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Embark on a picturesque journey across Oslo's beautiful fjords, where history, nature, and Nordic charm converge. From historic islands to serene beaches, this boat tour offers an intimate glimpse into Oslo's vibrant archipelago.

Destination

Oslo, Norway

Category

Day Trips

Duration

4 hours

Transport mode

Walking tour

Available languages

English, Latviešu, Norsk, Русский, Polski

Included

• Electric Boat ticket
• Local Snack
• Private Guide
• All Withlocals Tours are 100% Carbon Neutral

What you can expect

Choose your local

Get to know these 3 passionate locals, each bringing unique perspectives and talents. Choose your favorite, check their availability, and book to create an unforgettable adventure tailored to you.

This is the plan

Check out the plan below to see what you'll get up to with your local host. Feel free to personalize this offer with the host of your choice.

1. Meeting point

   Meet at Next to the Nobel Peace Center Main Entrance - Oslo to start your journey

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2. Itinerary

   This is what our experience could look like, but it’s not set in stone! Once you book, you can chat directly with your host to make small tweaks to suit your preferences.

3. Meeting Point: Nobel Peace Center, Aker Brygge

   Preparation and Introduction: We'll meet next to the Nobel Peace Center, where you can grab a coffee and snack before we begin our tour.

4. Hovedøya Island Exploration

   History and Nature: Our first stop will feature walks through historic ruins and art exhibitions, providing a perfect mix of culture and nature.

5. Gressholmen for a Refreshing Pause

   Relaxation and History: Enjoy a brief stop at a charming local pub and visit the historic lighthouse, diving deeper into the island's intriguing past.

6. Lindøya's Scenic Walks

   Cultural Insights: Discover the quaint lifestyle of Lindøya through its colorful summer cabins and historical sites, including the Oslo meridian monument.

7. Return to Aker Brygge

   Journey's End: We'll return to our starting point, where you can continue to explore Oslo or utilize your day ticket for further adventures around the city.

8. Make it yours

   Want to tweak the itinerary? Book directly & chat afterwards with your host to adjust highlights, skip stops, or make small changes to fit your preferences.

   Book risk-free: Cancel within 24 hours for a full refund.

   Need something special? Personalize your experience for more time, alternative locations or a completely tailored plan.

Flexible cancellation policy

• Feel confident booking

  Cancel within 24 hours for a full refund. Even up to 7 days before your experience, you’ll receive a refund, minus the service fee.

• Change of plans?

  Reschedule your experience to a date and time that works best for you.

• Loved by travelers worldwide

  Simple and flexible – your plans, your way.

Reviews from guests

Hedda🇨🇦 Canada

(About local Ihor)

28 June 2025

We had 2 great tours with Ihor. The city tour was informative and fascinating. He shared his knowledge of the tremendous urban planning in Oslo and had so many wonderful examples. He is easy going and it was a great way to spend the afternoon and learn about Oslo. The tour of the islands was lovely. His love for these islands and everything they have to offer was evident. We thoroughly enjoyed this tour! Oslo with Ihor

Joyce🇺🇸 United States

(About local Tanya Lisa )

21 June 2025

Tanya was a knowledgable guide and a helpful person. We took the boat tour around the Fjord to understand the islands and the harbor but she was happy to discuss Norwegian culture and history in Oslo. We appreciated her understanding of Norway and her passion. Passionate guide who appreciates Oslo

Ann

(About local Ihor)

20 June 2025

I thought reading it that this was to be more boating, less walking but it turned out to be a fun experience walking on the islands in Oslo fjord. Hour was prepared and knowledgeable and his personal experiences made the history more interesting! His interest in geology also helped. A very interesting guide!Walking tour of islands

Laurel🇺🇸 United States

(About local Tanya Lisa )

8 June 2025

This tour is a very nice way to experience life like a local. As we learned during our time in Oslo, Norwegians love to be outdoors. We traveled with Tanya-Lisa for a few hours to 3 very different islands. Tanya-Lisa was a wonderful host, she explained a lot about each place, shared history with us and was even kind enough to provide Norwegian food for us to try. We enjoyed some hiking, beautiful views and the fresh, clean air of Oslo. If you enjoy nature and being outdoors this tour will not disappoint. Experience life like a Norwegian

Dougls

(About local Karlis)

30 May 2025

Our tour with Karlis was so much fun! He customized it on the spot after meeting us at our hotel and finding out what we had and had not done previously. We ended up seeing places and learning about things we never expected. Highly recommend Karlis as a guide in Oslo!Great Time in Oslo!

