Oslo: Grand City Tour and Fjord Cruise
ID: GYG74686-105050
Category:
Country: Norway
Duration:
07:30 hours
Description
See the best of Oslo on tour that combines the Holmenkollen Ski Jump, Vigeland Sculpture Park, Fram Museum, the Folk Museum (May - Sept.) or the Kon-Tiki Museum (Oct. - April), and a fjord cruise.
Explore all of Oslo's must-see attractions from the comfort of a modern, air-conditioned coach, learn about the history of Norway's capital and daily life from an authorized local guide, then relax and enjoy unique views of Oslo's waterfront and idyllic islands on a cruise on Oslo fjord.
Travel to the stunning Holmenkollen Ski Jump and take in panoramic vistas above Oslo, then enjoy and guided walking tour through the unique Vigeland Sculpture Park - the world's largest sculpture park created by a single artist.
Enhance your Oslo experience with a visit the unique Fram Museum, where you will learn about famous Norwegian polar explorers and see the original polar ship "Fram", the strongest wooden ship that sailed farthest North and farthest South in the world during its expeditions.
In May - September, visit to the outdoor Folk Museum with an impressive collection of old Norwegian houses, including an iconic Stave Church, and learn about life in Norway in the past.
In October - April, visit the Kon-Tiki Museum and learn about one of history's most famous explorers - the Norwegian Thor Heyerdahl, and his extraordinary life and expeditions. See the original balsa wood raft "Kon-Tiki" with which Thor Heyerdahl crossed the Pacific Ocean in 1947, and the original reed boat "Ra II" with which he crossed the Atlantic Ocean in 1970.
Conclude the tour with a relaxing cruise on the beautiful Oslo fjord, between picturesque islands dotted with cozy summer houses, and see Oslo from a different perspective.
Highlights
- See the impressive Holmenkollen Ski Jump and marvel at its grandeur
- Stroll through Vigeland Sculpture Park, designed by a single artist
- Visit the Fram Museum and learn about the Norwegian polar expeditions
- Visit the Norwegian Folk Museum or the Kon-Tiki Museum
- Take in views of the beautiful Oslofjord on a scenic sightseeing cruise
Guiding languages
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
A moderate amount of walking on steps and uneven terrain is required in Vigeland Sculpture Park and in the Open Air Museum (The Folk Museum)
The fjord cruise may subject to the weather conditions.
In October - April, the Kon-Tiki Museum with the legendary Kon-Tiki raft will be visited instead of the Folk Museum.
Please arrive at 09:45 AM at Haakon VIIs gate (Street) 1, 0161 Oslo, Norway.
The meeting point is the bus station nearby the toy shop "Sprell".
You must exchange your voucher on the bus before the tour begins.
Look for a white bus reading "Oslo Sightseeing" on the sides.
When should I book?
To guarantee availability book as soon as possible. Early booking is worth consideration especially if you planning the trip during high season like public holidays or weekends.
Cancellations
This excursion you can cancel with no cost up to 24 hours before the start of the trip. If you cancel it after 24 hours or not show up on the excursion you will still be charged the full price of the activity. Being late on pick-up or departure will be considered as not showing up.
