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The 15 Best Oslo Tours & Day Trips

182 tours  ·  from $4

Oslo runs downhill to a fjord, which decides the shape of a good day here. These 15 sort the boats, the Bygdøy museums and the walking loops by price, length and how much of the harbour you actually see.

Oslo: Scenic Fjord Cruise with Audio Guide Commentary - Setting out through Oslo Harbor
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Oslo: Scenic Fjord Cruise with Audio Guide Commentary

1.Scenic Fjord Cruise with Audio Guide Commentary

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 5,375 reviews · 1.5 hours · from $44Our pick

Set out from Oslo Fjordhage, opposite the Opera House, for a 90-minute electric cruise around the inner Oslofjord. You will pass Akershus Fortress, Bygdøy, Hovedøya, and Oslo’s islands from a warm lounge or fully accessible deck. Download the Voice of Norway app before boarding and bring headphones.

“Really enjoyable tour, the boat was very new and allowed good views all round while remaining warm. (I think it was -6 on my tour) The audio guide was helpful, though a little clunky knowing which parts went for where you are which could have been my fault not understanding it correctly.”

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Oslo Nature Walks: Island Hopping Tour - Starting at Rådhusbrygge 4
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Oslo Nature Walks: Island Hopping Tour

2.Oslo Nature Walks: Island Hopping Tour

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

Spend four hours ferrying and walking across Oslofjord islands with an English-speaking guide such as Patrick, Shaf, or Giovanni. Explore Hovedøya’s nearly 1,000-year-old abbey ruins, military remains, beaches, forests, and colorful cabin gardens. Bring lunch and sturdy shoes.

“A great overview of the 2 islands- we went in winter. The morning was freezing but pristine. Carolina our guide was very lovely, full of interesting bits and pieces, and secret spots. Morning tea break on the beach with a view was much appreciated & enjoyed. Definitely worth booking.”

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Oslo: 100% Electric Oslofjord Sightseeing Cruise - Oslo’s waterfront landmarks, seen from the fjord
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Oslo: 100% Electric Oslofjord Sightseeing Cruise

3.100% Electric Oslofjord Sightseeing Cruise

★★★★★★★★★★4.4 · 2,041 reviews · 2 hours · from $40

Spend two calm hours on a 100% electric boat from Oslo City Hall pier. You will see Akershus Fortress, the Opera House, Munch Museum, small islands, and waterfront homes, with English audio commentary, indoor and outdoor seating, Wi-Fi, blankets, and optional Bygdøy access.

“Excellent cruise. Great value and easy to find. Friendly staff.”

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Oslo: Fjord Evening Cruise with Shrimp Buffet - A restored wooden ship changes the mood
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Oslo: Fjord Evening Cruise with Shrimp Buffet

4.Fjord Evening Cruise with Shrimp Buffet

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 1,956 reviews · 3 hours · from $88

Spend three hours aboard a restored wooden sailing ship on Oslofjord. Enjoy an all-you-can-eat buffet of fresh peel-and-eat shrimp with bread, butter, lettuce, mayonnaise, and dill while cruising past Hovedøya, Dyna Lighthouse, Bygdøy, and Huk Bay. Drinks, blankets, music, and toilets are available onboard.

“Journey experience was perfect. Correct length of time on the boat. We lucked out when we sat beside a lovely French family who were very good company. Very enjoyable trip. Highly recommend.”

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Oslo: 3-Hour Highlights Bike Tour - Harbor paths and the first view of the fjord
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Oslo: 3-Hour Highlights Bike Tour

5.3-Hour Highlights Bike Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 1,609 reviews · 3 hours · from $62

Ride Oslo’s mostly flat center with an English-speaking guide, stopping at City Hall, Akershus Fortress, the Royal Palace, Frogner Park, and Tjuvholmen. Comfortable bikes, helmets, and winter spiked tires are provided. Guides such as Patrick, Lucia, Andreas, and Shaf add local stories and practical restaurant tips.

