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15 Walking Tours in Oslo Worth Losing a Day To

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The 15 best walking tours in Oslo you can book right now, with the price, the length and who each one actually suits. Start at the top.

Oslo Nature Walks: Island Hopping Tour - Start at Rådhusbrygge 4 and leave Oslo behind
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Oslo Nature Walks: Island Hopping Tour

1.Oslo Nature Walks: Island Hopping Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 2,713 reviews · 4 hours · from $69Our pick

Join an English-speaking guide such as Patrick, Shaf, Giovanni, or Carolina for a 4-hour island-hopping trip from Oslo’s harbor. Ride public ferries to Hovedøya, Gressholmen, and Lindøya, walk about 7 kilometers, see abbey ruins and old military sites, and pause for fjord views. Winter tours visit two islands and include hot drinks.

“Neil was very friendly, funny and informed us well about the islands and Norway’s history. Even gave tips for eating spots. Hearty recommendation!”

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Oslo Nature Walks: Island hopping - The second island: cabin life beside the fjord
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Oslo Nature Walks: Island hopping

2.Oslo Nature Walks: Island hopping

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 570 reviews · 3 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $71Top rated

Spend about 3.5 hours walking Oslofjord islands with a guide such as Giovanni, Patrick, Jon, or Christian. Ride public ferries to Hovedøya and a cabin island, hear local stories, see monastery ruins and waterfront homes, and enjoy a picnic stop from April through September. Expect walking, changing weather, and a group of no more than 15.

“Unexpected gem. I learned more about the culture and history of The residents of Oslo than I ever imagined. Our guide and experience were above expectations.”

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Oslo: Best of Oslo Walking Tour - Starting near the university or Nobel Peace Center
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Oslo: Best of Oslo Walking Tour

3.Best of Oslo Walking Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 458 reviews · 2 hours · from $38

Spend two hours walking Oslo with an English or German guide, passing Parliament, Karl Johan Street, Christiania Torv, the Opera House, Akershus Fortress, City Hall, and Aker Brygge. Guides such as Minji, Anastasia, Olaf, and Amelia are praised for clear storytelling, local tips, and a relaxed pace. An audio walking app helps you keep exploring afterward.

“This walking tour provided a great overview of the important landmarks in the cbd. The guide was very informative and knew a lot of the history behind the various landmarks. Very enjoyable 2 hours.”

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Oslo: Guided Walking Tour of Central Oslo - The Opera House gives the walk a bold opening
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Oslo: Guided Walking Tour of Central Oslo

4.Guided Walking Tour of Central Oslo

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 438 reviews · from $15

Meet your Nordic Freedom Tours guide by the bronze Tiger at Jernbanetorget. Over two hours, explore the Opera House, Christiania Torv, Aker Brygge, City Hall, Karl Johans Gate, and Parliament. English and Spanish tours are available, with guides such as Daniel, Hannah, Marta, and Alexia leading lively walks.

“Lots of information delivered in a relaxed and friendly style. Very enjoyable”

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Oslo: Historic Myths & Legends Evening Walking Tour - Christiania Torv and old Oslo stories
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Oslo: Historic Myths & Legends Evening Walking Tour

5.Historic Myths & Legends Evening Walking Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 408 reviews · 2 hours · from $42

Walk central Oslo for two hours with an English-speaking guide such as Maria or Anastasia. Begin near City Hall, then hear Norse myths at Christiania Torv, explore Akershus Fortress, and finish with tales of crime, punishment, trolls, and old Oslo. Expect an easy but uneven city walk, not a ghost hunt.

“Awesome tour, we heard so many interesting stories, i will recommend this tour to everybody ;)”

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Taste of Oslo Walking Tour - Government headquarters and Oslo’s recent past
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Taste of Oslo Walking Tour

6.Taste of Oslo Walking Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 282 reviews · 2 to 3 hours (approx.) · from $145

Start near Karl Johans Gate at 2 pm and walk through central Oslo, historic streets, a cemetery, and along the Akerselva River. Guides such as Alex, Lisa, Casper, and Carlos combine city stories with tastings at four stops, including Norwegian meals, seafood, farmers’ foods, beer, and a waffle with brown cheese or jam. The tour ends at Mathallen Oslo.

“Make sure to come to this experience with an empty stomach. Also wear comfortable shoes, because there is some walking.”

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Central Oslo Guided Walking Tour with Local Guide - The Opera House and Oslo’s modern waterfront
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Central Oslo Guided Walking Tour with Local Guide

7.Central Oslo Guided Walking Tour with Local Guide

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 278 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $16

Join a local English-speaking guide for a two-hour walk from Oslo’s Tiger sculpture to the Royal Palace. You’ll see the Opera House, Akershus Fortress, City Hall, Cathedral, Karl Johans gate, Aker Brygge, and Parliament. Guides such as Suzanne, Alexia, Marta, and Daniel are praised for humor, history, and useful city tips.

