Oslo
Kickstart your trip to Oslo
City Essentials: First Day • 3 hours
4.9
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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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Bob
Jul 2025
We had a fantastic time on our tour with Sheena! She's incredibly knowledgeable and truly personable, making the experience both informative and enjoyable. She showed us a wide range of sights and even gave us great recommendations for places to explore the next day. Her passion for Oslo really shines through - it's clear she loves her city, and that enthusiasm made the tour even more special. Sheena is an outstanding guide!
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Terri
Jul 2025
Mary was such an excellent host ambassador for Oslo and city unscripted. She was very knowledgeable about this city and curated the entire itinerary based on our specific interests. She also thoughtfully brought us a bottle of water to stay hydrated in the heat and took us on part of our journey on the local bus to help reduce the amount of walking for my husband who had leg surgery just a couple of months ago, absolutely wonderful guide.
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Ward
Jul 2025
Mary did a wonderful job of escorting our group, showing and explaining the highlights of Oslo on a 2 hour walking tour. She couldn’t have been any more pleasant and knowledgeable. I highly recommend!
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Carla
Jul 2025
Marianne was very informative, flexible and knowledgeable. I would recommend to anyone.
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Limary
Jul 2025
Sheena was wonderful and very knowledgeable. In a very short time (we didn’t have much because of out flight) , she managed to show us many gems.
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Alan
Jul 2025
Mary could't have been a better tour guide. But then she went above and beyond, making us a recommendation and a reservation at a top restaurant that we enjoyed. When we arrived hours late in Oslo, she rescheduled just for us.
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