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The way to a city's heart it's through its food! And on this private food tour, you'll get to know Oslo through its cuisine and the tastings favorite of the locals. A local food expert is ready to give you a taste of the real Oslo satisfying your cravings for local food and city highlights.

Destination

Oslo, Norway

Category

Food Tours

Duration

2.5 hours

Transport mode

Walking tour

Available languages

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

Included

• Private Guide
• 6 Local Food & Drink Tastings
• Vegetarian Options Available
• All Withlocals Tours are Carbon Neutral

Excluded

• Entrance to attractions

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 By the Christian IV statue - 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. Food Introduction

   This culinary kickstart tour is short and sweet! A perfect way to get acquainted with the local cuisine, its best tastings, and where to find them - all with the help of a local food expert

4. Locals’ Favorites

   Kickstart your time in Oslo by discovering the local cuisine. Try some of the ultimate locals’ favorite food treats like Brunost and Krumkake picked by your local host and hear why the locals love them so much!

5. City Highlights

   This tour is more than just food; it’s a cultural experience! In between food stops, discover city highlights for a well-rounded experience that will satisfy your appetite for Oslo. Check out Oslo Cathedral, Karl Johans Gate and more city highlights along the way

6. Food Recommendations

   With this private food tour, you’ll be set to keep enjoying the most authentic food and drinks in Oslo. Your food expert host knows where to go and what to order and will give you recommendations based on your likings and dietary preferences

7. Special Diet or Allergies?

   If you follow a special diet or have an allergy to a specific food, let your host know! They’ll make sure to consider that so you can have an enjoyable and safe experience

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

John🇺🇸 United States

(About local Tanya Lisa )

21 August 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

Monica

(About local Tanya Lisa )

12 August 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!!

Roy🇺🇸 United States

(About local Ihor)

1 August 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 Tanya Lisa )

29 July 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

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

Suanne

(About local Rodrigo)

5 July 2025

Rodrigo was an excellent guide and offered much information on local points of interest. He took us to a wonderful little cafe and we enjoyed those local offerings. We had to cut our tour short because of changes in cruise ship schedule so we didn't get to try as many options as planned. Wonderful knowledgeable toue guide

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

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

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!

john🇺🇸 United States

(About local Rodrigo)

9 May 2025

We enjoyed a great walking food tour of Oslo and would highly recommend Rodrigo as your guide. He was knowledgeable about Norwegian history, Oslo information and best of all he chose foods that were of interest and appealing. In our time together he was engaging with us and very open to answering questions about his background.Oslo Enjoyable Afternoon

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!

Jennifer🇺🇸 United States

(About local Rodrigo)

28 February 2025

We did a tour with Rodrigo and had a great time. He was very knowledgeable about Norway and the city. He tailored our day to go to less touristy places, which we loved! Highly recommend booking with him!Rodrigo was awesome!

Kat🇺🇸 United States

(About local Rodrigo)

16 February 2025

having been to Oslo a couple times before, i wanted a fully customized experience and chose Rodrigo from three local guides after sharing what i was looking for and what i'd already eaten and seen. he was on time, very easy to walk and talk with, and able to pivot based on what menus offered on the day and find what we were looking for. he arranged a progressive cheese tasting for me, took me to family owned places (yay, support local businesses!) and neighborhoods I would've never discovered on my own, plus shared history, culture, and personal experience. this is why I use WithLocals. time passed like lightning, and i was sad that three hours were over. don't hesitate to book Rodrigo if you're looking for a kind-hearted person and genuinely knowledgeable secret spot guide :) secret spots, storytelling and smiles

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

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!

Lily

(About local Karlis)

19 July 2024

Karlis is an extremely warm and knowledgeable guide about Oslo and the food scene. He is so adaptable to what you really want to experience in food. My husband wanted to try traditional local game meats and Karlis took us to a high end food emporium for a local traditional meat experience of reindeer stew and moose burgers. He also exposed us to the local traditional spirits and plenty of local beers. Great person to talk to regarding the culture and people living in and around Oslo. Don’t expect a lot of very traditional Norwegian food because they enjoy Indian, Italian and Tacos. Highly recommend.A great way to experience Oslo

Jason

(About local Karlis)

11 July 2024

We had a wonderful tour with Karlis. He was patient (some of our group overslept from jetlag), knowledgable, and entertaining. He was able to share a true taste of Norwegian culture without being stuffy or boring. Karlis was spectacular!

