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Offered languages
- Norwegian
- English
Walk with a Certified Oslo Guide, through the newest part of town to get to the place where Oslo was founded. You will discover the newest district of Oslo, called Bjørvika, on your way to the oldest district, called Gamle Byen. In Gamle Byen there are several parks with many ruins, that your guide will bring back to life, through capitivating stories and anecdotes. You will learn where the City of Oslo was founded during the Viking Era, and what life was like back then. This tour is suitable for curious travellers of all ages.
What's Included
Meeting and pickup
Meet the guide in front of the Oslo Visitor Center. The Oslo Visitor Center is located inside Østbanehallen (Jernbanetorget 1)
The tour ends close to a public transport stop. The guide will inform you on how to easily get back to the central station / starting point.
Itinerary
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(Pass by)
Walk through the modern part of town to get to where the midieval ruin park, where the City of Oslo was founden.
Admission ticket free -
1
Peek inside the main office of the Norwegian Bank (DNB), where some of the midieval boats that were found during excavations are on display.
10 minutes • Admission ticket free -
2
See the ruins of the St. Halvard Cathedral - the first Cathedral of Oslo.
15 minutes • Admission ticket free -
3
See where the bishop of Oslo has her office now, right on top of some medieval ruins.
10 minutes • Admission ticket free -
(Pass by)
Clemenskirkens ruiner
Admission ticket free -
(Pass by)
The ruins of the old Royal Farm.
Admission ticket free -
4
The remains of St. Mary’s Church, which was Norway’s most important church in the Middle Ages. You’ll hear about the kings who were crowned and buried here, as well as about trade, crafts, and everyday life in the old town by the fjord.
15 minutes • Admission ticket free -
(Pass by)
See the lake that shows where the old shore-line was during medieval times.
Admission ticket free -
5
Oslo Ladegård is a manor house situated at Gamlebyen in Oslo, Norway. It was built of the site of the Old Bishop's Palace in Oslo
10 minutes • Admission ticket free
Additional info
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
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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.
You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
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