Kon-Tiki Museum

Start your day with a memorable adventure as you embark on a leisurely cruise along the stunning Oslo Fjord. This scenic tour offers breathtaking views and an audio guide that will provide you with valuable insights into the fjord's history and the surrounding areas. Join us for a journey filled with natural beauty, historical landmarks, and the option to explore fascinating museums. Historical landmarks seen during the cruise: • Akershus Fortress • Opera House • Munch Museum Snacks and hot/cold beverages are available onboard. Explore Bygdøy, disembark after 1:45 hours and visit: • Fram Museum • Norwegian Maritime Museum • Kon-Tiki Museum Return Details: Return to the city center with the electric boat at 12:45h and 15:15h. Alternatively – use the hop on hop bus, or regular buses at your own cost back to city center. Don't miss this opportunity to explore Oslo's wonders – book your cruise now!

See all the major sights of Oslo with a convenient hop-on hop-off sightseeing bus tour ticket. Take the stress out of finding your way around a new city, and feel the ease of taking your time at each landmark or attraction. Opt for a 24 or 48-hour ticket, and get the most out of your visit with museum discounts, an informative audio guide, and a free set of headphones. Check the detailed museum timetable in the brochure and always know when the next bus pickup is scheduled. Discover Oslo's biggest highlights like the Vigeland Sculpture Park, the Norwegian Museum of Cultural History, the Viking Ship Museum, the Fram Polar Ship Museum, the Akershus Fortress and Castle, and the National Opera House of Oslo. DISCOUNTS included in your ticket: - Kon-Tiki Museum: 10% off the entrance. - The Norwegian Museu of Cultural History: 10% off the entrance. - The Fram Museum: 10% off the entrance. - The Maritime Museum: 10% off the entrance. - Louise restaurant: 20% off on the food. - Rorbua: Free dessert when purchasing a meal.

Hop on board a spacious sailing vessel at the waterfront in Oslo and begin your adventure on the Oslo Fjord. Get comfortable on the boat which is equipped with a bathroom, warm blankets, snacks and drinks, and a service minded crew. The tour is guided, and you will therefore learn more about the islands, the fjord and the historic buildings we pass on the way. Relax and enjoy a good drink while observing the beautiful Oslofjord. Our bar is stocked with beer, wine, cocktails, soft drinks, tea, and snacks. Soak up views of the city's harbor and the lush green hills that frame the city. Capture pictures of landmarks from the water, like the ancient fortress of Akershus and the Opera House which has been awarded for its stunning contemporary architecture. On this round trip you will also see the Munch Museum, Kavringen Lighthouse, the museum island Bygdøy, the Astrup Fearnley Museum, and the new modern parts of the city called Sørenga and Tjuvholmen. Furthermore, you will see several charming Norwegian cottages and summer houses. Guests will recieve information in English through the speakers on board. In addition to this, we have an app that tells you about the stops along the way. The app is available in the following 13 languages: English, Arabic, German, Spanish, French, Italian, Japanese, Korean, Dutch, Portuguese, Turkish, Chinese and Russian. You can find the app in the App Store and Google Play by searching for "Oslo Fjord Guide". Mini Cruise is a popular activity for families and those who want a taste of the Oslo Fjord, while also wanting to spend time on other activities in Oslo. For example, we can recommend a trip to Bygdøy after the cruise, where you can visit the Fram Museum, the Kon-Tiki Museum, the Maritime Museum and the Norwegian Heritage Museum. We can also recommend the popular beach Huk, if you want to go for a swim! Ferry tickets to Bygdøy can be bought from our kiosk on the same pier as the boat stops after the cruise.

Spend a day seeing the sights of Oslo, the oldest of the Scandinavian Capitals, from an open-top, double-decker tour bus. Your pass is valid for a full 24-hour period, and you can hop on and off at your leisure. You will enjoy 360-degree views from the open top of the bus and learn about the city’s history from your convenient audio guides. Hop off at the Ibsen Museum, dedicated to the life and work of the 19th-Century Norwegian playwright and poet, or jump off at the Royal Palace, former residence of the Norwegian and Swedish King Charles III, and the official residence of the present Norwegian monarch. Other top attractions include the Viking Ship Museum, the Fram Museum, the Norwegian Maritime Museum, and the Oslo Opera House. Tour stops: 1. The National Theatre / The Royal Palace / Karl Johans Gate 2. Majorstuen (transfer to Holmenkollen) 3. Frogner Park & Vigeland Installation 4. Norwegian Museum of Cultural History 5. Viking Ship Museum 6. Kon-Tiki Museum / Fram Polar Ship Museum / Maritime Museum 7. Viking Ship Museum 8. Norwegian Museum of Cultural History 9. Oslo Cruise Ship Terminal 10. Opera House 11. Jernbanetorget / Bus Terminal / Central Station

