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The 15 Best Oslo Tours & Fjord Cruises

44 tours  ·  from $15

The Oslofjord starts at the city dock, so the best day out here needs no coach at all. The 15 below compare the sightseeing cruises, the shrimp-buffet evenings and the walks, on price and departure time.

Oslo: Scenic Fjord Cruise with Audio Guide Commentary - Starting beside the Opera House
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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

Cruise Oslo’s inner fjord for 90 minutes on a quiet electric ship. You’ll pass Akershus Fortress, Bygdøy, Hovedøya, Sørenga, and the Opera House, with indoor seating, a large accessible deck, Wi-Fi, onboard drinks, and optional audio commentary in seven languages.

“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 - Hovedøya: abbey ruins, sheep pastures, and cannons
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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 ferry-hopping across Oslofjord with an English-speaking guide such as Shaf, Patrick, or Giovanni. Walk about 7 kilometers across Hovedøya, Gressholmen, and Lindøya in warmer months, or two islands in winter, with history, forest paths, coastal views, and a picnic break.

“We were a family of four, during a cold and icy winter day. Everything was really good. We were all happy about the 4 hours we spent.”

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Oslo: 100% Electric Oslofjord Sightseeing Cruise - Starting at Rådhusbrygge 4
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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

Join Trollcruise AS at Oslo City Hall pier for a two-hour, zero-emission cruise through Oslofjord. You’ll pass the Opera House, Munch Museum, Akershus Fortress, small islands, and shoreline cabins, with an English audio guide, warm indoor seating, blankets, Wi-Fi, and an optional Bygdøy stop.

“very nice, totally fair price for 2 hours, long enough to really enjoy the trip”

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Oslo: Fjord Evening Cruise with Shrimp Buffet - Leaving Rådhusbrygge 3 beside City Hall
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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. You will pass Hovedøya, Dyna Lighthouse, Bygdøy, and Huk Bay while eating peel-and-eat Norwegian shrimp with bread, butter, lettuce, mayonnaise, and dill. The mood is relaxed and social, with drinks available from the onboard bar.

“There was no light on the upper deck. We ate shrimps in the dark?! It was not comfortable.”

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Oslo: 3-Hour Highlights Bike Tour - Oslo harbor and City Hall set the tone
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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 such as Patrick, Shaf, Lucia, or Andreas. You’ll see the fjord, Akershus Fortress, City Hall, Royal Palace, Frogner Park, and Tjuvholmen on a comfortable city bike, with frequent stops for stories and photos.

“Excellent. We saw a lot and learned a lot from our guide!”

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Oslo: 24 or 48-Hour Hop-On Hop-Off Sightseeing Bus Ticket - Bygdøy’s museums, the best reason to choose 48 hours
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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

See Oslo’s main sights by hop-on hop-off bus, with stops near Vigeland Sculpture Park, the Bygdøy museums, Akershus Fortress, and the Opera House. Choose 24 or 48 hours, listen to multilingual commentary, use onboard Wi-Fi, and receive museum discounts. The Viking Ship Museum is currently closed for renovation.

“The English translation was spot on. There was a discount on several of the museums. This is always a great way to obtain an overview of the city. we arrived early morning before our room was ready. Thus a great way to spend the day while waiting to check on.”

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Oslo: Guided Sightseeing Fjord Cruise on Premium Silent Boat - Starting 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

Cruise Oslofjord for two hours aboard Brim Explorer’s silent electric Ms Brisen. Your English-speaking guide, often Suzie, Sarah, Frederick, or Alisha, points out Akershus Fortress, the Opera House, Dyna Lighthouse, islands, saunas, and wildlife. Choose an outdoor deck or warm panoramic saloon.

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

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Kon-Tiki Museum Entrance Ticket - Ra, Tigris, and Heyerdahl’s wider world
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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

Explore Oslo’s Kon-Tiki Museum at your own pace. See the original 1947 raft, reed boats Ra and Tigris, Easter Island and Galapagos exhibits, a cave tour, and a whale shark model. The Oscar-winning Kon-Tiki film screens daily at noon. No guide is included.

