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Oslo City Hall: Our most recommended tours and activities

Oslo: Oslo Fjord Sightseeing Cruise

1. Oslo: Oslo Fjord Sightseeing Cruise

Start your day with a memorable adventure as you embark on a leisurely cruise along the stunning Oslo Fjord. This scenic tour not only offers breathtaking views but also an audio guide that will provide you with valuable insights into the fjord's history and the surrounding areas. Join us for a journey filled with natural beauty, historical landmarks, and the option to explore fascinating museums. Historical landmarks seen during the cruise: • Akershus Fortress • Opera House • Munch Museum Snacks and hot/cold beverages available onboard. Explore Bygdøy, disembark after 1:45 hours and visit: • Fram Museum • Norwegian Maritime Museum • Kon-Tiki Museum Return Details: Return to the city center with the electrical boat at 12:45h, 15:15h or 17:45h (seasonal) Alternatively – use the hop on hop bus, or regular buses at own cost back to city center. Don't miss this opportunity to explore Oslo's wonders – book your cruise now!

Oslo: Best of Oslo Walking Tour

2. Oslo: Best of Oslo Walking Tour

Discover the highlights of Norway’s capital city on a guided walking tour, and get an unparalleled insight into what makes this Scandinavian city stand out. Wander around Sentrum, Oslo’s diverse city center on the Skagerrak strait, to discover its best landmarks, museums, restaurants, and bars. During the tour, see the Norwegian Parliament, the Grand Hotel, and the main street Karl Johan. Learn how Oslo earned its nickname as the "Tiger City" and stroll past the symbolic Norwegian Opera House that stands out like a pearl in the ocean. Next, you will visit Christiania, the historical center of Oslo, and find out why the Norwegian capital has changed its name several times over the last 300 years. After the tour, download the activity provider's app (included in your tour) to discover more of Oslo and its incredible history with curated audio-guided route through the main quarters. Best of Oslo includes: • Oslo City Hall • National Theater • University of Oslo • Norwegian Parliament • Stortorvet Gjestgiveri • Glasmagazinet • Kvadraturen • Oslo Cathedral • Karl Johan Street • Fire Tower • Tiger Sculpture • Oslo Second City Hall • Gamle rådhus • Ceremony Pier Self-guided route's main sights: • Frogner Stadion • Norwegian Parliament • Trinity Church • Karl Johan's monument • Grensen • Aamodt Bridge ... and many more

Oslo: City Landmarks and History Walking Tour

3. Oslo: City Landmarks and History Walking Tour

Join us as we share with you the best points of interest the Oslo downtown has to offer. We'll walk through Oslo's historical city centre, designed to be discovered on foot, and learn about Norwegian culture, traditions and daily life. As we reach the emblematic Oslo Opera House (which has quickly turned into the city's symbol), we get a chance to marvel at some of the best pieces of 19th-century Norwegian architecture: the National Theater, Norwegian Parliament, and Grand Hotel. The scenic views of Oslo are stunning, with fjords providing a refreshing breeze. There's no shortage of photo opportunities in this historic city that has been around since 1100 AD! The walking tour concludes at the starting point near University Aula.

Oslo: Stories, Myths, and Legends Guided Walking Tour

4. Oslo: Stories, Myths, and Legends Guided Walking Tour

We will glimpse a unique, less-known history that has captivated the minds of locals and visitors for centuries. We'll start our tour at the entrance to Oslo's City Hall, a monumental building where we can learn about the beliefs of legendary Vikings. From here, we'll descend into the shadows to explore tales of a mysterious underground kingdom believed to have been inhabited by trolls. We will stop at Christiania Torv to hear stirring stories about witches, and ghost apparitions said to haunt certain areas in Oslo. While shortly touching upon this subject of unexplained phenomena, our guide will narrate tales that history books can back up. Next, we will visit the Akershus Fortress, a medieval castle built to protect the city and its inhabitants. Here, we'll learn about the castle's rich history and the events within its walls, including tales of prisoners and executions. As our tour continues on Bankplassen, we will delve deep into the city's less-than-pretty history and learn about famous heists and robberies in Oslo. Crime goes hand in hand with punishment, and our guide will discuss how local prisons worked in medieval times and what punishment systems existed back then. As our tour ends, we'll make our way to the Oslo Cathedral to take in our tour's final sights and sounds. Along with learning about this unique Norwegian folklore and stories, our knowledgeable guide will also point out historical sites around Oslo, all of which add colour and intrigue to this remarkable city's long-standing cultural heritage.

