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15 Best Oslo Walking Tours

The walks locals would pick: central Oslo with a resident guide and island-hopping routes that ride the public ferries between beaches and wooden cottages. The archipelago commute is the city’s best-kept ordinary thing.

1.Oslo Nature Walks: Island Hopping Tour

Discover Oslo’s stunning fjord islands on this 4-hour island-hopping tour. Explore ancient ruins, seaside villages, and hidden beaches with expert guides.

Most Popular★ 4.8

“Shaf was an excellent tour guide and a lovely person. He brought energy and positivity straight away, a lot of interesting knowledge and really looked out for the whole group. The island tour was really fun and magical to see the islands such a short…”

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2.Oslo: Guided Walking Tour of Central Oslo with Local Guide

Explore Oslo's main sights and hidden gems on this engaging guided walking tour, led by knowledgeable local guides for an authentic city experience.

★ 4.7

“Very informative and a good mix between knowledge of Norwegian history and recommendations for a city trip to Oslo! Daniel was a lovely guide with a very good sense of humour.”

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3.Oslo Nature Walks: Island hopping

Discover Oslo’s fjord islands on a half-day private tour combining scenic ferry rides, forest walks, and local stories for a memorable Norway experience.

★ 5.0

“Lovely tour. It only takes 7 minutes between islands and is mostly a tour on the islands This suited us well as we love to explore, if you're in the mood for more time on a boat then this wouldn't be the experience for you.…”

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4.Oslo: Best of Oslo Walking Tour

Explore Oslo's highlights on a 2-hour guided walking tour covering landmarks, history, and hidden gems, with an optional audio guide for extra exploration.

★ 4.5

“Oliver was brilliant, very knowledgeable and lots of information ( but not just stats and facts ) about Oslo and Norway in general would definitely recommend”

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6.Taste of Oslo Walking Tour

Enjoy a 2-3 hour guided walk through Oslo, sampling Norwegian cheeses, waffles, and cured meats while discovering hidden sights and local culture.

★ 4.5

“Alex was a great host with an interesting backstory. He took us to some really great local spots. Book the tour!”

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7.Central Oslo Guided Walking Tour

Discover Oslo's highlights on this 2-hour guided walking tour, visiting iconic landmarks like Akershus Castle, the Opera House, and Karl Johans gate.

★ 4.5

“Guide was great and humorous. Was very informative and covered all of Oslo in an engaging manner. He was very well informed and provided fantastic insights with a twist of humor. Good coverage of Oslo also. Thanks”

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8.Oslo: Private Walking Tour with a Local

Discover Oslo through a personalized private walking tour with a local guide. Experience hidden gems, authentic stories, and insider tips for a genuine adventure.

★ 4.5

“We had a fun day with our guide Bimala, who was engaging and approachable. Our tour was mostly customized to our desires. We highly recommend Bimala as your local private tour guide of Oslo. We avoided most of the high-traffic tourist attractions. Instead, we went…”

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10.Oslo: City Highlights Walking Tour

Discover Oslo’s highlights on this 2-hour guided walking tour in German, exploring landmarks from medieval fortress to modern opera house. Perfect for culture lovers.

★ 4.8

“Emily, our guide, was very knowledgeable, informative, and energetic! we walked through many interesting and important landmarks and talked about culture, history and the toen itself.”

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11.Oslo Island Walks: Island Hopping Tour

Discover Oslo’s islands on a 4-hour guided hop-on-hop-off tour. Visit ancient ruins, seaside villages, beaches, and sea cliffs for an authentic fjord experience.

★ 4.7

“Emran is an awesome guide. He shared some interesting stories and made the tour engaging. The islands themselves are really charming and there's something different to experience on each one of them. I definitely recommend the tour to both people who spend just a couple…”

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12.Best of Oslo Guided Walking Tour

Discover Oslo's top sights on this 2-hour guided walking tour, exploring landmarks like the Royal Palace, Oslo Cathedral, and waterfront, with expert guides.

★ 4.5

“Nice overview tour with knowledgable tour guide. Just be aware this is a high level overview of key sites on Oslo which was perfect for us since we were first timers in Oslo.”

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13.Free City Walking Tour in Oslo

Discover Oslo’s highlights on this 1.5-hour free walking tour, featuring iconic landmarks, local stories, and stunning views—perfect for first-time visitors.

★ 5.0

“Our guide was friendly, knowledgeable, professional and entertaining.. Higly recommend.. Covered most of city center.”

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14.Oslo: Private Walking Tour

Discover Oslo’s highlights on a private 2-hour walking tour. See the Royal Palace, Opera House, and more with knowledgeable guides for an authentic city experience.

★ 4.8

“Très belle expérience avec Tine qui nous fait un tour de la ville très détaillé. On a particulièrement apprécié sa gentillesse et les endroits cachés de Oslo (la bibliothèque du futur !) Merci encore”

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15.The Essential Oslo Private Walking Tour

Discover Oslo's top sights on a 3-hour private walking tour. Enjoy expert guides, stunning views, and insider tips for the best local experiences.

★ 5.0

“Our guide, Sheila, was extremely knowledgeable and made the whole experience fun. It was a great way to experience the city on our first day in Oslo”

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More Oslo Walking Tours

5.0Oslo: City Walking Tour with Passionate Independent Guide135 minutes - 3.5 hours$60 4.7Oslo: Private Walking Tour with a Local Guide2 - 8 hours$64 4.8Oslo: City Center Walking Tour1.8 hours$22 4.1Oslo: Food Tasting and Walking Tour with a Local3.5 hours$141 4.5Oslo Highlights. Best Private Walking Tour of Oslo with a Local Guide.4 hours (approx.)$337.91 4.5Oslo : Private Walking Tour With A Guide ( Private Tour )2 to 8 hours (approx.)$62.75 4.9Oslo: Private City Center Highlights Guided Walking Tour3 hours$346 5.03 Hours Walking Tour for Great Food in Oslo3 hours 45 minutes (approx.)$164.67 4.52-Hour Essential Oslo in the City Center Guided Walking Tour2 hours (approx.)$32.53 4.5Oslofjord Island Hopping Tour4 hours (approx.)$59.03 4.6Oslo: 3-hour Private Walking Tour of Bohemian Grünerløkka3 hours$461 4.8Oslo: Hovedøya and Nakholmen Island Hopping Tour4 hours$64 5.0Myths and Legends: An Oslo Walking Discovery2 hours (approx.)$42.98 4.7Myth and Legends Oslo Walking Tour2 hours$304 5.0Oslo: 3-hour Highlights & Vigeland Park Private Walking Tour3 hours$518 5.0Oslo City Private Walking Tour2 hours (approx.)$239.46 4.9Oslo Walk:City Highlights & Hidden Gems_Private Walking Tour2 - 3 hours$67 4.3Oslo Self Guided Walking Tour with an APP3 hours$15 4.7Oslo Unveiled: Private Walking Tour3 hours$272 4.7Oslo : Must-See Attractions Walking Tour With A Guide3 hours$65 4.5Oslo & Vigeland Park Private Walking Tour3 hours (approx.)$278.71 4.5Oslo Highlights Private Walking Tour$374.81 5.0Hipstoric Grünerløkka Private Walking Tour3 hours (approx.)$237.12 3.0Oslo: 2-hour Christmas Private Walking Tour2 hours$487

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