Jewish Heritage Tour in Oslo

Recommended by 95% of travelers

Oslo, Norway

2 hours 30 minutes (approx.)
Mobile ticket
Offered in: English

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Overview

What's Included

There are no extra costs or fees during the tour.

Meeting and Pickup

Meeting point

The Tiger
Jernbanetorget, 0154 Oslo, Norway
square Jernbarnetorget, it is in front of Oslo Central station.

End points

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Arranged start time

Confirm time with the local provider in advance of your experience.

01/17/2023 - 08/09/2027
Monday : 8:00 AM - 8:00 PM
Tuesday : 8:00 AM - 8:00 PM
Wednesday : 8:00 AM - 8:00 PM
Thursday : 8:00 AM - 8:00 PM
Friday : 8:00 AM - 8:00 PM
Sunday : 8:00 AM - 8:00 PM

Itinerary

Jernbanetorget

10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Stortorvet

10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

The Norwegian Parliament

10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Grand Hotel

10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Karl Johans Gate

50 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

The Royal Palace

10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Oslo Synagogue

20 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Additional Info

Confirmation will be received within 48 hours of booking, subject to availability
Not wheelchair accessible
Service animals allowed

Near public transportation
Travelers should have a moderate physical fitness level
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

4.8

based on 20 reviews

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Disappointing experience

Mindy_M, Jul 2026

The guide was hard to understand. We asked questions along the way and he dodged answer saying: I’ll tell you later. He pointed out Statues of people friendly to Jews but not Jewish themselves. We did not see the holocaust museum/jewish museum. We did see a menorah in the back of a hotel, and a synagogue. Would have been a better experience had we met Jewish people, a kosher butcher,observed a Jewish school, Jewish cemetery than walk and walk only to be lectured about what was, not what is. Guide was humorless and not interesting in the least. Big big disappointment!

Response from Host, Jul 2026

Thank you for taking the time to share your feedback. I'm genuinely sorry that the tour did not meet your expectations. I would, however, like to clarify a few points. Jewish history is not only the history of Jews themselves. In Norway, it is also the story of the people who stood by the Jewish community and helped secure its future. This is why the tour includes monuments and locations connected with both Jewish history and those who played an important role in it. I carefully reviewed the tour description after reading your review. It does not include visits to either the Holocaust Center, which is located well outside the city center, or the Jewish Museum. Unfortunately, the Jewish Museum is currently closed for long-term renovation, making a visit impossible. You mentioned that I spoke too much about the past. However, this is a tour about the history of the Jewish community in Norway, so historical events naturally form its main focus. Since this was a private tour, I would have been happy to adapt the discussion to your interests had I known you wanted to focus more on contemporary Jewish life. The menorah we visited is connected with events from just ten years ago and is, in my opinion, very much part of modern Jewish life in Oslo. You also mentioned that you would have liked to visit a kosher butcher. Unfortunately, Norway has not had one for almost a century because kosher slaughter has long been prohibited. As for a Jewish school, there is no Jewish day school in Norway, and in any case your visit took place during the summer holidays. Finally, I was sorry to learn that even the visit to Norway's oldest synagogue did not leave a positive impression. The synagogue is not normally open to visitors, and it was opened especially for you, which should be considered as a unique opportunity. I appreciate your comments and wish you all the best in your future travels.

Rami’s tour was...

Hilary_F, Sep 2025

Rami’s tour was comprehensive and informative. He shared his knowledge of Norwegian history to provide context for the experience of the Jewish people in the past and present. He is responsive to questions and is an engaging tour guide.

We had a wonderful tour...

Kara_S, Jul 2025

We had a wonderful tour with Rami! He customized our tour to fit our needs and interests and gave such a nicely balanced history of Norway for our first visit. We would highly recommend this tour to anyone interested!

DO NOT MISS this powerful tour!

Martha_S, Sep 2024

On a recent trip to Oslo, I was supremely fortunate to have a private tour with Rami Kafarov. He brought the Jewish history of Norway to vivid life in an understated, superbly prepared and organized way. He is a polymath, multilingual, multitalented, and deeply conversant with the country's Jewish history. Do not miss this tour. It will move you deeply. Also, he is shy about the brief but phenomenal photo-book he created--ask him about it and buy one for all your friends! He has juxtaposed current Oslo and historic pictures of Jewish life in an uncanny and powerful way.

Response from Host, Sep 2024

Dear Martha, Thank you for the most kind words.

Best historical tour of Jewish experience in Norway!

Robin_S, Sep 2024

Rami is an amazing guide. He is informative and personable. Rami gave us extensive insight into the history of the small Jewish population os Norway through WWII. Highly recommended this tour!

Must do in Oslo!

Olivia_C, May 2024

The tour was absolutely amazing. Rami was so knowledgeable about everything and was so thorough in his detail! Highly recommend everyone take this tour if they can! He also personalized it according to what I was interested in and kept those interests in mind, which was deeply appreciated!

Response from Host, May 2024

Thank you so much for sharing your experience. All the best with your important work. best regards, Rami

Wonderful

bob_b, Mar 2024

The visit to the synagogue was clearly the high point…very moving and Janine was so knowledgeable about everything

Response from Host, May 2024

Thank you so much for taking the time to leave an excellent rating. Janine was happy to receive it. All the best, Rami

If I could give more than 5 stars, I would!

Ellen_G, Dec 2023

Our tour guide, was exceptional! He showed us many places and related little-known facts about the Jewish history of Oslo and Norway in general. Great sense of humor, too!