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5 Food Tours in Norway
Oslo: The Grand Experience Walking Tour with Lunch or Dinner
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Join a curated walking tour through central Oslo, culminating in an elegant dining experience at Grand Hotel Oslo.
4 hours
Oslo: Scenic City Walk & Fjord Views with Dining
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Explore Oslo's highlights on a small-group walk, culminating in stunning fjord views and a relaxing dining experience.
4 Hours
Oslo: City Walk & Traditional Norwegian Dining Experience
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Discover Oslo through its stories, culture, and flavors on a small-group experience that ends with a traditional Norwegian dining experience in a local setting.
4 hours
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Oslo: Sculptures & Stories Walk with Premium Steak Meal
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Oslo's most iconic street is full of stories almost nobody knows. A guided group walk through royal boulevards and forgotten sculptures, ending with a New York strip steak.
3 Hours
Tour of the Fjord Islands: Lindøya and Hovedøya
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Explore the islands of Oslo's fjord on a guided tour that combines nature, history, and local culture.
3 Hours
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Norwegian cuisine has quietly become one of Europe's most exciting, and a guided food tour is the tastiest way to discover it. Food tours in Norway lead you through Oslo's markets, bakeries and neighbourhood eateries, where you will sample everything from just-caught seafood and cured meats to the country's famous brown cheese and freshly baked cinnamon buns.
Beyond the tastings, these tours tell the story of Norway's food culture, shaped by the sea, the seasons and the New Nordic movement. Your local guide shares where Norwegians actually eat, the traditions behind each dish and how the country's dramatic nature ends up on the plate, from mountain berries to fjord-fresh salmon.
About Norway
Oslo has emerged as a serious food destination, from the buzzing Mathallen food hall to harbourside seafood restaurants and a wave of New Nordic kitchens. The city celebrates local, seasonal ingredients drawn from Norway's forests, mountains and long coastline. Traditional favourites like brunost brown cheese, cured salmon and cardamom-spiced buns sit alongside inventive modern cooking, giving food-loving visitors a rich mix of old and new to taste their way through.
What to expect on a Norway experience
- Guided tastings at markets, bakeries and local eateries in Oslo
- Classic Norwegian flavours: seafood, brown cheese, cured meats and pastries
- Insight into New Nordic cuisine and Norway's food traditions
- Local guides sharing where Norwegians genuinely love to eat
- Enough tastings to satisfy most appetites as you walk between stops
Best time to visit
Summer (June–August) brings the midnight sun, warm-ish weather and open mountain roads, ideal for fjords and hiking. Shoulder seasons (May and September) offer fewer crowds and lower prices. For the Northern Lights, visit between late September and early April, when long dark nights give the best viewing in the far north around Tromsø and Lofoten.
Getting around
Norway's public transport is superb but distances are large. The scenic railways, including the Bergen and Flåm lines, are attractions in themselves. Coastal ferries and the iconic Hurtigruten coastal voyage connect fjord towns, while extensive express boats and car ferries cross the fjords. Domestic flights save time to the far north. Renting a car is best for Lofoten and remote areas; within cities, trams, buses and metros are efficient.
Frequently asked questions
Expect Norwegian classics such as fresh and cured seafood, brown cheese (brunost), cured meats, waffles and cinnamon or cardamom buns, alongside New Nordic dishes. The exact tastings are listed on each tour.
Most food tours include enough tastings across multiple stops to fill you up like a full meal. Arrive hungry, as portions add up quickly as you walk between venues.
Many operators can cater to vegetarian, pescatarian or allergy needs if you notify them in advance. Contact the operator when booking, as some seafood-focused tours may have limited alternatives.
Food tours involve gentle walking between stops, usually within a compact area of Oslo, over 2 to 3 hours. The pace is relaxed with plenty of time to eat and rest.
This varies. Some tours include coffee, water or a local drink pairing, while others focus on food only. Check the inclusions on each tour page before booking.