Unknown

(About local Ihor)

7 March 2025

We had a truly wonderful few hours with Ihor who took us onto the Oslo Fjord visiting the islands of Hovedøya, Lindøya and Gressholmen. All islands were diffierent; (i) Hovedøya had ruins of an ancient monastery, WW2 bunker and cannons, (ii) Lindøya had over 300 brightly coloured (red, green and yellow) cabins where City folk escape to for a break and (iii) Gressholmen was more of a ‘wild’ island that had less development. This island was our favourite because of the stunning views down the Oslo Fjord and back up to the City. Ihor is a lovely guy, with a lot of amazing stories and his knowledge of Oslo is incredible. The other thing that made the trip is Ihor’s passion for Oslo and this really was engaging. If you’re looking to do something different away from the hustle and bustle of the City then this tour is definitely for you. Just make sure you check the weather and wear the right clothing and footwear - this is a must even if you think otherwise. Oslo Fjords Island Tour

Randy

(About local Tanya Lisa )

17 July 2025

Tanya Lisa did a terrific job. We arrange a tour of Vigeland Park, and her knowledge and passion was apparent. The park is beautiful but can be overwhelming. It was great getting an overview of the park along with specific details regarding the various sculptures. If you want an in-depth tour of the park, Tanya Lisa is a terrific choice.Loved her knowledge and passion

Keri🇺🇸 United States

(About local Ihor)

17 July 2025

Ihor was great! He met us downtown at a local coffee house then took us on a very extensive walk for 2 hrs around town. We learned all about the history of Oslo and the relationship between Norway and its neighboring countries. We saw the parliament, the castle, the university and a number of other very interesting and historic buildings and areas. We also visited a shopping center and the oldest department store. We walked slowly, and Ihor was very accommodating and able to keep us moving forward but at a pace that worked perfectly for us. We recommend Ihor if you want a great historic or architectural tour of Oslo.So knowledgeable!

Lloyd🇺🇸 United States

(About local Tanya Lisa )

12 July 2025

Tanya explored areas that we hadn't seen on prior Oslo tours and really gave us a wonderful perspective of life and food in Oslo. The local spots and traditional Norwegian foods were exactly what we were hoping to explore. She is a native Norwegian so also shared many historical facts and her good conversation resulted in the time passing very quickly. In fact, Since she wanted us to see as much as possible, she volunteered to stay with us longer than planned.New Experiences in Oslo

Olive🇺🇸 United States

(About local Tanya Lisa )

7 July 2025

Tanya did a wonderful job showing us off the beaten track sights. The itinerary was customized to our whims. It was a delightful experience. Our way tour of Oslo

Glen🇺🇸 United States

(About local Karlis)

7 July 2025

We can’t say enough good things about our time with Karlis. Our tour was well thought out, and he not only helped us to get a great picture of main sites to see, but hel also gave us a lot of insight into the culture of the beautiful city of Oslo. We definitely recommend doing this tour on your first day in Oslo because Karlis will fill you in with lots of things/ideas that you can then go and do on your own. He was also extremely thoughtful and gave us tickets to use the buses, boats and rails. He explained it to us, so it was super easy to navigate around the city on our own the next two days that we were there. Thank you!!! And 100% try the Skaagen!!! Karlis tour was EXCELLENT!

Rex🇺🇸 United States

(About local Ihor)

1 July 2025

Had a really nice time with Igor. He showed me so much of Oslo I would have never known about. Really grateful to have had a private tour with someone so knowledgeable about the city. Great tour with Ihor!