“Gostei bastante do museu. Com bastantes barcos antigos e muitas peças encontradas ao longo do tempo. Recomendo”

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Oslo Highlights Bike Tour - Oslo City Hall and the Nobel Peace Prize
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Oslo Highlights Bike Tour

9.Oslo Highlights Bike Tour

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

Ride through central Oslo with a guide such as Becca, Curtis, Kat, or Laura, stopping at City Hall, Aker Brygge, Akershus Fortress, the Royal Palace, Oslofjord, and Vigeland Park. Bikes and helmets are included, and the pace is gentle rather than athletic.

“Izzy was fabulous! She was incredibly knowledgeable and passionate about the area. Great way to explore the city!”

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Oslo: Paradox Museum Entry Ticket - What the one-hour route is like
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Oslo: Paradox Museum Entry Ticket

10.Paradox Museum Entry Ticket

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

Spend about an hour moving through more than 70 interactive illusions at Paradox Museum Oslo. Follow the one-way route, test perception and physics, scan QR codes, and take photos at marked points. Staff speak English and Norwegian, and the museum is a short walk from Nationaltheatret and Stortinget.

“brilliant experience, had a really fun time in each room and posing for funny pictures. would highly recommend.”

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Guided Sightseeing Cruise on Oslofjord by Premium Silent Boat - From Rådhusbrygge to Akershus Fortress
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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 aboard Brim Explorer’s premium silent electric boat, sailing past Akershus Fortress, the Opera House, islands, lighthouses, Dyna Fyr, and Bygdøy. Guides such as Alisha, Suzi, and Frederikson add friendly local context, while indoor and outdoor seating keeps the cruise comfortable in changing weather.

“The ship motor was not working so we were booked on another cruiseline which was great despite the delay in departing”

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Oslo: City Sightseeing Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Tour - Nationaltheatret, Karl Johans Gate, and the Royal Palace
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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 a 24 or 48-hour pass to circle Oslo by open-top double-decker bus, with audio commentary in eight languages, free Wi-Fi, and stops near the Royal Palace, Vigeland Sculpture Park, museums, cruise terminals, Opera House, and MUNCH Museum.

“Some of the ports for the head sets were not working. Would suggest to only go on the bus with the glass windows up top not the plastic I ones as it’s hard to see out and take pictures of the top is on”

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2-Hour Oslo Fjord Sightseeing Cruise by Sailing Ship - The sailing ship and onboard comfort
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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

Sail for two hours from Rådhusbrygge 3 past Oslo Opera House, Hovedøya, Dyna Lighthouse, wooded shores, and island cabins. Choose from seven departures, use the 13-language Oslo Fjord Guide app, and warm up with blankets or a drink from the onboard bar.

“Highlight of a sparkling day in Oslo. The ride was calm; the views impressive; the narration informative, and inspiring on places to go in Oslo (museums, hikes, beaches, restaurants). Great trip!”

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Oslo: Grand City Sightseeing Tour by Bus with Fjord Cruise - Holmenkollen Ski Jump and the high view over Oslo
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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 seeing Oslo with an English-speaking guide, usually including a Holmenkollen photo stop, Vigeland Park, the Fram Museum, and a seasonal second museum. A comfortable coach handles the distances, then a 1.5-hour Oslofjord cruise provides a calm finish.

“Fun whirlwind tour. Chris was a very fun and knowledgeable guide.”

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Oslo: Viking Planet Entry Ticket - Starting with the 12-minute VR voyage
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Oslo: Viking Planet Entry Ticket

15.Viking Planet Entry Ticket

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

Spend about two hours at Oslo’s Viking Planet, where VR takes you aboard a Viking ship, holograms bring the past to life, and digital exhibits explain ships, myths, gender roles, and daily life. The standard ticket excludes the FERÐ battle game, so choose the combination ticket if you want the full program.

“🌟 A Must-Visit for Viking Fans and Mythology Buffs! 🛡️⚔️ If you’re obsessed with Vikings (the TV show or the real ones), Norse mythology, or even Game of Thrones, then The Viking Planet is an absolute gem! 🤩 This interactive museum will transport you back in time with its fantastic VR experience—seriously, it’s like stepping onto a Viking ship. 🛶 The highlight? A virtual tour of the Viking Ship Museum, which is a lifesaver since it’s currently closed for repairs (at the time of this review). The overall ticket price is quite reasonable, though the Viking VR game—where you get to battle like a true Norse warrior—does cost a bit…”

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