Motorcycle Sidecar Tour Oslo: Holmenkollen & City Highlights

See Oslo from the sidecar instead of the pavement.

A 2-hour motorcycle sidecar tour of Oslo with a live guide in English or Norwegian, departing from the city centre and passing the Parliament Building, Royal Palace, Holmenkollen Ski Jump, Vigeland Sculpture Park and the Bygdøy Peninsula museums. The guide leads the route. All stops are optional. Helmets, gloves and cagoules are included. Children sit in the sidecar and must be at least 16 years old.

Step-by-step itinerary

Stops and time spent at each

1. Oslo Royal Palace10m
2. Holmenkollen Ski Jump10m
3. Vigeland Sculpture Park15m
4. Bygdøy Peninsula20m

Oslo city highlights tour

• Visit Norwegian Parliament Building
• Pass by Royal Palace
• Ride to Holmenkollen Ski Jump Centre
• Stop at Vigeland Sculpture Park
• Explore Bygdøy Peninsula museums

The experience

The tour starts in central Oslo, passing Stortinget (the Parliament Building) and Karl Johans Gate, the city's main shopping street. From there the route heads to the Royal Palace and its grounds before climbing up to Holmenkollen Ski Jump Centre. The ride itself is the point (you're moving through the city on a retro bike, not sitting still), and the views from Holmenkollen stretch across Oslo and the surrounding fjord. The ski museum next door holds over 4,000 years of skiing history if you want to linger, and Frognerseter restaurant nearby serves food and drinks with the same panoramic outlook.

The tour continues to Vigeland Sculpture Park, a 32-acre public park holding over 200 bronze and granite sculptures by Gustav Vigeland. The park also contains Norway's largest rose collection (over 40,000 plants across 150 species), and the Frogner Stadium and open-air pool sit within the grounds. Stops here are optional, so you choose whether to get off and walk among the sculptures or stay on the bike and ride through.

The final leg heads to Bygdøy Peninsula, where five museums cluster together: the Kon-Tiki, Fram, Maritime, Viking Ships and Folk museums, plus the Royal summerhouse. Museum entry fees are separate, but if you do visit one, a regular ferry service runs back to Aker Brygge from near the Kon-Tiki museum. Helmets and gloves come with the tour. The operator also provides cagoules if weather turns, and recommends dressing in layers for the ride.

What’s included

• Helmet, gloves and cagoule (rain jacket).
• live guide in English or Norwegian.
• ride through the city centre, past Parliament and the Royal Palace, up to Holmenkollen Ski Jump with fjord views, through Vigeland Sculpture Park and out to Bygdøy Peninsula.

Before you book

Days and timesNext departure: 1 Apr 2027

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GroupPrivate

Live guideEnglish and Norwegian

Meeting point and pickupHotel pickup is optional; you can also go straight to the meeting point. Ends back at the starting point.

Cancellation and refundsFree cancellation up to 24 h before the start. After that, no refund.It may be canceled due to bad weather. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund.

Prices and times updated 6 days ago

Good to know

Low physical effortWheelchair accessibleAccessible transportPublic transport nearbyNot recommended with heart problemsNot recommended with back problems

Operated by Retro Tours Norway

Is this one for you?Book this tour if you want to cover Oslo's main sights in 2 hours without navigating the city yourself: the sidecar moves you between stops while the guide handles the route, and you're seeing the city from a vantage most visitors miss.

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Top questions

What languages is the tour guided in?

Live guide in English and Norwegian.

What happens if it rains?

It may be canceled due to bad weather. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund. Free cancellation up to 24 h before the start.

What's the route like on a motorcycle sidecar in Oslo?

The tour climbs from the city centre up to Holmenkollen Ski Jump, passing the Parliament Building, Royal Palace and Vigeland Sculpture Park on the way. You ride through Oslo rather than walking it, and the Holmenkollen stretch offers panoramic views of the city and fjord from height.

Can I stop at the museums on Bygdøy Peninsula during the tour?

Yes, all stops are optional. The tour passes the Kon-Tiki, Fram, Maritime, Viking Ships and Folk museums on Bygdøy, and you can choose to get off and explore any of them. Museum entry fees are separate, and a ferry runs back to Aker Brygge if you want to return that way instead of by bike.

What's included with the motorcycle sidecar tour?

The tour includes a helmet, gloves and a cagoule (rain jacket) if needed. A live guide in English or Norwegian leads the route and drives the bike. You ride as a passenger in the sidecar.

How old do children need to be to ride?

The minimum age is 16 years old. Children sit in the sidecar, not on the bike itself, and the tour carries a maximum of 2 passengers per vehicle.

What happens if the weather is bad?

The operator provides cagoules (rain jackets) as part of the tour. Dressing in suitable layers is strongly recommended so you stay comfortable during the 2-hour ride.