Oslo: Christmas Spirit Private Walking Tour
ID: GYG219708-377412
Category:
Country: Norway
Duration:
01:15 hours
Description
Skaters gliding in the ice rink, decorations glimmering in storefronts, the mouthwatering smell of roasted almonds in the air… come see how the Norwegians make Christmas “hyggelig” on this private Christmas walking tour.
Imagine lamps glittering over snow-covered pavements, the spiced smell of hot drinks drifting in the air from nearby market stalls, stores decorated with cheerful holiday decorations and candles on many windows and tables. Welcome to Oslo during the holiday season. Forget the long, dark, wintry days and live the Christmas season with a genuine, infectious feeling of joy! It's the epitome of the word “cozy”.
During this tour, join your very own local guide on a quest to soak in the Norwegian Christmas and holiday spirit. Learn about what the traditional Norwegian Christmas dinner includes and why the country is divided on the answer. Discover the concepts of “lille Julaften,” “romjulen”, and "Julebord," the latter is also popular across Scandinavia during the holidays. Stroll through the cozy inner-city streets filled with beautiful decorations that you will want to take plenty of photos of, topping it off with some local flavor. Warm yourself up from the inside out with a sample of Norway’s typical wintertime drink called gløgg (mulled wine).
After visiting the quaint market stalls at Oslo's finest Christmas market, with its famous outdoor ice skating rink, journey up to the Royal Palace, concluding your tour with stories of how the Royals celebrate the holidays. This tour will leave you busting with Oslo's Christmas spirit!
Highlights
- Learn about Norwegian Christmas traditions
- Explore Youngstorget, one of many squares in Oslo where you find a Christmas Market
- See the city of Oslo, decorated for the festive season
- Taste Mulled Wine, or glögg (the Norwegian version of glühwein!), a typical drink to warm oneself in the wintertime and popular at Christmas markets
- Enjoy views of the Royal Palace of Oslo, home to the royal family
Guiding languages
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
• It is suggested that you wear warm shoes and clothes in many layers since the majority of this tour is outdoors, walking at a slow pace and stopping at various sights
All required protective equipment is provided
All areas that customers touch are frequently cleaned
The number of visitors is limited to reduce crowds
You must keep social distance while in vehicles
Please be at the departure point 10-minutes early to check-in for your tour. Look for the guide holding the 'Ourway' logo as a sign.
When should I book?
To guarantee availability book as soon as possible. Early booking is worth consideration especially if you planning the trip during high season like public holidays or weekends.
Cancellations
This excursion you can cancel with no cost up to 48 hours before the start of the trip. If you cancel it after 48 hours or not show up on the excursion you will still be charged the full price of the activity. Being late on pick-up or departure will be considered as not showing up.
