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Private Oslo Highlights Tour: Discover Hidden Gems in Oslo's Nooks and Crannies with a Local
4.7
49 Ratings
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Experience the best of Oslo on a private tour with a local guide. Discover hidden gems, explore cozy cafés and trendy stores, and immerse yourself in the city’s vibrant street art scene.
Experience the best of Oslo on a private tour with a local guide. Discover hidden gems, explore cozy cafés and trendy stores, and immerse yourself in the city’s vibrant street art scene.
Duration:
8 hours
Cancellation:
24 hours
Highlights
- Oslo - Discover Oslo through the perspective of a local enthusiast—explore lively streets, picturesque parks, and hidden neighborhoods. This is more than just a tour; it’s a tailored experience based on your interests. Prior to your walk, your host will send a brief questionnaire to help design your perfect day. From famous landmarks to secret…
- Oslo - Discover Oslo through the perspective of a local enthusiast—explore lively streets, picturesque parks, and hidden neighborhoods. This is more than just a tour; it’s a tailored experience based on your interests. Prior to your walk, your host will send a brief questionnaire to help design your perfect day. From famous landmarks to secret spots, each location is selected specifically for you.
- Frogner Park - Start your day amidst expressive sculptures in this verdant, tree-lined park, featuring over 200 pieces by Gustav Vigeland. Your host might lead you from here down Karl Johans gate, Oslo’s main boulevard, adorned with charming cafés and ending at the majestic Royal Palace.
- The Mini Bottle Gallery - Nestled away and wonderfully quirky, this gallery presents one of the world’s most intriguing collections—a local treasure that few travelers are aware of.
- The Royal Palace - Stroll past the Neoclassical palace, and if you time it right, experience the ceremonial changing of the guard at 13:30—an Oslo tradition.
- Torggata - Meander into this lesser-known street filled with pastel-colored buildings, unique boutiques, and welcoming coffee spots. Your host might highlight a favorite local hangout for you to visit later.
- Akershus Castle and Fortress (Akershus Slott og Festning) - Walk along the perimeter of this medieval fortress and follow your host towards Oslo’s harbor—where contemporary design meets historical allure.
What's Included
- Direct communication with your host for itinerary planning and local recommendations.
- Flexible durations and start times—choose your preferred time when booking.
- Pre-tour questionnaire to tailor the experience to your preferences.
- Private and personalized walking experience with insider tips from a passionate local.
- Direct communication with your host for itinerary planning and local recommendations.
- Flexible durations and start times—choose your preferred time when booking.
- Pre-tour questionnaire to tailor the experience to your preferences.
- Private and personalized walking experience with insider tips from a passionate local.
What's Not Included
- Food, drinks and tickets to any attractions
- Transportation (primarily a walking experience, public transport may be used at an additional cost)
- Gratuities (optional)
- Food, drinks and tickets to any attractions
- Transportation (primarily a walking experience, public transport may be used at an additional cost)
- Gratuities (optional)
Additional Information
Avoid the usual tourist routes and discover the true essence of Oslo. Accompanied by a local guide, explore the city at your leisure, experiencing the everyday allure of serene parks, artistic neighborhoods, and hidden gems often overlooked by tourists. Whether sharing stories over coffee in a local café, enjoying fjord views from a secluded promenade,…
Avoid the usual tourist routes and discover the true essence of Oslo. Accompanied by a local guide, explore the city at your leisure, experiencing the everyday allure of serene parks, artistic neighborhoods, and hidden gems often overlooked by tourists. Whether sharing stories over coffee in a local café, enjoying fjord views from a secluded promenade, or exploring street art in Tøyen, this journey focuses on authentic connections.
Within 24 hours of booking, the team will contact you to understand your interests better. Based on your preferences, you will be paired with a compatible host to create a personalized itinerary—one that adapts throughout the day, allowing you to experience Oslo like a local.
- After booking, you’ll receive a short questionnaire to share your interests, preferences, and must-sees. Your guide will personally reach out to craft a fully customized itinerary that suits your style—whether you love history, food, hidden gems, or cultural experiences.
