Enjoy the natural beauty of Oslo while you walk along the Aker River and hear the history of the industry that the river once powered. End your tour with a taste of traditional Norwegian food in the trendy Grunerløkka neighborhood.
About this activity
- Free cancellation
- Cancel up to 24 hours in advance to receive a full refund
- COVID-19 precautions
- Special health and safety measures apply. Learn more
- Private group
- Mobile ticketing
- Use your phone or print your voucher
- Duration 5 hours
- Check availability to see starting times.
- Instant confirmation
- Live tour guide
- English, Spanish, Norwegian
- Pickup included
- Pick-up at a Hotel in the city centre is possible
Experience
Highlights
- Walk along the Aker River
- See the vibrant outdoor life of Oslo
- Sample traditional Norwegian food in trendy Grunerløkka
Full description
Meet your guide at your hotel and take a metro ride to the river station. Starting from Nydalen, a popular swimming place, walk along the river Aker with your professional guide who will be explaining in your language the industrial past of this important river that divides Oslo into east and west.
See the powerful waterfalls and feel the vibrant atmosphere of the area around the river. Pass under historical bridges and see the art inspired by the fairytales and folklore of the Norwegian culture. See old fabric buildings and breweries that have been converted into schools and entertainment establishments. Appreciate some street art at the bottom of the river banks.
End up your tour in the trendy neighborhood of Grünerløkka sampling a taste of Norwegian food. Your guide will explain to you the different food sorts that have made it to the Norwegian tables through time while you taste the delicacies of the Nordic cuisine.
Includes
- Hotel pickup and drop-off in the city center
- Professional live guide
- Norwegian food tasting
- One-way metro ticket
- Gratuities
Not suitable for
- People with mobility impairments
COVID-19 precautions
Customers must book this activity online because the ticket office is closed
Safety measures in place
- All required protective equipment is provided
- All areas that customers touch are frequently cleaned
- Customers must keep distance in vehicles
- The number of visitors is limited to reduce crowds
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What to bring
- Comfortable shoes
- Sunglasses
- Sun hat
- Sunscreen
Not allowed
- Luggage or large bags
Know before you go
- This tour is not recommended for people with limited mobility
- You will walk about 3 miles (5km)
- The food tasting includes dairy and meat products