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We depart Aker Brygge and set course to experience Oslo from a different vantage point. The Oslo fjord. We will slowly glide past the Aker fortress, the Opera, Hovedøya and the famous lighthouse on a rock; Dyna Fyr.
During the tour our tours guide will share interesting and important stories of the nature and wildlife that lives in and around the city of Oslo.
In our onboard cafe, you can purchase soft drinks and freshly baked goods. Both inside and outside it is comfortable and safe for young and old. Our panoramic windows go down all the way to the floor so that even the smallest in our midst can see the scenery and nature outside.
This tour is organised by I Love Bergen, a locally owned and operated company. Our tours focus not just on the history and highlights of Bergen, but also the off-the-beaten path hidden alleys and stories of everyday life.
The first half of our tour focuses on the history of Bergen. We wander the fortress complex, covering Bergen’s medieval history and short period as the capital of Norway. After this crash course in Norwegian history, we make our way to Bryggen – Bergen’s UNESCO Site. Here you learn about 1,000 years of trade history and the reason for Bergen’s founding and growth.
The second half of our tour is about life in Bergen. We leave the ‘touristy’ part behind and wander into the neighbourhood surrounding Bryggen. As you explore Bergen’s best kept secret, you’ll learn about everyday life. The tour ends by passing by our favourite cafes, restaurants, with recommendations for things to do.
Our group sizes are limited so you can ask questions!
Embark on this comprehensive tour of Oslo and explore all its must-see attractions with a licensed guide at your side. Enjoy panoramic city views from Holmenkollen Hill and admire the stunning ski jump, take a stroll through the impressive Vigeland Sculpture Park while your enthusiastic guide will introduce you to the art of the most prolific Norwegian artist, Gustav Vigeland, and then, visit two famous museums: the Fram Museum and the Norwegian Folk Museum* (The Open-Air Museum) with its iconic Stave church.
*On Mondays in April and October, and on unfavourable weather conditions, the Kon-Tiki Museum will be visited instead of the Folk Museum.
Enjoy the Sami experience of reindeer sledding, where you'll enjoy a long sleigh ride (30 mins) pulled by a wild reindeer. Then feed a herd of 300 reindeer at the camp, and gather inside a traditional Sami tent for a hot meal and to listen to stories about Sami culture around the campfire. A Sami guide will also perform a joik, traditional folk song, for you, before return transportation to Tromsø.
This food and culture walk is a tasty and educational 3 hour tour in the heart of Bergen city center.
The tour starts at Bontelabo 2 with a selction of tradisional tastes and the history behind them. Your local guide will bring you to several local hidden gems, as well as interesting stops and some of our most popular attractions. Along the way there will be tastes of local and traditional food and drinks, it can be aquivilent to a small luch.
Remember to dress acording to the weather!
If you want to experience a side of Oslo that you have never seen before, join us on our Oslo Alternative Culture and Street Food Tour!
You will be taken to the real alternative side of Oslo and experience underground culture like never before. What's more, you will also have the opportunity to get a taste of Oslo's culinary highlights.
Our experienced guides will take you to a variety of different locations where you will be able to taste a variety of Norwegian treats - from the best waffles in the world, heartwarming cocoa and Norwegian hot dog to a tasting plate with selection of the best Norwegian cheese and cured meat!
Please note that this is a street food tour so all dishes are designed as take out.
The reindeer and the Sami have been living and working on this land for centuries and they have only recently invited guests to be part of their daily life. You will visit their camp and have a chance to feed the herd of around 300 wild reindeer who will swarm all around and some will even eat from your hands. You will then be invited for hot drinks around the fire inside a warm candlelit gamme (Traditional Sami Hut) where lunch, bidos, cooked over the open fire will be served (a traditional Sami stew which is often served at Sami weddings and other special occasions).
After lunch you will be invited into a lavvu (Sami tent) and gather around the fire to listen to stories about Sami culture and how it is to be a reindeer herder. The Sami guide will also perform a joik (traditional Sami song) for the guests.
Walk with a Viking: Private Tour of Oslo's Top Sights and Local Spots Private Walk With a Viking - Oslo Walking Tour. Our Oslo walking tour is your introduction to our country. It will help you get your bearings and make the most of your stay in Norway. We recommend it as your first stop in Oslo. Our family-friendly tour brings the history of Norway to life with exciting stories and Nordic mythology. We’ll visit all of the famous landmarks in the city center, i.e. Aker Brygge, the Royal Palace, the Parliament, the University, the main streets, etc. You will also visit a medieval Fortress Akershus / Vigeland Sculpture Park. But, we’ll also share hidden, local spots, things you’d miss if you didn’t know what to look for. We want you to feel the unique, friendly atmosphere of our quirky little city, not just to see the most popular tourist attractions. We’ll be showing you our favorite places to eat, drink and visit.
