Oslo Opera House (Operahuset) Tours and Activities
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Norway’s stylish, innovative new arts center opened in 2008 at Bjørvika, with views stretching out over Oslo Fjord. It is home to the national ballet, opera and orchestral companies but audiences probably come as much for the sublime waterside setting of this gleaming white auditorium as they do for the performances. Designed by Norwegian architect Tarald Lundevall, who also built the National September 11 Memorial Museum & Pavilion in New York, the opera house is constructed of marble, granite and glass and won the prestigious Mies van der Rohe Award for Contemporary Architecture in 2009. Inside there are three main stages, combined able to seat audiences of up to 2,000; all this is supported by a staff of 620 led by artistic director Tom Remlov in a labyrinth of more than 1,000 studios and workshops.
Acoustics are second to none and the repertoire includes modern dance and classical ballet, jazz, chamber and Baroque concerts, plus light-hearted operettas and serious opera. Open-air concerts are held on the opera house’s sloping roof in summer and there are sometimes small recitals in the foyer. The Argent restaurant is currently the place to lunch in Oslo.
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City Sightseeing Oslo Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Tour
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Explore Oslo on a city sightseeing hop-on hop-off tour; it’s the perfect way to discover Norway’s capital at your own pace. Use your voucher for 24 hours, and hop on and off the bus at multiple stops around the city. Listen to audio narration about each of the sights, and use the route to take you to attractions such as Vigeland Sculpture Park and Akershus Castle and Fortress
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$46.10
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$46.10
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Small-Group Oslo Bike Tour: City Highlights
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Immerse yourself in the cultural and architectural majesty of Oslo on a leisurely 3-hour bike tour of the Norwegian capital. With a knowledgeable guide, cruise through the charming city streets and visit popular attractions like Aker Brygge shipyard, Akerhus Castle and the Royal Palace. Receive an insightful introduction to the city’s rich historical heritage and enjoy an intimate atmosphere on this small-group tour, limited to only 15 people.
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$53.38
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Shore Excursion: Oslo Highlights Tour with Viking Ship Museum and Vigeland Park
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When your ship docks in Oslo's port, take a comprehensive tour of the city's highlights with this half-day shore excursion. Combine a walking tour with an express route on a sightseeing bus that allows you to take in landmarks such as the Viking Museum, the Vigeland Installation in Frogner Park, and others. Admission to all attractions and round-trip transportation from the port are included.
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$84.93
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Oslo Small Group Walking Tour
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Discover Oslo on foot during this small-group walking tour. As you visit landmarks like the Akershus Castle, the Norwegian Parliament, and the Opera House, your local guide shares information on Norway from the Vikings through present day. In addition to these major sights, your guide points out lesser-known backstreets and other hidden gems.
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$56.20
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River Bike Tour in Oslo
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Pedal a scenic path along the Akerselva River on a 3-hour bike tour of Oslo with a small group and local guide. Discover the city’s landmarks and hidden gems as you wind from the elegant opera house to a vibrant, creative neighborhood full of public art. Enjoy time to browse the stalls at a thriving fresh food market, and see the waterfalls at the heart of the city. Get insider recommendations on the best places to eat, drink and visit in the city while exploring Oslo as the locals do.
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$485.29
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$485.29
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Private Oslo Tour: City Views, Nature and Oscarsborg Fortress
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Benefit from personalized attention and a flexible itinerary on this full-day private sightseeing tour of Oslo. Visit local landmarks such as the Oslo Opera House, the hillside Ekeberg, and enjoy a scenic drive along the fjord. Step aboard a ferry bound for the Oscarsborg Fortress and take a walking tour to learn about its history before lunch and a final stop in Drøbak.
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$298.08
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Private 5-hrs Oslo Exclusive Driverguide Luxury Limo/Van-Tour incl Museums
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Private Tour (Priced per car) that can be tailored according to our interests and preferences. The tour doesn't follow the standard tourist route, but also show the local life and living areas around the Aker River.
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We are all native Scandinavians with a keen interest in our country’s culture and history. We are especially passionate about giving visitors the opportunity to explore all Oslo has to offer, including its spectacular surrounding fjord - and forest area, and the city's fascinating rural and urban culture and history.
All our driverguides are formally trained and licensed guides. We also come from educational and professional backgrounds which have given us extensive insight into additional facets of Norwegian society such as industry, trade and the arts.
We guarantee skilled, safe and comfortable driving using the best modern vehicles available today.
