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 horas
Transport mode
Walking tour
Available languages
English, Polski, Русский
Included
Electric Boat ticket
Local Snack
Private Guide
All Withlocals Tours are 100% Carbon Neutral
6 reasons to book this tour
Excursión 100% Privada
Barcos eléctricos ecológicos
Hovedøya histórica
Antiguo faro de Gressholmen
Impresionantes vistas de los fiordos de Oslo
Las coloridas cabañas de Lindøya
What you can expect
Únase a su anfitrión local para una exploración panorámica de las islas de los fiordos de Oslo, donde cada parada cuenta una historia única. Salta entre las islas más cercanas y vive una aventura con un viaje de exploración de los fiordos. Comenzaremos nuestro recorrido junto al Centro Nobel de la Paz en Aker Brygge, de fácil acceso y perfecto para tomar un café rápido antes de zarpar.
En este recorrido, profundice en la historia militar de Hovedøya, disfrute de un refrigerio en el encantador pub de Gressholmen y descubra las pintorescas cabañas de verano y los sitios históricos de Lindøya. Cada isla ofrece paseos tranquilos e impresionantes vistas naturales, lo que hace de este recorrido un maravilloso escape del bullicio de la ciudad.
Todos los recorridos utilizan el eficiente servicio de barco público de Oslo, con boletos de un día que también permiten acceso ilimitado a autobuses, tranvías y metro, lo que garantiza que su exploración de Oslo pueda continuar incluso después del recorrido.
Este recorrido promete no sólo una deliciosa exploración de las islas de los fiordos de Oslo, sino también una inmersión profunda en la belleza natural y la riqueza histórica de la zona. Si eres un aficionado a la historia, un amante de la naturaleza o simplemente buscas pasar un día relajante, esta aventura en el fiordo seguramente enriquecerá tu visita a Oslo.
Choose your local
Get to know these 2 passionate locals, each bringing unique perspectives and talents. Choose your favorite, check their availability, and book to create an unforgettable adventure tailored to you.
Tanya Lisa
History & Art Lover
4.637 reviews
English
Ihor
The Friendly Local Guide
4.938 reviews
English・Polski・Русский
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.
Meeting point
Meet at Next to the Nobel Peace Center Main Entrance - Oslo to start your journey
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.
Punto de encuentro: Centro Nobel de la Paz, Aker Brygge
Preparación e introducción: Nos reuniremos junto al Centro Nobel de la Paz, donde podrás tomar un café y un refrigerio antes de comenzar nuestro recorrido.
Isla principal Exploración de islas
Historia y naturaleza: nuestra primera parada incluirá caminatas por ruinas históricas y exhibiciones de arte, brindando una combinación perfecta de cultura y naturaleza.
Gressholmen para un descanso refrescante
Relajación e historia: disfrute de una breve parada en un encantador pub local y visite el faro histórico, sumergiéndose más profundamente en el intrigante pasado de la isla.
Paseos panorámicos de Lindøya
Información cultural: descubra el pintoresco estilo de vida de Lindøya a través de sus coloridas cabañas de verano y sitios históricos, incluido el monumento al meridiano de Oslo.
Regreso a Aker Brygge
Fin del viaje: regresaremos a nuestro punto de partida, donde podrás continuar explorando Oslo o utilizar tu entrada de un día para más aventuras por la ciudad.
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
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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.
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Simple and flexible – your plans, your way.
Reviews from guests
Ellen🇳🇱 Netherlands
(About local )
25 agosto 2025
This was a lovely trip, you feel like you are in the middle of nature, although you're only minutes away from the city center.
Ihor was very friendly and had a lot of knowledge about the city and the islands.Wonderfull!
Janet
(About local )
29 julio 2025
Ihor was a delight and very knowledgeable. I would recommend him if you are interested in the history and/or geology of the Oslo fjords.Outstanding Tour of the Oslo Fjords.
Hedda🇨🇦 Canada
(About local )
28 junio 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 )
21 junio 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 )
20 junio 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 )
8 junio 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 )
30 mayo 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 )
7 marzo 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
Bonna🇳🇴 Norway
(About local )
30 agosto 2025
I had an amazing day with Karlis. He met me exactly on time and we went on a fascinating city tour of Oslo which lasted over 5 hours. We walked all around and took the tram several places. We also went to one of the islands. He took care of getting those tickets. I saw SO many amazing things and learned to much about Norway, Norwegians, Oslo, food, architecture, you name it. It was beyond fabulous. He is quick with communication and his English is perfect. He speaks other languages as well. I HIGHLY recommend Karlis. BEST tour guide-Oslo and all things Norway
Beth
(About local )
29 agosto 2025
Ihor did a wonderful job showing us Oslo. I highly recommend him for a walking tour. He took us to special hidden venues and showed us incredible architecture. We made a stop for a delicious treat and fabulous coffee!Amazing
Danielle
(About local )
27 agosto 2025
I spent the most wonderful morning yesterday with Tanya Lisa .. not only is she extremely knowledgeable about everything Oslo, but she is also just an amazing person!! So hospitable and kind!!!Tanya Lisa is ANAZING!!!
Kerstin
(About local )
26 agosto 2025
Everything was as expected. But not only.
Tanya Lisa gave us a warm welcome to Oslo and a great overview of history and the new town. So many information although she had an accident the day before.
A great Thank you to her and our best wishes to get well.
