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Take in Oslo's classic downtown sites and hear its vivid stories on this affordable self-guided walking tour.
• Find out about the dazzling balls held in the old Den Gamle Logen lodge, and the illicit activities that unfolded in the Grev Wedels Plass park just outside its walls
• Hear from producer Lars Engerengen, a Norwegian writer and photographer with more than ten VoiceMap tours under his belt
• Do it all in 45 minutes or linger at stops along the way with complete control over when you start and finish
• Get unlimited use before your booking date and after it
• Use the virtual tour option at home
Once you’ve booked, you’ll receive a ticket with instructions and a unique code listed under “Before You Go”. Then simply install the VoiceMap app and enter your code.
The app displays directions to the starting point, and when you’re in the right place, just pop in your headphones and tap start. VoiceMap has automatic GPS playback, with turn-by-turn directions. It also works offline.
What's Included
Meeting and pickup
Before arrival, please install the VoiceMap mobile app and use the code provided on your confirmation ticket. This is a self-guided audio tour that you can start, pause, or restart at any time and complete at your own pace. Detailed starting point instructions are available after downloading.
The tour ends with one of the best views over the bay, from the heart of Akershus Fortress itself.
Itinerary
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(Pass by)
Starting from the modern Oslo Sentralstasjon (the central station) and journeying to the 14th century Akershus Castle, on this self-guided audio tour I’ll reveal the history of this Norwegian city and show you its classic sites.
Admission ticket free -
(Pass by)
You’ll make your way through Christian Fredrik Square, where the rich merchant Christian Anker once built a single-story house in the middle of a built-up city as a demonstration of wealth.
Admission ticket free -
(Pass by)
On this tour, you'll see Deichman Bjørvika, Oslo’s public library that has six floors filled to the brim with books.
Admission ticket free -
The Norwegian National Opera & Ballet (Pass by)
I’ll then guide you along the promenade to show you the magnificent Operahuset Oslo (the Norwegian National Opera and Ballet House).
Admission ticket free -
(Pass by)
On this tour, you'll pass by the old Oslo Stock Exchange, where trading took place before everything went online.
Admission ticket free -
(Pass by)
I’ll then guide you along the promenade to show you the rock solid Havnelageret warehouse, which served as a shelter during WW2.
Admission ticket free -
(Pass by)
On this tour, you'll see She Lies, artist Monica Bonvicini’s sculptural requiem for the polar ice-caps.
Admission ticket free -
(Pass by)
I’ll take you past Grev Wedels square to introduce you to the glamorous, and sometimes gritty side of Oslo’s nightlife.
Admission ticket free -
(Pass by)
You’ll hear about dazzling banquets and balls in the old Den Gamle Logen lodge, and the illicit activities that unfolded in the Grev Wedels Plass park just outside its walls.
Admission ticket free -
(Pass by)
We’ll enter Oslo’s military area where you can salute Michael von Sundt for preserving the city’s eight-hundred year-old castle.
Admission ticket free -
(Pass by)
On this tour, you'll pass by the Karpedammen Scene, where as many as 3,500 spectators can see plays by Peer Gynt, Shakespeare and more.
Admission ticket free -
Akershus Castle and Fortress (Akershus Slott og Festning) (Pass by)
The tour ends with one of the best views over the bay, from the heart of Akershus Fortress itself.
Admission ticket free
Additional info
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
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Cancellation Policy
This experience is non-refundable and cannot be changed for any reason. If you cancel or ask for an amendment, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
You will not receive a refund if you cancel.
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