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The 15 Best Oslo Tours & Tickets

179 tours  ·  from $4

Oslo is compact, and its best half is on the water. These 15 cover the polar ships and Viking timbers, the walking routes through the centre and the fjord boats out to the islands, priced and timed honestly.

Oslo: Scenic Fjord Cruise with Audio Guide Commentary - Akershus Fortress and the changing waterfront
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Oslo: Scenic Fjord Cruise with Audio Guide Commentary

1.Scenic Fjord Cruise with Audio Guide Commentary

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 5,375 reviews · 1.5 hours · from $44Our pick

Set out from Oslo Fjordhage, opposite the Opera House, for a 90-minute electric cruise around the inner Oslofjord. You will pass Akershus Fortress, Bygdøy, Gressholmen, Hovedøya, Sørenga, and the Opera House. Use the Voice of Norway app for commentary, or simply enjoy the quiet boat, wide windows, outdoor deck, and onboard café.

“Lovely boat. Very comfortable. Full shop and bar on board. Lovely way to spend 90 minutes of your day.”

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Oslo Nature Walks: Island Hopping Tour - Starting beside Oslo City Hall
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Oslo Nature Walks: Island Hopping Tour

2.Oslo Nature Walks: Island Hopping Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 2,713 reviews · 4 hours · from $69

Spend four hours island hopping from Oslo with an English-speaking guide, public ferries, and about 7 km of walking. Visit Hovedøya’s medieval abbey ruins, Gressholmen’s old airport and military sites, and Lindøya’s flower-filled cabin paths in summer. Winter trips visit two islands and include hot drinks.

“A great overview of the 2 islands- we went in winter. The morning was freezing but pristine. Carolina our guide was very lovely, full of interesting bits and pieces, and secret spots. Morning tea break on the beach with a view was much appreciated & enjoyed. Definitely worth booking.”

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Oslo: 100% Electric Oslofjord Sightseeing Cruise - A quiet ride across Oslofjord
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Oslo: 100% Electric Oslofjord Sightseeing Cruise

3.100% Electric Oslofjord Sightseeing Cruise

★★★★★★★★★★4.4 · 2,041 reviews · 2 hours · from $40

Spend two hours on a quiet, zero-emission boat from Oslo City Hall pier. See the Opera House, Munch Museum, Akershus Fortress, waterfront islands, and summer cabins. Use the English audio guide, sit indoors or outside, and possibly get off at Bygdøy for museums before returning by boat or public transport.

“Excellent cruise. Great value and easy to find. Friendly staff.”

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Oslo: Fjord Evening Cruise with Shrimp Buffet - What the shrimp dinner is really like
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Oslo: Fjord Evening Cruise with Shrimp Buffet

4.Fjord Evening Cruise with Shrimp Buffet

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 1,956 reviews · 3 hours · from $88

Spend three hours on Oslofjord aboard a restored wooden sailing ship. You’ll share tables, peel fresh Norwegian shrimp, buy drinks from the onboard bar, and pass Hovedøya, Dyna Lighthouse, Bygdøy, and Huk Bay. This is a relaxed scenic dinner cruise, not a guided sightseeing lecture, so arrive early for the best seating.

“The trip was very lovely, we enjoyed every minute! The boat ride itself was smooth, the ambiance was great and the shrimps were delicious!”

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Oslo: 3-Hour Highlights Bike Tour - From the waterfront to City Hall Square
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Oslo: 3-Hour Highlights Bike Tour

5.3-Hour Highlights Bike Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 1,609 reviews · 3 hours · from $62

Ride Oslo’s mostly flat center with an English-speaking guide, stopping at City Hall, Akershus Fortress, the Royal Palace, Frogner Sculpture Park, and Tjuvholmen. Comfortable city bikes, helmets, and gloves when needed are supplied. Guides such as Patrick, Lucia, Andreas, Shaf, and Austra add local stories, food tips, and a relaxed pace.

