Oslo Grand City Tour with Fram Museum, Vigeland Park & Fjord Cruise
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Overview
This full-day Oslo tour combines a bus tour, a guided walk, museum visits and a fjord cruise in about seven and a half hours. You see the Holmenkollen Ski Jump with a photo stop, take a guided walk through Vigeland Sculpture Park, visit the Fram Museum, enter a museum on the Bygdøy peninsula, the Norwegian Folk Museum in summer or the Kon-Tiki Museum in winter, and finish with a sightseeing cruise on the Oslofjord. Entrance tickets, the guide and the cruise are included, while lunch and hotel pickup are not.
Highlights
- Bus tour of Oslo with a photo stop at the Holmenkollen Ski Jump
- Guided walk through Vigeland Sculpture Park
- Entry to the Fram Museum, built around the polar ship Fram
- Entry to a Bygdøy museum: the Norwegian Folk Museum from May to September, the Kon-Tiki Museum from October to April
- Sightseeing cruise on the Oslofjord
- English-speaking guide, about 7.5 hours in total
Full Description
Holmenkollen Ski Jump above Oslo
Holmenkollen is Norway's national ski centre, on a hill above the city, and its ski jump has been rebuilt many times since the first competitions in the 1890s. The current structure was completed for the 2011 World Championships and looks like a sleek white ski slope reaching out into the air, with the city and the fjord spread below.
The bus stops here for photographs, giving you the best views of the jump and the Oslo skyline. If you ask how to get to Holmenkollen Ski Jump on your own, it is reached by a metro line from the centre, but this tour gives you the stop as part of a wider circuit.
Vigeland Sculpture Park
Vigeland Sculpture Park lies inside Frogner Park and holds over 200 sculptures by Gustav Vigeland in granite, bronze and wrought iron. The figures show human life from childhood to old age, and the best-known works are the Monolith, a tall granite column carved with a tangle of human figures, and the little bronze Angry Boy.
Your guide leads a walk through the main alley, explaining what the sculptures mean and how Vigeland worked on the park for decades. The park is open to walkers, and the best time to visit is in the morning or late afternoon, when the light is softer and there are fewer crowds.
The Fram Museum and the age of polar exploration
The Fram Museum on the Bygdøy peninsula is built around the polar ship Fram, which carried Fridtjof Nansen towards the North Pole in the 1890s and Roald Amundsen to Antarctica for his South Pole expedition in 1910 to 1912. You can walk on the deck and go below into the cabins, and exhibits explain life on the ice.
The museum is a favourite with families because you can explore the ship in person. Tickets are included in the tour, so you go straight in, and the guide gives context on Norwegian polar heroes. Allow time for the models, sledges and stories of survival on display.
The Folk Museum or Kon-Tiki Museum, and the fjord cruise
Also on Bygdøy, the Norwegian Folk Museum, included from May to September, is an open-air museum with historic buildings from across Norway, including a stave church from about the year 1200. From October to April the tour visits the Kon-Tiki Museum instead, which displays Thor Heyerdahl's balsa raft from his 1947 Pacific expedition.
The tour ends with a sightseeing cruise on the Oslofjord, with views of islands, the city skyline and the waterfront. Lunch is not included, so plan to eat during a free moment, and bring a warm layer for the boat. The best time to visit Oslo is June to August for long days, though winter has its own appeal.
Itinerary
- Meet in central OsloGather at the meeting point on your voucher and meet your guide.
- Bus tour of OsloRide around the city with commentary on its landmarks.
- Holmenkollen Ski JumpStop for photographs of the ski jump and the city view.
- Vigeland Sculpture ParkTake a guided walk among Vigeland's sculptures and the Monolith.
- Fram MuseumExplore the polar ship Fram with your entrance ticket.
- Norwegian Folk Museum or Kon-Tiki MuseumVisit the Folk Museum from May to September or the Kon-Tiki Museum from October to April.
- Oslofjord cruiseFinish with a sightseeing cruise on the fjord.
What's included
- Guided bus tour of Oslo
- Photo stop at Holmenkollen Ski Jump
- Guided walk through Vigeland Sculpture Park
- Entry ticket to the Norwegian Folk Museum
- Entry ticket to the Fram Museum
- Sightseeing cruise on the Oslofjord
- English-speaking guide
Not included
- Lunch
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
- Tips
Is this right for you?
Great for
- Families with children — a child price for ages 4–15
- Travellers without a car — hotel pickup is included
- History and culture lovers
- Anyone who wants to see it from the water
Think twice if
- You want a private tour — this one is shared with other travellers
- You get seasick easily
Not suitable for
- Travellers with limited mobility should message us first, as the day includes a lot of walking and some steps
Meeting point
The tour starts at a meeting point in central Oslo shown on your voucher, and finishes in the city after the fjord cruise. Please arrive a few minutes early so the bus leaves on time. Hotel pickup is not included.
Important information
- Entry to the Fram Museum, the Bygdøy museum for the season, the guided walk and the fjord cruise are included
- Lunch, tips and hotel pickup and drop-off are not included
- The Bygdøy museum depends on the season: the Norwegian Folk Museum from May to September, the Kon-Tiki Museum from October to April
- Wear comfortable walking shoes and dress in layers, as it can be cool on the fjord
- Bring a rain jacket, sunglasses and water
- The day lasts about 7.5 hours
- The order of stops may change depending on opening hours
- Age bands for children and infants are shown in the booking panel
Good to know
Frequently Asked Questions
Straight answers to what travellers ask us most, before they book.
How much does the Oslo Grand City Tour cost?
The price depends on the date and on the age of each traveller. The booking panel on this page shows the current adult and child price, so choose your date to see the total before you book.
How long is the Oslo Grand City Tour?
The tour lasts about 7.5 hours, including the bus tour, the guided walk, the museum visits and the fjord cruise.
Is hotel pickup included?
No. You meet the guide at the central meeting point on your voucher. Hotel pickup and drop-off are not included.
Is the tour suitable for children?
Yes, it suits families with children, particularly the Fram Museum, where kids can explore the ship. Travellers aged 16 and over are booked as adults, and children aged 4 to 15 have their own category.
What should I wear or bring?
Comfortable walking shoes, layers, a rain jacket and water. It can be cool on the fjord even in summer.
Can I book for today or tomorrow?
Yes, if a departure is available. Choose the date in the booking panel and check the live availability.
What is the difference between the options?
This page has one option: the grand city tour with museum tickets and a fjord cruise.
Is lunch included?
No. Lunch is not included, so plan a meal or bring a snack for the day.
Which museum on Bygdøy is included?
The Norwegian Folk Museum from May to September and the Kon-Tiki Museum from October to April.
Is Vigeland Sculpture Park worth visiting?
Yes. With over 200 sculptures by one artist, it is one of the most striking open-air sculpture parks in the world, and a walk with a guide explains the symbolism.
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