Oslo in 24 hours: Walking, Hiking, learn about Viking (Vettakollen tour)

Join our Ultimate Oslo Tour! First, you will discover the heart of Oslo on a city walk with a licensed guide. You will see the important city landmarks and learn the city´s culture and history. We will then take you on a nature hike where you will experience some of the best views of the Oslo fjord and enjoy Norwegian nature! During these 24 hours your local guides will show you two sides of our beautiful city. The 24-hour transport ticket is included in price.

Day 1. Sightseeing Oslo at its best!

Discover Oslo with your own licensed guide! We will pick you up at the hotel in the city center at 14.00 and show you the highlights of Oslo. Today you will learn about the history of the city, you will see the Royal Palace, and see both the historical and astonishing modern architecture of Oslo. You will get under the skin and discover the heartbeat  of Oslo's city center. This tour will also include visiting the Vigeland Sculpture park, the famous Viking ship museum and a wonderful and interesting walk in the pedestrian part of Oslo where your guide will show you the meeting point for your morning adventure the next day.

Day 2.  Hike to to the Vettakollen mountain to see the spectacular view of the Oslo fjord.

Our trip starts outside the Oslo Visitor Centre, at the train station Jernbanetorget at 9:00. We will take one of the most breathtaking metro train rides, with it's stunning views, to the Frognerseteren station.

The Frognerseteren station offers magnificent views of the coastline, and from here we will slowly hike down King Olav’s trail and over the picturesque Fuglemyrene. The hike will take us through a lush green forest where you can breath the fresh air and listen to the sounds of nature.
Our path will lead us to Vettakollen peak, which  is one of the most favourite spots among the locals. The panorama from here is absolutely breathtaking, especially on a clear day. You will see large parts of Oslo city, the Oslo fjord, and its dramatic coastline with many small islands.
After enjoying the views, we will stroll down to the metro station and finish our trip at Jernbanetorget, where we started, at 13:00.

What is included in the tour price?

• An English-speaking guide
• 24-Hours ticket for public transportation
• A bottle of water on every tour
• Two interesting tours with the local guides
• The entrance ticket to the Viking Ship Museum

Travelling is all about sharing experiences, so why not go on hike together with friends or family, and book one of our tours as a larger group? We will be delighted to offer you a group discount:

• Small groups of 5-10 can save 5% per person
• Groups of 10+ can save 10% per person
• Group discounts will be applied against the base price of the tour