Oslo Viking Quest: Exploration Game and Tour
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Is Oslo Viking Quest: Exploration Game and Tour worth booking?
Oslo Viking Quest: Exploration Game and Tour is a 1.3-hour experience in Oslo, Norway, from $7 per person. It scores 67 out of 100 on the Outty Ranking, which we label “Solid Choice”, based on a 4.5/5 rating across 19 reviews. Cancellation is free up to 24 hours before the start time. Same-day spots are currently showing.
- Outty Ranking
- 67 / 100
- Rating
- 4.5/5 (19)
- Duration
- 1.3 hours
- From
- $7 per person
Unleash your inner Viking as you explore Oslo’s 1,000-year journey through puzzles, battles, and legendary tales. Walk in the footsteps of Harald Hardrada, Viking king and founder of Oslo, in this immersive city quest.
What you get
- 11 interactive puzzle challenges
- Mobile access code for the quest
- Immersive Viking storyline and Oslo history content
- Flexibility: pause and resume anytime
About this experience
Unleash your inner Viking as you explore Oslo’s 1,000-year journey through puzzles, battles, and legendary tales. Walk in the footsteps of Harald Hardrada, Viking king and founder of Oslo, in this immersive city quest. Using your phone, you'll solve 11 puzzles leading you across modern and historic Oslo, from the Royal Palace and Parliament to Akershus Fortress and the City Hall. Each challenge unlocks stories of medieval battles, royal secrets, and the path to Norwegian independence, including Oslo’s connection to the Nobel Peace Prize. Every clue reveals a new layer of the city’s proud and dramatic history. What makes this tour unique? It’s a self-guided Viking adventure blending real-world exploration with historical storytelling and puzzle-solving, allowing you to experience Oslo in an unforgettable, interactive way. Perfect for families, couples, solo adventurers, and history buffs ready to sharpen their wits and conquer the tales of the city.
What's included
Included
- 11 interactive puzzle challenges
- Mobile access code for the quest
- Immersive Viking storyline and Oslo history content
- Flexibility: pause and resume anytime
Not included
- A physical tour guide
What you'll see and do
Nobel Peace Center
The Nobel Peace Center in Oslo, Norway is a showcase for the Nobel Peace Prize and the ideals it represents. The Center is also an arena where culture and politics merge to promote involvement, debate and reflection around topics such as war, peace and conflict resolution. Here you will have to look around to find the answer to our challenge to advance to the new location and learn the story of this place.
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Oslo City Hall
Oslo City Hall is a municipal building in Oslo, the capital of Norway. It houses the city council, the city's administration and various other municipal organisations. The building as it stands today was constructed between 1931 and 1950, with an interruption during the Second World War. Here you will have to look around to find the answer to our challenge to advance to the new location and learn the story of this place.
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Nils Sigurd Aas (21 April 1933 – 10 February 2004) was a Norwegian sculptor. He was one of the most prominent artists in modern Norwegian sculpture and is particularly well known for his statue of Haakon VII, located in the June Seventh Square in Oslo, and for designing coins for Norwegian currency, including 10-krone and 20-krone coins. Here you will have to look around to find the answer to our challenge to advance to the new location and learn the story of this place.
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The Royal Palace
The Royal Palace in Oslo was built in the first half of the 19th century as the Norwegian residence of the French-born King Charles III John of Norway, who reigned as king of Norway and Sweden. Here you will have to look around to find the answer to our challenge to advance to the new location and learn the story of this place.
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The University of Oslo, until 1939 named the Royal Frederick University, is the oldest university in Norway, located in the Norwegian capital of Oslo. Here you will have to look around to find the answer to our challenge to advance to the new location and learn the story of this place.
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Stortinget (Norwegian parliament)
The Storting building is the seat of the Storting, the parliament of Norway. The building is located at 22 Karl Johans gate in central Oslo, Norway. It was taken into use on 5 March 1866 and was designed by the Swedish architect Emil Victor Langlet. Here you will have to look around to find the answer to our challenge to advance to the new location and learn the story of this place.
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Oslo Cathedral
Oslo Cathedral — formerly Our Savior's Church — is the main church for the Church of Norway Diocese of Oslo, as well as the parish church for downtown Oslo. The present building dates from 1694–1697. The Norwegian Royal Family and the Norwegian Government use the Cathedral for public events. Here you will have to look around to find the answer to our challenge to advance to the new location and learn the story of this place.
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Norway's Resistance Museum also known as the Norwegian Home Front Museum is a museum located at the Akershus Fortress in Oslo. The museum collection focuses on Norwegian resistance during the occupation of Norway by Nazi Germany from 1940 to 1945. The museum displays equipment, photos and documents from the war years. Here you will have to look around to find the answer to our challenge to advance to the new location and learn the story of this place.
