Oslo
Kickstart your trip to Oslo
City Essentials: First Day • 3 hours
4.9
(31)
Kickstart your trip to Oslo
Crash course of a cozy capital with an A+ local host
What makes this experience special
Key highlights
- Become an honorary Oslovian on a crash course along the pretty-as-a-postcard Norwegian capital.
- See a street sprinkled with bucket list landmarks and take note of a nearby charming café to try on the rest of your trip.
- Channel your inner medieval warrior outside a towering fortress and receive tips on where to see19th century architecture.
- Ask all your travel questions about a capital once inhabited by seafaring Vikings: your host knows it all!
What to know before you go
Here’s everything you need to know before your day unfolds.
3 hours
Fully tailored to your preferences
English Other languages may be requested
What’s included
Private and personalized experience
3 hours with a Host
Walking experience (if required, your host can suggest public transport or private taxi options)
Hotel meet-up (available on request for central location)
What’s not included
Food and drinks
Tickets to any attractions
Transportation costs
Gratuities (optional)
Meeting point
Your hotel/apartment or any other central locationCancellation
Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the experienceWhat to bring
- We recommend wearing comfortable shoes and carrying a light bag for your essentials.
- Public transport may be used during the experience - please bring a travel card or small amount of cash for fares.
How your day could unfold
A flexible, unscripted experience designed entirely around your interests. Your host will adapt the day based on what excites you mostWhat you’ll do
There's no time to waste; become an honorary Oslovian on a crash course that will take you to a world-famous street dotted with comfy cafés, bucket list landmarks, and a "wow, royal palace!". Learn about the fascinating history of the capital once inhabited by seafaring Vikings, as you receive invaluable tips on when to visit tourist hotspots or where to find a postcard-like bakery selling the best Sandbakelse (sugar cookies) in town. Channel your inner medieval warrior outside a towering fortress, and step back in time at a Baroque cathedral. Find out where to step into 19th-century Norwegian streets, before strolling to where the hipsters hang out at borough by the river Grünerløkka, booming with European influenced street art and Indie boutiques.
1. Select a date
2. Select start time
3. Tailor your experience
Answer a few quick questions to help your host craft the perfect day tailored to you.
1. What’s your preferred hosting style?
2. How would you like the pace of your day?
3. What’s your walking comfort level?
4. Are you celebrating something special?
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What travelers think of this experience
Spencer
Apr 2025
Devin
Mar 2025
Marianne was an excellent guide and this was the perfect experience to have when I had limited time but still wanted to see Oslo. She was very thorough and had lots of fun history facts to share, and information I would have probable never found out otherwise. I am very grateful for this experience!
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Kelly
Feb 2025
Absolutely lovely tour. Our guide Sheenam was great. Friendly, good English, and very knowledgeable. Would recommend for any 1st travelers to Oslo.
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Maureen
Feb 2025
Two hours was the right amount of time for us to tour in February. We saw what we wanted to see and got an idea of where we wanted to go back later that day. Sheena was very nice and knowledgeable and we enjoyed our time with her. Would recommend to anyone who would rather walk than do a hop on hop off bus.
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Susan
Feb 2025
Sheenam was a great guide. Her communication was fantastic and she gave us an informative and interesting tour of Oslo. As someone who moved to the City a few years ago, she has clearly done her homework and knows the history and culture of Norway and refers to it as home. We had to rush everything along at the end due to flight times but she was very understanding and accommodating.
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Mark
Jan 2025
Marianne is a fabulous guide. She tailors the tour around your needs and is fascinating to talk to. Cannot recommend more highly.
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