What to do and see in Norway, Norway: The Best Historical & Heritage Tours

October 6, 2021 Vivienne Hutton

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1. Oslo City Walks - Historic River Walk

Oslo Visitor Center, Jernbanetorget 1, 0154 Oslo, Norway Oslo Guidebureau
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Discover top attractions and hidden treasures along the Akerselva River on this 2-hour Oslo city walk. Wander along the banks of the Akerselva River and listen as a guide brings Oslo’s colorful history to life. Explore public parks and nature trails, and enjoy fine views over the river to the city’s old factory buildings — now vibrant public spaces.

Inclusions: Guide

Exclusions: Hotel pickup and drop-off

Reviewed By itsareallysmallworld

Took a private tour of Oslo with this company. Had just come off a Viking Cruise and didn't think any tour could compare, but boy were we wrong. Frida, our guide, was fantastic and simply unforgettable! Charming, entertaining and unbelievably knowledgeable about everything we saw and visited. We will forever remember these mere few hours around Oslo. Stopped at the Viking Museum, Vigeland Park and several historic areas. 5 stars!

2. Oslo Must Sees

Nobel Peace Center, Brynjulf Bulls plass 1, 0250 Oslo, Norway OURWAY Tours in Oslo
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Looking to check off the must-see sights of Oslo? Then this is the tour for you. In our very humble opinion, our Oslo Must Sees offers the best of the best, a city centre walking tour and visit to the famous Vigeland Park.

Inclusions: Local guide, Public Transport Tickets (Retourn), Vigeland Park (Free Entry)

Exclusions: Food and drinks, Gratuities

Reviewed By dawnscholle

Family Zoom tour of Oslo! Our family from all over the USA had the very best experience with Craig! He was amazing. Three generations of us were able to experience a private walking tour of Oslo "together". We were supposed to travel to Norway on March 20, 2020 but the pandemic prevented our travel. Thanks to OURWay, we got to have two hours in Oslo. I can't recommend this tour higher. Absolutely spectacular and I would definitely recommend this tour in person or on Zoom!! Dawn

3. Private up to 8 hours Full-Day Exclusive Oslo Tailormade Limousine Tour

Norway Exclusive
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Tailor-made full-day service (max 8 hours). Give us your travel details and we'll propose an itinerary. Please look at the other tours or our website to get inspired. Choice of luxury vehicle according to number of people in your group. You have the car and the guide at your disposal all day to drive you around and accompany you on a guided walk. Oslo City Center is quite small, and thus perfect for a walk. However, a majority of the city’s highlights are on the outskirts of Oslo, such as the great Vigeland Sculpture Park and the Holmenkollen ski- and recreation area (with the best panorama view of the city!). There is also the "museum peninsula" of Bygdøy, just across the bay, where you will find the Viking Ship Museum, the open-air Folk Museum, the Fram (Polar) Museum, the Maritime Museum and the Kon-Tiki raft expedition Museum.  There are nice restaurants up in the hills or by the fjord for a lunch and/or dinner break We'd gladly recommend one..

Inclusions: Private tour, Comfortable Limousine, Van or Mini-bus, Airport or Hotel pickup and drop-off, Bottled water, Local licensed Driver/guide, Live commentary on board

Exclusions: Entrance fees for museums, Restaurants

Reviewed By suzanneh35

We can not recommend Svein highly enough! We experienced many tour guides during our time in Norway, both private tours and tours with a group of 60. Svein was by far our favorite guide. He was kind and attentive, and found fun places to take us that weren’t the same typical tourist things we had already seen. We had tours both in sedan and van and both were very comfortable. He took excellent care of us and provided lots of laughs as well as an incredible amount of interesting information. If we come back - he will be our first call!!

4. PRIVATE TOUR: Bergen and Edvard Grieg house, 2.5 hours

Jandis Tour Operator
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A compact introduction of Bergen and a visit to the Troldhaugen - the house and museum of Edvard Grieg - probably the most famous person coming from Bergen. Private driver-guide on a private environmentally friendly car. Car on this tour is our Tesla Model X. This car has a Passenger Transport Licence. For a bigger bite and more taste of our beautiful town, please, check out the 3-, 4- and 5-hour tour options.

Inclusions: Bottled water, Professional local driver/guide , Hotel/port pick-up and drop-off, Private tour in air-conditioned vehicle, Local taxes, Entrance tickets to the museum

Exclusions: Gratuities

Reviewed By sonkoppie

We got Vlad as our driver/guide and had the best time ever. Our group was late and he patiently waited for us, and then gave us one of the best experiences ever. We were a group of yarnlovers and he took us to 2 yarn factories, arranged a small tour for us there, showed us some waterfalls outside the city, stopped for toilet breaks and chatted and laughed with us. He was so knowledgeable and this was an excellent way to see the sights of Bergen. We can highly recommend him and this tour to anyone.

5. PRIVATE TOUR: Bergen city sightseeing, 3 hours

Jandis Tour Operator
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Get a taste and feel of Bergen on this 3-hour city sightseeing tour run by a professional driver-guide in a comfortable car. We will be stopping at the main sights in the centre of Bergen. We will also visit some of the sights and museums located outside city centre. There are 4 options that you can choose from. Please, see the tour delails. Car on this tour is one of our Mercedes minivans. When only 3 people are going on this tour, we may use our Tesla Model X. All of our cars have Passenger Transport Licence. For a bigger bite and more taste of our beautiful town, please, check out the 4- and 5-hour tour options.