“Our tour guide, Andreas, took us on a beautiful trip through Oslo. Told us about the history of the town and the places we visited. I highly recommend this bike tour.”

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Oslo: 24 or 48-Hour Hop-On Hop-Off Sightseeing Bus Ticket - Starting in central Oslo on Karl Johans gate
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Oslo: 24 or 48-Hour Hop-On Hop-Off Sightseeing Bus Ticket

6.24 or 48-Hour Hop-On Hop-Off Sightseeing Bus Ticket

★★★★★★★★★★4.1 · 1,470 reviews · from $41

Ride Oslo’s sightseeing loop past the Royal Palace, Vigeland Sculpture Park, waterfront museums, Akershus Fortress, and the Opera House. Hop off where you like, use the multilingual audio guide, and save 10% at several museums. Choose 24 hours for a quick overview or 48 hours for a slower visit.

“Good route, comfortable buses. Main concerns are non-working ear phones, making commentary impossible to hear, and confusion between competing bus companies with identical looking buses.”

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Oslo: Guided Sightseeing Fjord Cruise on Premium Silent Boat - Boarding at Rådhusbrygge 2
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Oslo: Guided Sightseeing Fjord Cruise on Premium Silent Boat

7.Guided Sightseeing Fjord Cruise on Premium Silent Boat

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 1,390 reviews · from $64

Spend two hours on Brim Explorer’s electric Ms Brisen, sailing from Aker Brygge past Akershus Fortress, the Opera House, Dyna Lighthouse, Bygdøy, and Oslofjord islands. An English-speaking guide such as Susie, Sarah, or Frederick shares stories about Oslo, nature, and wildlife. Choose an outdoor deck or warm panoramic saloon, with pastries and drinks available onboard.

“The cruise started at 10 and ended at 12:30. Tour is organised well and guide is quote experienced. Would recommend people coming to Oslo to go for Brim explorer's Fjord cruise”

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Kon-Tiki Museum Entrance Ticket - Inside the museum, from Kon-Tiki to Tigris
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Kon-Tiki Museum Entrance Ticket

8.Kon-Tiki Museum Entrance Ticket

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 1,096 reviews · 1 hour (approx.) · from $19Best value

Visit Oslo’s Kon-Tiki Museum at your own pace with a flexible entrance ticket. See the original Kon-Tiki, Ra, and Tigris vessels, explore Easter Island and Galapagos exhibits, walk through a 30-metre cave, and watch the original expedition film at noon. Allow one to two hours.

“Enjoyed the story and appreciated being able to see the rafts in person. Felt like there could have been more shown from Thor’s life. But great exhibition nonetheless”

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Oslo Highlights Bike Tour - Karl Johans gate and the city center
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Oslo Highlights Bike Tour

9.Oslo Highlights Bike Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 979 reviews · from $62Top rated

Ride through Oslo with a professional guide and a small group of up to 15 people. You’ll pass Karl Johans gate, Oslo City Hall, Aker Brygge, Akershus Fortress, the Royal Palace, Oslofjord, and Vigeland Park. Bikes and helmets are included, and guides such as Becca, Curtis, Kat, and John bring history and local character to the route.

“McKayla was a great guide. Very informative and knowledgeable about the areas we visited. Highly recommend- safe and a great way to zoom around the city.”

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Oslo: Paradox Museum Entry Ticket - Why the photo points matter
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Oslo: Paradox Museum Entry Ticket

10.Paradox Museum Entry Ticket

★★★★★★★★★★4.3 · 799 reviews · 1 hour · from $29

Step into Oslo’s Paradox Museum for a one-hour, self-guided route through more than 70 optical illusions and interactive rooms. Follow the one-way path, try each exhibit, read the science notes, and use marked photo points to capture the best angles. Staff speak English and Norwegian, and the museum is wheelchair accessible.

