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Ready to taste the best food in Oslo? Satisfy your cravings for local food and culture with highlights along the way, together with a foodie host. Enjoy 10 delicious and typical tastings that range from sweet to savory as well as drinks on a tasty food tour in Oslo.

Destination

Oslo, Norway

Category

Food Tours

Duration

3 hours

Transport mode

Walking tour

Available languages

English

Included

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

Excluded

• Entrance to Attractions

What you can expect

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 National Theatre, 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. 10 Tastings

   This tour includes 10 food and drink tastings. Your local host has hand-picked each one of the tastings based on their love for food, and knowledge of the city. Enjoy only the most authentic bites the city has to offer!

4. The Classics

   A food tour in Oslo would not be complete without the most typical and beloved dishes in town. Enjoy a bite of the ultimate classics Grilled sausages and Norwegian seafood and taste them in their true local flavor!

5. Locals’ Favorites

   Discover more of the local cuisine by trying some of the ultimate locals’ favorites food treats. Try unique food, typical of Oslo picked by your local host and hear why they love it so much!

6. Typical Drinks

   With drinks included as part of the tastings this real experience comes with a real local spirit! Your local host will quench your thirst with a selection of drinks like coffee, unique beverages, and alcoholic (or non-alcoholic) cocktails, wine and beer

7. 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. From food, drinks, must-sees and local hot spots; this tour has everything on the menu!

8. Vegetarian Alternative

   Looking for a vegetarian alternative? It’s possible! The tour has been created with alternative tastings to fit your preferences. Just let your host know!

9. 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 take that into consideration so you can have an enjoyable and safe experience

10. 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

Sylvia

(About local Tanya Lisa )

16 June 2025

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

Joe

(About local Karlis)

4 June 2025

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

Unknown

(About local Tanya Lisa )

15 May 2025

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

Ana🇨🇦 Canada

(About local Tanya Lisa )

6 September 2024

The tour was a great mix of food, history and culture. We tried different types of local delicacies and unique desserts while learning the history behind each food item. Tanya knows Oslo as the back of her hand and shared great recommendations on where to go during our stay while ensuring we were making the most of the tour. Exploring Oslo with a local

Brent🇺🇸 United States

(About local Tanya Lisa )

30 August 2024

70 minutes into a walk (with an unexpected dead end in a military base, a detour, a locked stairway and Tanya questioning the honesty of a kind hearted local) we had a taste of Norwegian proteins. Tanya was knowledgeable with regards to Norwegian culture, customs, and architecture, but failed at working with us and reading obvious signals that we wanted to pivot her (poorly-choreographed) tour in other ways. We even outright asked for changes which she chided away. We were a group of four (which included 3 adults and an 9yr old). At multiple times during the tour we requested to pivot or make stops, and she was abrasive, dismissive or steering in alternate directions. She ordered and pushed food on us which we clearly had no interest in further consuming. Simply put, if a group has tried a food and doesn’t want to consume it further, don’t go into a diatribe about how Norwegians don’t waste food… we didn’t want more sour cream soup, or molded sliced beef. I’ve been on 6+ food tours in other European cities (within the last 4 years), all with positive experiences, and all at costs lower than this (per person). I even discussed other tour experiences with Tanya and she reflected that “people do not typically take food tours in Oslo.” Okay… then why are you representing to be an expert in doing just that? I wanted to just forget about the experience. Write it off… but it’s been bothering me 900€ and a week later. I honestly think that if you are an older group and are doing an architecture or city tour you would have a fine, educational time with Tanya. That said, I don’t think there is merit in her giving a food tour. Guide and food… not for us

Rick🇺🇸 United States

(About local Karlis)

12 July 2024

We booked the 10 tastes tour with Karlis and had a wonderful afternoon. Karlis did a great job of customizing our adventure and exceeded our expectations. Karlis was engaging and attended to all our needs. We highly recommend his tours.The Wisconsin Crew

Delene🇺🇸 United States

(About local Tanya Lisa )

3 January 2024

Wonderful experience walking around Oslo with spectacular one of a kind food experiences. Norergian food with Oslo overview

Scott🇺🇸 United States

(About local Michal)

17 August 2023

We appreciate so much when we get to enjoy a host like Michal! He was effectively communicative leading up to our tour and he went ABOVE and BEYOND to provide us with so much more than we expected! Some of the things we ate were genuinely some of the best foods we’ve had in our lives! My advice to his future groups, let him know if you don’t eat seafood. Fortunately, we are adventurous eaters and we love seafood, which is abundant in Norway. Anyway, thank you Michal! You’re a credit to WithLocals hosts and we can only hope our future hosts feed us as well as you did! Hope to eat and drink with you again!The Amazing Michal!

Diana🇺🇸 United States

(About local Tanya Lisa )

30 July 2023

This tour was interesting - some of the local food was great and some not to my taste, but I’m glad we tried it all! The tour guide had a lot of information, and she was able to get some of the locals to tell us interesting facts, so that was great. The portion sizes were HUGE - way too much food to eat for a tasting tour. We didn’t even go to dinner that night because we had so much. I would recommend that the tour be a bit more curated and not include a stop at the grocery store, but otherwise it was a nice afternoon. The most interesting stop was at Salmon restaurant. You learn more about the salmon farming industry there and the different salmon preparations were amazing!Decent Tour

Ian🇬🇧 United Kingdom

(About local Karlis)

14 July 2023

my wife and I had a great time being shown around oslo and eating wonderful food. karlis was a brilliant host who looked after us very well and even gave suggestions for further things to do during our day in oslo when tour finished. Sadly he could not prevent the thunderstorm later in the day. well you can't do everything. Would highly recommend superb introduction to oslo

Dave🇺🇸 United States

(About local Michal)

2 June 2023

Michal had a backpack full of Norwegian treats. He took us to some wonderful spots to enjoy Norwegian cuisine. His personality is outgoing and friendly. He was willing to change our plans to fit our wishes. Unique and better than we expected.

Karin🇨🇭 Switzerland

(About local Tanya Lisa )

1 May 2023

On this tour you get to eat Norwegian specialties and see the most important sights! Thank you Tanya! We have enjoyed it very much!We enjoyed this tour!

jack🇺🇸 United States

(About local Karlis)

19 April 2023

Karlis was an outstanding host, very interesting and knows the area's restaurants. The tour was entertaining, informative and filling.Great experience!

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

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

Ellen🇺🇸 United States

(About local Michal)

17 August 2025

Creative & Fun Tour!

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

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.

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!

Randy

(About local Tanya Lisa )

17 July 2025

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

Keri🇺🇸 United States

(About local Ihor)

17 July 2025

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

Lloyd🇺🇸 United States

(About local Tanya Lisa )

12 July 2025

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

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

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

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

Suzie🇬🇧 United Kingdom

(About local Michal)

22 June 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

Stephen🇬🇧 United Kingdom

(About local Tanya Lisa )

22 June 2025

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

Joyce🇺🇸 United States

(About local Tanya Lisa )

21 June 2025

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

Ann

(About local Ihor)

20 June 2025

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

Mike🇳🇴 Norway

(About local Tanya Lisa )

20 June 2025

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