Private Oslo Tour with a Local, Highlights & Hidden Gems, 100% Personalised
Recommended by 94% of travelers
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Oslo, Norway
- 2 to 8 hours (approx.)
- Pickup offered
- Group discounts
- Mobile ticket
- Offered in: English
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Overview
Explore a more authentic side of Oslo on this private, customizable tour. Go beyond the main attractions to see how locals actually live, visiting hidden gems you likely wouldn't find online. Walking around the city lets you get up close to the sights, and your guide can provide you with more recommendations based on your interests. After booking, you'll receive an online Personalization Form to tailor your experience.
- Hotel pickup from central Oslo is available for convenience
- Choose your preferred tour length from 2–8 hour options
- Ask your private guide as many questions as you like about the city
- Visit the more local parts of Oslo that aren't crowded with tourists
What's Included
- Private and personalized walking experience with insider tips from a passionate local
- Online Personalization Form sent after booking to tailor your experience
- Get picked up (on foot) at your accommodation if it's central
- Flexible durations and start times - Pick your preferred duration when you book
- Direct communication with your host for itinerary planning and local recommendations
- Food, drinks and tickets to any attractions
- Transportation (primarily a walking experience, public transport may be used at an additional cost)
- Gratuities (optional)
- Hotel drop off
Meeting and Pickup
You can head directly to the meeting point, or request pickup
Itinerary
Oslo (Pass By)
Frogner Park (Pass By)
The Mini Bottle Gallery (Pass By)
The Royal Palace (Pass By)
Torggata (Pass By)
Akershus Castle and Fortress (Akershus Slott og Festning) (Pass By)
Additional Info
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
- Service animals allowed
- Near public transportation
- Stroller accessible
- Wheelchair accessible
- Most travelers can participate
- This is a private City Unscripted experience: real people, real connections
- After booking, you'll receive a short online Personalization Form to share your interests, preferences, and must-sees. Your City Unscripted guide will personally reach out to craft a fully customized itinerary that suits your style—whether you love history, food, hidden gems, or cultural experiences.
- This private tour is a walking experience. A private vehicle is not included.
- Public transportation or local taxis may be used to transfer between sites. Exact transportation costs can be discussed with your host after your reservation is finalized.
- This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate
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Cancellation Policy
You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
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Reviews
4.7
based on 85 reviews
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Margo_H, Sep 2026
Great tour with Sheena. She knew a lot of history and pace was perfect for us. She also gave good recommendations for dinner and made herself available to us during our stay in Oslo.
Response from Host, Sep 2026
We’re so glad you enjoyed exploring Oslo at a pace that felt just right! It’s wonderful that the local history, dinner recommendations, and extra tips helped make your stay even more enjoyable.
Thank you for sharing your lovely feedback!
Margaret_H, Aug 2026
Sheena was a fun and knowledgeable guide. We walked to all highlights of the city and she gave me fun and interesting facts about each one. Oslo is a lovely and walkable city and Sheena really makes it shine. Thank you Sheena for sharing this beautiful city with me.
Response from Host, Aug 2026
Oslo certainly has a special charm, and we’re so glad you got to experience it in such a memorable way. Thank you again for choosing City Unscripted, and we hope your travels bring you to another City Unscripted city in the future.
Gary_B, Aug 2026
Neil was very knowledgeable and personable. We covered the very most important and interesting parts of Oslo. We were completely satisfied and would highly recommend this tour with Neil!
Response from Host, Aug 2026
The best experiences are often the ones where you get to explore a city through the eyes of someone who genuinely knows and loves it. Thank you for such a fantastic review!
Ansley_B, Aug 2026
Husband and I had a day long layover in Oslo and this tour made the most of our time for sure, Marianne was great and tailored the tour to our interests, highly recommend!
Response from Host, Aug 2026
We’re so glad you were able to make the most of your layover in Oslo! It’s wonderful to hear the experience was tailored to your interests and turned a limited amount of time into such a memorable day.
