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The 15 Best City Tours in Norway

70 tours  ·  from $4 a head

Oslo, Bergen, Stavanger and Tromsø are all small enough to read in an afternoon with somebody who knows them. These 15 are compared on length, on how much walking is involved and on price.

Oslo: City Sightseeing Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Tour - Majorstuen, Frogner, and Vigeland’s stone figures
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Oslo: City Sightseeing Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Tour

2.City Sightseeing Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Tour

★★★★★★★★★★3.6 · 724 reviews · 1 - 2 days · from $46

Oslo hop-on hop-off bus review covering stops, timing, value, audio guides, cruise access, electric buses, and practical tips.

“We used the Hop On - Hop Off bus in three cities and it was great in all three locations. It is easy to get information about the city on the provided head sets and allowed to see the most important sites. It was also good when it included a boat tour such as Stockholm and Copenhagen because it provided a diffeent view of the city. We will definitely use this service again.”

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Oslo: Grand City Sightseeing Tour by Bus with Fjord Cruise - Starting At Haakon VIIs Gate
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Oslo: Grand City Sightseeing Tour by Bus with Fjord Cruise

3.Grand City Sightseeing Tour by Bus with Fjord Cruise

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 647 reviews · 7h 30m · from $152

See Oslo in one day by coach, from Holmenkollen and Vigeland Park to polar museums and a scenic Oslofjord cruise.

“Boarding a comfortable clean bus on time at a clearly signed meeting point. Driver gave clear message outlining the protocols for behaviour on bus. Guide Christopher introduced himself and outlined the program for the day. Although the full trip was 7.5 hours in duration there was great variety and plenty of rest stops. Christopher was amazingly relaxed and informative. The visits were great.”

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Oslo Combo Tour: Grand City Tour and Oslo Fjord Cruise - Vigeland Park turns sculpture into a walk
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Oslo Combo Tour: Grand City Tour and Oslo Fjord Cruise

Geiranger: City Sightseeing Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Tour - Stop 1 at the Cruise Ship Terminal
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Geiranger: City Sightseeing Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Tour

5.City Sightseeing Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Tour

★★★★★★★★★★3.7 · 546 reviews · 1 day · from $51

See Geiranger’s fjord views, waterfalls, farms, and mountain roads by open-top bus with flexible stops and eight-language commentary.

“Liked the earphone history and facts on each stop. Cost was considerably higher for two or more people than if booked at the departure pt of the bus. 25 US dollars total higher than their.”

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Bergen: City Sightseeing Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Tour - Stop 1: Skolten, the Cruise Terminal, and Medieval Bergen
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Bergen: City Sightseeing Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Tour

6.City Sightseeing Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Tour

★★★★★★★★★★3.8 · 481 reviews · 1 - 2 days · from $51

Review of Bergen’s hop-on hop-off bus tour, with stop-by-stop advice, pricing, audio guides, timing, and tips for cruise passengers.

“Für 43 € bei GYG pro Person im Vorverkauf ziemlich teuer. Tour ist nicht lang. Tickets vom Schiff hätten 41 € pro Person gekostet!!!”

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City Sightseeing Oslo Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Tour - Vigeland Sculpture Park deserves a stop
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City Sightseeing Oslo Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Tour

7.City Sightseeing Oslo Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Tour

★★★★★★★★★★3.0 · 455 reviews · 1 hour 30 minutes (approx.) · from $47

Review of Oslo’s City Sightseeing hop-on hop-off bus, covering stops, museums, price, audio, weather, cruise timing, and practical booking tips.

“It was very poor. The audio did not work, the driver was not friendly and the covering on the top to keep the rain out kept blowing off. I cut my finger trying to snap the plastic back in. This was a bad experience all around.”

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City Walking Tour - Bergen On Foot - Why this two-hour Bergen walk works
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City Walking Tour – Bergen On Foot

8.City Walking Tour – Bergen On Foot

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 436 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $32Top rated

Review of Bergen On Foot, a 2-hour small-group walk covering Bergen, Bryggen, local life, history, tips, and value.

“Well worth the money, good information and very interesting history. Martin really knows his stuff! Recommended.”

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Tromsø city center Urban Floating experience - The 15-minute safety briefing
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Tromsø city center Urban Floating experience

10.Tromsø city center Urban Floating experience

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 220 reviews · 2 hours · from $103

Float in Tromsø Harbour in a rescue suit, choose calm or a dock jump, and enjoy Arctic views, warm drinks, guides, and photos.

“It was a great excursion. We had a group of 10 & everyone loved it. Floatation suits & insulated layer provided for warmth. The guides were great & took pics of our group. They sent the photos promptly. We laughed & laughed. We would definitely do it again!!!”

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Oslo: City Highlights Walking Tour - Akershus Fortress and Oslo’s medieval beginning
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Oslo: City Highlights Walking Tour

11.City Highlights Walking Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 197 reviews · 2 hours · from $37

Explore Oslo in German on a two-hour walk from the Nobel Peace Center to the Royal Palace, with medieval sites, modern landmarks, and practical city insight.

“I recommend this tour in German because it is the best way to understand the history and the highlights of the city Oslo. I was the only tourist for the tour so I learned really a lot about the city and all my questions are answered by the guide. We started in front of the university , walked towards the oldest part of the city and then we came back to the modern part again. We discussed the languages used in Norway. The relations with Denmark and Sweden. We talked about the three city halls of Oslo. We discovered how the city grows from the Viking time till nowadays. We…”

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Stavanger: City Sightseeing Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Tour - Stop 1: Strandkaien Cruise Terminal And Old Stavanger
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Stavanger: City Sightseeing Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Tour

12.City Sightseeing Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Tour

★★★★★★★★★★3.6 · 174 reviews · 1 day · from $51

Review of Stavanger’s open-top bus tour, with stop-by-stop tips, museum advice, timing, value, and practical cruise-day guidance.

“Je n'ai pas pu faire l'activité. Mon bateau MSC PRESCOZA a été détourné sur Hambourg en raison des vents violents dans la mer du Nord. Je n'ai pas pu annuler car nous n'avions pas de connexions internet et téléphone. serait-il possible de reporter nos billets à Hambourg le dimanche 5 octobre ?”

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Oslo City Highlights with Fjord Cruise - Meeting at Haakon VIIs gate and seeing central Oslo by coach
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Oslo City Highlights with Fjord Cruise

13.Oslo City Highlights with Fjord Cruise

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 128 reviews · 5 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $124

Review of Oslo City Highlights with Fjord Cruise, covering Vigeland Park, Holmenkollen, Oslofjord views, timing, value, and practical tips.

“Fantastic variety of interesting places to see both in and outside the main city. Highly recommended. Our Welsh guide [85 yrs young and fit as a fiddle! Brilliant, insightful and humourous gentleman]”

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The original Tromsø city walk

14.The original Tromsø city walk

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 124 reviews · 2 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $43

Explore Tromsø’s history, polar legends, and Polar Museum on a friendly 2.5-hour small-group city walk with local guides.

“It’s well worth the money. A good choice when you have limited time. The guide was very knowledgeable about Tromsø”

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Oslo Shore Excursion: City Sightseeing Oslo Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Tour - Boarding from the Oslo cruise terminal
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Oslo Shore Excursion: City Sightseeing Oslo Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Tour

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