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Set on the banks of Oslo Fjord, Akershus Castle (Akershus Slott)—also known as Akershus Fortress (Akershus Festning)—was built in 1299 as a residence for Norway’s royal family. Over the years it has served as a fortress to protect Oslo against sieges from rival Swedish forces, as a Renaissance castle, and as a full-fledged 19th-century prison.
Akershus Kommandantskap, Oslo, 0015
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Oslo Combo Tour: Grand City Tour and Oslo Fjord Cruise
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See Oslo's top sights on a full-day combo experience in the Norwegian capital. With a guide, take a sightseeing tour by coach, visiting Vigeland Park and stopping at the famous Holmenkollen Ski Jump for photos. Then, tour the FRAM Museum, which talks about Norway's polar exploration, and the Viking Ship Museum. Then head out into the Oslo Fjord to enjoy a cruise around the idyllic coastal region.
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$99.42
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$99.42

Oslo Highlights Bike Tour
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Immerse yourself in the cultural and architectural majesty of Oslo on a leisurely 3-hour bike tour of the Norwegian capital. With a knowledgeable guide, cruise through the charming city streets and visit popular attractions like Aker Brygge shipyard, Akerhus Castle and the Royal Palace. Receive an insightful introduction to the city’s rich historical heritage and enjoy an intimate atmosphere on this small-group tour, limited to only 15 people.
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$47.11
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$47.11

Oslo Discovery Tour
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Perfect for first-time visitors and those with limited time, this comprehensive coach tour of Oslo takes you to the city's most important attractions, including Vigeland sculpture park and Holmekollen ski jump, as well as the Fram and Viking Ship Museums.
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$71.92
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Full 7 hours-day Private Oslo "Stroll and Roll" by Norway Exclusive Limousines
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Oslo Pass Included!
This private Stroll&Roll tour combines the best of strolling through the city center of Oslo (Note: Driving restrictions, thus best by foot) followed by the comfortable "roll" up hills in our luxury limousines.
Always guided by one of our skilled and licensed guides.
Starting at your hotel (either with the Stroll or the Roll first) we guide you through our history from the Viking age, through the renaissance, the capital development in the 19th century to our vibrant living city center of today.
Then up hill to the Vigeland sculpture park and the Holmenkollen ski area, and maybe the famous apple cake at Frognerseter traditional restaurant?
Ending the day in the maritime homeland of the Vikings and the great polar explorers!
And maybe a "sun-downer" at the Opera house, imaging the ice berg rising up from the blue fjord.
Any wishes or ideas? We adopt!
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$653.07
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$653.07
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Oslo Shore Excursion: City Sightseeing Oslo Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Tour
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When your cruise ship docks at the Port of Oslo, head into town and see the sights on a hop-on hop-off tour with City Sightseeing. This DIY shore excursion allows you to explore Oslo at your own pace, and learn about the landmarks and attractions with the help of audio commentary. Use your 24-hour ticket to see sights like the Kon-Tiki Museum, Akershus Fortress, Vigeland Sculpture Park and more.
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$42.82
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$42.82

Oslo Highlights Private Walking Tour
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This 4-hour private tour shows you only the best of Oslo. Visit the Opera House and Palace in the city center, then explore the dreamy sculptures of Vigeland Park and listen to stories about the artist who created them. Head to the Viking Ship Museum to see some of the best-preserved ships in the world. Delve into Viking culture and learn about its impact on Norway today.
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$270.02
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$270.02
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Oslo City Private Walking Tour
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Oslo’s modern city centre was designed to be discovered by foot. Join us for an Oslo City Private Walking Tour and see for yourself! We'll check out the best of the city centre, digging into Norwegian culture along the way.
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$165.74
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$165.74
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City Sightseeing Oslo Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Tour
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Explore Oslo on a city sightseeing hop-on hop-off tour; it’s the perfect way to discover Norway’s capital at your own pace. Use your voucher for 24 hours, and hop on and off the bus at multiple stops around the city. Listen to audio narration about each of the sights, and use the route to take you to attractions such as Vigeland Sculpture Park and Akershus Castle and Fortress
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$42.82
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$42.82

