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Want to see the best of Oslo? We got you covered. But as you can expect from a Withlocals experience, the real excitement is its hidden gems. Join your favorite local and get a feeling of the city's real vibe on a tour that has it all, so you can say: I experienced the real Oslo!

Destination

Oslo, Norway

Category

City Highlight Tours

Duration

3 horas

Transport mode

Walking tour

Available languages

English, Polski, Русский, Latviešu, Norsk, Español, Português, עברית, Deutsch, Français, Nederlands

Included

• Private Guide
• 1 Local Food or Drink Tasting
• All Withlocals Tours are Carbon Neutral

Excluded

• Entrance to Attractions

What you can expect

Choose your local

Get to know these 6 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 Oslo Cathedral, in front of the 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. Aspectos destacados de la ciudad

   Vea desde el Ayuntamiento, la Catedral de Oslo, la Fortaleza de Akershus y otros puntos de referencia y visitas obligadas de la ciudad. Tu anfitrión local te llevará a los principales lugares de la ciudad para que puedas obtener una visión perfecta de lo que hace que Oslo sea tan único.

4. Gemas ocultas

   En el camino, su anfitrión local le mostrará tesoros escondidos a plena vista que sólo los lugareños conocen. Conozca la ciudad desde una perspectiva diferente, a la manera local, y descubra lugares e historias que no muchos turistas viven.

5. Narración mágica

   Detrás de cada punto de referencia y de cada parada, hay una historia y su anfitrión local está listo para contarla toda. ¡Prepárate para escuchar historias increíbles, ideas únicas y datos divertidos que solo un experto local conocería!

6. Trato especial

   Siga a su anfitrión a uno de sus restaurantes favoritos para tomar un refrigerio o una bebida adorada por los lugareños. Tómate un descanso y ponte al día con tu nuevo amigo local y obtén las respuestas a todas tus preguntas sobre viajes.

7. 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

Stephen

(About local Rodrigo)

29 junio 2025

Rodrigo was a friendly, easy-going guide. His in-depth knowledge of the history of the city and its architecture was a great starting point, but where he shone was walking us around some of the most beautiful neighborhoods in Oslo. He gave us plenty to continue to explore after our tour was over. Highly recommended!

Stephen🇬🇧 United Kingdom

(About local Tanya Lisa )

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

Carolyn🇺🇸 United States

(About local Rodrigo)

21 junio 2025

We enjoyed Rodrigo. We took the Oslo overview and hidden places. Enjoyed getting an overall look at Oslo, along with visiting some interesting but less-known neighborhoods, and trying the local cuisine. Rodrigo was well-informed and interesting and gave us some good tips for the rest of our times in Oslo.Great Guide

Mike🇳🇴 Norway

(About local Tanya Lisa )

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

Nile🇶🇦 Qatar

(About local Ihor)

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 Ihor)

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

Matt🇺🇸 United States

(About local Marcela)

30 mayo 2025

Marcela was great company and beyond informative. We loved our tour and learned lots. Highlights were when she took us into two buildings (City Hall and the Library) that we would never have known to visit. We would have just walked by them. She wrapped our tour up perfectly by depositing us at a great lunch spot that we would never have found on our own. We do a lot of private tours and enjoyed this one as much as any we have experienced. Thank you Marcela!

mike🇺🇸 United States

(About local Rami)

28 mayo 2025

I chose Rami due to his photography experience. He knew all the best viewpoints for pictures. He modified his route to accommodate places I listed for him. We had a great time and his English was very good. He also had a good knowledge of Norway history. In addition, he had a booklet that he put together with him that he would bring out to explain certain history topics with some pictures and datelines. If you are interested in photography, he is the guide to book. Even if you aren't all that interested in photography, I would still highly recommend him.wonderful time

Suzanne 🇨🇦 Canada

(About local Tanya Lisa )

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

Michael🇺🇸 United States

(About local Ihor)

4 mayo 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

alan.shrimpton

(About local Marcela)

5 abril 2025

We really enjoyed our 3 hour walk around Oslo with Marcela. It was clear that she knew the city but she also talked about the culture, living in Norway, problems and politics so we had a real insight into the city. And Marcela is delightful company. Really recommend her services. Knowledgable and charming guide

The Villa Escape🇮🇳 India

(About local Karlis)

24 marzo 2025

Tim🇬🇧 United Kingdom

(About local Ihor)

25 febrero 2025

Shannon🇺🇸 United States

(About local Ihor)

2 enero 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!

Chelesa

(About local Ihor)

29 diciembre 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

Michelle🇺🇸 United States

(About local Ihor)

5 diciembre 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!

bruce🇺🇸 United States

(About local Tanya Lisa )

5 noviembre 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!

Penny🇺🇸 United States

(About local Rodrigo)

21 septiembre 2024

Rodrigo was an excellent guide. Very knowledgeable and personable. We highly recommend!Excellent guide

Sue🇺🇸 United States

(About local Ihor)

3 septiembre 2024

Greatly enjoyed our Oslo tour with Ihor. A comprehensive tour with interesting facts and stories of how Oslo has evolved over the years. Especially enjoyed Ihor pointing out places a tourist may not think to explore, like the library! Also took advantage of his food tips. Thank you, Ihor, for a very enjoyable and informative day in Oslo!Local view of Oslo

Linda🇨🇦 Canada

(About local Rodrigo)

16 agosto 2024

Rodrigo introduced us to this wonderful city with an interesting and informative walking tour. His demeanor was professional, and his impressive knowledge of the city and its history was evident. Additional suggestions of a couple of related films to view and places to visit were much appreciated. It was time well spent and entirely delightful! We're so glad to have decided on doing this tour with Rodrigo.Fabulous introduction to Oslo!