This combo car and walking tour will take give you a glimpse of beautiful Oslo surroundings and the fjord, followed by a nice walk through the center of Norwegian Capital City. You will have 4 hours at your posession, 2 hours for a car ride and 2 hours of walking with your guide. The tour is private, so you will have flexibility to include a quick lunch, or a hike in the woods, or longer time to spend with your guide at a certain sight of your interest.
Visit a reindeer camp outside of Tromsø on this 4 hour tour that introduces you to a little Sami culture. You'll have a chance to feed a herd of 300 reindeer, take a 15-minute reindeer sled ride, and then gather inside a Sami tent for a hot meal and to hear stories about Sami culture around the campfire. A guide also performs a joik, traditional Sami folk song.
Experiences are in abundance: Including Polar museum, Kon Tiki museum, Vigelandsparken, Holmenkollen and the story of Oslo in a nutshell
I'll pick you up in my new Volvo XC 90. You get a private, exclusive, and unique trip to the most popular attractions in Oslo. I am a certified Oslo Guide.
You will experience the polar expedition and the heroes. We visit the popular Fram Museum and board the boat, which has been on expeditions to both the north pole and the south pole. We visit the famous museums of Thor Heyerdahl and learn about the Kon-Tiki, Tigris and the RA expeditions.
Fantastic view from the top of Oslo
We visit the Tryvann tower with its spectacular view.
We visit the world's most famous ski facility,the Holmenkollen ski facility, which is the national ski resort in Norway.
We visit The world's largest outdoor sculpture park, created by one artist. We visit Frognerparken with a completely unique sculpture collection by the famous Gustav Vigeland.
If you are on a cruise porting in Flam, or staying in Flam this trip to the spectacular Stegastein Viewpoint is a must. This structure, which juts out 30 metres from the mountainside, 650 metres above the fjord, offers an unparalleled panorama. A more amazing view of the fjord, mountains and surrounding landscape is hard to imagine.
With this combination of coach and walk, we will enjoy the third largest city in Norway from different perspectives.
We will start our adventure with a 2-hour city tour by coach from Pirbadet, near the the cruise terminal. We will head to Solsiden, a charming and vibrant district and pass by the colorful boat and warehouses along the river Nid. Hotel Britannia and the royal residence Stiftsgården also a must-see on this tour. We'll make a photo stop at the Sverresli viewpoint with a wonderful view of whole Trondheim. From here we'll head to Kristiansten fortress, where we'll make another photo stop.
The walking part of the tour will start at Nidarosdomen, the beautiful, northern-most cathedral in Scandinavia and the best-preserved Gothic building in Northern Europe. We will enjoy Bakklandet with the small colourful houses, we cross the Old Town Bridge and have a look at the bicycle lift, the unique one in the world. All this followed by interesting and amusing stories of our guides.
Retro Tours Norway is a company offering city tours in Oslo using retro styled motorbikes with sidecars. We can carry up to 2 passengers per bike so If you want to experience the sites and sounds of this beautiful city in a different and unique way come and give it a try. You won’t regret it!
Your tour will start by riding through the city centre passing Stortinget (Parliament Building) and the Royal Palace. From the Palace we will continue up to the Holmenkollen Ski Jump Centre. Here you will see some great views of Oslo and surrounding fjord. We will then visit Vigelands Parken, the site of over 200 bronze and granite sculptures created by Gustav Vigeland. Next we continue to Bygdøy, the site of several museums including Kon-Tiki, Fram, Viking Ships and Folk museums.
In addition to our 2 hour tours we can also offer bespoke tours on request. (1-3 hour tours, half or full day tours and group bookings available).
All stops are optional.
Routes may be subject to change.
Our excursion begins in Molde, the capital of the Romsdal province. The city lies on the banks of the Romsdalsfjord surrounded by 222 mostly snow-capped mountain peaks.
Our journey takes us past Molde's popular hiking and skiing areas and the marble-studded mountains directly to Norway's most famous coastal road, the Atlantic Road.
This unique and spectacular series of bridges connects numerous islands and reefs and was named Norway's Building of the Century in 2005. During a 30-minute photo stop, we have the opportunity to experience this interplay of nature and modern architecture up close.
The tour continues along the breathtaking Hustadvika Coast, dotted with cliffs, reefs and sandy beaches.
The next highlight is the 407m high Varden viewpoint. During the photo stop, a wonderful view of the fjord landscape with its countless small islands, the city and its impressive mountain panorama awaits us. Before we reach the harbor again, there is still time for a short city tour.