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$1,273.88
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Oslo Private Panoramic Tour
Spend your shore excursion in Oslo in the company of a private guide during this driving tour. Get personalized attention and enjoy a flexible itinerary while visiting the city's highlights, such as the Oslo Opera House, the Cathedral, Slottsparken, Akershus Castle, and the Oslo Fjord.
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$360.00
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$360.00
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Private Oslo Tour with City Views, Nature and Oscarsborg Fortress incl. lunch
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We’ll take you on a journey to experience some of the beautiful sights and nature around Oslo. This private tour is limited to 2 persons, to ensure a personalized and unique experience. First stop the roof of Oslo Opera House with a beautiful view of the city and the fjord. We’ll pass Oslo Barcode and drive up the hills towards Ekeberg with a spectacular view of Oslo. Here we’ll visit the Ekeberg Sculpture Park and enjoy some of the art pieces from Norwegian and international artists. We’ll continue our travel along the Oslofjord towards Drøbak. Here we go on a short ferry trip to the fortress of Oscarsborg. The fortress played an important role in the start of WWII. We will enjoy the beautiful scenery on this small island while having a light lunch. Back on the mainland we’ll continue through the streets to Drøbak center, towards the Norwegian home of Santa Claus. We return to Oslo in the afternoon.
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$710.57
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$710.57
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Winter Bike Tour in Oslo
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Just because its winter, you can still explore Oslo on two wheels. This tour provides bicycles specially equipped for winter cycling and takes you to the city's top sites and seasonal attractions, such as Christmas markets.
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$64.71
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Discover Oslo on foot
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Get a closer look at some of Oslo’s most popular attractions on a private 3-hour walking tour. Follow your guide to Oslo City Call, Karl Johans Gate, the Norwegian National Opera & Ballet, and more. Set at a leisurely pace, you have ample opportunity to take photos and ask questions. Perfect for first time visitors, the tour also gives you the opportunity to get insider suggestions for the rest of your trip.
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$231.61
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Oslo Bike Rental
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Spend an afternoon exploring Oslo on two wheels. This full-day bike rental allows you to experience Norway’s capital city at your own pace, morning, noon or night. Cycle over to Vigilance Park, the world’s largest park of sculptures created by one artist, or visit Bygdøy Peninsula, home to Oscarshall Castle and the Kon-Tiki Museum, highlighting the expeditions of Norwegian adventurer Thor Heyerdahl. You can determine your own route, creating a one-of-a-kind tour.
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$36.40
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$36.40
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Paid stay-at-home policy for staff with symptoms
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City Highlights and Christmas Markets Walking Tour (Private)
Discover the beauty of Oslo during the winter with a walking tour of the city's highlights. Experience the magic of Norwegian Christmas by visiting the markets with a local guide.
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$84.31
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$84.31
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Oslo Highlights. Best Private Walking Tour of Oslo with a Local Guide.
There is indeed a lot to do in Oslo!
“Oslo” translated from old Norwegian language means: ‘the valley of Gods”.
If you going to have a half-day sightseeing, I would recommend you to have to a City Tour by foot for 3 hours, showing the city center, i.e. Aker Brygge, the Royal Palace, the Parliament, the University, the main streets, etc. You will also visit a medieval Fortress Akershus / Vigeland Sculpture Park
My references available at Viator site
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$247.05
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Oslo walk sightseeing tour
If you have limited time in Oslo, skip the crowded group tours and enjoy a personalized experience of the city. This private excursion is exclusively for your party and takes you to see the city’s main sights on foot. You’ll see such attractions as the Opera House, City Hall, and Royal Palace while learning from your guide about Oslo’s fascinating history.
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$280.15
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$280.15
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Oslo City Walks - The City of Contrasts
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Uncover the past, present and future of Norway's capital on an alternative tour of Oslo. Set out on an illuminating walk through this ever-growing city and experience some of its most intriguing architectural sights. See the modern Opera House—which you can actually walk upon—and learn about the transformation of Oslo's Bjørvika district from a former container port into the city's main cultural hub. You'll also have an opportunity to visit some of Olso's most historic neighborhoods and structures—including a medieval fortress—and experience how it all blends together seamlessly.
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$24.09
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$24.09
E-Scooter Oslo City Tour (Private)
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E-scooters are all the rage. They are fun, ecological, and they save you time and energy so you can see more in a shorter amount of time. This E-scooter city tour is perfect for everyone who wants to get the most of Oslo's must-see attractions in a modern, fun way.
