Everything you need to know before your tour in Oslo
Payment
How does payment work?
Pay by cash or card: your call. The Free Tour runs on a voluntary tip paid at the end of the walk. You decide what it's worth, that's your guide's pay for the day.
Most guests tip somewhere between €15 y €50depending on how much they enjoyed it.
Weather
Check the forecast before you head out
We want you to have the best time possible, and Oslo weather has a personality of its own. Check conditions for the day you've booked so you're dressed and ready for whatever the city has in store.
Group Size
How many people join the tour?
We need at least 4 people to run the tour. This minimum keeps things fair for our guides and ensures a great experience for everyone. We also keep groups intentionally small so the tour stays personal, not like being herded through a museum.
If your booking doesn't hit the minimum, we'll reach out directly to let you know.
Meeting Point
Where do we meet?
Your guide will be holding a Hola Oslo flag. We meet at the main entrance of the National Theatre (Nationaltheatret) at 10:00am
Please arrive 10 minutes early so we can get everyone together and start right on time. We respect everyone's time and the tour starts when it's supposed to.
Duration
How long does the tour last?
The tour lasts 2 hours. Please arrive 10 minutes early. In extreme weather conditions, our guide may shorten the route or cancel the tour for the safety of the group. We'll always let you know as soon as possible.
The Route
What places do we visit?
We start at the National Theatre and make our way to the City Hall, then through the Aker Brygge waterfront, Akershus Fortress and Christiania Torv, where centuries of Oslo's history come alive around you. From there we head to Oslo Cathedral and finish at the Opera House, one of the most remarkable buildings in the country.
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is right for you?
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