Guided walking tours in Oslo
Choose from our 5 local walks focused on history, culture, wellness and nightlife. Tap a tour for more details, meeting points and price, then book your spot in seconds.
Guided walking tour in Oslo – From Fjord to Palace
NOK 350A historical and cultural journey through the heart of Oslo – from the modern fjord city of Bjørvika to the medieval streets of Christiania, from the Parliament to the Royal Palace.
Highlights
- The medieval warehouses and Christiania Square
- The Old Town Hall and Kvadraturen
- The Parliament, Karl Johans gate and the National Theatre
- The University, the Royal Palace and the Nobel Institute
- The Grain Silo and Akershus Fortress
Included
Local guide, rich storytelling with cultural and historical depth.
Oslo Through Time – A Walk with Character
NOK 350An atmospheric walk through the city as it was shaped – by great personalities with even greater egos, workers with little to spare, artists perpetually broke, and a river that has always kept the wheels turning.
Highlights
- Vår Frelsers Cemetery – Ibsen, Bjørnson, Collett and Munch
- Telthusbakken and Damstredet’s colourful wooden houses
- Akerselva – Oslo’s old industrial backbone
- Vulkan, Mathallen Oslo and Blå
Included
Local guide, engaging storytelling about the city’s cultural history along the Akerselva River.
Wellness & Fjord Life – Oslo on Foot
NOK 490A calmer, more sensory side of Oslo – from historic tea rooms to fjord saunas and organic food culture, where the pace slows down and the city is experienced as it is actually lived.
Highlights
- A.C. Perch’s Thehandel – Scandinavia’s oldest tea shop
- Oslo Fjord Sauna – floating saunas and an optional fjord dip
- Det Grønne Kjøkken – organic lunch or juice to finish
Included
Local guide, digital map, audio guide via app, add-ons: tea tasting or lunch.
Pub Crawl with Philip – Meet a True Local
NOK 350Join Philip – an engaged Oslo local – on a relaxed and lively walk between some of the city’s most iconic and hidden pubs, combining storytelling, local history and a social atmosphere.
Highlights
- For those looking beyond traditional sightseeing
- Adults, couples and solo travellers
- A great evening activity or casual way to end the day
Included
Local guide, 2–3 hour walk between selected pubs, storytelling and a social experience.
Oslo in War and Peace – A Walk of Contrasts
NOK 530This walk explores Oslo’s role as an international city of peace – while also addressing its darker chapters, inviting reflection on freedom, truth and the cost of peace.
Highlights
- Nobel Peace Center
- Oslo City Hall – where the Peace Prize ceremony takes place
- 22 July Centre
- Akershuskaia
- Aker Brygge with fjord views and space for reflection
Included
Local guide, thematic walk focused on the Peace Prize, the occupation and July 22. Entrance to the Nobel Peace Center included.
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- Guided walking tour in Oslo – From Fjord to PalacePrice: NOK 350 per person
Included: local guide, rich storytelling with cultural and historical depth
Meeting point: by SALT | Time: 11:00 | Season: May 1 – August 30
This tour takes guests on a historical and cultural journey through the heart of Oslo. From the modern fjord city of Bjørvika to the medieval streets of Christiania, from the Parliament to the Royal Palace – and further on to memorial sites, fortifications, and a harbor in constant development.
Tour highlights include:
The medieval warehouses and Christiania Square
The Old Town Hall and Kvadraturen
The Parliament, Karl Johans gate, and the National Theatre
The University, the Royal Palace, and the Nobel Institute
The Grain Silo and Akershus FortressRich storytelling, local insight, and cultural immersion.
- Oslo Through Time – A Walk with CharacterPrice: NOK 350 per person
Included: Local guide, engaging storytelling about the city’s cultural history along the Akerselva River
Meeting point: by Ibsen’s Grave | Time: 11:30 | Season: May 19 – August 30
OSLO IN TIME is an atmospheric walk through the city as it was shaped – by great personalities with even greater egos, workers with little to spare, artists perpetually broke, and a river that has always kept the wheels turning.
The tour begins at Vår Frelsers Cemetery, beneath old linden trees, where Henrik Ibsen, Bjørnstjerne Bjørnson, Camilla Collett, and Edvard Munch rest side by side. Here, the tone is set with stories of rivalry, poverty, ambition, and artistic lives lived on perpetual credit.
The walk continues to Telthusbakken and Damstredet – cobblestones, colorful wooden houses, and an Oslo that feels closer to the 1800s than today. Workers, washerwomen, and bohemians lived side by side, and art could be traded for coffee and cigars. The pace slows, and the city breathes.
Along Akerselva – Oslo’s old backbone – stories of industry and hard labor are woven together with today’s cafés and creative communities.
The tour ends at Vulkan, Mathallen Oslo, and Blå, where the contrasts are clear: former workshops have become vibrant meeting places filled with food, music, and culture.
A walking tour rich in stories, contrasts, and dry humor. A comfortable pace, well-timed stops, and just long enough to truly get to know the city – and the people who shaped it.
- Wellness & Fjord Life – Oslo on FootPrice: NOK 490 per personIncluded: Local guide, digital map, audio guide via app, add-ons: tea tasting or lunch
Meeting point: by SALT | Time: 10:00 | Season: May 19 – August 30
This walk takes guests through a calmer, more sensory side of Oslo – from historic tea rooms to fjord saunas and organic food culture. An experience where the pace slows down, traditions are given space, and the city is experienced as it is actually lived.
Tour highlights include:
A.C. Perch’s Thehandel – Scandinavia’s oldest tea shop, where guests are welcomed into an elegant tea salon for curated tea tasting or a classic afternoon tea, surrounded by aromas, stories, and traditions.
Oslo Fjord Sauna – An optional stop by the waterfront, where Nordic wellness meets everyday life. Floating saunas at Langkaia or Aker Brygge, with the opportunity for a refreshing fjord dip for those who wish.
Det Grønne Kjøkken – The tour concludes in a historic café rooted in Oslo’s organic food movement. A fresh and nourishing lunch or juice is served, with a vegetarian profile and allergy-friendly options – simple, honest, and locally grounded.
A complete experience of taste, warmth, cold fjord water, and genuine Oslo atmosphere.
- Pub Crawl with Philip – Meet a True LocalPrice: NOK 350 per person
Included: Local guide, 2–3 hour walk between selected pubs, light storytelling and a social experience
Meeting point: at Piren, Rådhusbrygge 2 | Time: 18:00 or 20:00 | Season: May 19 – August 30
Join Philip – an engaged Oslo local – on a relaxed and lively walk between some of the city’s most iconic and “hidden” pubs. The tour combines storytelling, local history, and a social atmosphere, offering a genuine taste of everyday life in Oslo.
Suitable for:
Those looking for something beyond traditional sightseeing
Adults, couples, and solo travelers
An evening activity or a casual way to round off the day - Oslo in War and Peace – A Walk of ContrastsPrice: NOK 530 per person
Included: Local guide, thematic walk, with focus on the Peace Prize, the occupation, and July 22
Meeting point: Rådhusbrygge 4 | Time: 10:30 | Season: May 1 – August 30
Includes entrance to the Nobel Peace Center
This walk explores Oslo’s role as an international city of peace – while also addressing its darker chapters. Inspired by the idea of “War is Peace,” the tour invites reflection on freedom, truth, and the cost of peace.
Nobel Peace Center
Oslo City Hall – where the Peace Prize ceremony takes place
22 July Centre
Akershuskaia
Aker Brygge with views of the fjord and space for reflection
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