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Oslo Viking Quest: Exploration Game and Tour

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1 hour 15 minutes (approx.)
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Overview

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

  • 11 interactive puzzle challenges
  • Mobile access code for the quest
  • Immersive Viking storyline and Oslo history content
  • A physical tour guide
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Meeting Location

Meeting point

Rådhusgata 30B
0151 Oslo, Norway

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End point

Akershusstranda 0150
0150 Oslo, Norway

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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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King Haakon VII

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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University of Oslo, Faculty of Law

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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The 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 Resistance Museum

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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Additional Info

  • Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller

Frequently Asked Questions (7)

Q: What is the cancellation policy for the Oslo Viking Quest: Exploration Game and Tour?

A: You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the tour for a full refund. For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the tour start time.If you cancel less than 24 hours before the tour start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.Any changes made less than 24 hours before the tour start time will not be accepted.Cut-off times are based on the tour local time (CET). Read more Apr 2025

Cancellation Policy

You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the tour for a full refund.

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Frequently Asked Questions (7)

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Q: What is the cancellation policy for the Oslo Viking Quest: Exploration Game and Tour?
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You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the tour for a full refund.
  • For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the tour start time.
  • If you cancel less than 24 hours before the tour start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
  • Any changes made less than 24 hours before the tour start time will not be accepted.
  • Cut-off times are based on the tour local time (CET).
Apr 2025
Q: What's included in the price?
A:
The following is included:
  • 11 interactive puzzle challenges.
  • Mobile access code for the quest.
  • Immersive Viking storyline and Oslo history content.
  • Flexibility: pause and resume anytime.
The following is NOT included:
  • A physical tour guide.
Apr 2025
Q: What is the minimum age for this tour?
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The minimum age to participate is 1..

Apr 2025
Q: My date is not available in the calendar, I am just checking to see if it is available?
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If a date or time is not listed on the calendar, it’s sold out or unavailable for another reason. Support cannot assist further if a date or time is not on the calendar.

If you find a date and time that works for you, book it NOW because things always sell out at this time of year.

Apr 2025
Q: Is this an accessible tour?
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Accessibility information for the Oslo Viking Quest: Exploration Game and Tour is as follows:

  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Apr 2025
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Detailed check-in instructions – including meeting point address, Google map, and parking information – for Oslo Viking Quest: Exploration Game and Tour will be included in your confirmation email from Cool Shore Excursions. Please be sure to double and triple check your email address is correct at checkout so this important email makes its way to you!

 

 

Mar 2024
Q: How long does a refund take to reach my card, and can I get it faster?
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Once your refund is processed, it usually shows on your card statement within 5–10 business days. The exact timing depends on your bank or card issuer.

Want it sooner? When you cancel, choose Receive a refund to my wallet instead. The credit is in your Wallet straight away and is applied automatically at checkout on your next booking when you’re signed in with the same email. You can see your balance any time in My Wallet.

If you paid part of your booking with Wallet credit, that part always goes back to your Wallet. Trip protection isn’t refundable.

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What's Included

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  • 11 interactive puzzle challenges
  • Mobile access code for the quest
  • Immersive Viking storyline and Oslo history content
  • Flexibility: pause and resume anytime
  • A physical tour guide

Additional Info

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  • Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller

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