Best audio tours in Oslo

The Best of Oslo's City Centre: From the Royal Palace to Aker Brygge VoiceMap

• Rating 82%
• Price ~$11.99
• Duration ~60 min
• Languages EN

A comprehensive 60-minute walk through Oslo's historical and political heart, from the Royal Palace to the modern Aker Brygge waterfront.

This self-guided audio tour offers a comprehensive 1.2-mile (2km) walk through the central landmarks of Oslo. Starting at the Royal Palace, the route leads participants through the city’s historical and political heart, featuring stops at the University of Oslo, the National Theatre, and the Stortinget (Parliament). The narration provides historical context on Norway’s transition to independence and its Viking roots, blending architectural observations with cultural anecdotes.

The tour concludes at the modern Aker Brygge waterfront, passing by the Nobel Peace Center and Oslo City Hall. Designed for both first-time visitors and locals, the experience is delivered via the VoiceMap app, which utilizes GPS for automatic audio playback. This allows walkers to navigate the city at their own pace while maintaining focus on the surroundings rather than a screen.

MUNCH Audio Guide Munch Museum

• Price Free
• Duration ~60 min
• Languages NO EN DE FR ES JA ZH

The official MUNCH Audio Guide provides a free, expert-led journey through the museum's collections via the Bloomberg Connects app.

The MUNCH Audio Guide is the official digital companion for visitors to the Munch Museum in Oslo. Hosted on the free Bloomberg Connects app, it offers a deep dive into the life and works of Edvard Munch, including his most famous pieces like The Scream and The Sun. The guide is designed to be used on your own smartphone, and the museum provides free Wi-Fi to facilitate downloading the content.

The experience is divided into several sections, with specific focuses on different floors of the museum. On Floor 6, the “Monumental” tour provides a 24-minute immersive narrative about Munch’s largest works, complete with a musical finale. Floor 4 features over 20 tracks covering the “Infinite” exhibition.

The guide stands out for its diverse range of voices, including curators, art historians, and guest contributors like Tracey Emin and Karl Ove Knausgård, offering varied perspectives on the art. It is an essential tool for anyone looking to understand the context and stories behind one of the world’s most significant art collections.

Oslo Unveiled StoryHunt

• Rating 84%
• Price Free
• Duration ~60 min
• Languages EN FR

A free, 10-stop introductory walk through Oslo's historic center, blending medieval history at Akershus Fortress with modern architecture at the Opera House.

Oslo Unveiled offers a concise, one-hour introduction to the Norwegian capital, starting near the waterfront at Akershusstranda. The route covers the city’s most iconic landmarks, including the medieval Akershus Fortress, the Royal Palace, and the striking Oslo Opera House. It’s designed for first-time visitors who want a quick overview of the city’s history and contemporary culture.

The tour is structured around 10 stops, each featuring an audio story and an interactive quiz to test your knowledge. While the content is engaging and covers a good mix of historical and modern sites, the experience requires a continuous internet connection, as the tour cannot be downloaded for offline use.

As a free offering from StoryHunt, it provides excellent value for budget-conscious travelers. The walk is flexible, allowing you to start and pause at your own pace, though you’ll need to keep your mobile data active to access the map and audio content throughout the journey.

StoryHunt Personalized StoryHunt

• Rating 96%
• Price Free
• Duration ~60 min
• Languages EN

StoryHunt Personalized tour — use the app map in Oslo to discover hidden stories from Aker Brygge to the historic core. Select the sights you want to see, and the app builds a custom walking route for you.