It's very good we had the tour with her!Highly recommended
John🇺🇸 United States
(About local )
21 agosto 2025
Loved my tour with Tanya. She was knowledgable, friendly, and had connections with locations that weren’t typical for standard tourist request. I would highly recommend booking a food tour with Tanya of Oslo.Great Oslo tour with Tanya
Matthew🇺🇸 United States
(About local )
20 agosto 2025
Tanya was very knowledgeable and personable. She showed us not only the ‘tourist’ sights but also introduced us to local hangouts. She accommodated us with options and adjusted the pace to fit our energy level. Thanks Tanya! 5 hr walking tour of Oslo
David and Susan🇺🇸 United States
(About local )
20 agosto 2025
Karlis is great. He was very informative and customized the tour on the spot to meet our needs
We highly recommend him!
10 Hearts
Susan and David, Boston,USAKarlis Oslo Tour
Jill
(About local )
12 agosto 2025
As a solo traveler new to Norway, I was searching for a guide who could truly unlock the magic and mysteries of this beautiful country. Tanya Lisa exceeded my expectations on all fronts.
Tanya's love and passion for Norway are obvious within five minutes of meeting her. She doesn't just offer tours; she carefully curates experiences that perfectly blend a visitor's interests with her extensive knowledge of Norway's rich history and culture. Her conscientious approach ensures that each tour is unique and meaningful.
I was particularly interested in Norwegian cuisine, and Tanya arranged an incredible food tasting tour. We visited six establishments that beautifully showcased the evolution of Nordic food, all the way from the Viking age to the present day. Her ability to tailor such a specific and fascinating experience made my trip truly unforgettable. I highly recommend Tanya Lisa to anyone looking for a knowledgeable, passionate, and dedicated guide.An unforgettable experience
Monica
(About local )
12 agosto 2025
Tanya-Lisa took us to places that we might never have discovered on our own...she was fun and full of local knowledge...Thanks so much!!!Tanya-Lisa was great!!
Dieter
(About local )
7 agosto 2025
Ihor was very friendly, competent and well prepared and gave us a lot of historical and architectural inputs. We received a comprehensive and insightful overview of Oslo. In summary, we booked 3h, which did not feel like 3h and we saw different parts of Oslo. We definitely can recommend Ihor!Very friendly and interesting guided tour
cecile
(About local )
7 agosto 2025
We had a fantastic tour of Oslo with our guide Ihor, who was incredibly knowledgeable about the city's rich history. The tour seamlessly blended the old and the new, from fascinating historical insights to a walk through the modern part of town with its stunning architecture. One unexpected highlight was the recommendation to try a local cinnamon ball, a delicious touch that made the experience even more memorable. Highly recommended!Great city tour
Gordon🇺🇸 United States
(About local )
6 agosto 2025
Ihor was very knowledgeable, informative, funny, and flexible to focus on our interests. Very easy to talk to.
Chris🇬🇧 United Kingdom
(About local )
3 agosto 2025
We spent a lovely three hours with Ihor. We learnt lots about Oslo and its people. Some great tips afterwards for the afternoon. Thank you very much. Highly recommended to experience Oslo.
Roy🇺🇸 United States
(About local )
1 agosto 2025
We had a walking food tour with Igor. He had a good knowledge of
the city and it’s history. He is also well versed in Oslo’s diverse food culture. Our native language is English and he was well spoken. We enjoyed our time with him.Good Experience
Corin🇺🇸 United States
(About local )
29 julio 2025
Our tour guide, Tanya Lisa, delivered some of the most quotable lines of our Scandinavian adventure.
“What does it cost to live here?” “What do you think?” 🫥
“Where do you recommend buying a Norwegian sweater?” “Norway.”
“We’re doing a sailing tour later.” “That’s not really sailing.”
Tanya Lisa seemed to us to have what we’ve learned is a typical Norwegian social attitude, which is straightforward and occasionally harsh.
I think our conversations just sort of crossed paths in the same directions without quite meeting at a point of really understanding.
The variety of food was more or less what we imagined. The first stop was very traditional and memorable. At the last one, her coupons didn’t cover the four cappuccinos she had offered, so we got two cappuccinos and two coffees.
We won’t ever forget this tour, but we also wouldn’t recommend it strongly.Real food, real blunt
David🇺🇸 United States
(About local )
24 julio 2025
We arrived to Oslo on a cruise ship but we wanted a smaller private tour of the city. She met us near the ship and did not disappoint. Went spent three hours with her and during that time were walked to three areas of the city. She helped us understand history and the current conditions. She gave us good pointers so that when we went back to points of interest that we made the most of the time we had in the city.
She was knowledge and pleasant. We had a good tour and it fulfilled our expectations. It was nice to step away from the crowds of the cruise ship and do something at own on pace that focused on our interest. Great introduction to Oslo
Daniel🇺🇸 United States
(About local )
22 julio 2025
Very accommodating and super friendly. He made our experience in Norway so much better. Thank Ihor for such a great experience!!!
Highly recommend! Best guide in Oslo.
Charles🇺🇸 United States
(About local )
21 julio 2025
We enjoyed our time with Karlis. He customized our tour to exactly what we wanted: a look at the major “must see’s” of Oslo combined with a stroll through the older less touristy areas where we experienced the local culture close up.
We even hit a flea market and a unique little waffle house. Great walking tour of Oslo!
Randy
(About local )
17 julio 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 )
17 julio 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 )
12 julio 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 )
7 julio 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 )
7 julio 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 )
1 julio 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 )
30 junio 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 )
29 junio 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 )
29 junio 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 )
26 junio 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 )
25 junio 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 )
22 junio 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 )
20 junio 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 )
16 junio 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 )
15 junio 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 )
15 junio 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 )
12 junio 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 )
6 junio 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 )
4 junio 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 )
28 mayo 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 )
16 mayo 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 )
15 mayo 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 )
13 mayo 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 )
12 mayo 2025
Tanya Lisa was awesome and very knowledgeable about all aspects of Oslo. It was a great tour. Great tour and very knowledgeable guide
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