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 72 reviews
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.
Carol_B, Aug 2025
Excellent. Very flexible with what I wanted to do and see. Very knowledgeable and friendly. Would hire her again
Response from Host, Aug 2025
So glad to hear your tour was such a success — it’s wonderful that your guide was flexible, knowledgeable, and friendly, making the experience exactly what you wanted. Thanks for the glowing recommendation!
Judy_J, Aug 2025
Neil was a wonderful guide who used his acting skills to enhance our experience. He shared much history with added stories and especially shared his opinions on various architecture and art works. He made multiple suggestions for our remaining time in Oslo.
Response from Host, Aug 2025
So glad to hear Neil made your Oslo tour so memorable — his storytelling, knowledge, and thoughtful suggestions added an extra layer to the experience. Thanks for sharing such wonderful feedback!
Natalie_H, Aug 2025
Mary was wonderful to connect with prior to our tour. She stayed in touch with us and was very informative about the area we explored
Response from Host, Aug 2025
Thank you so much for your kind words! We're glad that you had a great connection with Mary before your tour and that her insights enriched your experience. She’ll be so happy to know her communication and local knowledge made a positive impact on your day. We hope to welcome you on another adventure soon!
Ray_T, Aug 2025
Very nice tour of the city. Informative as well. A great way to start your trip. Highly recommended.
Response from Host, Aug 2025
So glad to hear you enjoyed the tour and found it informative — it’s a perfect way to kick off a trip and get to know the city. Thanks for the recommendation!
Nicha_G, Aug 2025
Sheenam was one of the kindest and friendliest people I’ve ever met. She knows all the landmarks in the city well, and she took a beautiful picture of me. By the end of the trip, we had become good friends. I highly recommend her! Hope to see you again soon.
Response from Host, Aug 2025
So glad to hear you had such a wonderful time with Sheenam — it’s lovely that her warmth, knowledge, and personal touches made the experience feel like exploring the city with a friend!
Michael_S, Aug 2025
A lot of walking, but that was our choice. Marie reached out and asked what our goals were before the tour and even during the tour gave us options of next steps and choices. We saw the opera house, the palace, the main square and the fortress. A lot of history and knowledge.
Response from Host, Aug 2025
So glad to hear Marie made the tour so flexible and engaging — it’s great that she tailored it to your goals and gave you plenty of choices while sharing so much history along the way!
Denyce_W, Aug 2025
Neil gave us a nice overview of Oslo in the short time we had available. We asked for a focus on history, and he delivered! He also took the time to help us figure out the transit system. A terrific experience.
Response from Host, Aug 2025
So glad Neil made the most of your time in Oslo with a rich historical focus and helpful guidance — sounds like a fantastic and well-rounded experience!
MICHAELS_R, Aug 2025
Very knowledgeable and friendly guide. She knew the history and cultural highlights. She answered every question.
Response from Host, Aug 2025
Thanks for the kind words — we're so glad your guide made the experience informative, engaging, and welcoming every step of the way!
Patricia_A, Jul 2025
We didn’t know how long we should book our private tour for as we are not huge history buffs. So we booked for two hours and Neil was our guide. We asked him to plan our day. He was fabulous! Although a Brit, he clearly loves Oslo and Norway. He was so fun and interesting and shared many stories about his country. He took us to the highlights around the city and gave full explanations about the architecture and buildings and statues throughout the city. We definitely would recommend Neil and City Unscripted for this tour. I also spoke on the phone and thru email with their customer support on meeting locations and they were excellent as well. Two hours was enough for us as we are seniors and this is a walking tour.
Response from Host, Jul 2025
Thank you for the lovely feedback — we're so glad Neil made your Oslo tour fun, engaging, and just the right pace for you! It’s great to hear our team support helped everything run smoothly too.
Kim_C, Jul 2025
My guide Mary was a great fit! Her high level of energy was perfect for getting to all of the top sights during my first trip to Oslo. I highly recommend this tour and Mary.
Response from Host, Jul 2025
We're delighted to hear that Mary’s energy and pace helped you experience all of Oslo’s top sights on your first trip. Mary will be thrilled to know she made your tour both engaging and efficient.
Alan_S, Jul 2025
Mary could't have been a better tour guide. But then she went above and beyond, making us a recommendation and a reservation at a top restaurant that we enjoyed. When we arrived hours late in Oslo, she rescheduled just for us.
Response from Host, Jul 2025
We’re absolutely delighted to hear that Mary made your time in Oslo not just enjoyable, but uniquely memorable. We’ll be sure to pass your warm words on to Mary, and we hope to craft another extraordinary experience for you in one of our 60+ cities very soon!
Ben_N, Jul 2025
It was a wondeful 4 hour walking tour with Sheenna. We were able to cover alot of ground, and learning alot of important information about the city of Oslo. Highly recommended.
Response from Host, Jul 2025
It’s always great to hear when our guests come away with both meaningful insights and great memories. Thank you so much for your lovely feedback! We truly appreciate the recommendation and hope to welcome you on another tour in the future!
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