Top Oslo Food & Drink

Oslo is one of the best places in Norway to sample traditional cuisine, if you know where to look. Led by a local guide, this walking tour provides an insider’s perspective on the best spots to try Norwegian dishes, snacks, and drinks—plus an inside look at local sights, history, and culture.

Sample some of Norway’s best beer and cheese with this tasting. Learn about the history and culture of Oslo, explore a local market, and head to a pub to taste beers from all over Norway. Try delicious brie, goat cheese, blue cheese, and of course, classic Norwegian brunost (brown cheese).

Get a closer look at some of Oslo’s most popular attractions on a private 3-hour walking tour. Follow your guide to Oslo City Call, Karl Johans Gate, the Norwegian National Opera & Ballet, and more. Set at a leisurely pace, you have ample opportunity to take photos and ask questions. Perfect for first time visitors, the tour also gives you the opportunity to get insider suggestions for the rest of your trip.

If you want to experience a side of Oslo that you have never seen before, join us on our Oslo Alternative Culture and Street Food Tour! You will be taken to the real alternative side of Oslo and experience underground culture like never before. What's more, you will also have the opportunity to get a taste of Oslo's culinary highlights. Our experienced guides will take you to a variety of different locations where you will be able to taste a variety of Norwegian treats - From beer and sausages to the best Norwegian waffles!

Live music cruise for 3 hours on board a traditional wooden sailing ship passing through a maze of green islands. Discover the scenery from a traditional wooden boat, fully restored to its former glory. You’ll sail past numerous islands, including Hovedøya and the Dyna Lighthouse, through narrow inlets and into sheltered bays so that you can capture the capital on camera from different angles. During your cruise, a traditional Norwegian shrimp buffet will be served, and in the bar we have a wide range of both hot and cold drinks.

Choose your own adventure on a self-guided tour of Norway, from Oslo to Bergen. All transportation is included for your excursion through some of the country's most beautiful alpine scenery. Scenic rail journeys on the Flåm Railway and Bergen Railway, as well as a cruise through the Aurlandsfjord and Nærøyfjord.

Discover Oslo on foot during this small-group walking tour. As you visit landmarks like the Akershus Castle, the Norwegian Parliament, and the Opera House, your local guide shares information on Norway from the Vikings through present day. In addition to these major sights, your guide points out lesser-known backstreets and other hidden gems.

Enjoy an express tour of Oslo’s city center. Over the course of 2.5 hours, get a taste of Norwegian culture and visit major sights like Akerhus Fortress, City Hall, and the modern Opera House. Sample traditional brunost cheese before your visit ends. This efficient tour offers a perfect overview of beautiful Oslo.

When your ship docks in Oslo's port, take a comprehensive tour of the city's highlights with this half-day shore excursion. Combine a walking tour with an express route on a sightseeing bus that allows you to take in landmarks such as the Viking Museum, the Vigeland Installation in Frogner Park, and others. Admission to all attractions and round-trip transportation from the port are included.

Perfect for first-time visitors and those with limited time, this comprehensive coach tour of Oslo takes you to the city's most important attractions, including Vigeland sculpture park and Holmekollen ski jump, as well as the Fram and Viking Ship Museums.

Take a peek inside the history and traditions of the Scandinavian kitchen on this half-day tour in Oslo. This tour combines visits to Oslo historic highlights—such as Akershus Fortress, Parliament, Royal Residence, and the National Gallery—with eating and drinking destinations. Listen to commentary about Scandinavian food during visits to a traditional Norwegian canteen, the Freja Chocolatier, the main food market, and historic restaurants.