Tina🇨🇭 Switzerland

(About local Ihor)

30 June 2025

Having worked in the travel industry, I've done thousands of walking tours, but I have to say that Ihor was fabulous and we all loved our time with him. Not only was he informative, but he was also kind, thoughtful, and interesting - plus he showed us things we'd never seen, and we had all been to Oslo many times over the past 20-30 years. He planned a route that was great for all 4 of us, including my 92-year old mother, and even my stepfather was impressed - and he's worked in travel since the 1970s! So well done! Thank you!! We all highly recommend him! Great guide and walking tour

Marcia🇺🇸 United States

(About local Tanya Lisa )

29 June 2025

Tanya Lisa has a decidedly local perspective on all things Norway and Oslo. We enjoyed a special hangout for a coffee where se shared local chocolate, brown cheese and bread. The decor was amazing, a quite place to reflect and view many photos of Oslo from years past. We shared two types of "hot dogs" on flat bread (?), gratefully *not* buns we'd seen elsewhere. We were also were taken to an exceptional fish and meat store on the waterfront. There the owner gave us several different slices of sausages and salmon to enjoy, describing each with the family care put into the preparation of each. A true delight of senses, both visual and taste. Tanya, was perhaps a bit too enthusiastic, walking and talking quickly, but then again she offered many times to slow, we just couldn't because we were very interested in everything she had to say about the local foods, history, and culture. Be prepared to walk 6+ miles with her, she's a real dynamo!Great day of tasting and learning

Rivi🇮🇱 Israel

(About local Tanya Lisa )

29 June 2025

Tanya came not prepared . She made an real effort but the whole experience was disappointing. We approached your company expecting you to have a better screening process. disappointment

Gilbert🇱🇺 Luxembourg

(About local Ihor)

26 June 2025

Ihor gave us a wonderful tour of Oslo, tracing the city’s history, current development trends, and historical buildings. Our entire group appreciated his presentation. A big thank youOSLO old and new

Andrea🇺🇸 United States

(About local Ihor)

25 June 2025

Ihor was an exceptional guide for our city tour in Oslo! His passion for the city shone through as he introduced us to stunning architecture and shared fascinating historical insights. He was engaging, knowledgeable, and a true pleasure to spend time with. Highly recommend Ihor for an unforgettable Oslo experience!Oslo City Tour

Stephen🇬🇧 United Kingdom

(About local Tanya Lisa )

22 June 2025

Tanya Lisa was a great guide. Perfect way to get your bearings and work out your schedule. Restaurant tips were spot on too.Lovely stroll

Mike🇳🇴 Norway

(About local Tanya Lisa )

20 June 2025

Tanya Lisa is a very nice person, but I think she could improve as a guide in a number of ways. Felt like if I didn’t ask questions we didn’t get a lot of information and in fact over a three hour tour she was asking me what other questions I had more than a few times, so I felt like if I didn’t ask questions I’m not sure what we would learn. When I stopped asking questions she challenged me and said what other questions do I have. Was hoping for more of a guided tour teaching us about Oslo its history and landmarks. Would’ve liked a little more structure to the tour as we had not done a lot of research on Oslo and was hoping to spend the three hours to learn as much as we could. Felt like she was trying to adapt to what we wanted, and we were looking for somebody to lead the way. Very nice person but not the best tour

Sylvia

(About local Tanya Lisa )

16 June 2025

Amazing food tour with Tanya Lisa!!! She came to our hotel to get us and had a fantastic walk around Oslo, stopping at local food places. Our favorite was the local seafood store and got a taste of every Norwegian seafood and meats you can think off. The owner was a great story teller with a great sense of humor. Our second favorite was a stop at Salmon with a taste of the best salmon I’ve ever had and a history and information on salmon farming. So interesting!! Tanya Lisa didn’t mind that that our time ran over and walked us back to the hotel telling us about the city as we went along. Best tour!!Best Food Tour

Nile🇶🇦 Qatar

(About local Ihor)

15 June 2025

We had a great time with Ihor! His passion for the old and new was apparent throughout the tour - full of factoids about the history, geography and geology of Oslo. Himself being a recent immigrant to Norway, his love for all things 'Oslo' was refreshing and informative.History, Geography and Geology!