Panoramic Oslo City Sightseeing Tour
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Enhance your experience of Oslo on a comprehensive 2-hour sightseeing tour of the Norwegian capital. With a knowledgeable guide, stop at significant attractions like Vigeland Park and Holmenkollen Ski Jump while gaining fascinating insight into the city’s rich historical heritage. Marvel at the incredible bronze and granite sculptures of Gustav Vigeland and absorb sweeping vistas of the pretty city from the vertiginous vantage point of the ski jump. Then, explore the city center by coach, cruising past monuments like Oslo Cathedral and Akershus Castle, while listening to interesting commentary.
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$44.42
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$44.42

Oslo City & Vigeland Park Private Walking Tour
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Skip the hassle of a map and guidebook with this Oslo walking tour that touches on the most important landmarks, as well as the Vigeland Park, in just a few hours. Learn about the city’s fascinating history from your guide as you stroll past highlights like Akershus Castle, Rådhuset (City Hall), and the Aker Brygge district. End in the vast Vigeland Park, home to more than 200 sculptures.
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$190.06
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$190.06
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Private Bike Tour (3 hours)
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A guided bike tour is a safe and unique way to discover Oslo, a bike friendly city with very limited car traffic, bike paths and green parks in every neighborhood. Your guide will not only guide you safely around the city, but share stories about life in Oslo and Norway: history as well as cultural aspects like food, weather, the welfare state, politics, nature and more.
During uncertain times due to the Covid-19 crisis, it is wise to choose an outdoor activity with good distance between participants. A private bike tour is the perfect option.
Feel like a local and discover the city by bike. In this 3-hour version of our popular private bike tour, you will have enough time to see the must-see sites while still having plenty of time during the rest of the day to visit museums, enjoy local restaurants or discover Oslo's amazing nature. Feel free to tell the guide about any sites you want to visit and we can tailor the tour to your needs!
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$439.23
per group
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$439.23
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A Well Balanced Food and History Tour with Focus on the Scandinavian Kitchen
Take a peek inside the history and traditions of the Scandinavian kitchen on this half-day tour in Oslo. This tour combines visits to Oslo historic highlights—such as Akershus Fortress, Parliament, Royal Residence, and the National Gallery—with eating and drinking destinations. Listen to commentary about Scandinavian food during visits to a traditional Norwegian canteen, the Freja Chocolatier, the main food market, and historic restaurants.
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$298.32
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$298.32
per group

Oslo City Walk
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Enjoy an express tour of Oslo’s city center. Over the course of 2.5 hours, get a taste of Norwegian culture and visit major sights like Akerhus Fortress, City Hall, and the modern Opera House. Sample traditional brunost cheese before your visit ends. This efficient tour offers a perfect overview of beautiful Oslo.
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$39.66
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$39.66

7 hours Private Limousine tour combined Oslo & Tyrifjord including "The Twist"
See many of the Oslo area’s top highlights in just one day—and leave all the planning to your guide—on this private limousine tour. Following morning pickup, you’ll discover Oslo attractions like the Kistefos Museum (a contemporary art museum with a distinctive design), Vigeland Park, the Nobel Peace Center, the Royal Palace, and more. You’ll even venture beyond city limits to see the Tyrifjorden lake and Jevnaker region.
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$588.84
Price varies by group size
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$588.84
Price varies by group size

City Excursion (museums free). Tour of Oslo City’s Hidden Gems
Get a comprehensive overview of Oslo’s main attractions and a look at some of its best kept secrets on a private half-day tour. Your personal guide is with you every step of the way to help navigate and provide insider information at each location. Walk on top of the Norwegian National Opera & Ballet, explore Akershus Fortress, meander through Vigeland Sculpture Park, and more on your exclusive orientation to the city.
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$412.49
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$412.49
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Unknown war. Oslo and Norway during 1940-45
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Take a journey back in the time to the 1940´s, where the Nazi-German forces had occupied Oslo. On this guided walking tour we will pass along main streets of Oslo, but we will look at them from a broader vision. The war left many traces in the city, but it's not so easy to notice them.
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$158.65
per group
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$158.65
per group

