Classic Oslo: A Self-Guided Audio Tour from Central Station to Akershus Castle
Classic Oslo: A Self-Guided Audio Tour from Central Station to Akershus Castle
By VoiceMap Oslo
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Take in Oslo's classic downtown sites and hear its vivid stories on this affordable self-guided walking tour.
• Find out about the dazzling balls held in the old Den Gamle Logen lodge, and the illicit activities that unfolded in the Grev Wedels Plass park just outside its walls
• Hear from producer Lars Engerengen, a Norwegian writer and photographer with more than ten VoiceMap tours under his belt
• Do it all in 45 minutes or linger at stops along the way with complete control over when you start and finish
• Get unlimited use before your booking date and after it
• Use the virtual tour option at home
Once you’ve booked, you’ll receive a ticket with instructions and a unique code listed under “Before You Go”. Then simply install the VoiceMap app and enter your code.
The app displays directions to the starting point, and when you’re in the right place, just pop in your headphones and tap start. VoiceMap has automatic GPS playback, with turn-by-turn directions. It also works offline.
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Ages 6-99
Duration: 45–90 minutes
Start time: Check availability
Mobile ticket
Audio guide: English
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Highlights
- Lifetime access to this tour in English
- Offline access to audio, maps, and geodata
- VoiceMap App for Android and iOS
What's not included- Food/Drink
- Smartphone and headphones
- Tickets or entrance fees to any museums or other attractions en route
- Transportation
- Start:
- Oslo Central Station, Jernbanetorget 1, 0154 Oslo, NorwayBefore arrival, please install the VoiceMap mobile app and use the code provided on your confirmation ticket. This is a self-guided audio tour that you can start, pause, or restart at any time and complete at your own pace. Detailed starting point instructions are available after downloading.
End:- Akershus Fortress, 0150 Oslo, NorwayThe tour ends with one of the best views over the bay, from the heart of Akershus Fortress itself.
- Infants must sit on laps
- Service animals allowed
- Near public transportation
- Stroller accessible
- Not wheelchair accessible
If you have questions about accessibility, we’d be happy to help. Just call the number below and reference the product code: 110804P438- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
- Most travelers can participate
- This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate
- All sales are final and incur 100% cancellation penalties.
- If you have questions about this tour or need help making your booking, we’d be happy to help. Just call the number below and reference the product code: 110804P438
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- Jernbanetorget 1, 0154 Oslo, NorwayBefore arrival, please install the VoiceMap mobile app and use the code provided on your confirmation ticket. This is a self-guided audio tour that you can start, pause, or restart at any time and complete at your own pace. Detailed starting point instructions are available after downloading.
- Pass byOslo Central StationChristian Frederiks PlassOslo Public Library, TorshovThe Norwegian National Opera & BalletOslo Stock ExchangeHavnelageretShe LiesGrev Wedels PlassGamle Logen - Banqueting OsloMichael von Sundts Plass (Oslo)Karpedammen SceneAkershus Castle and Fortress (Akershus Slott og Festning)
- 0150 Oslo, NorwayThe tour ends with one of the best views over the bay, from the heart of Akershus Fortress itself.
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- kdjama0 contributionsGreat tour. Clear directionsExploring city highlights and history. Good voice, clear directions and regular guidance and reminded between turns so we didn’t have to check map oftenWritten May 11, 2024
- bc24_130 contributionsIntroduction to OsloGreat introduction to Oslo through this audio tour - enabled me to take it at my own pace, and stop and enjoy various points along the route. Very easy to follow and quite informative. Would look to do similar tours again.Written December 27, 2023
- KTP3100 contributionsAnother excellent audio tour from VoiceMapI came across VoiceMap earlier this year and since then I have downloaded several self guided audio city tours. I love this way of discovering a new city, without being tied down to a group tour, but able to pause and resume whenever I like, and even take a diversion if I wish. The narrative is very informative and I like the occasional personal touches that the guide mentions. The narration sometimes goes quiet while you walk a stretch, then resumes when you get to the next point of interest, so you don’t feel overloaded with information.Written September 8, 2023
- preventspaam0 contributionsNice meandering walkThis was definitely worth the small fee, but a little bit of a pain to download the app. Once we did, though, it was really nice to hear a bit about what we were walking past. Added value to the experience!Written May 27, 2023
- Patrick W0 contributionsA perfect Sunday stroll!We thoroughly enjoyed the audio guided walk. We learned so much more about the area and we could travel at our own pace. It was perfect for a Sunday walk - a lot of the street artist were out and we picked up some great gifts then continued our guided walk.Written May 8, 2023
- viviangaius0 contributionsGood price downloadable funny very informative audio tourI downloaded it directly from App Store so its a little cheaper than via trip advisor. But thanks to Trip Advisor I found this lovely app! Walked from Central station to the starting point and passed by a lot of places that the audio tour guided. I don’t know if there’s a function in the app to start the tour in the middle which would be better, but it’s still enjoyable. At least I know the way/roads more clearly having walked past once before the tour. There’s a voice showing up telling me I might have gone to wrong direction from time to time but actually I’m going towards the correct direction, so I guess the GPS sometimes malfunctions a little bit.Written October 4, 2019
- batesjm0 contributionsDoes not work properlyWe thought this looked like a great way to explore Oslo while we were in port. We bought this through trip advisor the morning of our excursion. Unfortunately, after downloading the app, the code provided did not work for us. We spent over two of our four hours in Oslo trying to call trip advisor and emailing this merchant. The merchant did eventually manually add the tour to our account, but we missed two hours we could have been sightseeing. We have requested a refund and have not heard back.Written August 5, 2019
- salmon_lady0 contributionsGreat idea!This audio tour downloads to your smartphone. You can use earbuds/earphones and place your phone in your pocket during the tour. The guide tells you which way to walk and/or turn. If you get off course, a voice recommends that you check the map. In my opinion, it can be used with one of the rentable scooters (which is what I did for part of the tour)! Convenient, because you can download and go whenever you want, and can pause if you want to stop for food or shopping, etc. the start is a bit confusing because of all the construction near the first two stops. Also, this app guide you, with its own map, to exactly where to start!!! Did this tour on June 1st, 2019, and really enjoyed it.Written June 1, 2019
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