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Oslo street food tour

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Get a taste of Norwegian street food!

  • Experience a new side of Oslo and taste some of the best Norwegian street food dishes on the Oslo Street Food Tour!
  • On this tour you will get the opportunity to get a taste of Oslo's culinary highlights
  • Enjoy a different type of activity in Oslo!
Starting point
Oslo
Duration
2 hr 30 min
Season
Available all year

The Street Food experience

You meet your guide for the day at the food hall in Oslo and together you will explore the exciting street food culture. During the tour, you'll be brought to the real alternative side of Oslo and experience the vibrant underground culture that lives here.
Your experienced guides will take you to different locations where you will be able to taste a variety of Norwegian treats - from the best waffles in the world, heartwarming cocoa, and special Oslo soda to delicious Norwegian hot dogs! Please note that this is a street food tour so all dishes are designed as takeout.
Come taste for yourself and have a fun and different experience in Oslo!
"This wasn't just about food; it was a tour of everything with incredible food choices from local Norwegian specialties to the best dessert finale at Haralds Vaffel - we were so well fed and happy we hadn't eaten lunch beforehand!" - Modified review from Dickey

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