Oslo Food Tour – Local Flavors and Fjord Stories

Experience the best of Oslo with a local guide – taste your way through the city’s history, traditions and stunning fjord views, all in one tour. An unforgettable food experience in the heart of Norway.

🍴 Discover Oslo’s Flavors and Stories

Join a unique food tour in Oslo where you’ll experience Norwegian culture through taste, stories, and scenery. The tour combines a city walk through the center with a cruise on the Oslofjord, offering authentic Norwegian flavors from small local producers.

We start at the Parliament, the heart of Norway, where your guide will introduce you to the city and its culinary history. Along the way, we’ll stop at several places to taste traditional Norwegian food while hearing fascinating stories about the locations we visit.

After a few stops, the tour continues towards the fjord. We board a comfortable boat and set out on a 90-minute cruise through the Oslofjord, offering panoramic views of the city skyline, islands, and beautiful nature. The tasting experience continues on board – as you enjoy the scenery, your guide shares historical insights about what you see along the way.

Finally, we return to the city center and end the tour with an outdoor food experience where you can cook over an open fire, with views of Bjørvika and the fjord – just like a true Norwegian.

This is more than an ordinary city walk – it’s a sensory journey through Norwegian culture, perfect for curious travelers who want to experience Oslo with both their taste buds and their hearts.

This tour is perfect for those who want to:

  • Get a great overview of Oslo city center with a certified guide

  • Experience the city from the water

  • Taste local and traditional Norwegian food

The tour includes:

  • 4.5-hour guided food tour with a certified Oslo guide

  • Small groups (min. 2 – max. 12 participants)

  • A selection of authentic tasting experiences:

Taste of the Sea:

  • Fish soup and fish cake (may contain traces of shellfish)

Taste of the Countryside:

  • Homemade bread with salmon and egg, homemade jam, Norwegian cured meats, and cheese

Oslofjord Cruise (1.5 hours):

  • Traditional sweet pastry and Norwegian non-alcoholic cider

Open Fire Cooking:

  • Tastings of various Norwegian sausages and a Norwegian twist on an American classic for dessert

🕓 Practical Information

  • The tour is conducted in English

  • Must be booked at least 24 hours in advance

  • Cancellation:

    • Senest 72 timer før: Full refusjon

  • Participant requirements:

    • Minimum 2 participants required for the tour to run

    • Maximum 12 participants per tour

    • The tour may be cancelled due to low attendance, bad weather, or unforeseen circumstances (an alternative date or refund will be offered)

  • Dietary considerations: Vegetarian options available upon request (at least 24 hours in advance)

    • Not suitable for vegans or those with gluten or lactose allergies

  • You must be able to walk and stand for about one hour, covering approximately 2 km in total

  • Check the weather forecast and dress accordingly