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An immersive historical story of Oslo, this audio tour will take you on a fantastic journey where you will see such sights as the fascinating Viking Ship Museum and the mighty Akershus Fortress.
Perfectly suited for discovery on foot, our self-guided audio tour allows you to set the pace and explore at your leisure as you uncover the stories of this exciting city.
On this tour you will learn about the important role the sea has played in the development of the city over the past 800 years and how it has shaped the lives of the people who live here.
To discover this wonderful city in your own time and at your own pace just download this self-guided audio tour, pop in your headphones, open the map that comes with your download and start walking.
The tour will take approximately two hours, but you can pause the audio guide when needed. Grab a bite to eat or do some shopping along the way.
Please note that this tour is only available in English.
What's Included
Meeting and pickup
Since this tour is self-guided audio tour, you decide your own starting point and ending point according to your own schedule.
Since this tour is self-guided audio tour, you decide your own starting point and ending point according to your own schedule.
Itinerary
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1Akershus Castle and Fortress (Akershus Slott og Festning)
The Akershus Fortress and Castle is one of the most spectacular sights in Scandinavia. It was built originally to protect the capital city of the country and was strategically constructed on the shoreline to enable enemy ships to be sighted long before they reached the shore.
15 minutes • Admission ticket not included -
2The Norwegian National Opera & Ballet
The Norwegian National Opera & Ballet is the largest performing arts institution in Norway employing over 600 people. The opera building is unusual in that it allows and encourages visitors to walk up onto the roof making it an interactive and modern building.
15 minutes • Admission ticket not included -
3Oslo Cathedral
The peaceful and amazing building of the Oslo Cathedral is a pleasant and relaxing stop. Consecrated on the 7th of November 1697, it is the official church of Norway and many national, parliamentary and royal events are held and celebrated here.
15 minutes • Admission ticket free -
4Oslo City Hall
The main feature of Oslo City Hall is its a vast array of art which attracts more than 300,000 visitors each year. The collection includes a room dedicated to the famous artist Edvard Munch.
15 minutes • Admission ticket free -
5Nobel Peace Center
Be in awe of some of the world's most influential people at the Nobel Peace Center. It acts as a central place in which exhibits, discussions and reflections about both war and peace can be held.
15 minutes • Admission ticket not included -
6Fram Museum
The Fram Museum is tells the history of the polar expeditions which the country has participated in. The centrepiece of this museum is the wooden polar explorer ship, the Fram.
15 minutes • Admission ticket not included -
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The Kon-Tiki Museum houses vessels and maps from Thor Heyerdahl's 1947 Kon-Tiki expedition, including the raft used for the voyage. Heyerdahl's voyages are important because they help show that man had mastered sailing long before the saddle and the wheel were invented.
15 minutes • Admission ticket not included
Additional info
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
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Additional info
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
- Tour downloading instructions are in the "Before You Go" section of your ticket.
- No admission fees or physical guide included.
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
- Please download the audio file and make it ready before you start your journey
- Available only in English.
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Cancellation Policy
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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You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
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