Oslo Highlights Self-Guided Scavenger Hunt and City Tour

5. Oslo Highlights Self-Guided Scavenger Hunt and City Tour

Get to know Oslo at your own pace on this interactive scavenger hunt walking tour played on your phone. Decipher riddles, interact with the most important attractions of the city, and unlock interesting facts and legends. An ideal outdoor activity for first time visitors, couples, groups, families, and children. Can be used as a great team-building activity. Walk to all the best landmarks and hidden gems, and solve challenges. Work with your team or compete against them as you learn interesting facts and create memories that you won’t forget. At each stop, learn about the attraction and solve a location-based riddle that can only be solved if you reach the specific location. Use logic, imagination, observation, and team spirit to unlock the correct code and reveal the next destination of the city sightseeing game. Start your tour at the much-photographed Oslo Central Station. Visit the Oslo Cathedral with its unknown royal use, and Egertorget will give you a taste of one of Oslo's busiest streets. Take a photo at the Norwegian Parliament building, which stands for democracy with its grandeur, and let yourself get lost in Oslo City Hall, with its unique architecture. Visit the Nobel Peace Center which with its unique exhibits gives you the opportunity to learn about the greatest minds and discoveries that hold the prize. You will also pass by Oslo's National Theater with its excellent acoustics and unique program. Admire the iconic Royal Palace. Uranienborg Church with its unique red color will captivate you and your camera! See, walk, and relax in Frogner Park with its countless statues. Scavenger hunts are great as an everyday activity or for special events like bachelor or bachelorette parties, birthday parties, or team-building events.

Oslo: City Highlights Guided Tour by E-Scooter

6. Oslo: City Highlights Guided Tour by E-Scooter

Come across Oslo's most iconic landmarks in a short time by riding a convenient e-scooter. Join your guide on an insightful tour and learn about local history as you gaze at a variety of buildings, statues, parks, and monuments. E-scooters are all the rage. They are fun, ecological, and they save you time and energy so you can see more in a shorter amount of time. This E-scooter city tour is perfect for everyone who wants to get the most of Oslo's must-see attractions in a modern, fun way.  You'll be able to see highlights such as the Norwegian Opera and Ballet building, Bjørvika district, Akershus Fortress and the vivid Oslofjord areas, and the Royal Palace with its beautiful park full of marvellous statues. Other highlights include the Parliament building and Karl Johans street, which is Oslo's main boulevard.

Oslo Outdoor Escape Game: Vikings Tales

7. Oslo Outdoor Escape Game: Vikings Tales

Visit wonderful sights in Oslo including the Royal Palace, Parliament and Akershus Fortress whilst solving pieces of the puzzle in this immersive exploration game. Play the role of the majestic Harald Hardrada, Viking king and founder of Oslo. Play the game by solving each piece of the puzzle on your smartphone, guess the answer to unlock the story of each secret place. Unlock stories and learn interesting facts such as how Oslo became the home of the Nobel Peace Prize. Explore the city and be given exact directions so you won't need a map, GPS, or guide. Play offline as you don't need an internet connection to play the game. Enjoy as a group and solve the clues together as you walk, or split into smaller teams and compete against each other. Go at your own pace as there is no time limit, the game however can be completed in just over 1 hour. Explore without a guide, just download the app, go to the starting point, and begin the adventure.