- This private tour is a walking experience. A private vehicle is not included.
- Public transportation or local taxis may be used to transfer between sites. Exact transportation costs can be discussed with your host after your reservation is finalized.
Location
The Tiger
Jernbanetorget
This is a great central point to meet your host if your hotel is not listed.
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Customer Ratings
4.7
(49 Ratings)
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Carol_b
Aug 26, 2025
Excellent. Very flexible... - Excellent. Very flexible with what I wanted to do and see. Very knowledgeable and friendly. Would hire her again
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Nptjr29
Aug 25, 2025
Exploring Oslo with the Best Guide – Sheenam! - I had the pleasure of touring Oslo with Sheenam, and I couldn’t have asked for a better guide! From the moment we met, she made me feel comfortable, even though I was a little nervous about navigating a new city on my own. She was patient, kind, and incredibly helpful, making sure I never felt rushed while still covering an impressive number of sights.
In just four hours, Sheenam guided me through Oslo’s highlights, including the Central Station, Deichman Library, Opera House, Munch Museum, She Lies floating sculpture, Bjørvika waterfront, and Vigeland Sculpture Park. Along the way, she shared fascinating insights that deepened my appreciation of each place. She also made sure I experienced local flavors—moose hotdogs and burgers, creamy fish soup, and Ringnes beer—all of which I loved! Even better, she gave me clear directions for landmarks we didn’t have time to visit, like the Royal Palace, Stortinget, and Oslo Cathedral.
What impressed me most was how approachable and attentive she was. As someone who’s directionally challenged, I could have easily felt overwhelmed, but with her guidance everything was seamless and stress-free. She balanced being informative with giving me space to simply enjoy the city. She even went above and beyond—giving me detailed instructions for navigating Oslo’s public transport, and personally taking me to a burger spot a bit out of the way so I wouldn’t miss the moose burger I’d been hoping to try.
If you’re visiting Oslo, I can’t recommend Sheenam enough. She’s knowledgeable, thoughtful, and considerate—and she makes the whole experience feel like exploring the city with a friend. I left with wonderful memories of Oslo, and that’s largely thanks to her!
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Judy_j
Aug 20, 2025
A wonderful 3 hours! - Neil was a wonderful guide who used his acting skills to enhance our experience. He shared much history with added stories and especially shared his opinions on various architecture and art works. He made multiple suggestions for our remaining time in Oslo.
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Ray_t
Aug 12, 2025
Great way to start your visit to Oslo - Very nice tour of the city. Informative as well. A great way to start your trip. Highly recommended.
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Nicha_g
Aug 8, 2025
Sheenam was one of the... - Sheenam was one of the kindest and friendliest people I’ve ever met. She knows all the landmarks in the city well, and she took a beautiful picture of me. By the end of the trip, we had become good friends. I highly recommend her! Hope to see you again soon.
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Michael_s
Aug 7, 2025
Great build your own tour - A lot of walking, but that was our choice. Marie reached out and asked what our goals were before the tour and even during the tour gave us options of next steps and choices. We saw the opera house, the palace, the main square and the fortress. A lot of history and knowledge.
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Denyce_w
Aug 5, 2025
Neil gave us a nice... - Neil gave us a nice overview of Oslo in the short time we had available. We asked for a focus on history, and he delivered! He also took the time to help us figure out the transit system. A terrific experience.
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Michaels_r
Aug 4, 2025
Quick history and culture tour - Very knowledgeable and friendly guide. She knew the history and cultural highlights. She answered every question.
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Natalie_h
Aug 17, 2025
Knowledgeable walking tour of Oslo - Mary was wonderful to connect with prior to our tour. She stayed in touch with us and was very informative about the area we explored
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Mick
Jul 30, 2025
A good way to customise a tour to help orientate yourself in Oslo - The process of asking us in advance what we hoped to get out of the tour was a good idea. The tour covered off the things we hope to see in Oslo at a fairly casual pace. It was a good way to learn about Oslo and get our bearings.
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