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🚶‍♂️ Island Hopping Tours in the Oslofjord

Guided tours in the Oslo archipelago are one of the best ways to experience the Oslofjord. Just minutes from Oslo city center, the islands offer quiet beaches, nature reserves, historic ruins, and traditional summer cabins connected by local ferries.

Step onto the ferries at Aker Brygge and explore the hidden gems of the Oslofjord with a local guide. These guided tours in the Oslo archipelago take you through islands shaped by history, coastal culture, and life by the sea. Discover monastery ruins, military fortifications, colorful cabins, scenic walking paths, and peaceful swimming spots while hearing stories that bring the fjord to life.

Whether you have 90 minutes or a full day available, there is an island hopping tour to match your time and interest


1. Go Island Hopping!

Duration: 1.5 hours
Island: Hovedøya
Experience: Monastery ruins, botany and military history
Suitable for: Company outings, families, school groups and everyone else.
Departure: 10:00 return approx.11:30 from Aker Brygge
Price from: NOK 350 per person

2. Two Islands – Two Hours – Two Thousand Years of History

Duration: 2 hours
Islands: Hovedøya + Gressholmen
Experience: Medieval history, military sites, seaplane heritage
Departure: 10:00 return approx.12:00 from Aker Brygge
Price from: NOK 390 per person

3. Three Islands in Three Hours – Summer Culture and Sea Breeze

Duration: 3 hours
Islands: Hovedøya, Gressholmen and Heggholmen
Experience: Nature reserve, aviation history, lighthouse
Departure: 10:00 return approx.13:00 from Aker Brygge
Price from: NOK 425 per person

4. Island Hopping with Lunch – Tranquility, Views, and Stories

Duration: 4 hours
Islands: Hovedøya, Gressholmen, Heggholmen and Lindøya
Experience: Guided tour + lunch break with packed lunch
Departure: 10:00 return approx.14:00 from Aker Brygge
Price from: NOK 650 per person (incl. guiding and meal)

5. Five Hours of Fjord, Birds, and Footprints from the Past

Duration: 5 hours
Islands: Hovedøya, Gressholmen, Heggholmen, Lindøya and Langøyene.

Experience: Guided tour, lunch break, scenic views
Departure: 10:00 return approx.15:00 from Aker Brygge
Price from: NOK 690 per person

6. Full-Day Tour – The Five Pearls of the Oslofjord

Duration: 6.5 hours
Islands: Hovedøya, Gressholmen, Heggholmen, Lindøya and Langøyene.
Experience: Complete guided tour with lunch break, swim stop, stories, and humor
Departure: 10:00 – return approx. 16:30 from Aker Brygge
Price from: NOK 850 per person
Perfect for: Tourists, groups, companies, history enthusiasts