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Oslo's Urban Oasis: Hidden Gems & Cuisine
4.6
54 Ratings
Sentrum
Escape the crowds and discover the hidden gems of Oslo through the eyes of locals. Explore old and cozy buildings, rivers, viewpoints, and traditional Norwegian houses. Feel the authentic Norwegian vibe and get insider tips from your guide.
Escape the crowds and discover the hidden gems of Oslo through the eyes of locals. Explore old and cozy buildings, rivers, viewpoints, and traditional Norwegian houses. Feel the authentic Norwegian vibe and get insider tips from your guide.
Duration:
3 hours
Cancellation:
24 hours
Highlights
- Tiger Sculpture - Begin with an introduction and a stroll from the meeting point to the first dining location.
- Youngstorget - Delight in a creamy fish soup starter at a local seafood restaurant renowned for its award-winning soup. Alternatives are available for those who prefer not to have fish soup.
- Grunerlokka - Discover hidden…
- Tiger Sculpture - Begin with an introduction and a stroll from the meeting point to the first dining location.
- Youngstorget - Delight in a creamy fish soup starter at a local seafood restaurant renowned for its award-winning soup. Alternatives are available for those who prefer not to have fish soup.
- Grunerlokka - Discover hidden treasures and local favorites, including parks, viewpoints, historic bridges, vibrant wooden houses, street art, a river, and waterfalls. This segment involves approximately 1 hour of walking and some steep inclines, so participants should be in good physical condition and wear suitable footwear.
- Birkelunden - Savor the main course at a farm-to-table restaurant. Afterwards, take the tram back to the city center, near the tour’s starting point. Please note that tram tickets are not included in the price.
- Karl Johans gate - Relish Norwegian waffles with brown cheese.
What's Included
- Public transportation (bus, subway, cable car, etc.)
- Food
- Public transportation (bus, subway, cable car, etc.)
- Food
What's Not Included
- Beverage
- Beverage
Additional Information
Discover the hidden treasures of Oslo and savor genuine Norwegian cuisine while avoiding the crowds and experiencing the city like a local. Welcome to Oslo’s urban sanctuary—a slice of nature nestled in the city’s heart.
Delight in a selection of Norwegian dishes crafted with genuine local ingredients. We’ve collaborated with premier restaurants to…
Discover the hidden treasures of Oslo and savor genuine Norwegian cuisine while avoiding the crowds and experiencing the city like a local. Welcome to Oslo’s urban sanctuary—a slice of nature nestled in the city’s heart.
Delight in a selection of Norwegian dishes crafted with genuine local ingredients. We’ve collaborated with premier restaurants to present Norwegian cuisine at excellent prices, ensuring the tour remains budget-friendly.
Have dietary needs? Inform us when booking!
Menu:
- Creamy Fish Soup
- Smoked Trout
- Roast Elk
- Traditional Fried Cheese
- Waffle with Brown Cheese
Wander through quaint historic streets, traverse picturesque bridges, admire traditional wooden homes, and enjoy stunning viewpoints and waterfalls. This 3 km tour is equally divided between culinary delights and hidden gems. Mostly flat, it features a few short but steep sections, with the highest elevation at 45m above sea level.
- This 3 km tour is evenly split between food and hidden gems. Mostly flat, it includes some short but steep sections, with the highest point at 45m above sea level.
Location
The Tiger
Jernbanetorget
Meet at the tiger statue at Oslo Central Station. Look for a woman wearing a yellow reflective vest.
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Customer Ratings
4.6
(54 Ratings)
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Kathleennj1435rv
Oct 4, 2025
Charming and fun! - Our tour guide was friendly, interesting and informative. The food was excellent and varied. It was great to see some hidden gems of Oslo!
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Candice_r
Sep 29, 2025
Good tour! - Good amount of walking, so be prepared. But nothing crazy. You see cool neighborhoods and scenes you might not otherwise see on your own or on more mainstream tours. Well paced as far as food spacing. High quality food, meal portions, and nice venues. My recommendation would be to do a mainstream tour of the major Oslo spots, or go on your own, see the museums, and then do this tour. Our tour guide Margarita, definitely depended my understanding of Norwegian culture which was helpful after seeing the highlights.
