Oslo Hop-On Hop-Off Tour: City Sightseeing Excursion

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Discover the vibrant city of Oslo on a hop-on hop-off bus tour. Explore top attractions like the National Theatre, Vigeland Sculpture Park, and the Viking Ship Museum at your own pace. Perfect for cruise ship passengers looking for a flexible and convenient shore excursion in Oslo.

Duration: 1 hour, 30 minutes

Cancellation: 24 hours

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Highlights

Red Route (Route)

Operating Schedule: Begins at stop 1 (National Theatre) at 10am. Final tour departs at 4pm. Runs every 30 minutes. Timings may change, please verify locally for the most current schedule.
1. Det juridiske fakultet (UIO)
The National Theatre / The Royal Palace / Karl Johans Gate
2. Vigelandsparken
Vigeland…

What's Included

24-hour hop-on hop-off bus tour
Stops near major sights
Audio guide on your device or in-seat modules
Free Wi-Fi onboard
Borrowable headsets with adapters for iPhone and Android
Discounts on selected attractions and entries

What's Not Included

Food and drinks
Gratuities
Hotel pickup and drop-off
Entry to attractions

Additional Information

Explore Oslo at your leisure with our 24-hour hop-on hop-off bus tour. With conveniently placed stops throughout the city, you have the freedom to board and disembark as you please. From the grandeur of the Royal Palace to the captivating displays at the MUNCH Museum and the scenic beauty of Vigeland Sculpture Park, there’s something for everyone. Enjoy pre-recorded audio commentary in multiple languages through the onboard seat modules. Prefer your own device? Connect to our complimentary Wi-Fi and stream the audio guide on your phone. Feel free to bring your own headphones or use our eco-friendly headsets, compatible with both iPhone and Android. Getting started is simple - just exchange your voucher or digital ticket with City Sightseeing staff or the bus driver for your pass. Then sit back, relax, and enjoy Oslo. With comfortable buses and informative commentary, it’s the perfect way to explore - so book your City Sightseeing ticket today!

Cruise guests who are arriving into Oslo will be able to board the City Sightseeing Buses directly outside of the cruise terminal.
First departure from Stop 1 at 10am. Last departure from Stop 1 at 4pm. Tour duration: 90 minutes. Frequency: every 30 minutes. Timings are dependent on cruise arrival
Buses run in all weather, so dress accordingly
You will need to exchange your ticket for your hop-on hop-off ticket with the City Sightseeing staff or bus driver before or upon boarding the bus. Keep the ticket with you at all times
Please make sure you only board our official branded City Sightseeing buses
Audio Guide: The audio guide is available via in-seat modules or directly on your own device in several different languages. Please bring your own headset for the best experience. Turn on the location services from your provider, scan the QR code on the seat/ brochure and press play to start. If needed, headsets with jack sticks and adapters for iPhone and Android are available to borrow - please return them for recycling
Accessibility: We aim to make our tour accessible to all. For guests requiring assistance, we offer storage for collapsible wheelchairs. Subject to space and availability. Please note that a ramp or single step may be needed to board the bus, and several steps are required to access the upper deck. We also accommodate strollers, with designated storage space, ensuring families with young children can navigate the city with ease
Mobile and printed paper vouchers are both accepted on this tour
You can start your tour at any of the stops. For guests arriving via cruise ship, please note that City Sightseeing Oslo serves cruise guests arriving at the city’s different ports; for Filipstad and Oslo Cruise Terminal our iconic red buses await our guests on the pier right at docking. For Revierkaia/ Langkaia passengers meet our staff on the pier and the buses stop around the corner next to the SALT Sauna and Culture Scene.
With your voucher, enjoy flexible access for up to 12 months from the travel date you select at check-out.
Season: This tour is seasonal and typically operates between June - October, dates vary each year
Dates with Potential Disruptions: 24th - 25th April, 1st May, 17th May, 19th - 27th June, 12th September. Throughout 2026: Possible major roadworks or infrastructure works in Oslo city centre and ring roads

Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Customer Ratings

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996delias

Dec 26, 2025

Excellent company and its drivers too. - Very well informed about all kinds of stops, schedules, and places to enjoy all Oslo. Very punctual in their schedules and driver Jose, an excellent driver and guide, helped me and my family know how and where we can go, very friendly! The route they do includes almost all the important sites of Oslo

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Jose_c

Oct 4, 2025

Oslo - Very good. Bus stops in or near major attractions, stops are well identified and audio explanations are clear and comprehensive.

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Coreen_j

Jul 10, 2025

Really only beneficial if you want to go to the museums. - Due to the clockwise direction around the city, it takes over an hour to get from the city center area back to the cruise terminals, so isn't as useful as it could be. We ended up walking back to the terminal since it was only 20 minutes. Great if you mainly want to go out the museums, but if you don't, and just want to see the main city, don't bother. Commentary was very limited, too.

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Reisenette

Aug 28, 2025

No recommendation to visit - very poor value for money - Unfortunately, this tour did not meet our expectations. From 90 min bus tour was declared at most 30 min. The rest of the time it was quiet. The tour also deviated significantly from the schedule. Only the ugly big cruise stops were approached precisely. For example, the Munch Museum was not mentioned at all. I miss more information about Parliament, the embassies, the history of Norway and basically more country-specific features. There was no music from Ibsen, nor information about Munch or Nobel. All in all, the worst hop on hop off tour we've ever undertaken

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F6021netobiasb

Mar 2, 2026

No performance – no money back - Unfortunately very disappointing. The booked service was not provided (buses were crowded, ride not possible). Despite the promise, I have not received a refund to date. Customer service has stopped responding. No recommendation.

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Larssq

Jan 12, 2026

Disaster - Total disaster. Only after 15 minutes did the sound begin. The sound did not work in all places and in different places it was different languages that worked. Sound out of step with the ride. Factual errors in the presentation and referred to statistics from 1018 and 2019. it looks like many stops but several of them are double stops within 5 minutes, some peak is only for boat travelers so that if you step on in the city it is about 5-6 real stops.

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Lisa_h

Sep 14, 2025

Not worth the money! - The audio was not continuous with large gaps of no commentary. The second level plastic curtain was hooked by the trees and kept ripping away from the supports and created issues and was dangerous. We were never told what channel to use and luckily another customer informed us. With the rain, you couldn’t see out the windows (no wiper blades). The salesman was friendly but didn’t feel the trip was worth the money

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Terence_r

Sep 13, 2025

Not recommended… - My wife and I have travelled extensively. We have used The recommendation of Viator for different tours, etc. Based on the Viator website we booked the Hop-on, Hop-off bus in Oslo. The bus was constantly late and unreliable from the schedules listed. Frequently the bus commentary failed to work. The whole experience was a disaster. I would definitely suggest using the alternate Hop-on, Hop-off bus company. I wish I had.

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Lacy_j

Aug 17, 2025

Would give 0 stars - The bus never came, and then they rejected my refund, and literally wrote that they didn’t issue my refund because they didn’t feel like it. Spend your $100+ dollars literally anywhere else. It completely ruined my trip.

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Sul_l

Jul 20, 2025

Not for family - It was 30 degree Celsius and no AC in the bus. No mentioned about such when we rode on it. Asked for water because it has stickers indicating they sell water there is none.

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