Norway · OSLO TOURS
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Oslo rewards two days and not much more, and the good half of it happens on the water. Below are the 15 best tours in Oslo, from the silent electric boats around the inner fjord to the museum tickets out on Bygdøy, each with its price, its length and how easily it slots into an afternoon.
1.5-hour electric Oslofjord cruise from the Opera House, with multilingual audio guide, Wi-Fi, and panoramic views of islands and shoreline.
“Really good Please can you provide refund for mis understanding regarding tour from Flam rather than Skoljden.”
Guided ferry walk through Oslo fjords: Hovedøya abbey ruins, Gressholmen history, and Lindøya cabins, with picnic options and warm drinks.
“The activity was amazing, even in the rain, all down to our amazing guide Laura”
2-hour 100% electric Oslofjord cruise from City Hall pier. See Akershus Fortress, Opera, Munch, and optional Bygdøy museums.
“Spectacular views and a comfortable experience, it was very informative and would definitely recommend.”
3-hour Oslo fjord cruise on a restored sailing ship with a shrimp buffet, warm blankets, and sunset views past Bygdøy and Huk Bay.
“Very nice trip by the Oslo islands and very good food too. The boat was beautiful, the scenery wonderful and met nice people to chat to, at my table.”
Bike Oslo’s top sights in 3 hours, from Akershus Fortress and the Royal Palace to Frogner Park, fjord views, and Aker Brygge.
“Our guide for the day was Shaf who was the consumate professional and very knowledgeable about Oslo and very passionate about the outdoor life. After a quick safety brief we selected our bikes and helmets. The bikes were all in first class maintained condition. After a short stop to allow everyone to introduce each other (name and where from) Off we went around the city stopping off at various landmarks for Shaf to tell us a bit about the history of each location. It is a great way to see Oslo if you only have a set amount of time in the city like us who were on a cruise…”
Ride Oslo’s hop-on hop-off bus with free headphones, museum discounts, and an audio guide, covering Vigeland, museums, Akershus, and Opera.
“Great to see more of Oslo, the bus was comfortable and a safe drive despite a couple of cars trying to jump in front. There seemed to be loads going on in Oslo. Sadly most of the audio connectors didn’t work at all or were fixed to one language and couldn’t be changed so had to guess at what where we were. Didn’t learn much about this lovely city.”
Glide Oslofjord in silence on the electric Ms Brisen. Guided sights, panoramic windows, and warm indoor comfort for 2 hours.
“Excellent tour with great explanations; Susan and crew did a great job. The boat is truly a step up from what we experienced in other places: great seating in and outside + clean windows (not always a given) + very quit (as advertised) …. outstanding! Loved it.”
Ride Oslo in 3 hours on a small-group bike tour, guided stops at City Hall, Akershus, Royal Palace, and Vigeland Park.
“cycling, history & contempory context, anything you wanted to know but never dared to ask. Great guide”
Oslo's Paradox Museum is an interactive 1-hour, photo-friendly ticket with 70+ illusion exhibits and a boutique. Check in 10 minutes early.
“Funky place to say the least... It's very fun, however it's exactly like anyother paradox or weird reality changing room places you can go to. Maybe a few differences. Still very fun, staff good.”
A 2-hour guided silent electric cruise on the Oslofjord, with panoramic windows, English narration, and top sights like Akershus and the Opera House.
“Beautiful relaxing experience. Amazing crew. Prestine silent cruise with inside and outside sitying relaxing places.”
Oslo’s electric open-top hop-on hop-off bus gives you 24 or 48 hours of flexible sightseeing, free Wi-Fi, and stops at top museums.
“We didn't make the trip. Looking for a refund Thank you Valerie Sweeney”
Relax on a classic sailing ship cruise through the Oslo Fjord, with English audio, warm blankets, and optional Museum Peninsula ferry value.
“Quite boring really. Very little commentary. With the benefit of hindsight id have remained in Oslo to continue exploring on foot. Apart from being on water I gained nothing from this trip.”
A guided Oslo highlights tour by bus, plus Vigeland, Fram, a seasonal museum, and a relaxing Oslofjord cruise.
“Very much enjoyed the variety and pace of this tour and cruise. Everything and everywhere was packed with interest. Elena was an excellent guide and supplied interesting facts and a wonderful commentary on the coach and at the locations. Between Elena and Victor the driver the tour went smoothly and timely. The Fjord cruise was a lovely and relaxing way to spend the last hour and a half.”
Viking Planet in Oslo is a 2-hour mix of VR, 270-degree cinema, holograms, and 3D Viking ship exhibits, from $30.
“We enjoyed it. Our grand daughter enjoyed the interactive parts and the movie with the head set”
Island hopping in Oslofjord with small-group walking to Hovedøya and a cabin island, plus ferry tickets and local guide stories.
“Very short tour , not really sure what to expect Excellent views for photos Tour guide very knowledgeable and friendly”