Ken

(About local Ihor)

15 June 2025

We had a great walk with Ihor. He shared with us details of Oslo that we would not have known otherwise, like walking onto the roof of the Opera House and exploring areas reclaimed from the fjord.Very knowledgeable

Alice🇺🇸 United States

(About local Tanya Lisa )

12 June 2025

Tanya is a top-notch guide. She knows so much about Oslo and is willing to adjust the pace and focus to accommodate her guests. We saw quite a bit in five hours and returned to our ship energized about what we had seen and done.A Guide Par Excellence

Gena🇺🇸 United States

(About local Tanya Lisa )

6 June 2025

Based upon the other reviews, we think that maybe Tanya Lisa was having an off day. She was nice to meet up with us at our hotel, which saved us time in getting to the starting point. While she was good at pointing things out to us as we walked around, she didn’t have a plan for the tour and it seemed a bit haphazard. We’ve gone on several Withlocals walking tours and the best ones are those where we are shown the city and given some insight, history and background. Oslo Walking Tour

Joe

(About local Karlis)

4 June 2025

Enjoying our food tour with Karliss was like hanging out with an old friend swapping stories and tasting some amazing local food and drink. He introduced us to a wide variety of Norwegian delicacies which were always accompanied by a varied choice of beverages. Our evening was extremely well organized and we were never rushed through our meals. Over the course of our evening, Karliss shared stories about his experiences traveling the world and provided some informative information about Norwegian customs and current events. This evening was a highlight of our Oslo visit. Best food tour ever

mike🇺🇸 United States

(About local Tanya Lisa )

28 May 2025

Tanya knew all the good locations and gave us many recommendations on food during our stay. All of the recommendations we tried were great. She changed the meeting place to our hotel which made things easier for us. We had good communication before the event and her English was very good during the event. She knew a lot of people and places and the few locations with authentic Norwegian food. She was also very informative on the history of Norway. We enjoyed the event and would highly recommend her for a similar event.Great food and experience

Lennart🇸🇪 Sweden

(About local Tanya Lisa )

16 May 2025

Tanya took us for an exceptionally interesting walking tour through central Oslo. The weather was nice and she was very accomodative to our special reguests and many questions. She is highly recommended!Superb and knowlegeable guide

Unknown

(About local Tanya Lisa )

15 May 2025

We had a nice time with Tanya, she brought us to many different places and we got a nice variety of food to try. In a couple of places we even had the owner come over and answer questions. Only minor issue would be the amount of walking but I think this was self induced as she made some route changes to show use what we asked to see. Overall a nice mix of food and history NIce tour with some flexibility

Ioana 🇷🇴 Romania

(About local Karlis)

13 May 2025

We had a wonderful tour with Karlis. We had fun during our tour, learned about Oslo’s history and nice places to visit and eat. We highly recommend the tour with Karlis.

Suzanne 🇨🇦 Canada

(About local Tanya Lisa )

12 May 2025

Tanya Lisa was awesome and very knowledgeable about all aspects of Oslo. It was a great tour. Great tour and very knowledgeable guide

Kathleen

(About local Ihor)

11 May 2025

Ihor was a wonderful, thoughtful guide. My husband and I had such a lovely day in Oslo and were able to enjoy so many different bites the city had to offer. Thank you Ihor for everything :)Wonderful Day in Oslo!

Danny🇮🇱 Israel

(About local Ihor)

9 May 2025

One of our group broke his leg and was in a wheelchair. Ihor reorganized our tour so everything was accessible. He is very knowledgeable about the history of Oslo and very personal, sharing with us his own experiences. I highly recommend his tours. Thank you Ihor.Great tour guide

Michael🇺🇸 United States

(About local Ihor)

4 May 2025

Ihor was outstanding and showed us an amazing Oslo. Felt like we covered every corner of the city. He was very excited to be able to show us his adopted town. Ultimate hidden gems with Ihor

Lynn

(About local Ihor)

3 May 2025

Ihor was a fabulous guide and adapted the tour to our needs and tastes of the group which included 1 vegetarian, 3 octogenarians, and at least one flighty one. He kept us together and provided some really cool insights to Oslo as well as the food that I had no idea existed. (Not giving it away, you'll have to take the tour yourself.) I highly recommend this tour if you have some time in Oslo. Ihor was an awesome guide as well. I truly appreciate and love how he adapted the tour to our group and it's tastes.What a Fanstatic Experience!