Thank you for your kind recommendation. We’re delighted you enjoyed exploring Oslo together!
scotdok56, Aug 2026
Not very good. We spent most of the time at the public library, which was generally uninteresting. At the end of our 2hr tour, our guide bade us farewell and pointed us in the direction of the palace, which we went to on our own. The guide also did not have a deep knowledge of Oslo or Norway. A forgettable experience.
Response from Host, Aug 2026
Hello Scot,
I can only imagine how disappointing it must have been to come away from the experience feeling that it was a forgettable experience. This is certainly not the standard we aim to uphold, and we appreciate you giving us the opportunity to address your concerns directly.
We’ve taken this feedback seriously, and our Global Host Manager has addressed the matter internally to help prevent a similar experience from happening again. Our team would truly appreciate another opportunity to make things right and provide the personalised, engaging experience you expected from us.
Warm regards,
Sheenah and the City Unscripted team
Robert_P, Jul 2026
This tour was a great way to see the highlights of Oslo and allow us to circle back to places of interest. Sheena has only been there six years, but has clearly worked hard to learn the history, culture and architectural treasures of Oslo.
Response from Host, Jul 2026
Thank you for your wonderful feedback! We’re delighted that you enjoyed exploring Oslo with Sheena and that she helped bring the city’s history, culture, and architecture to life. Thank you and we hope to welcome you on another experience soon!
Susan_A, Jul 2026
We had a wonderful tour of the city of Oslo given by Sheenam. She was very personable & informative. She showed us the city highlights & allowed for questions & picture taking. She gave us info & directions on how to see other attractions after our tour. It was a beautiful day with a very pleasant tour guide. I highly recommend Sheenam for your next tour to Oslo.
Response from Host, Jul 2026
We're so glad you had such a wonderful time exploring Oslo. It’s fantastic to hear you enjoyed discovering the city's highlights at a relaxed pace, with plenty of opportunities for questions, photos, and local recommendations to continue your visit.
Thank you for your kind recommendation — we're delighted the experience was such a memorable part of your trip.
Doug_M, Jul 2026
Marianne was great, she reached out weeks beforehand to see what our interests were. Then gave us an extremely informed and interesting tour of the main city highlights. If you want a good two hours in Oslo, this is for you.
Response from Host, Jul 2026
Thank you so much for your wonderful review! We're delighted to hear that Marianne's thoughtful planning and local knowledge made your experience so enjoyable. We'll be sure to share your kind words with her. We hope to welcome you on another City Unscripted experience in the future!
Peter_K, Jul 2026
Marianne was our guide in Oslo. She was very knowledgeable in Norwegian and Oslo history. We felt at home during our visit with her in Oslo. We loved the city train ride, walk through the city and the Royal Garden.
Response from Host, Jul 2026
There's nothing better than discovering a city through the eyes of someone who knows and loves it, and we're delighted that the train ride, city stroll, and Royal Garden all became memorable parts of your day. We hope your travels bring you back for another locally inspired adventure with us!
Carol_T, Jul 2026
Excellent match with our desires and interests. Our guide took the time to understand our knowledge and prior experience.
Response from Host, Jul 2026
Thank you so much for your kind feedback! Creating a truly personalized tour is exactly what we aim for, so it’s wonderful to know this came through in your experience. We’re glad that the experience matched your interests so well, and that your guide took the time to understand your background and prior experience. We really appreciate you taking the time to share your review, and we hope to welcome you again in the future!
biloxisis, Jul 2026
We took the 3 hour tour with Neil! It was excellent. He gave a great overview of the history, architecture and culture of the city and a fun am entertaining manner. Highly recommend!!
Response from Host, Jul 2026
We're delighted to hear you had such an enjoyable introduction to the city. It’s wonderful to know the experience brought together history, architecture, and local culture in such an engaging and entertaining way.
Thank you for your recommendation — we're so glad this was a memorable part of your trip.
Rodney_P, Jun 2026
Marianne was great. Met us at our hotel and tailored the tour to our interests. Just the right amount of history, political and some pictures for social media. She also kept the pace slow enough for us 60 year olds. Great job.
