About Activity
Explore Oslo with a passionate, independent guide.
Discover modern gems, dive into Oslo’s rich history, enjoy fjord views & get great tips for local hotspots.
Why choose this tour?
As an independent guide, I have created my own tours, driven by my passion for Oslo’s rich culture and history. After years of designing itineraries/scripts for other companies, I created 'Oslo By Heart' tours to offer a more personal, authentic experience. Oslo By Heart tours are thoughtfully crafted and full of personal insights and stories.
Groups are kept small so there is room for real conversation rather than just covering ground. Every walk is led by me personally.
I have over 190 reviews, all with 5 stars, spread across Viator, Tripadvisor, Google, and other platforms. Oslo By Heart has Oslo's highest rated walking tours.
Great If you want a unique, personal experience with a focus on culture and history.
Who is this tour for?
* Solo Travellers
* Couples
* Groups of friends
Includes
- Tram tickets are included if the Vigeland Park option is booked, as we will take a quick tram ride there.
Excludes
- Snacks & drinks not included but can be bought along the way
Departure Point
- Our meeting point is the “Creature from Iddefjord” sculpture ("Skapning fra Iddefjord") outside the main entrance to Deichman Bjørvika Library. See tour photos.
If coming by Taxi, ask to be dropped at the library.
This is a quiet spot, so I'm generally the only other person there, I will find you!
Return
- Ends at City Hall (Rådhusset), unless you book the Vigeland Park tour extension, in which case the tour ends at the Vigeland Park.
Stop At: Oslo Opera House As we move along the waterfront you will learn fascinating details about the comprehensive urban development that has shaped the Bjørvika district, and which includes the Munch Museum, the Opera, and some other buildings that may surprise you.
Stop At: We look at the ever expanding floating sauna landscape, and some other fascinating projects uniquer to Oslo.
Stop At: Kvadraturen Neighbourhood Here we will dive a little deeper into the history of the city and how it came to be known as Christiania for just over 300 years.
Stop At: Akershus Castle And Fortress (Akershus Slott Og Festning) We will ascend to the highest point of the Akershus Fortress grounds for stunning views over the Oslo fjord. On a clear day, you will also be able to spot the famous Holmenkollen Ski Jump.
Stop At: Karl Johans Gate We carry on towards the heart of Oslo, Karl Johan street. If you like shopping, take note as you might want to return here later.
Stop At: Stortinget (Norwegian Parliament) We will discover how the city and country is governed and entertained, at the Norwegian Parliament and National Theatre.
Stop At: The Royal Palace We take a quick peek at the royal residence and learn about the Norwegian national day and other interesting events.
Stop At: Oslo City Hall During the final part of the tour we head towards Oslo’s magnificent City Hall, a hidden gem.
Stop At: Aker Brygge We end the tour in the Aker Brygge district, where I will give you some great tips for visiting the National Museum, Nobel Peace Center, restaurants and Oslo fjord tours.
Public transportation options are available nearby Suitable for all physical fitness levels Bring comfortable shoes and weather appropriate clothing We will be 95% on asphalt, but there is one short gravel path and one short stretch with cobble stones at the fortress If you book the optional Vigeland Park extension, the park can be muddy if it has been raining, so bring appropriate footwear. In the winter, Vigeland Park is sometimes too icy for a comfortable visit. I can possibly give you spikes for your shoes, contact me in advance if you are unsure of the conditions. Customers need to be able to walk at a reasonable speed Operated by Oslo By Heart For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Reviews
Wonderful Romy! Highly recommend her as a tour guide in Oslo!YachtsFortLauderdale
Romy did a fabulous job! It was just like walking around the city with a close friend, having a wonderful chat about all things Oslo! I was the only person that signed up for the tour and was delighted she ran the tour with just one. She was very knowledgeable, answered all my questions, and we kept a comfortable pace walking around the city. I highly recommend and would encourage all to book her, you won’t be disappointed. Her tour is also more intimate and there is not following someone with a headset or flag!
