The Best of Oslo with Lunch
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Port
Oslo, Norway
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Activity Level
Moderate
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Excursion Type
City Tour,Local Sightseeing,All
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Wheelchair Accessible
No
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Starting At
$284.95
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Minimum Age
Information Not Currently Available
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Duration
Approximately 7 Hours
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Meals Included
Meals included
Drive through the center of Oslo, passing Akershus Fortress, the Parliament Building, Karl Johan Street, the Royal Palace and the Nobel Institute.
The amazing Vigeland Sculpture Park was created and completed by one man -- Gustav Vigeland. Centrally placed in the park is the 55-foot-tall monolith, featuring 121 stone figures of men, women and children climbing on top of each other in their struggle for life. Walk with your guide through the park to see more than 150 stone and bronze sculptures, each symbolizing a different stage in the lifespan of humanity.
Continue through some beautiful residential areas and up to the Holmenkollen Hills for a fantastic view of Oslo. The first ski jump was built here in 1892 and was the main venue of the 1952 Winter Olympics. It was recently rebuilt in time for the World Championships.
A buffet lunch is served en route.
On the Bygdøy Peninsula, visit the National Museum of Norwegian Maritime History, spanning from the Viking Age to the present. The exhibits include a wide array of maritime topics, such as the technical conventions of sea transport, the life and destiny of sailors at sea, and the interactive experience called Norway is the Sea.
Nearby, the Open-Air Folk Museum allows you to 'tour' much of Norway in a compact setting. The museum features 150 authentic buildings from different regions, including one of the country's oldest structures, the Gol Stave Church, built in the 13th century.
Return to the city, where your tour ends back at the pier.
Notes:
Tour sequence may vary. Wear comfortable walking shoes.