Oslo Highlights Private Walking Tour

Overview

Oslo Opera, Royal Palace, Fram Museum, and Vigeland Park - what are Oslo’s Highlights, you ask? According to us, all of these! And it just so happens that our Oslo Highlights Private Walking Tour covers them all, and more, from A to Z.

Itinerary

1. Nobel Peace Center

   Located in a former train station, the Nobel Peace Center is dedicated to the Nobel Peace Prize, awarded on December 10th every year.

   · 10 min

2. Hôtel de ville d’Oslo

   Oslo City Hall is home to the local government and hosts the award ceremony for the Nobel Peace Prize. Rich in artworks with motifs from Norwegian history, culture and working life, it is a true Oslo gem.

   · 10 min

3. Nationaltheatret

   For over 100 years, The National Theatre has been the country's main arena for Norwegian performing classic and innovative theatre productions and grand celebrations.

   · 10 min

4. Palais Royal

   The Royal Palace is the official residence of the present Norwegian monarch, and most of the members of the Royal Court work here.

   · 10 min

5. Karl Johans Gate

   Karl Johans is the main pedestrian street of Oslo and approx 1020 meters long. Lined with impressive buildings and boutiques, this is where you go to "shop until you" drop.

   · 10 min

6. The Norwegian Parliament

   The Parliament of Norway (Stortinget) is located right along the main pedestrian street Karl Johans gate, and houses various occupations and activities.

   · 10 min

7. Château et Citadelle d’Akershus

   Akershus Fortress is one of the impressive landmarks of the City of Oslo, located along the water and overlooking the Oslo Fjord.

   · 15 min

8. Bankplassen (The Bank Square) indicates where the Bank of Norway was once located. The square is also known for Engebret Café, which was frequented by famous Norwegians such as Ibsen and Munch.

   · 10 min

9. Christian IV's Glove

   Walk through Christiana Torv, where we find the statue of Christian IV’s hand. The area Kvadraturen ("The Quadrature") is named after the rectangular street pattern of Christian IV's Renaissance town.

   · 10 min

10. Vigelandsparken

    Vigeland Park is home to over 200 sculptures sculpted by one man only. Learn more about the man behind them, Gustav Vigeland (and pick your favourite!)

    · 1 h

11. Musée du Fram

    The Fram Museum is a top-rated attraction in Oslo that tells the story of Norwegian polar exploration and the nation's polar heroes. Its two buildings display two original polar ships, the Gjøa and the Fram, that were used to explore the two most hostile regions in the world: the Arctic and the Antarctic.

    · 1 h· Admission included

How to use your ticket

The tour departs from Brynjulf Bulls plass 1, and the guide will meet you outside the entrance to the Nobel Peace Centre, located in the City Centre. The guide is on site approx. 10 minutes before departure. Look for our guide holding the OURWAY logo as a sign. If you have trouble locating the guide or the meeting point, please give us a call a few minutes before the start of the tour. When you call before the tour begins, we have a greater chance of helping you find your way.

Meeting and end point

What to know before you go

• Public transportation options are available nearby
• Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
• Operates in all weather conditions, please dress comfortably and appropriately.
• Part of this tour takes place in areas where you will have to walk on gravel or unpaved walkways.
• You will receive confirmation immediately when you book.

Travelers

Cancellation policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

• From 1 days before : 100% refunded
• From 0 days before : 0% refunded

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Activity offered by OURWAY Tours - Oslo via Viator.