Best Oslo Walking Tours — Our Top 5

1.Oslo Nature Walks: Island Hopping Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 2,713 reviews · 4 hours · from $69Our pick

Spend four hours island hopping from Oslo with an English-speaking guide such as Shaf, Patrick, Giovanni, or Carolina. Walk about 7 km across Hovedøya and two seasonal island stops, see abbey ruins, beaches, old military sites, and colorful cabins, then return by ferry with fjord views.

“The guide, Giovanni, was very friendly, joyful and a pleasant to be around, while also providing us with useful information about the city and the fjords. The tour goes on to 2 islands and even in winter weather was pleasant. Would highly recommend.”

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2.Guided Walking Tour of Central Oslo with Local Guide

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 936 reviews · 2 hours · from $14Best value

Meet at the Tiger by Oslo Central Station for a two-hour English walking tour with Nordic Freedom Tours. Guides such as Daniel, Marta, Camille, and Alexia mix Oslo history, local tips, humor, and landmark views from the Opera House to the Royal Palace.

“Amazing! Learned a lot from Daniel. He’s the best!”

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3.Oslo Nature Walks: Island hopping

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 570 reviews · 3 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $71Top rated

Spend 3.5 hours walking Hovedøya and a cabin island in the Oslo Fjord with a small group of up to 15. Guides such as Giovanni, Patrick, and Christian share local history, island life, and practical Oslo insight. Ferries are included, but bring lunch from April to September.

“Great experience for our first time to Oslo. Our guide, Giovani, was super knowledgeable and he made the tour both fun and informative.”

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4.Best of Oslo Walking Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 458 reviews · 2 hours · from $38

Spend two hours walking Oslo with a live English or German guide. You’ll pass Parliament, Karl Johan Street, the Opera House, Christiania Torv, Akershus Fortress, City Hall, Aker Brygge, and Tjuvholmen, then keep exploring with the included audio-guide app.

“Oliver was brilliant, very knowledgeable and lots of information ( but not just stats and facts ) about Oslo and Norway in general would definitely recommend”

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5.Historic Myths & Legends Evening Walking Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 408 reviews · 2 hours · from $42

Meet your English-speaking guide by the Swans fountain at Oslo City Hall for a two-hour evening walk through Christiania Torv, Akershus Fortress, Bankplassen, and Oslo Cathedral. Hear Norse myths, local folklore, prison tales, and crime stories from guides such as Maria and Anastasia.

“We had a great evening hearing all about Oslo's myths and ledgends. Our guide was very enthousiastic about her town and country, and the stories were captivating. We loved seeing Oslo in the evening, all lit up. We were lucky to have an amazing sunset - the sky was on fire!”

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