“we loved it , the staff were very professional and friendly. the bad thing was , there wasn't a staff in each location for help customer with pictures, only in one area we were help with photos but overall we love it !! museum was as we expected.”

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Guided Sightseeing Cruise on Oslofjord by Premium Silent Boat - Finding the dock at Rådhusbrygge 2
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Guided Sightseeing Cruise on Oslofjord by Premium Silent Boat

11.Guided Sightseeing Cruise on Oslofjord by Premium Silent Boat

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 730 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $52

Spend about two hours sailing Oslofjord aboard Brim Explorer’s quiet electric boat. Guides such as Alisha, Suzi, and Frederick share stories as you pass Akershus Fortress, the Opera House, Dyna Fyr, Nesodden, and Bygdøy’s museum island. Sit by the floor-to-ceiling windows, step outside for photos, or warm up with a drink and snack in the onboard café.

“Quiet peaceful way to view the fjord. The boat is beautiful whether outside or in. We came in halfway through to warm up and were delighted how great the view was inside also, warm with a cup of tea and cinnamon bun. Alisha was a great guide- highlighting relevant sites but with quiet music in between.”

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Oslo: City Sightseeing Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Tour - Starting at Nationaltheatret and the Royal Palace
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Oslo: City Sightseeing Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Tour

12.City Sightseeing Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Tour

★★★★★★★★★★3.6 · 724 reviews · 1 - 2 days · from $46

Use a 24 or 48-hour City Sightseeing pass to circle Oslo by open-top electric bus, with 90-minute loops, 30-minute service, eight-language audio, and stops near the Royal Palace, Vigeland Sculpture Park, Bygdøy museums, Akershus Fortress, Opera House, and MUNCH Museum.

“Very very good service thank you very much But problem the weather”

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2-Hour Oslo Fjord Sightseeing Cruise by Sailing Ship - The first stretch through Oslo’s harbor
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2-Hour Oslo Fjord Sightseeing Cruise by Sailing Ship

13.2-Hour Oslo Fjord Sightseeing Cruise by Sailing Ship

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 694 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $40

Cruise Oslo Fjord for two hours from Rådhusbrygge 3, passing Hovedøya, Dyna Lighthouse, sheltered bays, summer cabins, and the Opera House. Choose from several departure times, use the 13-language Oslo Fjord Guide app, and warm up with a blanket or a drink from the onboard bar. The ship may run under motor power rather than sail.

“Quite boring really. Very little commentary. With the benefit of hindsight id have remained in Oslo to continue exploring on foot. Apart from being on water I gained nothing from this trip.”

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Oslo: Grand City Sightseeing Tour by Bus with Fjord Cruise - Holmenkollen, Oslo’s high point of the day
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Oslo: Grand City Sightseeing Tour by Bus with Fjord Cruise

14.Grand City Sightseeing Tour by Bus with Fjord Cruise

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 647 reviews · 7h 30m · from $152

Spend 7.5 hours seeing Oslo with an English-speaking guide such as Elena, Rita, Chris, or Finbaar. Ride a comfortable coach to Holmenkollen, walk through Vigeland Sculpture Park, visit the Fram Museum and either the Folk Museum or Kon-Tiki Museum, then finish with a scenic Oslofjord cruise.

“Very good, exceptional guide and driver! A day we’ll spent”

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Oslo: Viking Planet Entry Ticket - Boarding a Viking ship in The Ambush
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Oslo: Viking Planet Entry Ticket

15.Viking Planet Entry Ticket

★★★★★★★★★★4.4 · 603 reviews · 2 hours · from $30

At The Viking Planet Oslo, you’ll board a Viking ship in the 12-minute VR film *The Ambush*, watch a 270-degree cinema show, meet life-sized holograms, and explore digital versions of the Oseberg and Gokstad ships. Choose the standard ticket or add FERÐ, a Viking VR game for ages 12 and older.

“If the museum has to be closed this is a fantastic substitute. So interactive and fun. I highly recommend the Viking selfie station.”

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