“It was a great way to explore the city with bike. We saw so many unpopular but beautiful places and bikes were easy to use. You’re learning Norway’s history from local people. Patrick was too kind I had lots of fun”

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Oslo: 24 or 48-Hour Hop-On Hop-Off Sightseeing Bus Ticket - Starting near Karl Johans gate
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Oslo: 24 or 48-Hour Hop-On Hop-Off Sightseeing Bus Ticket

6.24 or 48-Hour Hop-On Hop-Off Sightseeing Bus Ticket

★★★★★★★★★★4.1 · 1,470 reviews · from $41

Use a 24 or 48-hour Oslo sightseeing bus pass to reach Vigeland Sculpture Park, Bygdøy museums, Akershus Fortress, and the Opera House. You get multilingual audio commentary, Wi-Fi, headphones, and museum discounts. The 48-hour option gives you more time to stop, explore, and catch the next bus.

“I enjoyed the tour. Would be better if there were more frequent busses but overall great audio guide and fantastic sights! Really liked the museums, Vigeland sculpture park and famous opera house.”

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Oslo: Guided Sightseeing Fjord Cruise on Premium Silent Boat - Boarding at Rådhusbrygge 2
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Oslo: Guided Sightseeing Fjord Cruise on Premium Silent Boat

7.Guided Sightseeing Fjord Cruise on Premium Silent Boat

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 1,390 reviews · from $64

Join Brim Explorer at Rådhusbrygge 2 for a two-hour Oslofjord cruise on the quiet electric Ms Brisen. An English-speaking guide such as Susie, Sarah, or Frederick points out Akershus Fortress, the Opera House, Dyna Lighthouse, islands, and fjord wildlife. Choose a warm salon or outdoor deck, with snacks and drinks available onboard.

“This was a great experience! I would highly recommend it to my family and friends.”

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Kon-Tiki Museum Entrance Ticket - Inside the Kon-Tiki Museum on Bygdøy
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Kon-Tiki Museum Entrance Ticket

8.Kon-Tiki Museum Entrance Ticket

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 1,096 reviews · 1 hour (approx.) · from $19Best value

Visit Oslo’s Kon-Tiki Museum at your own pace with a convenient entrance ticket. See the original Kon-Tiki raft, the reed boats Ra and Tigris, Easter Island artifacts, a whale-shark model, and a 30-metre cave. The original documentary screens daily at noon.

“A truly awe-inspiring exhibition of legendary adventures. Beautifully mounted and displayed. Worth a repeat visit!”

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Oslo Highlights Bike Tour - Starting near Karl Johan’s gate
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Oslo Highlights Bike Tour

9.Oslo Highlights Bike Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 979 reviews · from $62Top rated

Ride through Oslo with a guide such as Becca, Curtis, Kat, or Leo on a relaxed three-hour route. You’ll cover Karl Johan’s gate, Aker Brygge, Akershus Fortress, the Royal Palace, Oslofjord, and Vigeland Park. Bikes and helmets are included, and winter routes may be adjusted.

“A lovely gentle way to explore Oslo. We all enjoyed hearing the history of the city and the bike riding was easy.”

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Oslo: Paradox Museum Entry Ticket - Following the one-way route through the exhibits
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Oslo: Paradox Museum Entry Ticket

10.Paradox Museum Entry Ticket

★★★★★★★★★★4.3 · 799 reviews · 1 hour · from $29

Enter Oslo’s Paradox Museum for more than 70 interactive illusions about perception, physics, and perspective. Follow the one-way route, use marked photo points, scan QR codes for explanations, and allow about an hour. Staff speak English and Norwegian, and the museum is wheelchair accessible.

“we loved it , the staff were very professional and friendly. the bad thing was , there wasn't a staff in each location for help customer with pictures, only in one area we were help with photos but overall we love it !! museum was as we expected.”

