Christiania Torv
Where modern Oslo began after the great fire of 1624, when King Christian IV decided to rebuild the city in this area.
Duration
approximately 2 hours
Idiomas
English
Price
Free Tour (tip-based)
Meeting point
Free Tour through the center of Oslo
Discover the capital of Norway on our free walking tour of Oslo in English — an ideal way to get to know the city's history, culture and quirks in the company of a local guide.
Along the way we'll walk past some of the most important spots in the historic center while exploring how Oslo grew from a small Scandinavian port into one of Europe's most modern capitals.
What you'll see on this free tour of Oslo
Rolf Strangers plass
A small square by the fjord where we'll talk about Oslo's historic relationship with the sea and the development of its harbor.
Aker Brygge
A lively waterfront promenade that went from industrial shipyard to one of Oslo's most modern and popular neighborhoods.
Oslo City Hall (Rådhuset)
One of the city's most iconic buildings, famous as the venue where the Nobel Peace Prize is awarded every year.
Stortingsgata
One of the most important streets in central Oslo, linking several key points of the city and reflecting its urban evolution.
The Norwegian Parliament (Stortinget)
The seat of Norway's parliament, where we'll talk about politics, democracy and how the Norwegian system works.
Oslo Cathedral
The city's main cathedral, built in the 17th century and the setting for major national ceremonies.
Oslo Central Station (Oslo S)
The country's main transport hub and one of the busiest places in Norway.
Oslo Opera House and Deichman Library
Two of the city's most modern and innovative buildings, symbols of Oslo's contemporary waterfront architecture.
What's included
- English-speaking guide with deep knowledge of local history and culture
- Walking tour through the center of Oslo
- Insights into Norwegian history, architecture and society
- Recommendations for restaurants, cafés and places to visit
- Tips to make the most of your stay in the city
- Group photo during the tour
Meeting point for the free tour in Oslo
The meeting point is Christiania Torv, in Oslo's historic center.
Our guide will be there holding a Turvei sign so you can easily find the group.
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5.0·408 reviews
Cari Matteo
★★★★★ · 2 months ago on Google
Perfect Guide. Full of energy and nice personality
marghe campo
★★★★★ · last month on Google
I had a wonderful experience on this tour. Mauri was an extremely knowledgeable, passionate, and engaging guide throughout the entire visit. It was a real pleasure to listen to him, and he was very prepared, able to answer every question thoroughly. I learned a lot about Oslo and its history, and the tour was both informative and enjoyable. I would highly recommend this experience to anyone visiting the city. Thank you for a fantastic tour!
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Victoria Tazza
★★★★★ · 2 weeks ago on Tripadvisor
Spectacular tour! Mauricio told us so many interesting things and answered all our questions. 100% recommended!
Olatz
★★★★★ · 2 weeks ago on Google
We did the freetour With Mauricio the 30th of June. We had a wonderful time. His got a great knowledge of the city and told us intreresting bits of the history. It made the tour very funny and enjoyable. 10 out of 10!!!!!!!!
Laura García
★★★★★ · 5 months ago on Google
Amazing experience with Mauricio! We went for a day to Oslo and he was the best. Told us recommendations on where to go for food and drinks and told us stories about Norway that we couldn’t have learned any other way. Would definitely repeat!
Holly Dalton
★★★★★ · 2 months ago on Google
Our amazing tour guide Maria took us around Oslo. She gave a detailed explanation on the history of Norway which was so interesting! Would love to do this again!
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Frequently asked questions
The tour lasts approximately 2 hours and is entirely on foot through the city center.
Yes, we recommend booking in advance, as groups have a limited number of participants.
The tour is conducted entirely in English.
No. The tour runs even in the rain, so we recommend bringing clothing suited to Oslo's weather.
The tour starts at Christiania Torv, in the center of Oslo. The exact meeting point is shown on the map on this page.
We accept both cash and card for the contribution at the end of the tour.
Price
Free Tour
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