Norway · WALKING TOURS
Norwegian old towns are small and the guides are the point. The 15 below cover the Bergen wharf, central Oslo and Trondheim, priced by length, with the ones that run in the rain marked as such.
Spend 4 hours ferrying and walking across Oslo’s islands with an English-speaking guide such as Shaf, Patrick, or Giovanni. Visit Hovedøya’s medieval abbey ruins, Gressholmen’s nature and military sites, and Lindøya’s colorful summer cabins. Expect about 7 km of walking on uneven paths, with hot drinks supplied in winter.
“The activity was amazing, even in the rain, all down to our amazing guide Laura”
Walk from Bergenhus Fortress through Bryggen and into quieter local streets with guides such as Janine, Jeff, Emma, and Eirik. You’ll hear medieval and Hanseatic stories, learn how locals handle Bergen’s rain, and get useful tips for cafes, restaurants, museums, and independent exploring.
“Great tour and value for money, our guide Maria was brilliant and very knowledgeable.”
Walk from Bergenhus Fortress through UNESCO-listed Bryggen, St. Mary’s Church, Fjellsiden, Skostredet, and the Fish Market. Local guides such as Jeff, Janine, Dane, Emma, and Anaïs explain Bergen’s past and present, with restaurant tips and everyday Norwegian insight. The tour lasts about two hours and stays outdoors.
“This tour is a great introduction to Bergen for first-time visitors, and a good refresher for repeat visitors. Our tour guide, Jeff, was interesting and informative. He gave us a good overview of the history of Bergen and what it’s like to live there now, as well as sightseeing tips and excellent restaurant recommendations.”
Spend two hours walking from Bergen’s harbor to St. Mary’s Church with a local guide speaking English or German. You’ll see the Fish Market, historic squares, Grieg and Ibsen connections, and Bryggen’s wooden lanes. Guides such as Martin Piehler add humor, maps, music, food tips, and a feel for modern Bergen life.
“Martin was FANTASTIC. Very informative, engaging and knowledgeable. He knows a lot more than the tour offers so ask away!”
Spend 3.5 hours ferry-hopping from Oslo’s waterfront to Hovedøya and a cabin island, usually Lindøya. You’ll walk forest paths, see monastery ruins, enjoy fjord views, and hear local stories from English-speaking guides such as Giovanni, Patrick, Christian, and Kat. Bring lunch from April through September.
“This was a great excursion. We met by the ferry boat and went to the first island and explored the monastery ruins and walked more. Then took the ferry to another island which had cute little houses. Ate lunch (which we brought) by a lovely fjord and explored more. Patrick the guide was great! Lovely views of Oslo from the islands. Perfect day!”
This two-hour Oslo walk links Karl Johan Street, Parliament, the Cathedral, Christiania Torv, Akershus Fortress, City Hall, Aker Brygge, and Tjuvholmen. English and German guides, including Minji, Olaf, Amelia, and Anastasia, have led highly praised tours. You also receive an app for exploring beyond the guided route.
“The guide was extremely knowledgable and excellent. Although she was I think Hungarian? She really knew her facts and could answer all our questions. She also gave us an earpiece which was very helpful as we were a large group of 13. Thank you”
Spend two hours walking central Oslo with a live English- or Spanish-speaking guide from Nordic Freedom Tours. Meet by the Tiger sculpture, then see the Opera House, Christiania Torv, Aker Brygge, City Hall, Karl Johans Gate, and Parliament. Guides such as Daniel, Hannah, Marta, and Alexia add history, humor, and useful city tips.
“Alexia was a wonderful guide and the tour was really informative. Great value for little money.”
Walk central Bergen and Bryggen with an English-speaking guide, often Martin or Neal, in a small group capped at 16. Over two hours, you’ll connect fish-market streets, famous residents, Hanseatic trade, wartime history, and modern local life. Bring a raincoat and comfortable shoes.
“Martin was an excellent tour guide for our walking tour of Bergen! He had a lot of information that was interesting and entertaining. We came to Bergen from a cruise ship, but decided to take a local tour. We are so happy with our decision! You will not be disappointed!”
Walk from Oslo City Hall to Christiania Torv, Akershus Fortress, and Bankplassen with an English-speaking guide. Expect Norse myths, trolls, nisse, huldra, Viking beliefs, prison stories, medieval justice, and famous thefts. Guides such as Maria and Anastasia bring the city’s lesser-known past to life.
“Very informative guide. Was nice to learn about Oslo, and see things we wouldn’t normally have seen”
Explore central Bergen on foot with guides Don or Ani, then take a 30-minute ferry for harbor views and a fresh look at Bryggen and the surrounding islands. The small group, English-language tour covers major sights, local stories, food tips, and present-day city life. Expect some walking and limited access on the boat portion.
“Ani was an EXCELLENT tour guide. Lots of cultural information. You could tell he Loves the city and its culture. Thank you! Wonderful tour !”
Spend two hours walking central Bergen with a local English-speaking guide such as Don or Ani, then board a ferry for a fresh view of Bryggen, the harbor, mountains, and nearby islands. The route covers the Fish Market, Bryggen, St. Mary’s Church, Øvregaten, Torgallmenningen, and Festplassen. It is a strong first-day introduction for $47.
“Awesome tour, super informative about the town's history and gave great itinerary recommendations too.”
Spend 2 to 3 hours walking from central Oslo to Mathallen with a local guide such as Alex, Lisa, or Casper. Taste Norwegian meals, seafood, farmers’ food, beer, cured meats, cheese, and a waffle with brown cheese or jam. Expect about 3 kilometers of walking, several food stops, and history along the way.
“This was a very fun day filled with some history and traditional foods of Norway. Seafood, Vaffles, hot dogs, meats and cheeses, all with interesting stories. Charles was our tour guide. He is a transplant from Argentina so we had lively conversations about his decision to move to Norway. He did a wonderful job of giving us all the details of our tour. We walked for a few hours, enjoying the scenery of Oslo. I never thought I would eat reindeer, moose and whale salami! We also met very nice new friends. This is a definite DO when traveling to other countries.”
This two-hour English walking tour links Oslo’s key central sights, including the Tiger sculpture, Opera House, Akershus Fortress, City Hall, Aker Brygge, Parliament, and the Royal Palace. Guides such as Suzanne, Alexia, Marta, and Daniel mix history, humor, and practical orientation. Expect a moderate amount of walking and no interior visits.
“This is a great introduction to Oslo by very knowledgeable guides. It covered most of the walkable points of interest. We enjoyed the experience.”
Meet your English-speaking guide near Oslo Central Station, then ride the metro to Frognerseteren, 500 meters above the fjord. After city views, hot drinks, waffles, and marshmallows by a campfire, you’ll take a roughly 45-minute torchlit walk through the snowy forest. Guides such as Miles, Lynn, Mustafa, and Suzi are known for friendly, careful hosting.
“it was beautiful loved each part about the trip well done”
Walk central Bergen with a local English-speaking guide, stopping at the Fishmarket, Bryggen, cafés, and historic drinking spots for Norwegian tastings such as fish cake, brown cheese, dried cod, soup, apple drink, and beer. The pace is easy and story-led, with guides including Ole, Frida, Serena, and Diane.
“Ole was our guide. He was very informative and was loud enough for the group to hear. He stopped at some amazing places and we sampled some amazing food. I don’t care for fish much but I did try some of the fish food. The price was actually really good. We finished the tour at a bar basement that was supposedly haunted and was told the tale of how it became that way.”
Pick a fjord, a sled team or a night under the aurora.
