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Discover Oslo on foot

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Oslo, Norway
  • 3 hours (approx.)
  • Pickup offered
  • Mobile ticket
  • Offered in: English

Overview

Get a closer look at some of Oslo’s most popular attractions on a private 3-hour walking tour. Follow your guide to Oslo City Call, Karl Johans Gate, the Norwegian National Opera & Ballet, and more. Set at a leisurely pace, you have ample opportunity to take photos and ask questions. Perfect for first time visitors, the tour also gives you the opportunity to get insider suggestions for the rest of your trip.
  • Enjoy the personalized experience of a private tour
  • Get a quick overview of Oslo’s main landmarks
  • Orient yourself to the city for future exploring
  • Learn about Norwegian history and culture

What's Included

  • Both Historical and Modern Walking Oslo Tour sites

    Meeting and Pickup

    Pickup points

    Select a pickup point

    Pickup details

    Pick up is agreed with the client, either at a hotel, port or anywhere in the city center.

    Itinerary

    Karl Johans Gate (Pass By)

    1

    Oslo City Hall

    50 minutesAdmission Ticket Free

    2

    The Norwegian National Opera & Ballet

    40 minutesAdmission Ticket Free

    Deichmanske Bibliotek (Pass By)

    Additional Info

    • Confirmation will be received at time of booking
    • Wheelchair accessible
    • Stroller accessible
    • Service animals allowed
    • Near public transportation
    • Transportation is wheelchair accessible
    • Surfaces are wheelchair accessible
    • Most travelers can participate
    • This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate

    Cancellation Policy

    You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.

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    Reviews

    5.0
    based on 38 reviews
    Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor

    Perfect way to get a real feel for Oslo.

    Debra_G, Sep 2024
    Marcella was wonderful!! It was just the three of us which made it so intimate and easy. Like 3 friends walking the city! I don’t have to tell you what we saw as it’s in the description but suffice to say that we got a really good feel for many different areas and their history. We would highly recommend this tour (or, any tour) with Marcella!

    Response from Host, Sep 2024

    Dear Debra, thank you for the review! We had the tour earlier today, you were fast :) I enjoyed our morning together, thanks for bringing back the sunshine to Oslo. I wish you and your husband a fantastic trip to Scotland and Iceland. Best regards, Marcela Orsini

    The essentials of Oslo

    Scott_G, Aug 2024
    We met Marcela in the morning at our hotel. After a quick briefing, we left and walked the city. Pass the palace to city hall, onto parliament, shopping district, cathedral and then pass the rail station and onto to modern part of the city. Marcela was also most helpful sitting with us after and giving us pointers and tips about the rest of our trip through Norway. Had great morning with lots of laughs.

    Response from Host, Aug 2024

    Dear Scott, thanks for leaving me a review. I hope that the two of you are enjoying the trip along the Norwegian coast. I enjoyed our morning together and hearing about life in Canada. You will always be welcome here! Best regards, Marcela Orsini

    Phenomenal walking tour

    William_M, May 2024
    Loved the personalized walking tour and expert insights to sights and history of Oslo and current state of Norway. Oslo is now our favorite spot!! Can’t wait to return

    Response from Host, May 2024

    Dear William, thanks for the review! It was my pleasure to show Oslo to you and your lovely family and I'm very happy to read that it's your new favorite city. You will always be welcome here. Best, Marcela

    Lovely Tour and Guide

    Theresa_C, May 2024
    Marcela was a delight! My husband and I thoroughly enjoyed this walking tour of Oslo. Great overview of the city. Highly recommend Marcela.

    Response from Host, May 2024

    Dear Theresa, thanks for taking the time to leave me a review. I enjoyed very much showing Oslo to you. Enjoy the rest of your trip. Best, Marcela

    Walking tour of Oslo

    Glen_B, Oct 2023
    Marcella is knowledgeable historian and gave us a great walking tour of Oslo. It was a fantastic look at the old and new Oslo with all the information about history, politics and lifestyle of Norwegians. Thank you again Marcella

    Response from Host, Oct 2023

    Dear Glen and Louise, it was a pleasure showing you Oslo! I hope that your luggage has arrived in time for your fjord trip. Best regards, Marcela Orsini

    Perfect tour guide

    David_R, Sep 2023
    Marcela Orsini took my wife and I on a wonderful tour of the key cultural spots in Oslo that are must see and do while visiting. She was educated on all the history and fun cultural things to do and communicated in a way that was interesting. Marcela also had great patience to answer all of our questions with a smile. I highly recommend her for all future tours

    Response from Host, Sep 2023

    Dear David, Thanks for the kind words! It was my pleasure to show you and your beautiful wife around. I got to learn a lot about films and tv from an expert like you. Best regards, Marcela Orsini

    Best Guide Ever!