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Suzyincinci
Sep 18, 2025
A Wonderful "Taste" of Oslo (literally)! - What a wonderful "taste" (literally) of Oslo! Annie was a fantastic guide who was full of great info and fun stories about the city. We took a lovely walk through several areas of town that we would not have otherwise known about, and had 3 fantastic food stops: first, for a bowl of traditional fish soup, second was a longer stop at a super cute farm-to-table restaurant where we enjoyed a sample platter of locally sourced meats & produce, all delicious and presented beautifully! And finally a stop at a waffle truck where we got to try waffles filled with brown cheese and butter. All the food was SO YUMMY!!!! Hard to choose which I liked best. We did not find the walk to be uncomfortably challenging, but it definitely was long and there were some inclines involved. So, I would say moderately vigorous? As long as you don't have any significant mobility issues and are in reasonably decent shape you should be fine. Also, we did take a tram to get to our final stop, so you do get some relief at the end, lol (be aware that you will have to purchase a tram ticket, which was about $4 USD). Overall, a great experience that I would definitely recommend!
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Maureen_s
Sep 18, 2025
Fun walk around... - Fun walk around neighborhoods in Oslo, with some good food stops along the way. Our guide was informative and interesting.
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Shannonh2512
Sep 15, 2025
A tour of hidden Oslo with great food along the way - Kaja was a wonderful guide foe this trip off the beaten path in Oslo. She shared some personal stories that helped connect me to Oslo’s history and the fun of living here. The food was fresh and tasty. I had a wonderful time sharing a walk and goos food with the others on the tour
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Doug_l
Sep 10, 2025
Gems + food = a great tour! - What a great way to get to know Oslo! Idunn is knowledgeable and so much fun. The combination of gems and food worked well. Book it!
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Timothy_l
Sep 10, 2025
Very informative tour... - Very informative tour with great food to go with it. We were able to visit places I'm sure we would not have otherwise seen and our tour guide was very knowledgeable and entertaining.
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I8992vitammyc
Sep 5, 2025
Food & City Walk - We did the Food and Hidden Gem City Walk Tour in Oslo and absolutely loved it. Our guide, Annie, was fantastic—so knowledgeable, engaging, and an all-around great guide. We really enjoyed spending the day with her and learning so much about Oslo. The food we tried along the way was very good—light, but a perfect showcase of what the city is known for and what locals enjoy. The balance of walking and tasting made it such a fun experience. I’d definitely recommend this tour to anyone visiting Oslo who enjoys food, culture, and a good walk. Annie truly made the day special, and we thoroughly enjoyed our time with her.
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Jennifer_p
Aug 28, 2025
Margarita was a... - Margarita was a knowledgeable guide and the food was excellent! Good mix of seeing Oslo, learning about history (old and more recent) and having breaks while enjoying local food & drink!
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Jkdiedrick
Aug 20, 2025
An unforgettable walking tour with a fabulous guide - We have taken many walking tours in many countries (Italy, France, Germany, England, Scotland), but none compare to this Norwegian food and hidden gems tour with Idunn. She was an ideal tour guide -- friendly, funny, extremely knowledgeable about contemporary Oslo as well as its cultural history. And her English (for those of us who struggle with Norwegian) was impeccable. We began our tour near the Oslo Central Station, and immediately headed to one of the best fish restaurants in the city for lunch (Fiskereit), where we had a wonderfully creamy, ocean-fresh fish stew. From there we headed to the Fairy Tale Bridge, decorated with sculptures representing various Norwegian folktales and legend (the Peer Gynt sculpture is a highlight). Then it was on to one of the historic residential districts in Norway, atop a hill that gives panoramic views of the city. For our afternoon meal we walked to "Bønder i Byen Grünerløkka," a farm to table restaurant in the diverse and hip Grünerløkka district ("Bønder i Byen translated to "farmers in the city) where we enjoyed a delicious tasting menu featuring local produce, meat and seafood. After this meal we walked along the Akerselva river, through the Sagene and Nydalen neighborhoods, parts of which make you feel like you are strolling through a magical forest. Our last stop was at a funky cafe along this river where we had a classic Norwegian desert -- waffles with fresh raspberry jam and "brown cheese" ("Geitost"). After several hours we felt like we had experienced areas and aspects of Oslo that few tourists have the privilege of discovering. Hats off to Idunn and OsloNature!
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