Norway · WALKING TOURS
Norwegian towns are small and their history is on the outside of the buildings. These 15 walks cover Oslo, Bergen and Tromsø, priced by length, with a note on which ones climb.
Walk Bergen with an authorized local guide such as Janine, Jeff, Emma, or Magda. The two-hour route covers Bergenhus Fortress, Bryggen, St. Mary’s Church, old lanes, viewpoints, and residential streets, mixing medieval trade stories with practical advice on cafés, restaurants, and life in Bergen today.
“Emma was great and the tour is 5 star experience!!! Loved it!! :)”
Walk from Bergenhus Fortress through UNESCO-listed Bryggen and up to Fjellsiden with a local English-speaking guide. You’ll hear medieval stories, learn about modern Norwegian life, get food and restaurant tips, and finish near the fish market. Guides may include Jeff, Janine, Dane, Emma, Magda, or Anaïs.
“The walking tour was wonderful…Bergen 101. We learned about the history of the city and our guide, Jeff, showed us the buildings and areas of town in the historical context. Jeff was a wonderful guide. At the end of the tour my humans I had a real feel of the city. The walking tour set the stage for our total expert, and at the end, we felt as if Bergen was our “home”.”
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.”
Walk Bergen’s center and Bryggen Hanseatic Wharf in about two hours with a guide such as Martin or Neal. Expect stories about Edvard Grieg, Henrik Ibsen, dried cod, German merchants, wartime history, and modern Bergen life. The group is limited to 16 people, and the tour runs in English.
“Excellent overview of the city. Guide was very knowledge. Tour was a good length. It was an easy walk”
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”
Meet an English-speaking guide at Bergen’s Tourist Information Centre for a two-hour small-group walk through the Fish Market, Bryggen, St. Mary’s Church, and old lanes, followed by a 30-minute ferry ride. Guides such as Don and Ani add local stories, practical tips, and recommendations for the rest of your stay.
“This was by far the best walking tour we have ever done. Both my wife & I agree. Our guide was extremely knowledgeable, could answer questions from across many different perspectives . Also the passion to be a tour guide separates someone’s need to be so. Educational”
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 central Bergen with a local guide and a maximum of 15 people, tasting fish cake, brown cheese, traditional soup, apple drink, and beer while exploring the Fishmarket and Bryggen. Guides such as Ole, Serena, Frida, and Sabrina add local stories, though the food portions are closer to samples than a full meal.
“Guide Our guide was pleasant enough, but she wasn't able to answer many of the questions she was asked. Also the stories dragged on a bit too long - it took 25 minutes to tell the prince story and it wasn't really worth it... Food The food was very disappointing. It started with a fish cake (I didn't like it but others did). We continued with a cinnamon bun with brown cheese. This was the highlight ! We also had 20 ml of apple juice and some dried fish. It continued with lunch which was a disappointing soup of lamb, that most people did not enjoy. A small salad was…”
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!”
Join a small group of up to 12 for a three-hour walk through Ålesund, tasting brown cheese, moose salami, local sausage, pastry, fish, and cod pizza. Guides such as Monica, Rigmor, Piotr, Nora, and Lorena share local stories along the way. The walk begins near Town Hall at 11:30 am and ends near Apotekergata.
“The food tour with Rigmor was great. We learned a lot and got to taste some food we might not have tried otherwise. Thanks so much!”
Meet your English-speaking guide at Tromsø’s tourist information office for a small-group walk through the city, followed by admission to the Polar Museum. Guides such as Astrid, Karl, Vilma, Bernard, and Lionel share local stories, polar exploration, food tips, and everyday culture. Expect about 2.5 km on flat ground, plus museum stairs.
“This tour was entertaining, informative and a great introduction to Tromso. This was despite the constant rain which was unfortunate but didn't dampen the experience. Highly recommended”
Pick a fjord, a sled team or a night under the lights.
