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Oslo: Grünerløkka Food & Culture Walking Tour
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- Free cancellation available
- 2h 30m
- Mobile voucher
- Instant confirmation
Overview
- Taste Norway’s wild side with reindeer, moose, venison and more
- Discover how Oslo’s working-class past shaped its creative present
- Explore Grünerløkka’s vibrant streets, riverside paths and indie food scene
Activity location
- Oslo
- Oslo, Oslo, Norway
Meeting/Redemption Point
- Vulkan 5, 0178 Oslo, Norway | Meet your guide at the main courtyard entrance of Mathallen Food Hall (Vulkan 5, 0178 Oslo). Look for the red brick building with large black “1908” numbers above the doors marked “MATHALLEN OSLO” in black text. This entrance faces the open square in the Vulkan complex, next to Dansens Hus (the dance theatre), with a tall brick chimney nearby. Please arrive five to ten minutes before your departure. Your guide will wait outside this entrance. Note: This is not the entrance next to the bridge over the river. Do not go to the side where “Mathallen” is written in red letters—this is the wrong entrance on the other side.
- Oslo, Oslo, Norway
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Oslo: Street Food Culture Walking Tour
- 2h 30m
- English
What's included, what's not
- Live guide
- All food and drink tastings
- One craft beer or local soft drink
- Tips for the guide
- Any extra food or drinks
What you can expect
Come hungry and curious as you explore the alternative heart of Oslo through its flavours and stories. Starting at the historic Mathallen food hall, your guide will lead you on a walk through the buzzing district of Grünerløkka, where industry once ruled and culture now thrives. You’ll follow the Akerselva river, past colourful street art and local landmarks, and learn how this former working-class area became a hotspot for creativity, food, and culture.
• A Nordic tasting platter with minke whale, reindeer, moose, brunost, flatbread, and lingonberries
• A rich Wild Game Stew made with reindeer, moose, and venison in a creamy sauce with mash and berries
• One Norwegian craft beer or local soft drink from one of the best bars in town.
• A kanelbolle (Norwegian cinnamon bun) and your choice of hot chocolate or iced cocoa near the Freia Chocolate Factory
• A heart-shaped Norwegian waffle topped with brunost, rømme, and raspberry jam
This isn’t your average food tour—it’s a bite-sized journey through Norway’s past and present, served with heart. Whether you’re a history lover, foodie, or want a new way to explore Oslo, this tour delivers authentic tastes and local insights with every stop. Expect about 2 km of easy walking and enough food to skip lunch.
Location
Activity location
- Oslo
- Oslo, Oslo, Norway
Meeting/Redemption Point
- Vulkan 5, 0178 Oslo, Norway | Meet your guide at the main courtyard entrance of Mathallen Food Hall (Vulkan 5, 0178 Oslo). Look for the red brick building with large black “1908” numbers above the doors marked “MATHALLEN OSLO” in black text. This entrance faces the open square in the Vulkan complex, next to Dansens Hus (the dance theatre), with a tall brick chimney nearby. Please arrive five to ten minutes before your departure. Your guide will wait outside this entrance. Note: This is not the entrance next to the bridge over the river. Do not go to the side where “Mathallen” is written in red letters—this is the wrong entrance on the other side.
- Oslo, Oslo, Norway