Viking Ship Museum
45 min
About
The Viking Ship Museum houses archaeological finds from different areas of Scandinavia. The main attractions are the Oseberg ship, Gokstad ship and Tune ship. Additionally, the Viking Age display includes sledges, beds, a horse cart, wood carving, tent components, buckets and other grave goods.
Oslo Opera House
15 min
About
Opera house is a beautiful white structure, located by the water in Oslo harbor. It is the home of The Norwegian National Opera and Ballet, and the national opera theatre. The roof of the building angles to ground level, creating a large plaza that invites pedestrians to walk up and enjoy the panoramic views of Oslo.
Oslo Cathedral
30 min
About
Oslo cathedral is a very old church, dating to the 17th century .It is used for the state events and the special occasions for the Norwegian Royal Family like the wedding of Haakon, Crown Prince of Norway, and Mette-Marit Tjessem Høiby in 2001.
Akershus Castle and Fortress
60 min
About
Akershus Castle and Fortress is a medieval complex protecting the city of Oslo. It has also been used as a prison.The main building now is used for official events and dinners for the foreign heads of state. Akershus fortress is still a military area, but is open to the public daily until 21:00.
Kon-Tiki Museum
45 min
About
The Kon-Tiki Museum houses vessels and maps from the Kon-Tiki expedition, and a library. The museum was originally built to house the Kon-Tiki raft, made of balsa wood based on pre-Columbian model that Norwegian adventurer Thor Heyerdahl used to sail from Peru to Polynesia in 1947. Another boat in the museum is the Ra II, a vessel built of reeds according to Heyerdahl's perception of an ancient Egyptian seagoing boat.
Vigeland Park
20 min
About
Frogner Park is a public park, that used to be a part of Frogner Manor. The manor house is located in the south of the park, and houses the Oslo City Museum. Frogner Park contains the well-known Gustav Vigeland installation of 212 bronze and granite sculptures. 36 figure groups represent a “circle of life” theme.
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Day plan
09:00 - 09:15
Meet your guide by the ship and prepare to explore Oslo city center.
09:15 - 10:00
The tour begins with a private minibus ride to Vigeland park, which is the world's largest sculpture park. It's been designed by a single artist, Gustav Vigeland with more than 200 bronze, granite and iron sculptures installed inside the complex.
10:00 - 10:30
Together with the guide, the group goes on to the Viking Ship Museum which is being considered the most popular museum in the Norway's capital. The exhibition here explains the Vikings' way of life, with many original wooden ships being older than a 1000 years old exposed to the public.
10:30 - 11:15
The walking part of the tour begins with the visit to Akershus, an old fortress in the center of Oslo. As we go on to the main street of the city, Karl Johansgt alley, we repeat the way King Christian the IVth went as he rebuilt this Nordic capital.
11:15 - 11:45
At the main street we will find multiple photo stops at such famous sights as the Oslo Cathedral, the Parliament Building, the National Theatre and the Royal Palace.
11:45 - 12:30
Also we are going to visit the Oslo City Hall, which is located really close to the cruise port.
12:30 - 13:00
After the tour some free time is available for cruise tourists, so you are welcome to continue exploring the city center on your own.
Attention! The specified tour start time is the earliest available or an example! Usually, all tours start 30 minutes after your ship docks. Your tour start time will be adjusted accordingly after you book. If you have questions, please talk to our Shore Excursion Specialist to find out the exact tour start time for your ship.
Included in tour
- Private professional tour guide (4 hrs)
- Private tourist-class vehicle (4 hrs)
- Oslo panoramic tour
- Oslo city center walking tour
- Entrance fee to the Viking Ship Museum
not Included in tour
- Tips / Gratuity
- Meals / snacks
- Drinks / coffee break
- Any other admissions / donations
Important info
IMPORTANT: NO refunds for late passengers or for those who don't read their Oslo Meeting Instructions and have been waiting at the wrong location.
Please note, a surcharge of 25% applies to all public holidays. This additional charge is added to the total group price given in the booking form.
Public holidays in 2020: 01.06, 25.12 and 26.12
