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Top 35 Things To Do in Oslo

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#1Best of the City Full-Day Tour & Fjord Cruise

For a tour that showcases the best that Oslo has to offer, look no further than this full-day trip and take in all the significant sights! Admire the famous ...

recommend86% of travelers recommend

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$83
per adult
Best of the City Full-Day Tour & Fjord Cruise

#2Oslo Pass

Oslo is a capital city in continuous development. You can discover the history of the city at the Akershus medieval fortress and at the same time see great d...

recommend94% of travelers recommend

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$50
per adult
Oslo Pass

#3Oslo Panorama Tour - Holmenkollen & Vigeland Sculpture Park

If you are short on time, this tour of Oslo is the ideal solution to seeing the best the city has to offer! See the most significant landmarks in the city ce...

recommend100% of travelers recommend

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$34
per adult
Oslo Panorama Tour - Holmenkollen & Vigeland Sculpture Park

#4Marvelous Oslo Self-Guided Audio Tour

The magical city of Oslo is Norway’s capital and most populated city. On this audio tour you will learn about its ancient history of Norse Kings, the Great F...

recommend20% of travelers recommend

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$20
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Marvelous Oslo Self-Guided Audio Tour

#5Oslo Selected Highlights Tour including Kon-Tiki Museum

Discover some of Oslo's top highlights on this 4-hour tour as you visit sites of cultural, historical and sporting interest across this charming capital city...

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$51
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Oslo Selected Highlights Tour including Kon-Tiki Museum

#6A Well Balanced Food and History Tour with Focus on the Scandinavian Kitche...

This walking tour starts at your hotel/cruise ship and includes the Akershus Fortress, Parliament, Royal Residence, National Gallery (Munk paintings. Admissi...

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$38
per traveler
A Well Balanced Food and History Tour with Focus on the Scandinavian Kitche...

#7Shore Excursion: Oslo Hop-on Hop-off Tour

Experience Oslo—the forest-fringed and fascinating Norwegian capital—from the top of a double-decker bus. Hop on and off at your own pace to explore museums ...

recommend68% of travelers recommend

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$49
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Shore Excursion: Oslo Hop-on Hop-off Tour

#8Oslo Discovery Tour with certified guides and modern coaches

Set off for a premium tour of Oslo including the top attractions of the Norwegian capital, an expert local guide and modern coach transportation. With exampl...

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$56
per adult
Oslo Discovery Tour with certified guides and modern coaches

#9Oslo Small Group Walking Tour

On this relaxed and personalized walking tour, you will learn about Norwegian culture from the Vikings to the modern day as you follow a route past some of t...

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$50
per adult
Oslo Small Group Walking Tour

#10City Cruise Hop-On, Hop-Off on boat

For a unique way to get to all the attractions in Oslo while enjoying panoramic views of the city, use this hop-on, hop-off cruise pass. Jump aboard the wood...

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$26
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City Cruise Hop-On, Hop-Off on boat

Things To Do in Oslo

Oslo serves as the capital city of Norway and is one of Europe’s premier destinations for fun. You can find an abundance of exciting things to do in Oslo while enjoying some of the city’s top tourist spots. Using a detailed map of Oslo will help you find many of the city’s best places.

The Royal Palace is one of the top attractions in Oslo. Built during the 19th century, this beautiful palace has been the residence of Norwegian royalty throughout its history. You can tour the palace to see elegant furnishings and manicured gardens. A small lake situated behind the palace features a stunning fountain.

While taking Oslo excursions, you can also check out the city’s local museums. The Fram Museum details the story of a famous ship, which made expeditions to the Arctic regions as well as to Antarctica. The Norwegian Folk Art Museum is an open-air museum featuring a series of old homes taken from various sections around the country. The Viking Ship Museum is also one of the must-see places in Oslo.

Peaceful parks and other great outdoor locations can also be found throughout the city. A short boat ride to the small island of Hovedoya will give you the chance to enjoy the serenity of the area’s natural setting. Frogner Park, which is also the largest park in Norway, features a series of captivating outdoor sculptures designed by Gustav Vigeland. You can also venture just outside of the city center if you would like to explore Saint Hanshaugen Park.

All of the fascinating sites and fun Oslo activities are sure to provide a memorable experience. You can save big on Oslo tours by booking your airline tickets, hotel stay, and vehicle rental here on Expedia.

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