7 Hidden Gems Tours in Norway Worth Losing a Day To

1.Norwegian Food Tour & Hidden Gems City Walk

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

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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2.Private Oslo Tour with a Local, Highlights & Hidden Gems, 100% Personalised

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 61 reviews · 2 to 8 hours (approx.) · from $103

Build your Oslo walk around your interests with a private local host such as Mary, Neil, Sheenam, or Marianne. Choose 2 to 8 hours, meet at your hotel or central Oslo, and explore landmarks, parks, local streets, art, and harbor sights at your own pace. Transport is not included.

“We only had one night in Oslo and booked this experience to get a taste of the city. Mary was fantastic, warm, welcoming, and shared so much about the city. It definitely left us wanting to come back in the future! Would recommend to anyone.”

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3.Norwegian Food Tour & Hidden Gems of Oslo

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 60 reviews · from $186

Start at Oslo Central Station with an English-speaking guide such as Margarita or Ingunn, then walk about 4 kilometers through quieter parts of Oslo. You’ll stop at three local restaurants for fish soup, Norwegian specialties, freshly baked bread, brown cheese, and waffles near a waterfall. The small group is limited to 10 people.

“Ingunn was sick, so we had Margarita as our guide, and she was also very knowledgable. This tour was a great balance between walking tour and food tour. We got to try a fish soup, three kinds of salad, and waffles at various stops. I never would have visited the parts of the city we went to on the tour, which was perfect.”

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4.Nordnes Neighborhood Hidden Gems Walking Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 43 reviews · 2 hours · from $30Best value

Walk Bergen’s Nordnes peninsula with an English-speaking guide such as Emma, Dane, Magda, or Janine. In two hours, you’ll see Norwegian merchant buildings, old wine cellars, sailor alleys, execution sites, parks, schools, and streets missed by most visitors. The route is hilly and cobbled, so bring sturdy shoes and rain gear.

“I really enjoyed the tour. In addition to general historical facts, I was given a lot of exciting information and stories about the dark past of the Nordnesviertel. Accommodation for sailors in rehabilitation, witch hunts and death sentences... a tour away from the mainstream, exactly what I was looking for. My guide Dane was very friendly and all questions were answered patiently. I was the only participant on the tour that day. Even after the tour ended, time was taken to answer further questions independently of the tour. I can absolutely recommend the tour and had a wonderful time! Thanks Dane for everything :)”

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5.City Excursion (museums free). Tour of Oslo City’s Hidden Gems

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 11 reviews

You’ll explore Oslo with a private Blue Badge guide on a four-hour city walk for up to 12 people. Expect the Opera House roof, Akershus Fortress, Tjuvholmen’s art district, Vigeland Park, and City Hall. Museums and listed sights are free, but transport, food, and drinks are not included.

“Viewing the new Library, Salmon experience and the Statue Parks. Our guide was extremely knowledgeable.”

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6.GUIDED TOUR: Secrets of the Fjords – the Osterfjord and Mo, 6.5 hours

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 9 reviews · from $705Top rated

Travel from Bergen with driver-guide Vlad Morozov in a group of no more than seven. This 6.5-hour outing reaches Osterøy, Mostraumen, Mo, Hesjedalsfossen, and Skipshelleren, with short walks, waterfall stops, fjord views, and time at the Dale of Norway outlet. Lunch is not included.

“There were so many. Stopping to see a painted rock on a bench, one of the waterfalls, the village of Mo, the Dale factory and store. Vlad was terrific - so knowledgeable!!”

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7.PRIVATE GUIDED TOUR: Secrets of the Fjords – the Osterfjord and Mo, 6-7 hours

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 3 reviews

Travel from Bergen by private car or minivan through Osterfjord and Osterøy, stopping at waterfalls, a Stone Age site, Mo village, and Mostraumen. Your driver-guide provides live commentary, with pickup from a central hotel or cruise port. The tour lasts about 6.5 hours and may include an optional private fjord cruise.

“Vlad provided us with a Norway experience we will always remember. Thank you and we hope to return some day.”

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