Oslo Island Hopping Tours: 7 to Book

1.Oslo Nature Walks: Island Hopping Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 2,713 reviews · 4 hours · from $69Our pick

Spend four hours ferry-hopping and walking Oslo’s islands with an English-speaking guide such as Patrick, Shaf, or Giovanni. See Hovedøya’s nearly 1,000-year-old abbey ruins, Gressholmen’s old airport sites, and Lindøya’s flower-filled cabin paths. The route covers about 7 kilometers and changes with the season.

“Absolutely brilliant 🤩 So worth it - Curtis was fab -very knowledgeable -friendly and made the experience fun . 100percent would recommend this experience !”

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2.Oslo Nature Walks: Island hopping

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 570 reviews · 3 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $71Top rated

Leave Oslo’s waterfront for a 3.5-hour guided walk across Hovedøya and another Oslofjord island, usually Lindøya or a nearby cabin island. You’ll ride public ferries, see monastery ruins, forest paths, seaside cabins, and city views while guides such as Giovanni, Patrick, Jon, and Christian share local history and everyday Norwegian life.

“A small group tour with a considerate and knowledgable guide (thank you Giovanni). We were shown two of the islands in Oslofjord and learned about local culture and traditions whilst enjoying some stunning views.”

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3.Oslo Island Walks: Island Hopping Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 183 reviews · 4 hours · from $59

Spend four hours island hopping from Oslo with guides such as Emran, Evan, Ole, or Ola. Visit Hovedøya’s 12th-century abbey ruins, walk quiet paths on Gressholmen, and explore Lindøya’s summer cottages. Ferries, guiding, and a public transport ticket are included. Bring water, lunch, and swimwear if you fancy a fjord dip.

“Great day out, Imran was an excellent local guide giving us plenty of history and childhood anecdotes.”

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4.Oslofjord Island Hopping Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 28 reviews · 4 hours (approx.) · from $59

Join an English-speaking guide for a four-hour Oslofjord outing by electric tram and ferry. Walk Hovedøya’s forest paths and monastery ruins, then visit Nakholmen’s colorful waterfront cabins. The tour covers about 3 km on foot, includes transport tickets, and may allow time for a swim.

“Peter was an excellent guide who managed to keep us pretty dry on a very rainy day. Very informative”

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5.Hovedøya and Nakholmen Island Hopping Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 26 reviews · 4 hours · from $64

Meet your English-speaking guide at Kongens gate 14 for a four-hour island trip by tram and electric ferry. Walk among Hovedøya’s medieval monastery ruins, pause at its beaches, then visit Nakholmen’s colorful coastal cottages. Guides such as Patricia, Peter, Mustapha, and Lint have led the tour.

“As the season was coming to an end the cafe wasn't open and due to the daylight hours changing we walked the last 30 mins in darkness. I wonder if the start time should be brought forward by an hour to avoid that. We learnt quite alot about the 2 islands and it was a beautiful day.”

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6.Private Oslofjord Island Hopping Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 8 reviews · 4 hours (approx.)

Spend four hours exploring Hovedøya and Nakholmen with a private local guide. Ride Oslo’s electric trikk and ferries, walk forest paths, see a 12th-century monastery, admire cottage life, and pause for fjord views. Guides including Kirsti and Lynn add local history and practical Oslo tips. Comfortable shoes and weather-ready clothing are essential.

“Lots of photo opportunities and good footwear required. Great having local guide to point out local points of interest.”

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7.4 Hours Island Hopping Tour in Oslo

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 4 reviews · from $48Best value

Spend about four hours ferry-hopping from Oslo’s City Hall pier to Hovedøya, Lindøya, and Gressholmen. A blue-vested Just Guide leads moderate walks to abbey ruins, Napoleon-era cannon batteries, beaches, wooden cabins, a bird reserve, and an island pub. Bring sturdy shoes, water, food, swimwear, and a towel.

“Really nice trip! I would advise to get lunch on the third island instead of the second since there's a lovely full restaurant while on the second it's just a little shop”

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