Ingrid🇳🇱 Netherlands

(About local Ihor)

3 June 2024

We hebben een leuke middag gehad met Ihor. Het was warm in Oslo en Ihor had flesjes gekoeld water bij zich. Hij vertelde veel over de stad en zijn historie. Het eten en de drankjes waren zorgvuldig gekozen. Van een drankje en hapje in een chique hotel tot lokale eethuisjes en markthallen. Kortom een stadswandeling met Ihor is een aanrader!Een mooie ervaring

Kristina🇺🇸 United States

(About local Karlis)

13 April 2024

Whoever says Norwegians are cold hasn’t met Karlis, he was right on time, came right to our hotel and brought us coffees ! He even started the tour a whole hour earlier to show us some sites around the city. He custom tailors each tour depending on what you want to eat and leaves a direct line open if you have any questions about anything Oslo after you part ways with him. He wrote down restaurants and sites for us and even brought us a tourist map. When you calculate how much the food costs and how much he has to give to the website you find that the tour is positively cheap. We spent 4+ hours with him and were sorry when we had to part ways. Highly recommend ! Spend your day with Karlis!

SHELLEY

(About local Karlis)

14 March 2024

Karlis, was EXCEPTIONAL in his knowledge, customer service, and making the tour interesting and enjoyable. I highly recommend anyone visiting Oslo, it is a must to book a tour with Karlis. 5-star rating!! Thank you Karlis! The BEST Oslo Tour

gm6kb8ng8d🇺🇸 United States

(About local Karlis)

3 October 2023

We had a great food tour with Karlis. We went to places the locals go to and had great meals with great conversations to learn more about Norway.Excellent tour

Kerstin

(About local Tanya Lisa )

26 August 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

Ellen🇳🇱 Netherlands

(About local Ihor)

25 August 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!

Mark🇺🇸 United States

(About local Michal)

24 August 2025

While a very pleasant person, Michal knew and shared very little context about even the most basic background and history of Bergen despite it being an introductory tour. He knows a few restaurants in town and that’s about it.Overrepresented Himself

Matthew🇺🇸 United States

(About local Tanya Lisa )

20 August 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 Karlis)

20 August 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

Ellen🇺🇸 United States

(About local Michal)

17 August 2025

Creative & Fun Tour!

Neil🇦🇺 Australia

(About local Rodrigo)

14 August 2025

Rodrigo was a fantastic tour guide I would highly recommend. 10/10

Jill

(About local Tanya Lisa )

12 August 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

Dieter

(About local Ihor)

7 August 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 Ihor)

7 August 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 Ihor)

6 August 2025

Ihor was very knowledgeable, informative, funny, and flexible to focus on our interests. Very easy to talk to.

Chris🇬🇧 United Kingdom

(About local Ihor)

3 August 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.

Janet

(About local Ihor)

29 July 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.

David🇺🇸 United States

(About local Tanya Lisa )

24 July 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 Ihor)

22 July 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 Karlis)

21 July 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 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!

Claudia🇺🇸 United States

(About local Michal)

12 July 2025

Michal was a fun, energetic, and easy-to-talk-with guide who made our food walking tour enjoyable and memorable. We especially liked the impromptu gin and aquavit tastings, which added a spontaneous and fun touch to the experience. That said, if we tour again we will request the tour focus more on local hidden gems—small eateries where locals dine—rather than tourist-focused spots.Fun and Impromptu

Elecia and Ian🇺🇸 United States

(About local Michal)

7 July 2025

We had an amazing late afternoon with Michal taking us around Bergen tasting food at 10 of his favorite spots! Starting and finishing off with some special Norwegian treats that Michael brought along added a special touch to our experience. It was as if we were touring the town with an old friend. The cuisine options were carefully picked and the food selections were delicious! Make sure not to eat before you go; it was like a 10 course omakase experience!!! 10 Tastings with Michal

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

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

Stephen

(About local Rodrigo)

29 June 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!

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

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