Julefeiring: Oslo’s Christmas Tour
- 2 hours
- Free cancellation up to 24h before
- Guided in English
- Instant confirmation
Highlights
To make the experience magical, your guide also introduces you to beloved stories from Norwegian folklore. You’ll hear about Julenissen (the Norwegian Santa Claus), mischievous trolls said to roam on Christmas Eve, and even the tradition of the Christmas log, explained during the tour. The walk also includes a cosy moment when your guide reads aloud a classic Norwegian Christmas fairy tale from a traditional storybook. The walk concludes at Oslo’s enchanting Christmas Market, where twinkling stalls overflow with crafts, gifts, and seasonal cheer. Here you’ll sample smultringer (Norwegian Christmas doughnuts), a piece of kransekake (almond ring cake), and sip a warm cup of non-alcoholic gløgg. To round it all off, each guest receives a festive holiday gift as a keepsake of the season. With festive flavours, iconic landmarks, and enchanting myths and legends, Julefeiring: Oslo Christmas Walking Tour offers a heartwarming blend of education, tradition, and seasonal magic.
Inclusions
What's included
- A small suprise gift to take home with you
- Smultringer (Norwegian Christmas doughnuts) and Kransekake (traditional almond ring cake)
- Non-alcoholic Norwegian gløgg
- Guided city and Christmas markets tour
What's not
- The tips for guides are no included in the price and are warmly welcomed but not mandatory.
Itinerary
Your journey begins at the Opera House, one of Oslo’s most iconic landmarks, before continuing past the Cathedral, Parliament, National Theatre, the majestic Royal Palace, and City Hall. Along the way, your guide shares fascinating insights into Norwegian Christmas traditions, from the foods served on Christmas Eve to how Oslo dresses up for the season.
The tour leads to the enchanting Oslo Christmas Markets, a vibrant winter wonderland where stalls brimming with authentic Norwegian crafts, gifts, and seasonal delights await. Here, you’ll get to sample some traditional Christmas sweets and receive a special holiday gift as a memento of your Oslo Christmas adventure. The tour culminates with a heartwarming fairy tale as you sip on a cup of non-alcoholic gløgg—a traditional spiced drink—to truly immerse yourself in the holiday spirit. With stories of Norwegian yuletide customs, local treats to savor, and magical moments around every corner, this Christmas Tour offers a delightful blend of culture, tradition, and seasonal cheer, leaving you with memories to cherish throughout the holidays.
Cancellation
Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the experience starts, for a full refund.
Reviews
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Know before you go
- Meeting point
- Meet your guide outside the main entrance of the Oslo Opera House, on the front plaza. Please arrive five to ten minutes before departure.
- Pickup
- Everyone meets at the starting point; there is no pickup.
- Ticket type
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted
- Group size
- Up to 12 travellers
- Operated by
- OsloWay
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
How it compares in Oslo
- Its from-price is 51% below the median of the 338 experiences we list in Oslo.
- It is shorter than most of them.
- By number of reviews it ranks 108 of 338.
- The operator lists free cancellation on it.
About Oslo
Oslo is Norway's capital at the head of the Oslofjord, a green city of sculpture, Viking ships, polar-ship museums, an opera house and forests for skiing.
Oslo sits at the head of the Oslofjord, surrounded by forested hills and dotted with islands, and it is one of Europe's greenest capitals. The waterfront has the Opera House, a white marble building with a sloping roof that visitors can walk on, and Akershus Fortress, a medieval castle above the harbour. City Hall, a brick building with large murals, is where the Nobel Peace Prize is presented each December.
Top-ranked sights in Oslo: Akershus Castle (Akershus Slott), Oslo Royal Palace (Kongelige Slott), Oslo City Hall (Radhuset).
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