The Essential Oslo Private Walking Tour

As this is a private tour, the route and pace can be fully customized to your interests—whether you prefer history, architecture, local food, or simply want a relaxed introduction to the city, we can make it happen. Your guide will share stories about everyday life in Oslo and offer helpful tips on where to eat, drink, and shop during your stay, alongside their vast knowledge of the history of the city.

While you can pick and choose what you would like to see, we always recommend seeing the major landmarks of the city. The Royal Palace and Parliament both lie in the heart of Oslo, and are both beautiful and storied. The National Theater is the heart of performance in Oslo, both historically and in modern times, alongside the Oslo Opera house. An architectural gem, the Opera House also has a stunning view of the city and fjord from it’s roof, which you can walk onto from the exterior!

Also perching over the fjord, Akershus Fortress is a stunning historical relic that holds many old stories. From here, you can easily walk to another important symbol of the city, Oslo City Hall. This imposing structure houses beautiful frescoes as well as the Nobel Peace Prize ceremony.

While you are walking with us, we can also enjoy the lively atmosphere of Aker Brygge and Tjuvenholmen, two pervious industrial districts now filled with filled with restaurants, cafés, and galleries. If your tastes are less modern, you could also enjoy the winding streets of the historical district Kvadraturen, or the beauty of Oslo Cathedral, Domkirke.

Wherever you choose to go on your tour, you are sure to come away with a better understanding of the city both past and present, as well as some great tips from a local!