Oslo: Evening Guided Walking Tour with Beer and Snacks

8. Oslo: Evening Guided Walking Tour with Beer and Snacks

Enjoy the unique atmosphere of evening Oslo in combination with traditional Norwegian 'tapas' and (alcoholic) drinks, 'taste' the real Norwegian culture and have fun with fellow travellers. You will start the tour with 30 minutes of guided tasting session of some of the best traditional Norwegian food products. Then you'll move to explore some of the most beautiful Oslo highlights, such as Akershus Fortress, City Hall, Nobel Peace Center and Harbour promenade where you'll be able to savour two different types of traditional Norwegian akevitt. After that you'll continue with more sightseeing and you'll visit the Norwegian Parliament, Karl Johan Street and the Royal Palace. The tour is concluded with beer tasting session in one of the best beer bars in Oslo where you'll learn more about Norwegian beer culture.

Gems of Central Oslo Private Walking Tour

9. Gems of Central Oslo Private Walking Tour

The city center is not the entire city of Oslo, but this excursion gives you an opportunity to take a look at the major tourist attractions located in downtown and the historical district Kvadraturen. During the tour you will see among others: the Oslo City Hall, the main street called Karl Johans gate, and historical buildings of the University. You will be able to view the Royal Palace and the Park, the Parliament Building, the Building of the National Theater, and lots of other buildings and architectural styles. The city center is also a place where you can find various museums, shops, as well as cafes and restaurants. The guide will surely recommend the most attractive ones for you, while taking into account your interests.

Oslo: Best of Oslo Walking Tour with National Museum Ticket

10. Oslo: Best of Oslo Walking Tour with National Museum Ticket

Embark on a captivating adventure with our unique combination of the Oslo Walking Tour and an Entry Ticket to the Oslo National Museum. Get ready to uncover the enchanting highlights of Norway's capital city while immersing yourself in the rich artistic heritage housed within the museum's walls. During the Oslo Walking Tour, led by expert guides, you'll explore the city's most remarkable sites, gaining unparalleled insights into what makes this Scandinavian gem truly stand out. Wander through Sentrum, Oslo's vibrant city center, which boasts a blend of modernity and history along the Skagerrak strait. Unveil its hidden treasures, including iconic landmarks, fascinating museums, delectable restaurants, and lively bars. The tour encompasses must-see attractions, such as the Norwegian Parliament, the renowned Grand Hotel, and the bustling main street, Karl Johan. Learn the intriguing story behind Oslo's affectionate nickname as the "Tiger City" and marvel at the symbolic Norwegian Opera House, a gem glistening amidst the ocean. In addition to the walking tour, this exclusive package grants you entry to the Oslo National Museum, a cultural haven where you'll encounter an exquisite collection of Norwegian art and history. The museum showcases an impressive range of masterpieces by renowned Norwegian artists like Edvard Munch, Harriet Backer, and Peder Balke. Step into a world of artistic brilliance as you gaze upon Munch's world-famous painting, "The Scream," a haunting portrayal of human emotion. Admire Harriet Backer's serene and ethereal landscapes that transport you to the tranquil corners of Norway's natural beauty. Be awestruck by Peder Balke's dramatic seascapes, capturing the raw power and allure of the Nordic coast. As you explore the Oslo National Museum, you'll be captivated by the evolution of Norwegian art and culture, tracing its vibrant history through various exhibitions and artifacts. Enhance your understanding of Norway's artistic heritage and gain a deeper appreciation for the nation's creative spirit. After the tour and museum visit, continue your exploration with the Vox City app (included in your tour) which offers a curated audio-guided route through Oslo's main quarters, revealing even more hidden gems and intriguing historical tales.

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What people are saying about Oslo City Hall

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based on 489 reviews

We really enjoyed this tour! It took us to all the must-sees in Oslo. The riddles were nice and challenging, the anecdotes and trivia were interesting and we definitely got that sense of accomplishment™️. I'd love to see what they came up with for the other cities as well.

Highly recommend this tour. Our guide was very knowledgeable and fun. She also recommended many places to go to for the rest of our time in Oslo

Very impressed with the guide we had for our tour. He did not mind answering our numerous questions.

Really good guide…..(Maria)……she was extremely knowledgeable. We really enjoyed our tour!

Good extensive tour, the guide was friendly and very knowledgeable about the area.