9 Food Tours in Oslo to Build a Day Around

1.Grünerløkka Food & Culture Walking Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 161 reviews · from $126Our pick

Spend 2.5 hours walking about 2 km through Grünerløkka, starting at Mathallen. You’ll taste Norwegian game, brunost, waffles, cinnamon buns and local drinks while guides such as Christian, Shaf and Katerina connect the food to Oslo’s working-class past and creative present.

“Our guide, Christian, was great! He shared some stories and insights of the city and Norway history. Great actvity to do if you come to visit. Local good was great!”

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2.Norwegian Food Tour & Hidden Gems City Walk

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 73 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $172

Spend three hours walking from Oslo’s Tiger sculpture through Youngstorget and Grünerløkka, stopping for fish soup, Norwegian specialties, and waffles with brown cheese. Guides such as Idunn, Annie, Anni, Margarita, and Eden lead small groups of up to 10, with some steep hills and tram travel included.

“We had a great time with Annie! She had many interesting stories and took us on a walk that we would have never had the luck to do on our own. We really liked the food and would recommend to anyone interested in going off the beaten path. (Additional context: we did the Norwegian food & hidden gems tour)”

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3.Norwegian Food Tour & Hidden Gems of Oslo

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 60 reviews · from $186

Spend three hours with an English-speaking guide such as Margarita or Ingunn, tasting Norwegian dishes at three local stops while walking 4 kilometers through Oslo’s riverside neighborhoods, wooden streets, viewpoints, and waterfall scenery. Vegetarian alternatives are available with advance notice.

“Ingunn was absolutely an amazing guide! She was incredibly kind and always available to assist with anything. Super welcoming, friendly, and full of positive energy, she made the experience truly unforgettable. She shared so many great tips and told us beautiful stories about the city of Oslo, making us appreciate it even more. Her deep knowledge and enthusiasm for Oslo made everything even more special. Ingunn is, without a doubt, the best guide we’ve ever had in Oslo!”

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4.Food Tasting and Walking Tour with a Local

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 50 reviews · from $147

Spend 3.5 hours tasting Norwegian food and drinks with a local guide in Oslo. Walk beside the Akerselva, visit Mathallen, see a traditional dress shop, try farm cheeses, cured meat, fish, beer, aquavit, and a waffle with brown cheese.

“Our tour was really smooth and lovely. Alex was our guide and he was knowledgeable and friendly. All the food was excellent. It was nice to see the variety of food here in Oslo and learn a little more about the history.”

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5.3 Hours Walking Tour for Great Food in Oslo

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 32 reviews · 3 hours 45 minutes (approx.) · from $164Top rated

Spend about 3 hours 45 minutes walking Grünerløkka and the Akerselva area with English-speaking hosts such as Mathias and Astrid. Expect about six food tastings, from waffles and brown cheese to fish soup, seafood, meats, coffee, and beer, with local history and street art along the way.

“A wonderful walk around a beautiful part of Oslo with so much food, both savory & sweet. It was a great experience.”

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6.A Well Balanced History and Food Tour with Focus on the Scandinavian Kitchen

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 29 reviews · 3 hours (approx.)

Walk central Oslo with guide Tanya-Lisa, linking Norwegian history to salmon, fish soup, meats, local beer, and traditional cafes. See the Opera, Aker Brygge, City Hall, and Akershus Fortress. Tastings cost extra, and Sunday options are limited.

“The food is good. Guide was not. She started by sending me 8 messages changing time & meeting place twice. She talked non stop repeating herself often and giving us much wrong information. We walked at least 4 miles. At the end sh”

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7.The Oslo Beer Adventure

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 11 reviews · 2 to 3 hours (approx.) · from $136

Meet at Youngstorget at 5:30 pm for a two-to-three-hour walk through Oslo’s older districts, the Food Hall, and Grünerløkka. A local guide leads you to four pubs for seven Norwegian beer tastings, two snacks, and samples of brunost and other cheeses. The group is limited to 12.

“Great guides - great way to get information - great beer - really enjoyed the experience - thank you”

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8.Oslo Beer and Culture Walk

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 10 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $214

Start with aquavit at a historic waterfront tavern, walk through Karl Johans Gate for a Norwegian meal and beer, then finish at RØØR with four or five local craft beers. Guides such as Ivan and Shaf add city history and friendly, clear explanations.

“We had such a great time. Ivan was a wonderful guide, and each place he took us to was unique and special. What was the most remarkable was the beer sampling we did at Roor. We sampled 4 different Norwegian beers as the co-owner of Roor gave us in depth explanations of the beers ingredients and brewing process. This was by far the best and most in-depth beer tasting I have ever done!”

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9.Flavors of Oslo: Food & Beer Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 4 reviews · from $165

Start at the Nobel Peace Center for pastry and cocoa, then walk through central Oslo for akevitt, seafood, lager, and five craft-beer pours. An English-speaking guide leads this small, wheelchair-accessible tour for up to 10 people. Bring valid ID and come hungry.

“Staf was great and locations and offerings were wonderful!”

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