Milla

(About local Karlis)

25 April 2025

Very much enjoyed our time with Karlis. He seemed to understand us and our requirements and took us to some interesting places - ending up in a food hall (we would never have found on our own!) full of local delicacies and restaurants Great guided walk

Arnfin

(About local Ihor)

5 April 2025

Ihor performed fantastic and showed me much more than was expected... thanks a lpt Ihor Best in town

The Villa Escape🇮🇳 India

(About local Karlis)

24 March 2025

Richard

(About local Tanya Lisa )

5 March 2025

Had a wonderful tour with Tanya. Very pleasant and knowledgeable. She shared many good restaurant and museum recommendations.

Sadeev I🇮🇳 India

(About local Karlis)

5 March 2025

Enjoyed our entire tour with Karlis ... A real deep dive into the by lanes of Oslo included . Than youHad a great time

Tim🇬🇧 United Kingdom

(About local Ihor)

25 February 2025

Shannon🇺🇸 United States

(About local Ihor)

2 January 2025

Ihor was wonderful. While most businesses were closed on New Year’s Day he found plenty of sights to show us and we were able to get a sense of the city and to have a list of things to do the rest of the trip. Perfect amount of history and local information with recommendations for food during our stay as well. Can’t wait to come back! Wonderful way to explore Oslo!

Nicole🇬🇧 United Kingdom

(About local Tanya Lisa )

30 December 2024

We had a lovely walk with Tanya. She showed us the most beautiful parts of Oslo and told us about the interesting history too. The best of the best

Chelesa

(About local Ihor)

29 December 2024

We had such a great time with Ihor! He showed us different parts of the city with focus on architecture and what it's like to live and work in Oslo. We journeyed through time all the way from the days of Kristiana to the new Barcode area. It was also great to hear about his experience being an immigrant in Norway. Great Introduction to Life in Oslo

Pam

(About local Tanya Lisa )

28 December 2024

Tanya Lisa gave us a fabulous tour. She customized our tour to give us the places we wantes to visit and then showed us so much more. She dilled us with interesting stories and was swnsitive to our wishes. Fabulous Tour

Michelle🇺🇸 United States

(About local Ihor)

5 December 2024

We had an amazing day with Ihor and touring the city! He was very passionate and knowledgeable. It was a pleasure to explore and learn about so many things. We would highly recommend anyone to tour with him! Amazing Experience and a lot of knowledge!

Kristen🇺🇸 United States

(About local Ihor)

2 December 2024

We had a great time on our food tour with Ihor. He’s very passionate about history, art, and architecture, and we got a glimpse into that on our tour. It was a nice mix of sightseeing, a bit of history, and of course food! We tried some fantastic cured meat, a traditional Norwegian waffle, some wonderful salmon sushi, and some fish stew and traditional Norwegian meats. We took this tour on our first evening in Oslo, and it was a nice introduction to the city!Fun food tour with historical tidbits

Viviana🇺🇸 United States

(About local Tanya Lisa )

25 November 2024

Lisa is a fantastic guide, she loves her history and it shows . She will make your only day in Oslo a great time and will give you advise to other places to go and eat after the tour . Great experience

bruce🇺🇸 United States

(About local Tanya Lisa )

5 November 2024

Tanya Lisa is yr Best Choice for Oslo visitors seeking to get off tourist track - she shared hidden secrets, best eating places where locals go & where to experience best views of city, best sunsets & hidden corners that make Oslo such a treasure!Tanya Lisa is #1 Tour Guide in Oslo!

bruce🇺🇸 United States

(About local Tanya Lisa )

5 November 2024

Tanya Lisa was prompt, prepared & organized She created a tour customized for the two of us, identified spots to see sunset, have cocktails & enjoy dinners - all where locals go! Tonya Lisa is #1 guide in Oslo!Tanya Lisa is Best Guide in Oslo!

Jaclyn🇺🇸 United States

(About local Ihor)

3 October 2024

We had a wonderful tour with Ihor. He knows so much and we learned a lot about Oslo. All the food and drinks we had were delicious. So great to get a personalized tour of the cit!Wonderful tour!