Norway · FOOD TOURS IN OSLO
Good food tours in Oslo fill up weeks ahead, and in a short northern season the great ones go first. Below: the 7 to book early, what each includes and how they differ.
Walk Oslo from Vulkan to Grünerløkka for Norwegian tastings, craft beer, and local stories, plus a final waffle finish.
“Fun to experience restaurants you might have never tried and learned some of their history. Be open to trying new local foods!”
Taste Norway’s wild side in Grünerløkka, from Mathallen to Akerselva river, with reindeer, moose, whale, beer, and heart-shaped waffles.
“Kristian our Guide was great history and story teller. We had plenty of food along the way as we did a circuit around east and west of Mathallen after starting at the great indoor eating place. We were all dressed for the weather, rainy rain! The surprise was Toyen Cola, delightful and tasty cola. The local beer was very moorish and went well with our snacks to start with. I highly recommend this tour and this guide. It was relaxed wandering and learning and experiencing new stuff. I will certainly go and find the ‘hot dog’ and ‘the waffle’ place again for seconds!”
Oslo river walk plus 3 Norwegian food tastings, small group, English-speaking guide, tram ride, and local spots beyond crowds.
“Our tour guide, Margarita, was lovely and shared so many interesting facts about Oslo. Lots of walking, a bit uphill, that we enjoyed due to all the eating! Highly recommended! The fish soup at the first stop (before the 1 hour walking and exploring) was so incredible we went back for dinner (Fiskeriet). Thank you!”
A small-group Oslo food and city walk with fish soup, farm-to-table lunch, and a warm waffle finale plus quieter neighborhoods.
“This is tough to review as we had a decent time, but it is not what one would expect on a food and hidden gems tour. We visited 3 places, no beverages were included besides tap water and learned nothing of this great city. Even many of our questions (i.e. the significance of the tiger statue at the train station) could not be answered and no talk about the history of Norway/Oslo, the waterfront development, why they consistently rank as one of the happiest countries... There was also little discussion about the types of food we were eating.”
Taste Norway in 3.5 hours on a guided Oslo walk by Akerselva, through Mathallen, and ending with a waffle, brown cheese, and beer.
“We loved our day with Minji on the food tour! The five food stops covered a broad range of food in Oslo. We particularly loved our first stop, which was at a lunch restaurant. We were served a substantial portion of elk, moose, reindeer, fish, and local vegetables. Minji was delightful and we truly enjoyed getting to know her. Minji was delightful and we truly enjoyed getting to know her. We highly recommend this tour!”
Grünerløkka walking food tour in Oslo with 6 tastings, coffee or beer, street art stops, and a friendly small group.
“This was such a fun way to see Oslo and try some of its signature foods! Plus it got me out of the city center. The neighborhood is very fun and has a lot a good history. Though it's a food-centered tour, there were still a few stops and information on some of the great street art and history of the neighborhood. The tour guide Matthias was very knowledgeable, great at communicating, and responsive to our needs and asks. It was nice to get started with coffee, sodas, and pastries and introduce ourselves to the group. Everything was great from the hot dog, waffles, small bites (cheese, charcuterie, salmon, crab,…”
A 3-hour Oslo walk mixing landmark sights and Scandinavian food stops, with Norwegian classics to taste and historic context along the way.
“The food we tasted on this tour was amazing - local dishes with quality ingredients. Our tour guide took us around the downtown area, pointing out important sites and making recommendations. She was very informative and had great communication leading up to the tour. Please note that the cost of the food is extra and not included in the posted price.”
Water, snow, sky and the towns in between.