In the Heart of Oslo Walking Tour with Local Guide
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This tour covers many of the must-see attractions of the city center: Walk the ramparts of the fortress which has protected the city since 1319, and since then has been the scene of many events in Norwegian history. The fortress has been a castle, a prison and a warehouse and is now host to 3 museums. See Kristiania Torg, which used to be the heart and soul of the city. If you are short on time, but still want to cover the main attractions, this is the tour for you.The tour ends on Karl Johan near the Parliament.
The tour starts every Saturday at 2 pm.
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$21.15
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$21.15

Oslo Old Town City Private City Exploration Game
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Journey through modern Oslo and follow the clues to discover the origins, stories and challenges faced across the capital’s 1,000-year history.
Play the role of Harald Hardrada – Viking King and founder of Oslo. Visit wonderful sights including the Royal Palace, Parliament and Akershus Fortress whilst unlocking many surprising stories, including how Oslo became the home of the Nobel Peace Prize.
Sharpen your mind as Harald sharpens his sword – get ready to raid the treasured tales of Oslo!
Highlights:
Learn about Oslo history, from medieval beginnings to its dramatic rebuilding
Discover the stories of Norway’s journey to independence from Sweden and Denmark
Find out about the Nobel Peace Prize and visit the City Hall where the award is given
Make your way to Akershus Fortress, overlooking the fjord and landscape surrounding Oslo
Try a new type of experience, the perfect mix between a tour, an outdoor escape game, and a treasure hunt.
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$8.02
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$8.02
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Oslo Must Sees
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See all of Oslo's most important attractions in just one guided walking tour. Soak up the atmosphere on the city streets as your guide takes you to Akershus Fortress, Oslo City Hall, and the Royal Palace. Head just outside of the city center to Vigeland Park to admire a vast collection of unusual sculptures all created by just one man. Throughout the tour, your guide explains the history and context of each attraction, leaving you with a well-rounded first impression of Norway's capital.
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$68.75
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$68.75

3 Hour Oslo Walking Join-in Shore Excursion
Most popular tour among tourists who are in Oslo for short stay. Three hours tour is an introduction to local history and culture. Tour includes city's historical center, main street Karl Johan, the City Hall (Nobel Peace Prize ceremony location), medieval castle area Akershus.
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$76.93
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$76.93

Best of Oslo Private Tour
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When your ship docks in Oslo's port, take a private tour of the city on foot. Walk through the Norwegian capital, including visits to the Royal Palace, the National Theater, the Parliament Building, Oslo Cathedral, and Akershus. Visit Vigeland Sculpture Park, the Viking Museum, and Oslo's best lookout: the Holmenkollen Skip Jump.
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$509.00
Price varies by group size
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$509.00
Price varies by group size

Private 5-hrs Oslo Exclusive Driverguide Luxury Limo/Van-Tour incl Museums
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Ideal for first-time visitors to Oslo, this private guided half-day city tour includes admission tickets to the Viking Ship Museum and Fram Museum. Travel comfortably between locations in a chauffeured limousine or van, with round-trip hotel transfers included. Itineraries are fully customizable and tours are priced per vehicle.
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$1,124.15
per group
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$1,124.15
per group

Myths and Legends of Oslo
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Follow in the footsteps of ancient Vikings, criminals and legendary local ghosts on a private walking tour through the heart of Oslo with a storyteller guide. See the main attractions in the historic center as you trace a route from City Hall to Kvadraturen and the landmarks of Karl Johans gate. Learn the dark side of local history as your guide brings fierce battles, myths, and murders to life, and hear about some of Norway’s most offbeat traditions. Enjoy the change to take in Oslo's sights with a fun twist. Hotel pickup and drop-off is included.
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$253.84
per group
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$253.84
per group

Oslo Highlights and Kon-Tiki Museum By Walk & Public Transport
Enjoy personalized attention and plenty of chances to ask questions on this private, 6-hour walking tour in Oslo. Add a visit to the Kon-Tiki museum to the comprehensive tour, during which your guide will teach you about Norwegian history, culture, and architecture. Pickup and drop-off at your Oslo accommodations included.
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$455.00
Price varies by group size
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$455.00
Price varies by group size
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