Oslo Walking Tour with Passionate Independent Guide (in English)

Beginning near the iconic Norwegian National Opera House, one of the city’s most striking landmarks, this tour meets at the “Creature from Iddefjord” (Skapning fra Iddefjord) sculpture outside Deichman Bjørvika Library and follows the waterfront through the dynamic Bjørvika district, where you will discover how modern urban development has transformed the area with highlights such as the Munch Museum, the Opera House, floating saunas, and other surprising architectural gems; from there, the walk continues into the historic Kvadraturen district to explore Oslo’s past as Christiania for over 300 years, including a climb to the highest point of Akershus Fortress for breathtaking views over the Oslofjord and, on clear days, a glimpse of the famous Holmenkollen Ski Jump, before heading into the vibrant city center along Karl Johan street to learn how Norway is governed, educated, and entertained with landmarks like the Norwegian Parliament, National Theatre, and Royal Palace, as well as prime shopping spots worth revisiting later; the final stretch leads to Oslo’s impressive City Hall and the lively Aker Brygge district, where you will receive excellent tips for visiting the National Museum, Nobel Peace Centre, dining options, and Oslofjord cruises, with the option to extend the experience by boarding a tram from Aker Brygge to Vigeland Park, home to the world’s largest sculpture park created by a single artist, where the extended tour concludes after the park visit.