The four of us were out and about in Oslo with Romy and really had a great time! Romy is super likable, funny, and knows the city incredibly well.
She was totally flexible in accommodating our wishes and showed us many beautiful spots that we probably never would have discovered on our own. Oslo was beautiful; we especially loved the art exhibition in the forest and the really delicious fish restaurant she chose for us. She had even thought of umbrellas!
Everything was just perfect all around. We had a lot of fun, learned quite a bit about Oslo, and got to know the city from a completely different side. Thank you very much, dear Romy, for the lovely day! We can definitely recommend the tour! ❤️⭐️
City tour that you shouldn't missScenic58630962443
We had a wonderful city tour. We could have spent much more time walking through Oslo with Romy and listening to her stories. She conveyed facts to us in an easily understandable way.
4-hour informative and personalized city tourHeidi R
With Romy, the 4-hour city tour was perfectly tailored to our needs. A wealth of good information about the history of Oslo, as well as interesting insights into the modern era.
Romy is a very dedicated and flexible tour guide. We would gladly do it again with her, thank you🙏
Family R. (78, 73, 40, 39 YEARS OLD)
We had a... with Romy.Andreas_H
Mar 20, 2026, 12:31:54 PM We had a very relaxing, interesting and pleasant tour with Romy. I would book them again anytime. Thanks again to Romy!
Great walking tourStephan_M
Feb 16, 2026, 11:59:22 AM Great guided tour of Romy. Competent, entertaining and informative. Highly recommended. Thanks for the great time.
If it's ever again, it's only with Romy.F54FQstephanm
Romy is extremely competent and has brought us closer to Oslo. With her likable manner, she made the tour a great experience. Thanks for the great time.
Super city tour in GermanDayTrip25834738038
It is exciting when you get such a perfect city tour in German.
Romy does this very well and tailored to the guests.
Sympathetic city tour with lots of interesting informationR8097WQtime
Super city tour with lots of interesting information about the history of Norway & Oslo. We can definitely recommend the tour!
Best guided and highly recommended tour of Oslo with RomyO4684KNjoc
The 4-hour tour of Oslo was fantastic! We have seen all the important highlights – from the Opera House to Frogner Park and the Royal Palace. Our guide Romy was friendly, competent and brought the city alive with lots of interesting information. A perfectly organized tour that I can really recommend! A great and interesting tour with Romy. Thank you!
Great tourchristinesY6536YK
Romy showed us many interesting places in Oslo and told us entertaining and interesting.
We recommend the tour without reservations.
Thank you for nice tour.
A great tour, in a great city!333gudrunl
Oct 10, 2025, 12:26:50 PM The tour with Romy was a very successful start to my trip. The outstanding historical knowledge and her warmly relaxed manner are to be emphasized. The Insider tips were great.
Varied tour with friendly guideSightsee21235191065
I was in Oslo with my mother for a day and we had booked this tour. We were lucky and even alone with Romy.
She is really a great guide with an incredible historical knowledge that she imparts with a very personable and relaxed manner. It was like a walk with a friend who tells you exciting stories and backgrounds.
We have seen many sights in Oslo and learned a lot about the history.
Especially recommended is the visit to the Vigelandpark, where she could tell us a lot about the creation and the sculptures.
Thank you for this exciting tour!
Our guided city tour with Romy was great
Very informative and varied. Just had fun, would book the same again. We can only recommend.
Great city tour with RomyAdventure39474259022
Romy has guided us very well and informatively through Oslo. We looked at each other in the almost 2.5 hours most important points and learned a lot about the story.
Great tour of OsloNettiRog
Our city tour of Oslo with Romy was extremely informative and varied.
Especially positive was the relaxed atmosphere in which questions could be asked at any time. Overall, a very
recommended tour to get to know Oslo in a short time.
City tour Oslo536michaeld
Sep 29, 2025, 11:45:22 AM Romy brought us the sights of Oslo entertaining and informative, we would definitely book again. Thanks again.
