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The Best of Oslo: Tour + Local Secrets Guide
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About
Join us for an unforgettable walk through one of The Nordic's most beautiful and exciting cities. We share the real Oslo with you: the local customs, the authentic Scandinavian lifestyle, and all the insider knowledge that takes years to discover on your own. Have you ever wondered what life is like where the sun shines at midnight, or not at all? This is your chance to find out. At Hola Oslo, our goal is to give you a unique, friendly experience that goes far beyond the typical tourist route of dates and names. We want to show you the heart and soul of a nation defined by its incredible drive to exist, standing proud through centuries of history and deep cultural roots. Finding the most au...
Highlights
2 hours
Offered in English
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
2 hours
Offered in English
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
What's Included
Local Secrets Guide (PDF)
Free tours do not have a set price. At the end of the tour, you are free to value your guide's work, knowledge, and passion with the amount you consider fair.
Meeting Points
Departure
National Theatre
We will meet right in front of the main entrance of the National Theatre (Nationaltheatret), next to the statue of Henrik Ibsen. Please make sure to come to the main entrance facade and not the metro exits at the back!
Return
Oslo Opera House
Our grand finale: an architectural masterpiece and the only landmark in the world where you're actively invited to walk on the roof to enjoy the best views of the fjord.
Important Information
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Wheelchair accessible
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Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
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Service animals allowed
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Public transportation options are available nearby
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Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
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All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
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Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
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Cut-off times are based on the experience’s local time.
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If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
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This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.
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Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
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National Theatre: Our meeting point. A 125-year-old monument that pays tribute to Norway’s cultural identity and highlights the locals' deep love for literature—introducing you to the country with the highest adult reading rates in the world.
15 minutes
2
Oslo City Hall
Rådhuset: The famous venue where the prestigious Nobel Peace Prize is awarded. (Ask your guide about the unique local tradition of Wednesday drop-in weddings!).
10 minutes
3
Aker Brygge
A modern, vibrant waterfront promenade that carries a proud historical mark. This is the exact spot where King Håkon VII returned from WWII exile in 1945, welcomed by 50,000 celebrating locals.
10 minutes
4
Akershus Castle and Fortress (Akershus Slott og Festning)
Built in 1299 and still standing proud. We'll share what happened here during WWII—gripping stories of the underground Norwegian resistance and a fierce refusal to surrender that you won't find in the standard guidebooks.
10 minutes
5
Christiania Tivoli
The historic heart of the city where Oslo remembers the scars of colonization, a theatrical Danish king, and the powerful story of how the city fought to recover its original ancient Nordic name: "The Meadow of the Gods."
10 minutes
6
Karl Johans Gate
Karl Johans gate & Oslo Cathedral: The vibrant main street and its iconic landmarks, showcasing the perfect blend of historical heritage and daily local life.
10 minutes
7
Oslo Opera House
Our grand finale: an architectural masterpiece and the only landmark in the world where you're actively invited to walk on the roof to enjoy the best views of the fjord.
15 minutes
The Best of Oslo: Tour + Local Secrets Guide
Sentrum
About
Join us for an unforgettable walk through one of The Nordic's most beautiful and exciting cities. We share the real Oslo with you: the local customs, the authentic Scandinavian lifestyle, and all the insider knowledge that takes years to discover on your own. Have you ever wondered what life is like where the sun shines at midnight, or not at all? This is your chance to find out. At Hola Oslo, our goal is to give you a unique, friendly experience that goes far beyond the typical tourist route of dates and names. We want to show you the heart and soul of a nation defined by its incredible drive to exist, standing proud through centuries of history and deep cultural roots. Finding the most au...
Highlights
2 hours
Offered in English
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
2 hours
Offered in English
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
What's Included
Local Secrets Guide (PDF)
Free tours do not have a set price. At the end of the tour, you are free to value your guide's work, knowledge, and passion with the amount you consider fair.
Meeting Points
Departure
National Theatre
We will meet right in front of the main entrance of the National Theatre (Nationaltheatret), next to the statue of Henrik Ibsen. Please make sure to come to the main entrance facade and not the metro exits at the back!
Return
Oslo Opera House
Our grand finale: an architectural masterpiece and the only landmark in the world where you're actively invited to walk on the roof to enjoy the best views of the fjord.
