8 Historical Tours in Oslo Worth Booking

1.Historic Myths & Legends Evening Walking Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 408 reviews · 2 hours · from $42Our pick

Evening myths walk in Oslo: City Hall Viking legends, Christiania Torv, Akershus Fortress, and medieval justice with an English guide.

“We enjoyed 2 hours of well paced information, being taken round the sites in the city. Our guide was patient as we asked questions, told our own anecdotes or stopped to take pictures. She made sure that even in the dark (our tour was from 4.00 to 6.00 p.m. which in December in Oslo is dark) we missed nothing and her stories about Norse mythology and Trolls etc was all I hoped it would be. The tour ran to time and her English was very good, so you were understood and she could understand you. Always useful when you want an English speaking tour guide. Would definitely recommend this walking…”

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2.Small Group History, Art & Secrets Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 127 reviews · 3 hours · from $35

A 3-hour small-group walk through Oslo’s royal, civic, and waterfront landmarks, ending at Deichman Library with great city context.

“Absolutely fascinating! Amazing city in an amazing presentation. We have visited places and I have never found myself, and heard information I would have never figured out alone. BEST tour I have ever been. So useful and entertaining. Well done! Book this tour if you have a chance!”

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3.Oslo City Walks – Historic River Walk

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 31 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $53Top rated

Guided historic walk along Oslo’s Akerselva River, end at Beierbrua waterfall, with a Mathallen food stop, in English.

“A short and very nice walk along the river while learning about Oslos industrial past and how the buildings have been transformed for today’s modern life.”

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4.A Well Balanced History and Food Tour with Focus on the Scandinavian Kitchen

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 29 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $348

3-hour Oslo history and food walk with Scandinavian kitchen tastings near Aker Brygge and Akershus Fortress.

“The food is good. Guide was not. She started by sending me 8 messages changing time & meeting place twice. She talked non stop repeating herself often and giving us much wrong information. We walked at least 4 miles. At the end sh”

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5.History and Secrets of Oslo Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 26 reviews · 3 hours (approx.)

Walk Oslo’s highlights in 3 hours, from royal intrigue and Nobel Peace history to the Opera House, library, and harbor views.

“The best tour I ever had. Our guide was really amazing. I definitelly reccomend it without any doubt!”

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6.Jewish Heritage Tour in Oslo

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 16 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $256

A 2-hour private walking tour through Oslo’s Jewish landmarks, from early settlement sites to Parliament and the synagogue area, in English.

“Rami’s tour was comprehensive and informative. He shared his knowledge of Norwegian history to provide context for the experience of the Jewish people in the past and present. He is responsive to questions and is an engaging tour guide.”

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7.Downtown Oslo: Self-Guided Highlights and History Audio Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 10 reviews · 40 minutes (approx.) · from $9Best value

Self-guided 40-minute Oslo audio walk with offline maps. Hit Aker Brygge, Nobel Peace Center, Royal Palace park, Karl Johan, Østbanehallen.

“The best part was turning of your completely out of date information and just walking and reading the signs. Waste of time and money.”

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8.Oslo City Walks: Historic River Walk

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 4 reviews · 2 hours · from $52

Walk Akerselva with an authorized guide, see Beier Bridge and Fairytale Bridge, and explore Mathallen on a 2-hour historic river route.

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