Oslo Self Guided Walking Tour with an APP

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1. Oslo's Tiger Statue marks our tour's start. This bronze icon, created for the city's 1000th anniversary, represents Oslo's "Tiger City" nickname. It symbolizes the city's transformation from struggle to prosperity.

   5 min

2. Karl Johans Gate, Oslo's main street, runs from Central Station to the Royal Palace. Named after King Karl XIV Johan, it's a hub of shops, cafes, and historic buildings, bustling with local life.

   5 min

3. Oslo Cathedral, a brick masterpiece from 1697, stands on Karl Johans Gate. Its ornate interior features starry ceilings and royal history. Open daily, it's a hub of worship and culture.

   25 minAdmission included

4. Stortinget, Oslo's yellow-brick Parliament, opened in 1866. This Neo-Romanesque landmark houses Norway's 169-member legislature. Free public tours offer insights into governance.

   5 min

5. The Grand Hotel, Oslo's Nobel Prize venue since 1874, hosted Roald Dahl and Henrik Ibsen. Its white granite facade and clock tower embody elegance on Karl Johans Gate.

   5 min

6. Oslo's National Theatre, opened 1899, blends Classical and Art Nouveau styles. Its ornate exterior and luxurious interior showcase Norway's theatrical heritage. Free to view outside.

   10 min

7. University Square hosts Oslo University's classic buildings. Statues honor Norwegian icons like Holberg, Welhaven, and Wergeland. It's a vibrant hub of learning and culture.

   5 min

8. Oslo's Royal Palace, built 1847, stands at Karl Johans gate's end. Its neoclassical design and statue of King Karl Johan embody Norway's royal legacy. Park entry is free.

   10 min

9. Sentrum, Oslo's old center, blends 15th-century grid layout with colorful classical buildings. Modern structures add contrast. Cobbled streets and bronze domes charm visitors.

   5 min

10. Oslo City Hall, built 1950, hosts Nobel Peace Prize. Red-brick towers house art-filled interiors. Square features Harald Hardrada statue. Free entry to public areas.

    5 min

11. Nobel Peace Center, in old Vestbanen station, showcases laureates' stories. Yellow brick facade with modern elements. Near Aker Brygge, it offers interactive exhibits.

    10 min

12. Opened in 2022, Oslo’s National Museum features sleek modern design and houses 400,000 artworks, including Munch’s The Scream. A must-visit for art lovers!

    10 min

Cancellation

Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the experience starts, for a full refund.

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How it compares in Oslo

• Its from-price is 91% below the median of the 338 experiences we list in Oslo.
• Its length is typical for the group.
• By number of reviews it ranks 64 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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