The 15 Best Oslo Tours & Fjord Cruises

Oslo: Scenic Fjord Cruise with Audio Guide Commentary - The boat makes cold-weather sightseeing easy

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 5,375 reviews · 1.5 hours · from $44Our pick

Cruise Oslofjord on a quiet electric boat with panoramic windows, island views, onboard snacks, and an app-based audio guide in six languages.

“Very lovely experience! It was so quiet and not many people on the ship. The views were amazing and the trip itself was definitely worth the money! There’s a bar on the ship with coffee, tea, some snacks and alcohol drinks. It’s all very clean and modern. Definitely recommend!”

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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

Explore Oslo’s fjord islands by public ferry, from Hovedøya’s abbey ruins to beaches, forests, cabins, and coastal views.

“My partner and I had an amazing time. The experience was informative and enjoyable with many opportunities to ask questions and take photos. Our guide was super friendly and even provided everyone with crampons as it was particularly slippery on this day. This made the experience all the more enjoyable and allowed us to focus on taking in our surroundings rather than tripping over. Thoroughly enjoyed this trip, it’s worth every penny.”

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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

Cruise Oslofjord on a quiet electric boat past Oslo's landmarks, islands, and Bygdøy museums, with an English audio guide and panoramic views.

“Spectacular views and a comfortable experience, it was very informative and would definitely recommend.”

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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

Review of Oslo’s 3-hour evening fjord cruise with an authentic wooden ship, all-you-can-eat shrimp buffet, islands, sunset views, and practical tips.

“Great cruise (it rained for o e hour of the three hour tour, but that's not their fault) and great company and food. 4 Stars for the food because it seemed a bit thrifty. Bread, lettuce, shrimp fully intact.”

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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

See Oslo’s palace, fortress, fjord, City Hall, and Frogner Park by bike on a friendly three-hour tour with a local English-speaking guide.

“Our guide for the day was Shaf who was the consumate professional and very knowledgeable about Oslo and very passionate about the outdoor life. After a quick safety brief we selected our bikes and helmets. The bikes were all in first class maintained condition. After a short stop to allow everyone to introduce each other (name and where from) Off we went around the city stopping off at various landmarks for Shaf to tell us a bit about the history of each location. It is a great way to see Oslo if you only have a set amount of time in the city like us who were on a cruise…”

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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

Review of Oslo’s 24 or 48-hour hop-on hop-off bus, with route details, museum discounts, audio guide tips, timing, and honest value advice.

“It was a great way to get to know Oslo and what it has to offer, especially if you only have one day to spare. The bus was on time, and the audio guide worked well. I got a good seat by the open window, so I could take nice pictures and videos along the way. Overall, I enjoyed my ride.”

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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 on a quiet electric boat with live guiding, panoramic windows, outdoor decks, islands, lighthouses, and Oslo landmarks.

“The cruise started at 10 and ended at 12:30. Tour is organised well and guide is quote experienced. Would recommend people coming to Oslo to go for Brim explorer's Fjord cruise”

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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

See Thor Heyerdahl’s original Kon-Tiki raft, watch the Oscar-winning film, and explore Oslo’s family-friendly museum of daring sea expeditions.

“I have since childhood always admired the adventurous spirit of Thor Heyerdahl and so it was a fascinating experience going through a museum that documents his adventures.”

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Oslo Highlights Bike Tour

9.Oslo Highlights Bike Tour

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

See Oslo by bike in three easy hours, from Aker Brygge and Akershus Fortress to the Royal Palace and Vigeland Park.

“Leo was great on this tour! We had fun biking around Oslo to see quite a few different spots. He made sure the pace was ok for the whole group, and shared plenty of interesting information about what we were seeing!”

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Oslo: Paradox Museum Entry Ticket

10.Paradox Museum Entry Ticket

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

Explore Oslo’s Paradox Museum, a one-hour world of optical illusions, hands-on puzzles, photo points, and playful science.

“Kseniia the captain was AMAZING!! You MUST go to paradox! Big hugs from Honduran Girl👌🏼👏🏼”

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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

Cruise Oslofjord on a quiet electric boat with panoramic windows, live commentary, islands, lighthouses, and views of Oslo’s waterfront.

“Quiet peaceful way to view the fjord. The boat is beautiful whether outside or in. We came in halfway through to warm up and were delighted how great the view was inside also, warm with a cup of tea and cinnamon bun. Alisha was a great guide- highlighting relevant sites but with quiet music in between.”

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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

See Oslo’s museums, palace, harbor, and sculpture park by open-top bus with flexible 24 or 48-hour travel and multilingual audio.

“Very very good service thank you very much But problem the weather”

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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

Review of Oslo’s two-hour sailing ship cruise, with fjord views, island scenery, practical tips, winter details, and honest value advice.

“Wonderful tour! Loved seeing the colorful cabins on the islands near Oslo. We loved learning about the history of 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

See Oslo’s top sights by coach, visit Fram and seasonal museums, then cruise the Oslofjord on this full-day guided tour.

“Tour guide was well spoken, everything was on time and the walks were at a gentle pace allowing for plenty photo opportunities. The boat ride was a lovely relaxing end to the day.”

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Oslo: Viking Planet Entry Ticket

15.Viking Planet Entry Ticket

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

Explore Oslo’s Viking Planet with VR films, holograms, digital ships, timelines, and optional Viking combat gaming for a lively two-hour visit.

“Since the Viking Museum was closed during my visit, I thought this might be a good alternative. The museum is very interactive and quite informative. I stayed for almost 4 hours and enjoyed every minute.”

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