OSLO, Norway
Note: This is a totally private tour of Oslo exclusively for you and for your family or private party or group.
Prices: See the table attached to the itinerary. It depends on the number of people sharing the ride.
Duration: 2 hours
Starting time: It is up to you to decide at the time of booking.
Transportation: By a private car, van, or motor coach depending on the number of seats required.
Activity level:This is an enjoyable and relaxed tour which you control. No walking is required, if you prefer that way, and the tour is suitable for mobility impaired passengers, too.
Major sights and inside admissions included: A basic tour of Oslo and all the major city sights: The Royal Palace, The Statue of Queen Maud (daughter of Edward VII), the National Theatre, the Norwegian Parliament, the City Hall, the 13th century Fortress of Akershus and others. Photo stops at the Holmenkollen and Ekeberg Viewpoint. - No inside visits,
This two-hour introductory tour of Oslo gives a taste of what one of Europe’s smallest capitals has to offer. Although small in population – in surface area Oslo is, however, one of the largest capitals in Europe. This is due to the fact that the city is actually 75% forest with strict regulations about building in the forested area. Within the city forests there are more than 70 lakes for bathing and 200 km. of marked hiking trails.
Accordingly the city itself has a substantial portion of green areas, with many beaches and parks, including the famous Frognerparken (Frogner Park) with the Vigeland sculptures. In the middle you will find the Akerselva (river) with 20 waterfalls, beautiful bridges, historical buildings and rich birdlife. No wonder Oslo is known as the “green” capital.
On our tour today we shall make two short photo stops at two of Oslo’s best viewpoints - Ekeberg located on a hill south-east of the Oslo harbor. This is the location where Oslo was actually founded more than 1,000 years ago. Our second stop will be near the Holmenkollen Ski Jump – Norway’s national ski sports arena, and a site of Olympic Winter Games. We shall also see the entrance of the famous Vigeland Sculpture Park.
The drive through the central part of Oslo allows you to observe that architecture in Oslo ranges from medieval to post modern. In addition we pass several magnificent buildings of national significance, among them the Royal Palace, which was built in the beginning of the 19th century with its statue of Queen Maud (daughter of Edward VII); the National Theatre, which recently celebrated its 100th birthday, and where the statues of Bjørnstjerne Bjørnson (he wrote the national anthem and also received a Nobel Price in literature) and Norway's most famous writer Henrik Ibsen are placed; the Norwegian Parliament built in 1850 where 165 members of the Norwegian legislature work and debate; City Hall which is the site of the Nobel Peace Prize ceremonies, and the 13th century Akershus Fortress. Our guide will keep us both amused and informed.
A TENTATIVE TOUR SCHEDULE:
Note: The starting times will wary based on the arrival time of the ships, and on your own preference. The following is a sample.
09:00 Departure from the pier for a city tour
09:30 Arrive Holmenkollen ski jump – A photo stop
10:00 Depart from Holmenkollen, and continue the city touring
10:30 Arrive at the Ekeberg viewing point
10:45 Depart from Ekeberg, continue touring
11:00 Return to the cruise ship pier
Prices in USA Dollars per person, based on the number of people in your party:BOOK the TOUR
Number of persons In one car |
2 |
3-4 |
5-6 |
7-9 |
10-12 |
13-18 |
19-24 |
25-36 |
37-49 |
Price per
Person |
$ 380 |
$270 |
$ 185 |
$ 140 |
$ 95 |
$ 80 |
$ 65 |
$ 45 |
$ 39 |