Meet your local guide and board a comfortable coach for your tour of discovery. Sit back and relax while you learn about the city's history and culture and admire the main sights: The Royal Palace, the City Hall, the Parliament building, the Old Town with Akershus Fortress, the Opera House, the new Munch Museum, the Cathedral, the National Museum, Aker Brygge, the Nobel Institute, Frogner Park. Continue to the exclusive residential and recreational Holmenkollen area, famous for the stunning Ski Jump, built on top of the hill, and for the panoramic vistas over the city and the fjord. Then, get in touch with the art of the most prolific Norwegian sculptor, Gustav Vigeland, as you stroll through its impressive Sculpture Park comprising more than 200 groups of sculptures cast in bronze or carved in granite. Conclude the tour by visiting two of the most popular museums in Oslo, beautifully located on the picturesque Bygdøy Peninsula. The Norwegian Folk Museum with its impressive outdoor collection of old Norwegian houses and a picture-perfect Stave Church will be visited in the summer. Then, visit the Fram Museum, where you will learn about the impressive Norwegian polar expeditions and see the strongest polar ship ever built, which sailed farthest North and farthest South than any other ship.

Your private walking tour starts at Viking Planet, where you'll meet your guide and begin your exploration of Oslo's highlights. The tour covers the city center, including Oslo's 19th-century landmarks like the Royal Palace, Parliament, and Karl Johan, the main street. You'll also visit the Oslo Fjord, Aker Brygge, a former shipyard transformed into an upmarket area with restaurants, a sculpture park, and museums. Next, you'll explore the medieval fortress Akershus and Kvadraturen, the 17th-century Oslo Cathedral Domkirke. You'll also see the New National Opera House and have a short visit to Oslo City Hall, known for hosting the Nobel Peace Prize ceremony. Depending on your tour option, you'll continue to one or two museums in Bygdøy, such as the Viking Ship Museum or the Polar Ship Fram, or the National Gallery, which houses Edvard Munch paintings and French impressionist art. If you choose the optional Vigeland Sculpture Park, you'll enjoy a walking tour in the park, known for its unique and fabulous sculptures. A 3-hour tour will include at least one or two museums, such as the Vikingship Museum, Kon-Tiki Museum, City Hall, the National Gallery, or Vigeland Park. Your tour concludes back at Viking Planet, leaving you with a deeper understanding of Oslo's history and culture.

See the sights of Oslo at your own pace and according to your schedule on a self-guided walking tour. Download our handy app or an audio guide onto your MP3 player and get a fully detailed map to help you explore. Learn about the Norse Kings and landmark events such as the Great Fire and Millennial Jubilee. See the Nobel Peace Prize Center and visit the Viking Ship Museum to hear stories about raids and see authentic Viking ships. Walk through the city center to discover historical buildings such as the medieval Akershus Fortress. Learn about Norway's resistance to the Nazis at the Resistance Museum and see the home of the National Opera and Ballet at the Oslo Opera House. Marvel at the imposing façade of Oslo Cathedral, pass the Stortinget parliament building and find amazing museums on the Bygdøy peninsula, including the Kon-Tiki Museum, Norsk Folkemuseum (Norwegian Museum of Cultural History) and Fram Museum, where you can learn about Norway's polar expeditions. 

Start your adventure in the Oslo fjord just like the Norwegian explorers. Take a short boat trip to the museums. After a walk in the peninsula, arrive at the Folkemuseum, an open-air museum of Norwegian heritage. See how Norwegians have lived from the 11th century until today. Visit the Fram Museum, the museum of the polar explorers, and come aboard the ship that made it possible. See the cabins and learn how these brave men lived. Experience a replica of the northern lights and feel sub-zero temperatures inside the chill room. Visit the Gjoa embarkation and listen to the story of the Northwest Passage. At the Kon-Tiki Museum, see the open embarkation made of balsa wood that took famous explorer Thor Heyerdahl to Polynesia in a 101-day adventure. Return by bus (winter) or ferry (summer) to the city center.

Discover the highlights of Oslo on a private guided tour by car. Visit the Holmenkollen ski facility, the Vigeland Sculpture Park, the Polar Museum, and the Kon-Tiki Museum. Enjoy the convenience of being picked up and dropped off at your hotel. Start your tour with a visit to the Polar Museum and learn about the polar expeditions and the heroes who undertook them. Visit the popular Fram Museum and board the boat, which has been on expeditions to both the North and South Poles. Next, visit the Kon-Tiki Museum and learn about the expeditions of Thor Heyerdahl, including the Kon-Tiki, Tigris, and RA expeditions. Enjoy a fantastic view from the top of Oslo at the Tryvann Tower. Visit the world's most famous ski facility, the Holmenkollen ski facility, which is the national ski resort in Norway. Finally, visit the world's largest outdoor sculpture park, created by one artist. Visit Frognerparken with a completely unique sculpture collection by the famous Gustav Vigeland.