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Welcome to Oslo! Want to know the best places to eat? Cool events in town? Which places to go to and which to avoid? Or simply get some help to navigate the city? Book this private tour with a local and get the perfect introduction to Oslo to start your city trip on the right foot.

Destination

Oslo, Norway

Category

City Highlight Tours

Duration

2 hours

Transport mode

Walking tour

Available languages

English, Polski, Русский, Español, Português, עברית, Norsk, Latviešu

Included

• Private Guide
• Local Tips & Tricks
• City Orientation
• 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 Outside of the main entrance of Espresso House - 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. City Highlights

   See Oslo Cathedral, Opera House, and more landmarks and must-sees of the city. Your local host will take you to the main spots of the city so you can get the perfect introduction to what makes Oslo so special

4. Local Hot Spots

   Along the way, your host will point out hangout spots and hidden gems that only the locals know about and will help you get acquainted with the city in the most local way possible

5. Food Recommendations

   Receive tailored recommendations according to your taste and where to go and what to eat while visiting Oslo. Avoid tourist traps thanks to your local host!

6. City Orientation

   Learn how to navigate the city, and get the answers to your Oslo questions that will help you in the following days making your time in the city much easier

7. Explore The City with an Expert

   This Oslo tour is your best introduction to the city to quickly explore the highlights and hidden gems of the area and familiarize yourself with 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

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

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

Harry🇬🇧 United Kingdom

(About local Marcela)

19 August 2025

We had the pleasure of exploring Oslo with Marcela on the first day of our visit, and it was the perfect introduction to the city. Marcela is friendly, engaging, and extremely knowledgeable. She was happy to adapt the tour to our interests, showing us all of the different neighbourhoods, landmarks, and attractions. We came away with a solid understanding of Oslo’s history—its key figures and significant events—while also learning about the modern architecture and the city’s evolution into what it is today. Marcela’s insights into life in Norway, both past and present, added real depth and context to the experience. The tour was a fantastic way to get our bearings and gave us plenty of ideas for the rest of our time in Oslo. Marcela answered all our questions in detail and shared excellent recommendations for places to visit and eat—many of which we would never have discovered on our own.A Memorable and Insightful Tour of Oslo

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

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!

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

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

Katharina🇩🇪 Germany

(About local Rodrigo)

15 June 2025

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

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

Joanne🇺🇸 United States

(About local Rodrigo)

21 May 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 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

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.

Danny🇺🇸 United States

(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

Bart

(About local Marcela)

29 April 2025

Marcela met us at our hotel in Oslo, where she arrived 10 minutes before the agreed upon time. Wonderful! We had a little chat, and set our expectations on what we wanted to see, and what she really wanted us to have seen. Very nice! During the tour we received detailed information about the history of Oslo, as well as about the current situation and living standards. The friendliness, fun and joy she expresses when guiding you around, is extraordinary. We strongly recommend everyone to give it a try. It's the best way to see the city, and learn about it in a pleasant way.Almost a walking encyclopedia...

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

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.

Cristina🇪🇸 Spain

(About local Luis)

7 January 2025

Luis es un tío majo pero no un buen guía de Oslo . Tampoco ayudó el tiempo q fue muy malo. Escuchar un podcasts de Oslo te da mucha más info . Fue muy amable con nuestras preguntas eso sí Siento ser tan negativa Luis Decepcionante

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

Claire🇬🇧 United Kingdom

(About local Karlis)

24 August 2024

Karlis is friendly, has a good sense of humour, and very informative on the tour. He suggested lovely places to visit. My family were very much at ease, he didn’t mind us interrupting him to ask questions at anytime of the tour.Friendly, fun and informative

Nadine🇩🇪 Germany

(About local Ihor)

29 July 2024

Wir hatten voll gepackte interessante zwei Stunden mit Ihor.Informativ, kurzweilig, abwechslungsreich

Annie 🇺🇸 United States

(About local Rodrigo)

30 May 2024

We had an excellent two-hour walking tour of Oslo with Rodrigo. He was interesting, knowledgable, and friendly. It's always fun to meet someone who lives in the city that one is visiting, and hearing Rodrigo's personal story of how he got to Oslo was a treat. Excellent and personable tour guide

Marja

(About local Ihor)

14 April 2024

Ihor designed an interesting wall, gave a nice explanation, was very friendly, knew a lot. Very nice and interesting experience

Greg🇬🇧 United Kingdom

(About local Ihor)

5 April 2024

Ihor gave my adult son and I a great 3 hour tour of Oslo. He's friendly, knowledgeable and speaks English very well. I'd definitely recommend him Ihor is a great guide

Danielle

(About local Tanya Lisa )

27 August 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!!!

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!

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

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

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

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!!

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

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.

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

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!

Terry

(About local Marcela)

20 July 2025

Marcella hit the high points and also took me to places I would never have explored on my own. The library was a total, wonderful surprise. And I found her restaurant recommendations to be excellent.Full of suprises!

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!

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

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!

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

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!