo Fjord cruise. English-speaking guides such as Christopher, Elena, Luis, and Rita have led recent departures.

“A truly unforgettable experience in Oslo! An outstanding selection of venues, each offering something unique and memorable. The day ended perfectly with a relaxing 90‑minute cruise around the beautiful Oslo Islands. The commentary was engaging, and our driver was absolutely exceptional. So grateful for this wonderful experience — not to be missed!”

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4.City Sightseeing Oslo Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Tour

★★★★★★★★★★3.0 · 455 reviews · 1 hour 30 minutes (approx.) · from $46

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.”

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5.City Highlights Walking Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 197 reviews · 2 hours · from $37

Join a German-speaking guide for a two-hour walk through Oslo’s old and modern center. Begin near the Nobel Peace Center, pass Akershus Fortress and Christiania Torv, see the Opera House by the fjord, then follow Karl Johan Street to the Cathedral, Parliament, National Theater, University Aula, and Royal Palace view. Guides may include Emily, Anna Marie, Maria, or Olav.

“It was a particularly chilly winters day when we did our tour but Anna Marie made it interesting and fun and we did stop at markets for a warm chocolate.”

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6.Oslo City Highlights with Fjord Cruise

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 128 reviews · 5 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $123

Spend 5.5 hours seeing Oslo by coach, on foot, and from an electric boat. Your English-speaking guide leads a 45-minute walk through Vigeland Sculpture Park, stops at Holmenkollen Ski Jump, and points out central sights before a 1.5 to 2-hour Oslofjord cruise. Expect a silent boat ride with app-based information rather than live narration.

“Don't take a Viator tour from a crude ship. They don't wait for for you if you can't get there on time.”

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7.Oslo Shore Excursion: City Sightseeing Oslo Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Tour

★★★★★★★★★★3.0 · 121 reviews · 1 hour 30 minutes (approx.) · from $46

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.”

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8.Free City Walking Tour in Oslo

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 89 reviews · from $3Best value

Start beside Oslo’s Tiger statue and walk through Bjørvika, Kvadraturen, Aker Brygge, and central Oslo. Guides such as Nicholas, Zoe, Nikola, Yellena, and Mia explain royal stories, Nobel history, Norwegian culture, and daily life. Expect a brisk 90-minute route, a maximum of 30 people, and a tip-based free-tour model.

“Our tour guide was nice and shared some interesting stories, but there wasn't much of an actual walking tour or picturesque settings. I think there are nicer parts of Oslo that wasn't shown to us. It is a free walking tour but tips are of cRead more”

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9.Norwegian Food Tour & Hidden Gems City Walk

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 73 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $172

Spend three hours walking from Oslo’s Tiger sculpture through Youngstorget and Grünerløkka, stopping for fish soup, Norwegian specialties, and waffles with brown cheese. Small groups of up to 10 make it easy to chat with guides such as Idunn, Annie, or Margarita. Expect hills, good shoes, and drinks purchased separately.

“We loved our tour with Eden! It really fits the description - tucked away treats and history in Oslo that you would never stumble upon otherwise, and while still in Oslo it was nice to have a few quieter hours away from the hustle and bustle of the city center. We had excellent food and felt the walking amount was very reasonable. Key to know that the tour ends about 25-30 minute walk from where it starts, so either just prepare for that ahead of time or plan to catch the tram back into town! Would definitely recommend to friends and family!”

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10.Oslo City Walks – The City of Contrasts

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 47 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $53

Join a local English-speaking guide at Oslo Visitor Center for a two-hour walk through Bjørvika and Kvadraturen. See the Opera House, Munch museum, Akrobaten Bridge, and Oslo’s oldest city district. The group is capped at 20, and the route ends at Deichman Bjørvika.

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11.Oslo City Walks – In the Heart of Oslo

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 39 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $53

Start at Oslo Visitor Center at 2 pm and walk through central Oslo with a local English-speaking guide. See the Royal Palace, Parliament, National Theatre, City Hall, university, public sculptures, the Tiger, and Akershus Fortress from outside. Expect a brisk two-hour route for up to 20 people, with plenty of photo stops.

“Large group and guide didn’t have a microphone. It was hard to keep up with the explanations. Everything else was fine . Guide seemed knowledgeable and she went straight to the explanation, no chit chatting. Covered all main sights. Guide didn’t welcome questions very much …”

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12.Oslo City Walks – Historic River Walk

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 31 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $53

Start at Oslo Visitor Center and follow a guide along the Akerselva River, Oslo’s green corridor and former industrial engine. Hear how old factories found new life, pause at Mathallen food hall, then finish at the waterfall near Beierbrua. The two-hour walk is in English, capped at 20 people, and runs in all weather.

“A short and very nice walk along the river while learning about Oslos industrial past and how the buildings have been transformed for today’s modern life.”

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13.Oslo Private Transfer Between Gardermoen Airport and City

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 27 reviews · 1 hour (approx.)

Book a private, one-way transfer between Oslo Gardermoen Airport and your Oslo hotel for up to three people. You get an air-conditioned vehicle, bottled water, luggage help, and a local driver such as Adel, Ismet, or Bhavya. Flight-delay monitoring and door-to-door service make this useful for late arrivals and early departures, though vehicle size and pickup coordination need care.

“No one showed up to the airport for the pickup. The number provided by the company wasn’t working. It was a German extension. we were in Oslo. Hopefully I can get my money back.”

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14.Oslo City Private Walking Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 15 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $239

Walk central Oslo with your own guide, starting at the Nobel Peace Center and ending by the Opera House. In two hours, you’ll connect City Hall, the Royal Palace, Karl Johans gate, Akershus Fortress, and the harbor. Guides such as Inger, Diana, Tine, and Anja bring local stories, history, and useful ideas for the rest of your stay.

“Lovely morning with Anja walking through city and learning the history of Oslo. Highly recommend this tour.”

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15.Exclusive Guided & Customized Private Oslo City Tour in Limo

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 13 reviews · 7 to 8 hours (approx.)

You get a private 7 to 8 hour Oslo tour for up to five people, with hotel, airport, or cruise-port pickup. Your guide can shape the day around your interests, or follow a broad route covering City Hall, the Nobel Peace Center, Vigeland Park, the Fram Museum, the Opera House, the palace area, and Oslo’s old fortress. Guides include Mo, Adam, and Mhmod.

“Our guide, Mo, was fantastic. Born & raised in Oslo, his knowledge of local history was great. Mo took us to all the Oslo sites that we requested plus more. I highly recommend this tour and make sure you request Mo!”

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