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Akershus Castle and Fortress (Akershus Slott og Festning)
Akershus Fortress or Akershus Castle is a medieval castle in the Norwegian capital Oslo that was built to protect and provide a royal residence for the city. Here you will have to look around to find the answer to our challenge to advance to the new location and learn the story of this place.
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Where it starts and ends
Meeting point
Oslo
Please use Google Maps or other map services to arrive at this location. When you arrive, please follow the instructions inside the Questo app closely.
Hotel pickup
No pickup: everyone meets at the start point.
Ends at
Returns to the starting point
Before you book
- Cancellation
- For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
- Languages
- de, en
- Ticket
- Mobile Only
- Runs on
- Every day
- Group size
- Up to 15 travelers per booking
- Operated by
- Questo
Know before you go
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
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Good to know
- Duration
- 1.3 hours
- Free cancellation
- Up to 24h before
- Minimum age to book
- 1+
- Availability
- Bookable today
- Runs on
- Every day
- Price range
- $7 to $9
- Hotel pickup
- No pickup, meet at start point
- Booked in 30 days
- 7
- Verdict
- Solid Choice
Why this scores 67
The Outty Ranking is a weighted composite. Here is how this experience performed on each component.
Oslo Viking Quest: Exploration Game and Tour: questions travelers ask
Practical detail on this experience, plus the wider planning questions for Oslo.
How much does Oslo Viking Quest: Exploration Game and Tour cost?
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Prices start at $7 per person. The final price depends on the date, the time slot and the number of travelers, and peak weekends in Oslo usually price higher than midweek mornings. Live pricing and remaining availability are confirmed on the booking screen before you pay.
How long does Oslo Viking Quest: Exploration Game and Tour take?
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Plan for about 1.3 hours from start to finish, not counting travel to the meeting point. Most travelers leave another 30 minutes on either side so the rest of the day in Oslo is not rushed.
Is Oslo Viking Quest: Exploration Game and Tour worth it?
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It holds an Outty Ranking of 67 out of 100, which we label "Solid Choice". That score blends traveler sentiment (4.5/5 across 19 reviews), the depth of that review evidence, recent booking momentum, value for money against comparable last minute in Oslo, and how flexible the cancellation terms are.
Can I cancel or reschedule Oslo Viking Quest: Exploration Game and Tour?
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Yes. Cancel free up to 24 hours before the start time for a full refund. Inside that window the booking is non-refundable, and no-shows are not refunded.
Is Oslo Viking Quest: Exploration Game and Tour suitable for kids and families?
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The operator sets a minimum age of 1. Older children generally do well here, and families should factor in the 1.3-hour running time when deciding.
How far in advance should I book Oslo Viking Quest: Exploration Game and Tour?
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Around 7 people booked this in the last 30 days, so popular slots go early. Two to three weeks ahead is comfortable in shoulder season, while summer weekends and holidays in Oslo can sell out a month out. Same-day spots do open up when other travelers cancel, so it is worth checking if you are already in town.
What should I bring or wear?
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Bring photo ID, your booking confirmation on your phone, a refillable water bottle and comfortable shoes. Dress for the weather in Oslo and add a light layer if any part of the 1.3-hour experience runs outdoors or after sunset.
Where does Oslo Viking Quest: Exploration Game and Tour start and how do I get there?
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The exact meeting point and directions are on your voucher once you book, and they sit in central Oslo within reach of public transport. Arrive 15 minutes early: late arrivals are treated as no-shows by most operators.
What are the best things to do in Oslo?
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On Outty we rank every Oslo experience on the same 0 to 100 scale, and alongside this one the highest scorers right now include Oslo Highlights Bike Tour, Oslo Nature Walks: Island hopping, Oslo Discovery Tour. The city page groups everything into most popular, highest reviewed, last minute and family-friendly so you can build a day around what actually delivers.
When is the best time to visit Oslo?
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Booking patterns follow the same curve: prices and queues climb in peak weeks, while shoulder season gives you better availability on the top-ranked experiences and more room to change plans.
How many days do you need in Oslo?
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Three full days covers the headline sights without sprinting. A workable rhythm is one anchor experience each morning, such as this one, an unhurried afternoon in a single neighborhood, then a food or nightlife booking in the evening. Five days lets you add a day trip outside the city.
Do I book through Outty or through the operator?
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Outty ranks and explains the experiences, then hands you to Viator to complete the booking with the operator directly. The price is the same as booking on Viator yourself, and Outty earns an affiliate commission on the referral, which is how the rankings stay free to read.
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