Hop-on Hop-off Oslo Highlights Tour

City Sightseeing Oslo
Excursion Highlights:
  • Explore Oslo at your own pace with 13 stops located near the city's top attractions.
  • Visit Vigeland Sculpture Park, where over 200 sculptures are displayed in a beautiful outdoor setting.
  • Stop at the Royal Palace to see the official residence of the Norwegian monarch and watch the changing of the guard.
  • Admire the Oslo Opera House and enjoy sweeping views of the city from its iconic sloping rooftop.
Price: $79.00
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Summary
Shore Excursion Size ? Standard
Shore Excursion Type Hop-On Hop-Off Bus
Shore Excursion Duration 48 Hours
Activity Level ? Moderate
Shore Excursion Leaves From ? Numerous bus stops throughout Athens. The closest stop is at the cruise ship pier.
Food/Beverage Provided Not Included
Recommended Dress Comfortable lightweight summer clothing and walking shoes are suitable for most of the year. Sunglasses, a hat, and sunscreen are also advised.
Restrictions Guests must be able to get on and off the bus. Folding wheelchairs may be accommodated with advance notice.

Hop-on Hop-off Oslo Highlights Tour

Discover Oslo at your own pace with a hop-on hop-off bus tour. The route makes 13 stops around the city, covering many of Oslo's key neighborhoods and landmarks, and giving you the freedom to explore the places that interest you most. From the open-top deck, you can enjoy sweeping views of Oslo's skyline, fjord, and surrounding hills as you travel between stops.

Along the way, you may want to hop off at the Royal Palace, the official residence of Norway's monarch, or visit Akershus Castle, a historic fortress offering beautiful grounds and panoramic views. Art lovers might choose to explore the Munch Museum, dedicated to the works of Edvard Munch, or stop at Vigeland Sculpture Park to see its impressive collection of sculptures. Other popular stops include the Ibsen Museum, the Oslo Opera House, and the lively Aker Brygge waterfront area with its shops and restaurants.

This flexible tour allows you to spend as much or as little time as you like at each attraction before rejoining the bus. Whether you're interested in history, art, or simply taking in the views, this tour gives you the chance to experience Oslo in the way that suits you best.

Please note: There is 1 bus route included in this tour. The route runs every 30 minutes, and it takes approximately 1 hour and 30 minutes to complete the loop without getting off. First and last departure times vary depending on the season and cruise ship schedules, and will be confirmed on your e-ticket. The tours are narrated in English, Spanish, French, German, Italian, Dutch, Japanese, and Chinese.

The Oslo Marathon on September 21st 2025 may cause increased traffic and potential delays in Oslo.

The Red Bus Route includes the following stops:

  • NS Gate
  • Vigeland Sculpture Park and Oslo Museum
  • Norwegian Museum of Cultural History
  • Kon-Tiki Museum / FRAM / Norwegian Maritime Museum
  • Norwegian Museum - Cultural History
  • Color Line Terminal Hjortnes
  • Filipstad Cruise Terminal CREATE
  • Tjuvholmen (Alternative Stop)
  • Oslo Cruise Ship Terminal
  • DFDS Ferry Terminal
  • Langkaia (Transfer to Oslo Fjord Sightseeing)
  • Opera House / MUNCH Museum
  • The National Theatre / The Royal Palace / Karl Johans Gate
To see a map of the stops that are included in this tour, please
CLICK HERE.