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Discover Viking time in Oslo
Go on a sightseeing Viking heritage in Oslo to discover the print left by the feared Northmen and their intriguing sagas. See the only Viking helmet found in Norway and learn about the warriors of the past, their culture, and their journeys. Visit one of the most exquisite exhibitions of Viking jewellery. Admire the riches brought to Scandinavia from faraway lands that these fearless men visited in their many journeys, aboard the Viking ships. Discover the everyday life of a Viking in the utensils that accompanied the chieftains to the afterlife. After that, take a short ferry trip to visit the fantastic collection of wooden houses at the open-air museum. See how Norwegians have lived from the XXI century until today.
Start your experience at the Royal Palace, the official residence of the Norwegian King Harald V and Queen Sonia. After a short walk, visit the museum of Cultural History, followed by a walk in the heart of Oslo. Continue your journey by ferry to the Bygdøy peninsula, known also as the museum peninsula. After a short walk in this up-market neighborhood, visit the open-air museum and its collection of historical houses. Return by ferry to the city center to end up your experience at The City Hall of Oslo. The interior of Oslo City Hall is a work of art in its own right. Representing magnificent works by various Norwegian artists, for instance, Per Krogh, who also created the mural for the United Nations Security Council Chamber, located in the United Nations building in New York City.
The exterior of the City Hall is no less impressive. Richly decorated with sculptures and wooden reliefs representing Northern Mythology.
Tour description
Discover Viking heritage in Oslo in a four-hour sightseeing tour with a local professional guide. Perfect for a visitor that is interested in history and culture. Visit the Museum of Cultural History where you will see magnificent examples of Viking culture. Our highly qualified guide will give you the facts that make the Viking era one of the most interesting periods in the history of Europe.
Take a ferry from the harbour to the museum peninsula. Continue your journey experiencing Norwegian culture at Folkemuseet also known as an open-air museum. Walk with your guide, through this collection of more than 100 houses. Visit inside the houses to see how Norwegians have lived while getting a taste of some of the traditional folklore.
Finish at Oslos City Hall to see the works of Norwegian artists. See where the Nobel Peace Prize ceremony takes place every year.
Included in the tour
- Licensed live guide in your language
- Return ferry tickets in the summer. Bus tickets in the winter.
- Entrance to museums
What to bring
Comfortable walking shoes, clothes according to the weather. Pocket money NOK 150,- for drinks and snacks.
In Norway climate varies and temperatures can be low. It is important to check the weather forecast and dress accordingly.
