Oslo History , architecture, culture and shopping sites - before and now

The excursion will be tailored then and there following your wishes. Suggested program: Walking tour in the center of Oslo. We could start by the city hall seeing the wooden reliefs showing Norse/Viking mythology and afterward see rooms inside - the location of the Nobel prize, the banquet hall and more (free entrance). We can proceed to the waterfront near the Nobel peace center continuing to the medieval fortress area. Having passed through the fortress, we will be in renaissance Oslo and continue to the eastern bay to see modern buildings from this century including the opera house from 2008. We will continue walking up Oslo's main street seeing famous buildings- Cathedral, King's Palace, Parliament, The Grand Cafe. A coffee break can be taken at the fortress or in a suitable coffee house elsewhere ( if wished) I will point you out all the" famous Norwegian's "(Ibsen Grieg and Munch) and interesting shops. We can visit different shops also (if wished).