Response from Host, Jun 2026
It’s great to know the balance of history, local insights, and photo moments made the tour enjoyable for you. Thank you so much for your kind feedback! Truly, our host Marianne was able to tailor the experience to your interests and pace. Thank you so much for your kind feedback! and we hope to welcome you again on another experience soon!
Jana_M, Jun 2026
Wonderful, informative… we did a fairly short stroll around Oslo with lots of information. Sheena did a wonderful job of making the tour interesting for us. We loved the library, art and stories about life in Norway. She clearly loves
Her country and made us love it too.
Response from Host, Jun 2026
We're so glad you enjoyed learning about life in Norway through its history, art, and culture. It’s wonderful to hear the experience left you with a deeper appreciation for Oslo and the country itself.
Thank you for sharing your kind words — we're delighted this became such a memorable part of your trip.
tim_t, Jun 2026
Excellent tour. Sheena our guide was superb. Lots of communication before the tour meant she knew exact what we wanted to do and she. 100% felivered
Response from Host, Jun 2026
Delighted to hear about your lovely experience with Sheena. Thanks for choosing City Unscripted and here's to more great adventures!
Mark_S, Jun 2026
Neil Howard was an excellent guide. Perfect English. Historical knowledge was amazing. Gave great tips for dining and drinks for after the tour.
Response from Host, Jun 2026
We’re so glad you had such an enjoyable experience exploring the city! It’s wonderful to hear how the local history, clear storytelling, and thoughtful recommendations helped make the most of your time both during and after the experience — thank you for sharing this lovely feedback.
Chris_S, Jun 2026
The host had a great sense of humor and was very knowledgeable. He really did focus on our areas of interest.
Response from Host, Jun 2026
It’s great to know you enjoyed both the insights and the humor along the way. We hope to see you again for another City Unscripted experience.
Karen_M, Jun 2026
Sheenam was an awesome tour guide! The tour exceeded our expectations about learning about Oslo. Sheenam did an excellent job showing us around the city and telling us interesting stories and facts about the culture and history of Oslo. We very much enjoyed the tour!
Response from Host, Jun 2026
We’re so glad the experience exceeded your expectations and gave you such an enjoyable introduction to Oslo! It’s wonderful to hear how the stories, culture, and history brought the city to life in such an engaging way — thank you for sharing this lovely feedback.
Bobby_D, May 2026
We enjoy walking tours with local guides who take us where we would normally not go. Our host Sheenan did just that with some sights of Oslo, both old and new, as city appears to be going through an exciting urban renewal.
Response from Host, May 2026
Your review has us smiling from ear to ear! It's heartwarming to hear how Sheenan passion and expertise made your day special. Hope those photos and locations bring back cherished memories for years to come.
Fonda, May 2026
It was a great tour. Our guide was very friendly and knowledgeable. I would highly recommend the tour
Response from Host, May 2026
We’re so glad you had such a great experience and enjoyed the friendly, knowledgeable approach throughout the day! Your recommendation truly means a lot to us — thank you for sharing this.
Dawn_K, Mar 2026
Neil was a fabulous host and made our trip very enjoyable with his knowledge, wit and entertainment would highly recommend
Response from Host, Mar 2026
Thank you for your wonderful review! We’re delighted to hear that you had such an enjoyable experience with Neil. His knowledge, wit, and entertaining style truly help make each experience special.
Jennifer_R, Jan 2026
Overall, we really enjoyed this tour. It was well organised and the guide was friendly and knowledgeable. The places we visited were interesting and well chosen.
At times, we needed to ask questions, as the descriptions of some locations weren’t very detailed. When we did ask, the guide was happy to explain and share more information, which we appreciated.
A very enjoyable experience overall and one we’d recommend, with a little more commentary making it even better. ⭐⭐⭐⭐
Response from Host, Jan 2026
We’re pleased to hear that you enjoyed the experience overall and found it well organised, with interesting locations and a friendly, knowledgeable host.
