Norway · WALKING TOURS IN OSLO
Good walking tours in Oslo fill up weeks ahead and the great ones go first. Below: the 15 to book early, what each includes and how they differ.
Get your bearings in Oslo with a two-hour guided walk in English or German. You’ll pass Parliament, Karl Johan Street, the Opera House, Christiania Torv, Akershus Fortress, City Hall, and Aker Brygge. Guides such as Anastasia, Olaf, Amelia, and Oliver are known for clear storytelling and useful local tips. An included audio app helps you keep exploring afterward.
“Very historic. I loved things she had confirmed things I didn’t know”
Join Nordic Freedom Tours for a two-hour public walk through central Oslo. Meet by the Tiger at Jernbanetorget and follow an English or Spanish-speaking guide to the Opera House, Christiania Torv, Aker Brygge, City Hall, National Theater, Karl Johans Gate, and Parliament. Guides such as Daniel, Hannah, Marta, and Alexia are noted for clear stories and useful city tips.
“Our guide was excellent. Really knowledgeable, interesting and brought Olso to life. We would highly recommend this tour. Great value for money. if all the guides are as good as our one, you cannot fail to enjoy it. Thank You.”
Start by Oslo City Hall with an English-speaking guide such as Maria or Anastasia, then walk to Christiania Torv, Akershus Fortress, and Bankplassen. Expect Norse myths, trolls, nisse, huldra, Viking beliefs, prison stories, old punishments, and famous thefts. It is educational, lightly spooky, and best for confident walkers aged 13 and up.
“Very lovely guide. She showed us many sides of Oslo . Recommend it as an intro to the area. Lots of little stories about myths and legends too”
Walk from Karl Johans Gate through Damstredet and along the Akerselva River, stopping for Norwegian dishes, seafood, farm foods, beer, and waffles with brown cheese. Guides including Alex, Lisa, Casper, and Carlos lead the route in English. The tour lasts about two to three hours and ends at Mathallen Oslo.
“Really great walking tour with lots of information and yummy food we wouldn’t have tried on our own.”
Walk central Oslo with a local English-speaking guide, following a route from the Tiger sculpture to the Royal Palace. You’ll see the Opera House, Akershus Fortress, City Hall, Cathedral, Parliament, Karl Johans gate, and Aker Brygge. Guides such as Suzanne, Alexia, Marta, and Daniel bring history, humor, and practical city tips to the walk.
“Alexia have a great tour that gave us a better inside of the city. The sites and the pacing of the tour was great. We really enjoyed it. If you are looking to get a lay of the ground this is the perfect way to do so, especial on one of your first days in the city.”
Meet your English-speaking guide near Oslo Central Station, then ride the metro to Frognerseteren, 500 meters above the fjord. Warm up beside a campfire with hot drinks, waffles, and marshmallows before a roughly 45-minute torchlit forest walk. Guides such as Miles, Lynn, Suzi, and Mustafa are praised for making the outing safe and friendly.
“it was beautiful loved each part about the trip well done”
Walk Oslo’s historic center in German with a live guide, starting near the Nobel Peace Center and ending by the University of Oslo. See Akershus Fortress, Christiania Torv, Kvadraturen, the Opera House, Cathedral, Parliament, National Theater, and Royal Palace views. Guides such as Emily, Anna Marie, Maria, and Olav have led past tours.
“It was a particularly chilly winters day when we did our tour but Anna Marie made it interesting and fun and we did stop at markets for a warm chocolate.”
Start at Mathallen Oslo for a 2.5-hour English-language food and culture walk through Grünerløkka. Taste wild game, brunost, waffles, cinnamon buns and Norwegian beer, then follow the Akerselva River and see local street art. Guides may include Christian, Shaf, Katerina, Astrid or Alex. Vegetarian options need advance notice.
“Our guide, Christian, was great! He shared some stories and insights of the city and Norway history. Great actvity to do if you come to visit. Local good was great!”
Walk central Oslo for about two hours with an English-speaking guide, from University Square and the Royal Palace to Akershus Fortress, the Opera House, and Tjuvholmen. Guides such as Tetiana, Anastasia, Emily, and Ihor have been praised for lively stories and helpful local tips. A Vox City app adds self-guided audio tours.
“It was very nice to know a bit of history and expend my knowledge about the Norwegian people. The buildings look amazing and the guide had a lot of knowledge to explain something if we had any questions. Very lovely~”
Start by Oslo’s Tiger statue and walk through central Oslo with guides such as Zoe, Nicholas, Nikola, Yellena, and Mia. Expect stories about Norwegian royalty, Alfred Nobel, Edvard Munch, Ibsen, daily life, and city culture, ending near Parliament. The pace is easy, but the tour covers plenty of ground.
“Guide Zoe was personable & fun. Good overview of Oslo in short time. Easy location to meet and easy walking pace.”
Start at the Nobel Peace Center and walk through central Oslo with a private guide such as Amanda, Anya, Inger, or Tine. You’ll see City Hall, the Royal Palace, Karl Johans gate, Akershus Fortress, Christiania Torv, and the Opera House. It is a compact introduction for first-time visitors, with several languages available.
“La grande amabilité de la guide et ses compétences”
This private Oslo walk takes up to eight people from City Hall through the Royal Palace, Parliament, Kvadraturen, and Akershus Fortress before ending at Aker Brygge. Guides such as Olav, Maria, Minji, and Oliver are praised for history, humor, local tips, and a relaxed pace. Expect about three hours on foot, with pickup available from hotels.
“Great walking tour of the city of Oslo. Maria was a wonderful guide. We saw the old and new sides of the city, heard the history of th city, and stopped at a bakery for a local treat.”
This private Oslo walk lasts 2 to 6 hours and is shaped around your interests. Meet a Lokafyer at The Tiger by Jernbanetorget, then explore major sights, local haunts, shortcuts, and city life on foot. Hosts have included Bilama, Bimala, Dominik Amon, Liga, Romy, Martin, Juan, and Agnes.
“Our guide was very patient with us as we gave the wrong meeting location. Once we met up she was knowledgeable and flexible when we wanted to make stops. A very nice experience.”
Meet by Oslo’s Tiger sculpture for fish soup, a walk through Grünerløkka’s parks, bridges, street art, and waterfalls, then enjoy a farm-to-table meal and Norwegian waffle with brown cheese. Guides including Idunn, Annie, Anni, and Margarita lead small groups of up to 10. Expect about 3 km of walking, some steep hills, and drinks at your own cost.
“You will need really good walking shoes for this tour! There was a lot of up and down hills, and about 5-6 miles total distance. The first place we stopped for food was about 15 minutes into the tour. The fish soup was delicious and the story behind the restaurant was interesting. Then the real walking started. It was almost two hours before we reached the second food stop. The food was a delicious and good sized portions. The third food stop was about 10 minutes away. Again, the food (waffles with caramel cheese and raspberry jam) was delicious and a large portion. Our guide did take us to hidden…”
Walk from Oslo’s Opera House through Bjørvika, Kvadraturen, Akershus Fortress, Karl Johan, and Aker Brygge with independent guide Romy or Tony. Expect personal stories, practical tips, fjord views, and a clear introduction to Oslo. Add a tram ride to Vigeland Sculpture Park for a longer tour.
“Romy was an excellent guide and host. Her passion was obvious and her knowledge was exceptional. Would highly recommend Romy and this tour”
Pick a fjord, a sled team or a night under the lights.