“Guide was great and humorous. Was very informative and covered all of Oslo in an engaging manner. He was very well informed and provided fantastic insights with a twist of humor. Good coverage of Oslo also. Thanks”

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Oslo: Snowy Forest Torchlight Walk with Campfire - A short walk to the frozen lake
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Oslo: Snowy Forest Torchlight Walk with Campfire

8.Snowy Forest Torchlight Walk with Campfire

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 254 reviews · 3.5 hours · from $93

Meet your English-speaking guide near Oslo Central Station, then ride the metro to Frognerseteren, 500 meters above the fjord. Walk through the snowy woods, gather around a campfire with hot drinks, waffles, and marshmallows, then carry a flame torch for a 45-minute forest walk. Guides such as Lynn, Miles, Suzi, and Mustafa are known for friendly, careful hosting.

“Both guides were extremely knowledgeable and helpful. They took genuine care in each guest and made sure everyone was accommodated. This is a must do when visiting Oslo.”

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Oslo: City Highlights Walking Tour - Akershus Fortress and Oslo’s medieval roots
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Oslo: City Highlights Walking Tour

9.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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Oslo Island Walks: Island Hopping Tour - Hovedøya: medieval ruins beside the sea
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Oslo Island Walks: Island Hopping Tour

10.Oslo Island Walks: Island Hopping Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 183 reviews · 4 hours · from $59

Join guides such as Emran, Evan, Ole, or Ola for a four-hour island walk from Aker Brygge. Ride public ferries to Hovedøya, Gressholmen, and Lindøya, with easy walks, monastery ruins, beaches, cottage gardens, and time for a picnic or swim.

“Absolutely amazing, the guides were so passionate and informative, the whole experience was so fun and we were given a day pass for public transport so used it to go back to the first island and spend the rest of the day on the beach.”

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Oslo: Grünerløkka Food & Culture Walking Tour - Following the Akerselva River into Grünerløkka
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Oslo: Grünerløkka Food & Culture Walking Tour

11.Grünerløkka Food & Culture Walking Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 161 reviews · from $126

Walk about 2 km from Mathallen through Grünerløkka with an English-speaking guide such as Christian, Shaf or Katarina. Taste wild game, brunost, waffles, cinnamon bun and Norwegian drinks while learning how Oslo’s old industrial quarter became a creative food district. Vegetarian, alcohol-free and gluten-free options need advance notice.

“I loved the little bits of history and information about the city as well”

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Best of Oslo Guided Walking Tour - The Royal Palace and Karl Johans gate
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Best of Oslo Guided Walking Tour

12.Best of Oslo Guided Walking Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 122 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $38

Start at University Square and follow an English-speaking guide through central Oslo, from the Royal Palace and Storting to Akershus Fortress, the Opera House, City Hall, and Tjuvholmen. Guides such as Tetiana, Anastasia, Emily, and Ihor have been praised for lively stories and useful local tips. A self-guided app adds audio tours in five languages.

“Anastasia was absolutely AMAZING!!! My partner and I booked the 10am tour but went to an incorrect meetup point and ended up super late. At around 10:30 we decided to give the tour company a call to see if we could meet up with the group at a different point. Turns out we were the only 2 people on the tour and Anastasia kindly met us again at the meet up point around 10:40. She didn’t need to do that as we were atrociously late, but yet she did which was extremely kind of her. She then did the tour with us for the full two hours, allowed us to…”

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Free City Walking Tour in Oslo - Starting at the Tiger statue and Jernbanetorget
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Free City Walking Tour in Oslo

13.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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Oslo: Private Walking Tour - City Hall, the National Theatre, and the royal route
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Oslo: Private Walking Tour

14.Private Walking Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 87 reviews · 2 hours

This private two-hour walk gives you a quick, well-rounded introduction to Oslo, from the Nobel Peace Center and City Hall to Karl Johans gate, Akershus Fortress, and the Opera House. Guides such as Tine, Amanda, Inger, and Anya have led the route in several languages. It suits first-time visitors with limited time.

“Our walking tour of Oslo with Anya was excellent - she’s very friendly, warm, knowledgeable and provided a wonderful start to our stay in beautiful Oslo”

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The Essential Oslo Private Walking Tour - From City Hall to Oslo’s royal quarter
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The Essential Oslo Private Walking Tour

15.The Essential Oslo Private Walking Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 79 reviews · 3 hours (approx.)

This private Oslo walk covers City Hall, the Royal Palace, Parliament, Kvadraturen, Akershus Fortress, Aker Brygge, and Tjuvholmen in about three hours. You get hotel pickup when arranged, a private guide for your group of up to eight, and practical tips for food, museums, and shopping. Guides may include Olav, Maria, Minji, Oliver, or Judit.

“Guide did not show up. No signs anywhere. Guide claimed to have called me 10 times, no one call is on my call log”

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