We also really appreciate your thoughtful comments regarding the level of detail shared. It’s great to know that when questions were asked, the host was happy to provide more context, and we’ll certainly take your feedback on board as we continue working to make our experiences even better.
Tiffany_B, Nov 2025
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.
Response from Host, Nov 2025
We’re delighted to hear your night in Oslo with Mary was such a warm and memorable introduction to the city! It’s wonderful that her insights and welcoming approach left you wanting to return. Thank you for your lovely feedback and recommendation!
Wendy_H, Oct 2025
We had a wonderful time touring the city of Oslo. So much beautiful architecture and history. So glad we had the individual guide to share details on each monument and museum.
Response from Host, Oct 2025
Exploring the city’s architecture and history with a local host truly brings the stories behind each site to life. Thank you for choosing City Unscripted, and we hope to see you again soon.
Jannet_G, Oct 2025
It was a nice solo tour with Sheenam.She knows every history and was very patient with all my questions.
Response from Host, Oct 2025
We’re delighted to hear you enjoyed your solo tour with Sheenam! It’s wonderful that her knowledge and patience made the experience so enjoyable and informative. Thank you for your kind feedback!
stacey_t, Sep 2025
A very nice overview of Oslo! We visited many of the hot spots and a few off the beaten path and learned a lot along the way. Sheenam was very knowledgeable and took the time to share with us what life in Oslo is like. We also loved that she is a wonderful photographer.
Response from Host, Sep 2025
We’re so happy to hear you enjoyed exploring Oslo with Sheenam! It’s wonderful that her knowledge, local insights, and even her photography made the experience both memorable and personal. Thank you for your lovely feedback!
BernardFLeonard_L, Sep 2025
Sheanam was on time, well prepared, and very enthusiastic. You could tell she had researched the sites we visited. She was very helpful on shopping tips from souvenirs to curling irons. She even exceeded the tour time because we had so many questions and we visited so many things.
Response from Host, Sep 2025
Thank you so much for your wonderful feedback!
We're delighted that you had such a positive experience with Sheanam. Her enthusiasm, preparation, and dedication to making your tour memorable truly shine through in your kind words. It’s great to know she was not only knowledgeable about the sites but also went the extra mile to help with shopping tips and to answer all your questions—even going over time to make sure you had a full and enriching experience.
Tracy_D, Sep 2025
Our guide Sheeman was very knowledgeable and shared a wonderful blend of Oslo highlights and local culture (the library near the Opera House was an unexpected but amazing place to see). It was a perfect first day in this lovely city.
Response from Host, Sep 2025
We’re delighted to hear your first day in Oslo with Sheeman was so special! It’s wonderful that her knowledge and local touches, like the library near the Opera House, gave you such a memorable introduction to the city. Thank you for your kind words!
Cristina_D, Sep 2025
Sheenam, our guide for this tour, helped us understand how Oslo has developed into the vibrant city it is today. We walked all over the city, visiting the most important and popular sites, sampled some street food, and saw the changing of the guard. It was a magical tour-Sheenam thank you so much !!!
Response from Host, Sep 2025
Thank you so much for your wonderful review! We’re glad that Sheenam made your Oslo tour magical and helped you discover the city’s rich history and vibrant culture. We hope you have many more amazing travel experiences ahead.
Laura_T, Sep 2025
Neil was the best tour guide we ever had. He made the tour so interesting and so fun, full of fun fact and laughs.
100% recommended
Response from Host, Sep 2025
Thank you so much for your kind words! We’re delighted to hear that Neil made the experience both fun and memorable, with plenty of laughter and interesting facts along the way. We’ll be sure to share your wonderful feedback with him—highly recommending means a lot!
Yasuo_F, Sep 2025
Marianne, our guide is excellent. She is friendly and knowledgeable. We have walking difficulty and our pace is slow. She skillfully modified our itinerary but covered all the important and interesting places.
Response from Host, Sep 2025
We're happy that Marianne provided such a friendly and knowledgeable experience, and that she was able to tailor the pace and itinerary to suit your needs while still covering all the highlights. Thank you so much for your kind words! Wishing you many more wonderful travels ahead.
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