To tell the truth,not much to see in Oslo. But being there and using hmk tours should not automatically mean having to run all the time, having only 20 to 40 minutes stood and certainly not if you get lost during the tour because you try to browse a little more or would like to escape from the group,being left abandoned at the stop you decided not to follow the rigid instructions given by their tour guide. This is very rude from hmk and did spoil our day. The last part of the tour, the fjord cruise is interesting and not operated by the same company, so even included in this package, could be done on your own time and accord very easyly.so to sum things up, no guided tour of the ski jump and no time to take the lift up, kind of running guided tour at viegeland statue park for 45 minutes, then very quick introduction to the flam museum, and then whats left of thirty to forty five minutes visit then quick introduction to the Viking museum and again whats left of the allocated time, then heading to the close to 2 hours fjord cruise of Oslo fjord boarding help and then the guide vanishes and no guide available when returning to direct people and give me their bearings all a bit pushy and sometimes rude
Review by: Barry D, April 2018
We loved this tour. It gave us a chance to see a lot of Oslo and ended up with a great boat tour on the Fjord. We would definitely recommend doing this for the day if you want to see a lot.
Review by: Gülşen E, February 2018
This tour was amazing!
Review by: Samuel T, February 2018
Disappointing, very little about Vikings. The only really enjoyable event was the Olympic Ski Jump
Review by: Patricia, February 2018
This tour is comprehensive from the ski jump to the harbor.
Review by: AFROZ I, February 2018
awesome....
Review by: mcc333, January 2018
This tour was well worth doing. We loved seeing the skyline at night. A great way to start our visit to the big Apple.
Review by: Lada E, January 2018
My husband and I were enjoying on this Tour. It was a pleasure to sail and watch the islands and beautiful norwegian houses!
Review by: J. RC, January 2018
Verry nice! Recommended!
Review by: Sharon S, October 2017
My friend and I were left up on the mountain by the ski jump. We were told to return to the bus at 12:05 pm-we returned when the noon bells were ringing. Our bus was gone and the parking lot was empty except for 1 bus for a different tour. That tour was kind enough to take us with them down to the city. It is totally inappropriate to leave people on your tour and especially up on an isolated site. namely the mountain top.
Review by: Terry T, October 2017
The tour guide, Helene, was great. However, we did not like it that they did NOT include the Viking Ship museum even though it was listed on the tour. At the last minute, we got an email that it was not being included. We were told that the museum was asking tours not to go there due to too many peoples presence could damage the ships. HOWEVER, when we went to the museum on our own, there were many, many tours there. This was one of the highlights of the tour so make sure it is included in ANY tour you take.
Review by: Ossiewest, September 2017
Amazing great experience plus we had fanastic weather
Review by: njkrimzq, September 2017
This tour is a good overview of Oslo by bus and by boat. We visited the major sites in the city first including the ski jump, the Fram museum and the sculpture park. I chose not to go into the park because of the warning of more than 100 steps but that was my decision. The two hour boat ride was a little cold but still enjoyable. It almost rained and the crew was preparing to put up the cover on the boat but then the threat evaporated. The only thing I would have changed is to have hotel pickup. The return from the harbor was okay because there were many food trucks available to choose from. I chose fish and chips which was very good and fresh. The tour provided a very good overview of the city with lots of information provided by the tour guide not just about what we would see but also about life in Norway in general. For a first time visitor with limited time this is the tour to choose. Lots to see and enough time to enjoy seeing it.
Review by: Kurt M, September 2017
This tour would have been a lot better if it had been longer. At the Fram museum we were only given about 20 minutes to look around, and at the open air museum people were looking inside the little houses and then literally sprinting to catch up with the tour guide, since they didn't give us any time to look around. The entire tour lasted from 10:30 to 5:30 and there was no time given for lunch. There was a little cafe at the ski jump and at the Fram museum, but ordering something from either cafe would have taken up all of our time at that site. If this tour started at 9:30 instead of 10:30, giving a half hour for lunch and 15 minutes extra at each of the two museums, it would easily be a five star tour - because other than the time crunch, it was a great day!
Review by: Donna W, September 2017
If you only a day or so to visit Oslo, this is the tour for you. Great Tour bus takes you through the city. local towns and hot spots.
Review by: Hung F, September 2017
This is a great way to see Oslo in one day. Our guide I didn't catch her name was very knowledgeable, responsive to questions, and efficient in conducting us around. The tour goes to many of the important sights, including the Holmenkolen ski jump which was more impressive than I thought it would be, the ship museums we opted for the polar ice breaker Fram, and the open air cultural museum, and a walk through Frogner park to see the amazing Vigeland sculptures. Our tour included the Oslo fjord cruise as well, which was an enjoyable way to see Norwegian nature and water, after having spent 4 1/2 hours seeing the sights on the bus tour. This tour will allow you to see most of the sights of Oslo, with the exception of the Viking ship museum, and the National Gallery for the Munch paintings.
Review by: David K, August 2017
Great tour giving an insight into various markets and food across Stockholm. Our guide was informative about the city as well and we covered a fair portion of the city's main sights whilst walking between food venues. One tip only have a light breakfast as there are lots of samples included.
Review by: EMAD L, August 2017
a great tour guide and she and well planed very good in explaining and covering all historical aspects _br/_ very happy with all the group we have been with
Review by: John L, August 2017
Wonderful experience, you almost need the bus ride to reach the Holmenkollen ski jump and Vigeland Park. Ending with a cruise of the fjord was restful and beautiful.
Review by: zetapoly, August 2017
This is a good overview tour of Oslo if you only have a short time. I would have appreciated more time at some of the venues as it felt rushed. The large bus group made it difficult to maneuver in some museums and to hear the information given by the guide.
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