Kim🇺🇸 United States

(About local Karlis)

11 agosto 2024

We had a great morning with Karlis! Enjoyed seeing the city through a local’s eyes. Fun exploring the city. Attentive to our group & easy to interact with. Great local perspective!

Joanne🇺🇸 United States

(About local Ihor)

4 julio 2024

Our family of five spent our first afternoon in Oslo with Ihor, and it was the best way to learn about the city and plan out our stay. He took us through many neighborhoods and imparted his knowledge of history, architecture, and politics, and interspersed the tour with restaurant recommendations, too. We highly recommend!Beat way to learn about Oslo

Janet🇺🇸 United States

(About local Karlis)

1 julio 2024

Karlis led us on a great walking tour of the city! He incorporated the history of the city and current culture with good humor. He was accommodating of what we wanted to do and our energy levels. Great tour!

Amani

(About local Karlis)

14 junio 2024

Karlis provided us a tailor-made afternoon in Oslo. Extremely flexible, adaptable, very kind and uncomplicated, he was exactly the right guide for us. Experienced, professional and not afraid to be spontaneous!

Suzi

(About local Ihor)

14 junio 2024

Ihor was a terrific guide - very knowledgeable about Oslo and great company as we walked around the city. Highly recommend!Excellent tour!

Christian🇦🇹 Austria

(About local Rodrigo)

11 mayo 2024

Roger🇺🇸 United States

(About local Ihor)

28 abril 2024

Ihor asked me in advance what I wanted to see and tailored the walking tour appropriately. He met me right on time in front of the Cathedral and we walked to some sections that are historical but maybe not tourist stops. He explained the context of these stops. He knows lot about Norway, 🇳🇴 not just Oslo. We ended at City Hall and he gave me ideas for good restaurants along the way. I would recommend using Ihor as I had a fabulous 3 hours. Thank you, Ihor. Fabulous!

Bob.bruskin🇺🇸 United States

(About local Marcela)

7 marzo 2024

Great tour. Guide was enthusiastic and knowledgeable. We had a wonderful time.

Stephanie🇺🇸 United States

(About local Karlis)

17 agosto 2023

Karlis was a wonderful guide who exceeded my expectation for an off the beaten path tour of Oslo. We saw everything we wanted to see while is Oslo and items we didn’t expect. Karlis was a gem and certainly worth booking with as his knowledge and flexibility was priceless on our recent tour of Oslo. We would absolutely book with him again.Exploring Oslo

endres_m🇩🇪 Germany

(About local Karlis)

2 mayo 2023

The guide was unprofessional, there was little to no information about the city and the overall offer was absolutely not worth the money. Absolute negative experience

jack🇺🇸 United States

(About local Tanya Lisa )

19 abril 2023

Tanya was very knowledgeable and helpful, my short time in Oslo was well spent with her. The tour does just hit the highlights so plan on returning to places of interest. Great guide

Marcia🇺🇸 United States

(About local Tanya Lisa )

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 Tanya Lisa )

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

Hedda🇨🇦 Canada

(About local Ihor)

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

Gilbert🇱🇺 Luxembourg

(About local Ihor)

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 Ihor)

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

Suzie🇬🇧 United Kingdom

(About local Michal)

22 junio 2025

We had alot of fun with variety, some nice ideas and concept , shame about the rain which then a plan B would have been better as in an alternative dry place to eat and drink It was actually expensive and we were surprised we paid for the 6 beers in the restaurant at the beginning as had understood it was food and alcoholDifferenet fun food tour

Joyce🇺🇸 United States

(About local Tanya Lisa )

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 Ihor)

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

Sylvia

(About local Tanya Lisa )

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

Katharina🇩🇪 Germany

(About local Rodrigo)

15 junio 2025

He was a very good guide, thank you, Rodrigo. He was a great guide

Alice🇺🇸 United States

(About local Tanya Lisa )

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

Laurel🇺🇸 United States

(About local Tanya Lisa )

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

Gena🇺🇸 United States

(About local Tanya Lisa )

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 Karlis)

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

Dougls

(About local Karlis)

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!

Dorien🇳🇱 Netherlands

(About local Rodrigo)

30 mayo 2025

Wij hebben onze rondleiding door Oslo met Rodrigo als zeer prettig ervaren. Hij heeft ons op een leuke en interessante manier Oslo laten zien en heeft erg veel kennis over de stad. Met af en toe een beetje humor erbij dat maakt de omgang met elkaar makkelijk. Wij zijn zeer tevreden en raden hem zeker aan! Zeer tevreden, aanrader!

mike🇺🇸 United States

(About local Tanya Lisa )

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

Joanne🇺🇸 United States

(About local Rodrigo)

21 mayo 2025

I arranged this tour for a group of four of us - having very high expectations based on my previous “With Locals” experience. Rodrigo managed to exceed those expectations because of his warmth, his wide range of experiences throughout the world, his knowledge of history and its implications as well as being well versed in current events. Rodrigo was very flexible and accommodating. He was very knowledgeable about places of interest. Prior to visiting Oslo, I knew wanted to see Vigeland Park. Rodrigo was the perfect person to introduce us to this artistic marvel as he has a passion for its vision, the artist and the meaning to humanity. No brochure would have been the same. We also toured neighborhoods, stopping a small cafe, allowing us to get a feel for the daily lives of Norweigans. As a life long educator, I was especially interested in Norway’s progressive and sound policies on parental leave and support for education. We (Americans) could learn a lot from your example. All in all, this was a tremendous tour. If someone is new to With Locals they might question the value. I can assure anyone that it is well worth the price and Rodrigo was outstanding. Rodrigo Exceeded Expectations!

Lennart🇸🇪 Sweden

(About local Tanya Lisa )

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