You'll be able to see highlights such as the Norwegian Opera and Ballet building, Bjørvika district, Akershus Fortress and the vivid Oslofjord areas, and the Royal Palace with its beautiful park full of marvellous statues. Other highlights include Our Saviour's Cemetery, the final resting place for famous Norwegians such as Edvard Munch and Henrik Ibsen, Oslo's sustainable laboratory, the Parliament building and Karl Johans street, which is Oslo's main boulevard.
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$120.44
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Oslo easy walk
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Easy walk in Oslo
In a two hour guided tour you will get the essence of Oslo and its most important institutions. Make your way from historical buildings to contemporary award-winning architecture like our striking 2008 Opera house building. Discover the most important sights that have shaped the history of this vibrant city. See the print left by its history of unions and walk down the street named after a Swedish King with French origin and learn why. Live the vibrant atmosphere of the many cafes, bars and shops of the area. Don’t miss the opportunity of taking your picture in the internationally known City Hall where The Nobel Peace Prize is awarded every year. Walk on the roof of a building is possible when you visit the Opera house in Oslo. As a bonus indulge in the beautiful views of the Oslo fjord that you can appreciate from there.
Get inspired by this city of contrasts when walking through contemporary architecture buildings and their unconventional shapes.
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$26.26
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$26.26
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Oslo European Green Capital Tour + Food Tasting (Private tour)
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Join this walking tour full of sustainable inspiration and hidden gems. You will discover Oslo from different perspectives whilst learning why Oslo became one of the best cities in Europe. On your tour, you will be led through the vivid Bjørvika Quarter and see landmarks such as the Oslo Opera House, Sørenga, the Losæter Community Garden, the ruins of Old Oslo, and the most culturally diverse district, Grønland.
Your journey then continues along the Akerselva River, which offers a great escape from the rush of the capital and is the cradle of Oslo's underground culture. Later, your tour will finish in the Vulkan area, Oslo's so-called "sustainable laboratory."
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$96.35
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$96.35
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Oslo Self Guided Audio Tour
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Norway’s vibrant capital city, Oslo, has rich layers of Norse kings, raiding Vikings, and modern culture. This audio tour guides you to some of the city’s top sites, including the Nobel Peace Prize Centre, Viking Ship Museum, Akershus Fortress, Norwegian Resistance Museum, and more. Along the way, you’ll hear the history of the city’s early roots as a Viking stronghold, learn about the Great Fire, and step into the present day.
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$12.23
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A Well Balanced Food and History Tour with Focus on the Scandinavian Kitchen
Take a peek inside the history and traditions of the Scandinavian kitchen on this half-day tour in Oslo. This tour combines visits to Oslo historic highlights—such as Akershus Fortress, Parliament, Royal Residence, and the National Gallery—with eating and drinking destinations. Listen to commentary about Scandinavian food during visits to a traditional Norwegian canteen, the Freja Chocolatier, the main food market, and historic restaurants.
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$339.69
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Oslo E-bike Highlights Tour
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Let our tour guides give you an insider’s perspective of the city, mixing adventure and education to form an unforgettable time. This tour of the city allows you to see the biggest attractions of Oslo, and it is designed to be leisurely so that you still have lots of energy for the rest of your day. Oslo is really bike friendly city, and you feel safe in traffic. E-cycles are so much fun and as easy as riding a normal bike. With almost no effort you can cover great distances without breaking a sweat.
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$96.35
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$96.35
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E-scooter Oslo City Tour (Drop-in)
You want to see the most of Oslo but you just don't have that much time? Join our drop-in E-scooter tour and see more of Oslo - in half of the time!
E-scooters save you all the walking and they are fun too! Whiz around the city with one of our experienced guides and make more of your time!
In this shortened version of our bestselling escooter private tour, you will explore the hard core of Oslo's 'must-sees' along the fjord line- Oslo Opera House, Akershus Fortress and Medieval city, City Hall and Aker Brygge and Tjuvholmen.
So hop on the scooter and join us for a ride! This fun, modern tour has it all!
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$59.01
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Akerselva Downhill on Kick Bikes (private)
Enjoy an adventurous ride from the heart of Oslo nature to the deep urban centre on trendy kick bikes!
Akerselva, Oslo’s beautiful river, is a slice of wilderness right in the heart of the city. With nearly 50 bridges and about 20 waterfalls along the way, Akerselva trail is one of the most beautiful urban nature experiences in Oslo. The river trail travels with the flowing water from Maridalen lake, just north of the city, down to the city centre, through many eclectic and charming neighbourhoods. This trail is popular by both locals and tourists. Start in Nydalen and work your way down with the river to the city centre and discover the amazing symphony of nature, water and architecture in Oslo!
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$120.44
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$120.44
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