Oslo Hop On Hop Off City Sightseeing Bus Excursion

Description

• Round-trip route with on/off privileges in Oslo!
  
• Comfortable double-decker open-top city shore excursion buses!
  
• Air-conditioned buses with WiFi and wheelchair access!
  
• Easy to use system map of Oslo!
  
• Audio narration on the bus is available in 9 languages!
  
• A total of 11 Bus stops at the must-see sites!

City Sightseeing Bus Tour runs in Spring and Summer only when the cruise ships are in port and it is designed to get you around the best of Oslo. There are 11 different stops and one close to the cruise ship terminal in Oslo. You can choose to stay on for the full loop or get off the bus at any of the stops. The full route takes approximately 90 minutes and the buses run every 30 minutes from 10:00 AM to 04:00 PM.

When you board the bus, you can listen to the commentary available in 7 different languages on the provided headsets. You can learn about the highlights and sights as you pass by. Every seat offers a good view so do not forget your camera. See the link below to download the map so you can plan your day.

Visit The Viking Ship Museum. It is most famous for the Oseberg ship, excavated from the largest known ship burial in the world. The ship was made by skilled 13th-century craftsmen who learned about Viking life. Soak up with culture and architecture at the Nobel Peace Center, the Stenersen Museum, and the Oslo City Hall. See the Oslo Opera House which is home to The Norwegian National Opera and Ballet and get to the top floor to get an astonishing view of the Barcode Buildings. From there, you can also take the tram to Ekeberg Sculpture Park to take a stroll while enjoying the 31 sculptures scattered around the park.

Hop off at the Ibsen Museum, which is dedicated to the 19th-century Norwegian playwright, theatre director, and poet Henrik Ibsen. The museum is partly Ibsen's refurbished apartment where he lived in his later life until he died in 1906, and part exhibition space showcasing displays relating to his work. The Royal Palace was built in the first half of the 19th century as the Norwegian residence of Norwegian and Swedish King Charles III and is the official residence of the present Norwegian Monarch. Watch the changing of the guard and enjoy the surrounding parkland, which is open to all. Hop back on and head towards Akershus Slott (Akershus Castle) to learn of the fortified fort's history, enjoy stunning views from the top of the fortress, and meander through the beautiful grounds.

Enjoy the Fram and Norwegian Maritime Museum and its exhibits on coast culture and maritime history including boat models, fishing, marine archaeology, marine paintings, shipbuilding, and shipping. Hop back on up to the Vigeland Sculpture Park, home to a vast collection of sculptures. For opera lovers out there, this one is for you! The Oslo Opera House offers open-air concerts as well as fantastic views of the city if you climb its sloping rooftop! Fans of architecture will also enjoy admiring trendy Aker Brygge, a shopping center that was once a shipyard. Note that the entrance fees to the attractions are not included.

BUS ROUTE
From 10:30 AM to 04:00 PM. The full circuit is 90 minutes and runs every 30 minutes.

1. The National Theatre
2. Majorstuen (transfer to Holmenkollen)
3. Frogner Park & Vigeland Installation
4. Norwegian Museum of Cultural History
5. Viking Ship Museum
6. Kon-Tiki 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

What is included?

• Round-trip route with on/off privileges in Oslo.
  
• Comfortable double-decker open-top city shore excursion buses.
  
• Air-conditioned buses with WiFi and wheelchair access.
  
• Easy-to-use system map of Oslo.
  
• Audio narration on the bus is available in 9 languages.
  
• A total of 11 Bus stops at the must-see sites.

Excursion Notes

• Excursion prices shown are quoted in US dollars.
• As you may be visiting a religious or memorial site, shoulders and knees must be covered for men and women.
• We suggest you have cash (Euros) on hand for refreshments, excursion staff gratuities, shopping, etc.
• Sensible, rubber-soled walking shoes are highly recommended along with sun protection.
• Please note that admission or entrance fees to the attractions/museums, etc are not included.
• Mobile or Paper vouchers are accepted.
• Most of the buses are wheelchair accessible. The buses cannot safely accommodate two or more occupied wheelchairs, so if there is already a wheelchair user on the bus that you want to board, unfortunately, you’ll need to wait for the next bus. The wheelchair spaces accommodate wheelchairs measuring up to 70 cm wide, 120 cm long, and 135 cm high. If your wheelchair is larger than this it will not be possible to fit into our buses.

Where we meet

For the Oslo Hop On Hop Off City Sightseeing Bus Excursion, there are numerous starting locations all over Oslo City. All necessary details will be printed on your Electronic Shore Excursion Ticket.

Excursion Restrictions

• Fold-up wheelchairs can be accommodated on the lower level of the bus only.
• Many sites in the city are not wheelchair accessible.
• Guests must be able to navigate a narrow steep staircase to access the top deck of the bus.
• Guests must be able to walk on paved, gravel, and cobblestone surfaces, some on inclines at most stops.
• There are steps required to enter several of the sites as well as steep curbs in some areas.
• Seating on the bus is on a first come basis.
• Excursion tickets are only valid on City Sightseeing buses. Unused tickets or tickets presented to another operator are non-refundable.
• As there is no specific end time for the excursion, it is the guest's responsibility to know their ship's scheduled departure time and plan their day to be back on board at the appointed time.

Excursion FAQ

Cancellation

• Your ship arrives into port late and you cannot make it in time to the meeting location (we will verify with the tour operator).
• Your ship skips/misses the port.
• Weather conditions or equipment failure prevents the operator from running the excursion.
• A medical problem prevents you from safely participating in the excursion (we will verify with the excursion operator and the guest may send doctor's note). This applies to individuals only and not the remainder of the group.
  
• Cancellations/deposit refund requests that do not comply with the above may not be subject to refund.
• Refunds may be subject to a service charge fee as determined by the payment processor, please refer to Terms and Conditions for more information.