Inclusions: Bottled water, Professional local driver/guide, Hotel/port pickup and drop-off, Private tour in air-conditioned vehicle, Local taxes

Exclusions: Museum and funicular tickets not included, Gratuities

Reviewed By sonkoppie

We got Vlad as our driver/guide and had the best time ever. Our group was late and he patiently waited for us, and then gave us one of the best experiences ever. We were a group of yarnlovers and he took us to 2 yarn factories, arranged a small tour for us there, showed us some waterfalls outside the city, stopped for toilet breaks and chatted and laughed with us. He was so knowledgeable and this was an excellent way to see the sights of Bergen. We can highly recommend him and this tour to anyone.

6. Tromso Island Tour

Northern Norway Travel
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Meet your guide and driver hosts for 4 hours sightseeing around Tromsø Island. Learn about Tromsø's intruiging history and culture, visit Tromsø Museum, and stop at different view points including Fjellheisen cable car 421m above sea level for breath-taking panoramic views of Tromsø and its surroundings. After building up your appetite, have a tasty soup at our favourite cafe located in the oldes part of Tromsø.

Inclusions: Lunch, Professional photographer guide, Driver/guide, Hotel pickup and drop-off, Coffee and/or Tea

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Reviewed By Nic0lineS

a friend and i booked this trip as it was recommend bij one of the employees at the info center that this trip as well. so glad that we chose this one! Apo was our guide and Gole our driver. We drove up north and I want to compliment Apo’s flexibility and able to shift gears, while he was bringing the campfire stuff over the lights appeared out of nowhere, he jumped into action and took the most amazing pictures! Followed by a lovely campfire. If you’re looking for a tour book one here.

7. Walking tour: Medieval Spirit of Bergen

Tourist Information in Bergen, Strandkaien 3, 5012 Bergen, Norway Vinol Tours
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This is one of the cheapest tours in Bergen. After 2 hours you will get knowledge about the city of Bergen from early medieval centuries till our days. We charge per tour not per person. More people in your group less each person will pay.

Inclusions: Included payment for the tourist guide

Exclusions: entrance tickets to the museums

Reviewed By Pearlr503

I have visited Norway just before the start of pandemic Covid-19 spreading. Unfortunaly, I didn' t have during my stay in Norway any walking tours in one of the most popular Norwegian historical cities - Bergen. Suddenly I discovered that one of Bergen tourist agencies suggests virtual online walking tours. It was so nice. International tourism is almost died now. Live online tour was a discovery for me. I was sitting with my smartphone at home enjoying stories of my local guide Ole, who was doing the real tour for me in the center of old Bergen passing with his camera medieval quarters. Tour was shorter than standard real tours. For me 1 hour was enough both for getting historical information and for the shopping at the end of the tour. My trophy became 3 magnets, a cup and 10 cans of blue berry in capsules that help to encrease immune system. Ole sent me them with DHL. My recommendations!

8. Oslo easy walk

The Royal Palace, Slottsplassen 1, 0010 Oslo, Norway Norditours
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Easy walk in Oslo In a two hour guided tour you will get the essence of Oslo and its most important institutions. Make your way from historical buildings to contemporary award-winning architecture like our striking 2008 Opera house building. Discover the most important sights that have shaped the history of this vibrant city. See the print left by its history of unions and walk down the street named after a Swedish King with French origin and learn why. Live the vibrant atmosphere of the many cafes, bars and shops of the area. Don’t miss the opportunity of taking your picture in the internationally known City Hall where The Nobel Peace Prize is awarded every year. Walk on the roof of a building is possible when you visit the Opera house in Oslo. As a bonus indulge in the beautiful views of the Oslo fjord that you can appreciate from there. Get inspired by this city of contrasts when walking through contemporary architecture buildings and their unconventional shapes.

Inclusions: Certified life guide

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9. Walking Tour in Bergen of the Past and Present

Bryggens Museum, Dreggsallmenningen 3, 5003 Bergen, Norway I Love Bergen
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Explore Bergen past and present with a certified fluent English-speaking guide. This small-group walking tour combines history, culture and everyday life as we walk through both the most famous attractions of Bergen and the off-the-beaten path parts of the city. We will discuss not just the fascinating history of Bergen, but also what it's like to live in Bergen today - including everyday life, housing, work, education and anything you wish to ask. We'll explore the issues currently facing Bergen today, but also what makes Bergen a special place to live. We will walk through historical locations past picturesque houses, churches, hills and parks. You'll get an idea of museums, restaurants and shops that you can explore on your own. With this walking tour, you'll get a feel not just for Bergen's history and culture, but also the 'real Bergen'. Join Emma, your local guide, on this unique and special walk through the best city in Norway!

Inclusions: Fluent English-speaking Guide, I'll have samples of our local delicacies.

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10. Alternative Trondheim

Fosenkaia 1, 7010 Trondheim, Norway Trondheim Tours
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Start out with a journey through the heart of Trondheim where you will see all the highlights and hidden gems to get a feeling for the history and culture of the area. Head off the beaten path as we enter one of Trondheims best kept secrets, an eco village in the city full of art, culture, crafts, galleries, tiny homes, historic buildings, gardens and more. This is a Trondheim that few outsiders get to see but, they really should.

Inclusions: Local guide, Tour escort/host, Professional guide, TripAdvisor Experiences brokerage fee

Exclusions: Food and drinks, Private transportation, We do not offer pickups, the starting point is an easy walk from the cruise terminals and hotels

Reviewed By 905erikn

A great tour to get to know the city. For me as a Norwegian it was interesting to see how a foreigner sees the Norwegian culture and can put it in context with his own experience. And he is very knowledgeable and clearly has a deep interest for the city and it's history. Erik

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