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Guided Sightseeing Cruise on Oslofjord by Premium Silent Boat - Akershus Fortress and Oslo’s waterfront
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Guided Sightseeing Cruise on Oslofjord by Premium Silent Boat

11.Guided Sightseeing Cruise on Oslofjord by Premium Silent Boat

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 730 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $52

Spend about two hours on Brim Explorer’s quiet electric boat, passing Akershus Fortress, the Opera House, Dyna Fyr, Bygdøy, islands, bathing houses, and holiday homes. Guides including Alisha, Suzi, and Frederik add friendly commentary, while floor-to-ceiling windows, an outside deck, café, and onboard bathroom make the ride comfortable in changing weather.

“Boat was changed due to “technical issues” so we were crammed on a different snd smaller boat which was worse than what we ordered. We were offered a refund or to change it to the next day however, we were unavailable the next day and we still wanted to see the fjords so we went ahead with it. The sites were gorgeous and the audio guide was good but being moved to a more crammed boat and not being offered at least some money back, would have to take two points off.”

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Oslo: City Sightseeing Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Tour - Starting at Nationaltheatret
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Oslo: City Sightseeing Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Tour

12.City Sightseeing Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Tour

★★★★★★★★★★3.6 · 724 reviews · 1 - 2 days · from $46

Use Oslo’s open-top City Sightseeing bus to link the Royal Palace, Vigeland Sculpture Park, Bygdøy museums, cruise terminals, Oslo Opera House, and MUNCH Museum. Your 24 or 48-hour pass includes multilingual audio, Wi-Fi, and flexible boarding at any stop, though museum admission costs extra.

“We enjoyed this very much but were a bit disappointed when we arrived at 9:40am and although there was a bus at the stop, we had to wait for another. Not sure why, but it caused us to depart the tour early at the end of the day. A bit too much waiting at stops. Drivers were OK but not as friendly as I expected! Oh well, still a wonderful way to see the city!!!”

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2-Hour Oslo Fjord Sightseeing Cruise by Sailing Ship - What the two-hour route shows you
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2-Hour Oslo Fjord Sightseeing Cruise by Sailing Ship

13.2-Hour Oslo Fjord Sightseeing Cruise by Sailing Ship

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 694 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $40

Cruise Oslo Fjord for two hours aboard an authentic sailing ship, passing Hovedøya, Dyna Lighthouse, the Opera House, wooded shores, and colorful island cabins. Choose from seven departure times, use the 13-language app, and warm up with blankets or a drink from the onboard bar.

“It's windy, so take a jacket. Lovely views and nice staff. The narration was nice to have to understand historical stuff”

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Oslo: Grand City Sightseeing Tour by Bus with Fjord Cruise - Holmenkollen Ski Jump and Oslo from above
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Oslo: Grand City Sightseeing Tour by Bus with Fjord Cruise

14.Grand City Sightseeing Tour by Bus with Fjord Cruise

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 647 reviews · 7h 30m · from $152

Spend 7.5 hours touring Oslo by air-conditioned coach and fjord boat. Visit Holmenkollen, Vigeland Sculpture Park, the Fram Museum, and either the Folk Museum or Kon-Tiki Museum. Guides such as Elena, Rita, and Chris add clear stories, humor, and useful local context.

“Boarding a comfortable clean bus on time at a clearly signed meeting point. Driver gave clear message outlining the protocols for behaviour on bus. Guide Christopher introduced himself and outlined the program for the day. Although the full trip was 7.5 hours in duration there was great variety and plenty of rest stops. Christopher was amazingly relaxed and informative. The visits were great.”

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Oslo: Viking Planet Entry Ticket - The Ambush puts you aboard a Viking ship
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Oslo: Viking Planet Entry Ticket

15.Viking Planet Entry Ticket

★★★★★★★★★★4.4 · 603 reviews · 2 hours · from $30

At Oslo’s Viking Planet, you’ll board a Viking ship in a 12-minute VR film, watch life-sized holograms, explore digital versions of the Oseberg and Gokstad ships, and follow Viking history in 12 languages. Allow two hours. FERÐ VR gaming costs extra unless you choose the combination ticket.

“The museum is very didactic. It describes the whole history of Vikings. It is wonderful.”

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