    Diana_C, Aug 2023
    If you want a super fun and high energy 3 hour lesson in Oslo history, politics, culture, food, arts and entertainment then Marcela is the answer. She is the absolute best. #sonowyouknow

    Response from Host, Aug 2023

    Dear Greg and Diana, thank you so much for this wonderful review. I was 20 minutes smiling looking at the screen :) You are a fantastic couple, it was my pleasure showing you around Oslo! Have a safe trip! Marcela Orsini

    We had a wonderful visit in Oslo thanks to our Guide!

    Josephine_C, Sep 2022
    Our guide Marcela was awesome! Even though she wasn’t born and raised in Norway, she knew so much about the city and that’s what we wanted in this 3-hour private tour. She had stops on her list , but she always asked if there’s something else or more we wanted to do before continuing on which I think what a private type tour should be. We had a wonderful time!!

    Response from Host, Sep 2022

    Dear Joy, thanks for taking the time to write me a review. We had a great afternoon together and I hope that you, your brother and Mark enjoyed the fjord tour. Thanks for the nice Walt Disney World bag, I loved it! Greetings from Oslo, Marcela Orsini

    Excellent Oslo tour

    James_C, Aug 2022
    Marcela was an excellent, friendly and knowledgeable guide who created a very enjoyable tour for us. Thank you!

    Response from Host, Aug 2022

    Dear James, thanks for taking the time to leave me a review. It was a pleasure spending a morning with you and your lovely family! Have a great trip. :) Marcela Orsini

    A good time

    Brigid_S, Jul 2022
    Marcela is an excellent guide. She tailored the experience to suit my preferences. Consequently, we hit all the highlights of Oslo and I really enjoyed it.

    Response from Host, Jul 2022

    Dear Brigid, it was so nice to meet you! I think you are an incredible person and I hope that you will have an amazing trip to Svalbard, despite the lost luggage. All the best, Marcela Orsini.

    Discovering the magic of Oslo

    Soledad_M, Jul 2022
    My trip had some delays and particular difficulties due to SAS flight cancelation. Marcela not only showed my around told me stories and made my small challenges much east to deal with. She offered advise and support in Norwegian Lenguaje. She is very knowledgeable, professional and kind. Highly recommended!

    Response from Host, Jul 2022

    Dear Soledad, it was my pleasure to assist you and make sure that you would have amazing holidays in Norway. I hope that we meet again when I visit Canada. All the best, Marcela Orsini.

    Wonderful and a must do!

    Gaylon_G, Jul 2022
    Marcella, was wonderful so full of history and modern facts, took the time to take us to all the high lites of Oslo, we loved her enthusiasm and passion for the city. We couldn’t be happier. Thank you for Marcella.

    Response from Host, Jul 2022

    Dear Gaylon, it was great to show Oslo to you, your wife and your friends. Thanks for the review! Marcela

    Amazing tour guide

    Beno_A, May 2022
    Marcela was our tour guide and she was terrific! Once we booked our tour, she contacted us to make sure we setup the meeting point and send a message via WhatsApp to make sure we had full contact with her. When we arrived, it started raining, but after about 10 minutes, it stopped. Marcela was quick to offer us to a cafe while the rail stopped. She then fully customized our private tour to our liking, which we really appreciated. We actually ended up detouring to a Norwegian tradition restaurant to have an early dinner with her before continuing our tour. She was gracious to keep us company and was constantly providing knowledge of the Norwegian history and significance of Oslo. We ended up concluding our tour at the Fortress and she walked us back to the train station to wish us well before we departed back to our hotel not too far from the city center. Overall, Marcella is an amazingly caring tour guide, she loves her work, has a lot of knowledge, filled with positive energy and kept the tour exciting. She custom tailors her tours to meet your specific needs, which is always fantastic! Thank you Marcella for a job well done! We hope many more people get to experience this world-class service.

    Response from Host, Jun 2022

    Dear Beno, it was great showing Oslo to you and your family and you guys made the most out of it despite the rain. Thank you so much for this long and detailed review and I am really happy that you made good memories in Oslo!

    Very good tour

    Lilian_F, Jun 2025
    Very good tour, nice places chosen, very complete and very professional guide Marcela, definitely recommend it
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    Response from Host, Jun 2025

    Hola Lilian, muchas gracias! Fue un placer guiarlos a usted y a su familia.

    Marcela ci ha...

    Andrea_L, Jul 2022
    Marcela ci ha accompagnati in una bellissima e interessante escursione. Un pomeriggio che è volato via! Marcela è preparata sulla storia e sulla cultura tradizionale e moderna ed è simpaticissima. Consigliato!

    Response from Host, Jul 2022

    Dear Andrea, thank you for the review and for teaching me new Italian words. I wish you and family a wonderful car trip in Norway. All the best, Marcela Orsini.
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