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You will hear stories about Viking gods and beliefs, old myths and legends of Oslo, about famous criminals and ghosts, as well as a few light-hearted tales about both old and modern Norwegian traditions.
This two-hour walk lets you see the main sights of the city centre from a fresh angle.
The tour starts at City Hall, leads through Kvadraturen, the oldest part of Oslo dating back to the 17th century and continues in Akershus Fortress, which has defended the city for more than 750 years.
What's Included
Meeting and pickup
The Swan sculpture opposite the main entrance to Oslo City Hall, Fridtjof Nansens plass 2 (The Two Swans Fontaine), GPS: 59.912372, 10.733971.
Itinerary
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We start our tour at the spectacular Oslo City Hall (Fridtjof Nansens plass 2, The Two Swans Fontaine, GPS: 59.912372, 10.733971), and learn about the lives of the gods and the stories of wisdom and love, war and hate, and magnificent visions of the future.
20 minutes • Admission ticket free -
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The tour continues with stories related to the Norwegian and Oslo´s symbols and legends
10 minutes • Admission ticket free -
3
The tour continues with stories related to the places where the Norwegian capital was transferred in XVII st, and received its name as Christiania.
15 minutes • Admission ticket free -
4Kvadraturen Neighbourhood
The tour continues with stories related to Kvadraturen.
15 minutes • Admission ticket free -
5Akershus Castle and Fortress (Akershus Slott og Festning)
Akershus Fortress is a medieval castle overlooking the Oslo Fjord, built in the late 1200s to protect the city. Over the centuries, it served as a royal residence, a military stronghold, and a prison. You will hear stories about real events and people, as well as myths and unexplained phenomena that people talked about from generation to generation.
40 minutes • Admission ticket free
Additional info
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
- Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately
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For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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Cancellation Policy
- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
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