Classic Oslo: A Self-Guided Audio Tour from Central Station to Akershus Castle

Take in Oslo's classic downtown sites and hear its vivid stories on this affordable self-guided walking tour. • Find out about the dazzling balls held in the old Den Gamle Logen lodge, and the illicit activities that unfolded in the Grev Wedels Plass park just outside its walls • Hear from producer Lars Engerengen, a Norwegian writer and photographer with more than ten VoiceMap tours under his belt • Do it all in 45 minutes or linger at stops along the way with complete control over when you start and finish • Get unlimited use before your booking date and after it • Use the virtual tour option at home Once you’ve booked, you’ll receive a ticket with instructions and a unique code listed under “Before You Go”. Then simply install the VoiceMap app and enter your code. The app displays directions to the starting point, and when you’re in the right place, just pop in your headphones and tap start. VoiceMap has automatic GPS playback, with turn-by-turn directions. It also works offline.

Starting from the modern Oslo Sentralstasjon (the central station) and journeying to the 14th century Akershus Castle, on this self-guided audio tour I’ll reveal the history of this Norwegian city and show you its classic sites.

You’ll make your way through Christian Fredrik Square, where the rich merchant Christian Anker once built a single-story house in the middle of a built-up city as a demonstration of wealth.

On this tour, you'll see Deichman Bjørvika, Oslo’s public library that has six floors filled to the brim with books.

I’ll then guide you along the promenade to show you the magnificent Operahuset Oslo (the Norwegian National Opera and Ballet House).

On this tour, you'll pass by the old Oslo Stock Exchange, where trading took place before everything went online.

I’ll then guide you along the promenade to show you the rock solid Havnelageret warehouse, which served as a shelter during WW2.

On this tour, you'll see She Lies, artist Monica Bonvicini’s sculptural requiem for the polar ice-caps.

I’ll take you past Grev Wedels square to introduce you to the glamorous, and sometimes gritty side of Oslo’s nightlife.

You’ll hear about dazzling banquets and balls in the old Den Gamle Logen lodge, and the illicit activities that unfolded in the Grev Wedels Plass park just outside its walls.

We’ll enter Oslo’s military area where you can salute Michael von Sundt for preserving the city’s eight-hundred year-old castle.

On this tour, you'll pass by the Karpedammen Scene, where as many as 3,500 spectators can see plays by Peer Gynt, Shakespeare and more.

The tour ends with one of the best views over the bay, from the heart of Akershus Fortress itself.

• Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
• Service animals allowed
• Public transportation options are available nearby
• Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
• Suitable for all physical fitness levels

• Classic Oslo: A Self-Guided Audio Tour from Central Station to Akershus Castle
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• VoiceMap App for Android and iOS
• Lifetime access to this tour in English
• Offline access to audio, maps, and geodata

• Food/Drink
• Smartphone and headphones
• Tickets or entrance fees to any museums or other attractions en route
• Transportation

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VOICEMAP CODE ─── Please check your email at the address you provided when you made this booking. You've been sent an eight character code you'll need to redeem your tour. This code can be used by every member of your party. If you've booked for three people, for example, three people can download this tour using the same code. DOWNLOAD INSTRUCTIONS ─── Once you've received your code, please follow these steps: 1. Install the VoiceMap Audio Tours mobile app 2. Create an account 3. Select Tour Codes from the menu, then select Enter Codes 4. Enter your code then select Download Now PLEASE NOTE ─── • You can download the tour at any time, before or after your booking date. It’s best to download the tour before you set off for the starting point. • This tour follows a set route and includes turn-by-turn directions. It works best if you start it in the right place and follow the directions from one location to the next. • When the download completes, you’ll see a screen with a photo of the starting point and directions to it. The red start button will become active when you are at the starting point. • Remember to bring your own headphones, unless you have booked a driving tour. SUPPORT ─── For technical support and other queries, please email support@voicemap.me

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• This Tour is Provided by VoiceMap Audio Tours.
• Tour Timezone & Starts at Europe/Oslo.
• Mobile or paper ticket accepted.
• All sales are final. No refund is available for cancellations.
• Minimum 1 Travelers is required to book.
• Maximum 15 Travelers is accepted for booking.