Private City Walk, Oslo

4.5 (8 reviews)
Take to the streets on foot to discover some of Oslo's most praised highlights, from harborfront walkways to royal palaces.
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Lea Marie C.
Jul 11, 2025
Our Private City Walk in Oslo was incredible. Our guide tailored the tour to our interests post visiting the typical sites like the palace and the... Read more
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Burt M.
May 13, 2025
We loved this walking tour. We learned a lot about Norway and Oslo. OUr guide was great.
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Brad M.
May 07, 2025
The guide was very experienced and his English was excellent.
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Kate J.
Jan 24, 2025
An extremely informative and knowledgeable guide made this a highlight of Oslo.
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Overview

Experience the charms of Oslo with a private guide as you spend a few hours exploring the capital's scenic highlights and landmarks. Perfect for history enthusiasts and first-time visitors looking to get their bearings, you'll see popular sights, including the medieval Akershus Fortress, the innovative design of the National Opera House, and the historic Norwegian Parliament building. Meanwhile, your guide will share stories of the city's history from past to present and provide personalized tips on how to get the most out of your time in Norway's charming capital.

Highlights

  • Marvel at panoramic views from the historic Akershus Fortress
  • Stroll along the elegant boardwalk connecting Oslo's city center to its namesake fjord
  • Explore the rooftop plaza of the award-winning National Opera House
  • Discover the best shopping and lunch spots with personalized recommendations from your guide

Know before you go

Duration
3h
Recommended for
3 years old & up
Group
Private

What you'll do

Located alongside the sparkling Oslofjord, Norway's compact capital is perfect for exploring on foot, and that's precisely what you'll do over three hours with an experienced private guide. You'll wind your way together through Oslo's charming streets until you reach the medieval Akershus Fortress. Climb to the top, and you'll be met with sweeping views over the city and the fjord. Meanwhile, your guide will share stories of the castle's history and Oslo's development from one of Europe's oldest capitals to its modern, outward-looking incarnation.

Next, you'll get a taste of contemporary Oslo as you make your way to the National Opera House, an architectural marvel whose award-winning features include a unique rooftop plaza designed for walking. Continue to the bustling Karl Johans gate, where you'll discover notable landmarks such as the Storting (parliament) building, the National Theatre, and the historic buildings of Oslo University.

The walk culminates at the Royal Palace, where you can admire its beautiful park and serene lakes, providing a peaceful end to your journey through Oslo's history and contemporary life. Before you part ways with your guide, you'll receive personalized recommendations for the rest of the day, from the best places to shop on Karl Johans to the perfect spot to grab a coffee with fjord views or the best of the capital's other attractions.

Start times

  • Daily
    8:00 am, 9:00 am, 10:00 am, 11:00 am, 12:00 pm, 1:00 pm, 2:00 pm, 3:00 pm, 4:00 pm, 5:00 pm, 6:00 pm, 7:00 pm, 8:00 pm

What's included

  • Round-trip transportation from/to your hotel
  • Experienced private guide

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Traveler reviews

8 total ratings, 7 with reviews
4.5
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4.4
Guides, Drivers and Staff
4.2
Transport
4.7
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Lea Marie C.
San Diego, CA | Reviewed on Jul 11, 2025

Our Private City Walk in Oslo was incredible. Our guide tailored the tour to our interests post visiting the typical sites like the palace and the opera house the day before. I got an outstanding, personalized experience with additional unique sights. She even recommended her favorite ice cream spot. It was an incredibly personal and enriching tour!

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Mollie G.
Minneapolis, MN | Reviewed on Jul 07, 2025
The 3 hour Private City Walk was okay. We ended up taking a ferry to the Fram museum. The guide was excellent at providing us with some background and history regarding the Fram. It was very interesting, and the museum was excellent and I highly recommend it. Once we were at the Fram, we wanted to stay there and look around but our time with the guide was up so she left and we stayed at the museum. I’m just not sure if the guide was really that useful, but without her we may not have... Read more

The 3 hour Private City Walk was okay. We ended up taking a ferry to the Fram museum. The guide was excellent at providing us with some background and history regarding the Fram. It was very interesting, and the museum was excellent and I highly recommend it. Once we were at the Fram, we wanted to stay there and look around but our time with the guide was up so she left and we stayed at the museum. I’m just not sure if the guide was really that useful, but without her we may not have attended the museum so we are thankful for that. The time may have been better spent walking around Oslo and getting the history and background about the palace, opera house, etc. from the guide and then doing the Fram on our own.

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Rita R.
Denver, CO | Reviewed on Jun 25, 2025

There is nothing like a local to share their understanding of a place. And our guide gave us tips to explore things we never would have been able to do on our own!

Tips for future travelers

definitely include a private tour!

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Janice W.
Brookhaven, GA | Reviewed on Jun 16, 2025
Bjorn was a lovely older gentleman who knew his history. He was a bit dry and stoic… very few funny stories and a bit lacking in humor. He didn’t try to I get to know us nor did we really get to know more about him. Read more

Bjorn was a lovely older gentleman who knew his history. He was a bit dry and stoic… very few funny stories and a bit lacking in humor. He didn’t try to I get to know us nor did we really get to know more about him.

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Burt M.
San Jose, CA | Reviewed on May 13, 2025
We loved this walking tour. We learned a lot about Norway and Oslo. OUr guide was great. Read more

We loved this walking tour. We learned a lot about Norway and Oslo. OUr guide was great.

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Brad M.
Chicago, IL | Reviewed on May 07, 2025

The guide was very experienced and his English was excellent.

Kate
Kate J.
Ashburn, VA | Reviewed on Jan 24, 2025
An extremely informative and knowledgeable guide made this a highlight of Oslo. Read more

An extremely informative and knowledgeable guide made this a highlight of Oslo.

Tips for future travelers

It would have been helpful to have cancellation information provided as we encountered weather that cancelled or delayed several activities. When we reached out to Kimkim we were told “we don’t offer support with trip modifications once you’re in the destination.”

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