ABOUT US

WHO WE ARE

Our Journey of Creativity and Design

Guide-A was started by Norwegian architect Henning Nielsen, who also works in the architectural office of GREP arkitektkontor in Oslo. The aim of Guide-A is to give our customers an architect's view of modern Norwegian architecture, relating new buildings and urban developments both to the current international architectural scene, and to relevant aspects of Norwegian culture and history.

Behind The Design

Journey into the World of Architectural Innovation

Our Services

CUSTOM MADE TOURS

Guide-A offers a wide range of ready-to-book tours, but we are always happy to provide custom made programs for our clients, with subjects like for instance waterfront developments, environmental projects, urban transformation, or any subject or type of project that the client is interested in.

CITY CENTER HISTORICAL WALK

CITY CENTER HISTORICAL WALK Oslo has a dramatic history. The first ca. 600 years of its life can today only be seen as a few ruins, after the town was moved in 1624 from the its original site since the second half of the 10th century, to its present location on the other side of…

BIKE TOUR ALONG THE AKERSELVA RIVER

BIKE TOUR ALONG THE AKERSELVA RIVER This tour follows the whole length of Akerselva river, starting at lake Maridalsvannet at the edge of the Oslo forest, and ending in the city center by the Opera and the Oslo Fjord. The river is ca. 8 km long, and there is a continous park…

HIGHLIGHTS OF BJØRVIKA WATERFRONT AREA

NEW HOUSING IN BJØRVIKA The Bjørvika district is situated in the eastern harbour area of Oslo city, and has gone through a total transformation during the last twenty years. Formerly used for harbour functions, railway yards and highways, it is now a thriving extention of the…

This tour takes us to the Romerike and Hedmark regions north of Oslo.

NORTH OF OSLO We drive through the fertile farmland of Romerike, and along the shores of Norway’s largest lake Mjøsa, to the town of Hamar. We make a short stop on the way at Gjerdrum secondary school (arch. Kristin Jarmund 2009), and at Eidsvoll manor, a national monument where…

FORNEBU HALF-DAY BIKE TOUR

FORNEBU HALF-DAY BIKE TOUR This is a pleasant and easy bike tour to the former Oslo Airport at Fornebu, ca. 7 km to the west of the city center. Most of the route is along inlets of the Oslo fjord, on generally level ground. The tour starts at the Rådhusplassen Square (City…

TOURS IN NORWAY

NORWAY TOURS

Although based in Oslo, Guide-A arranges tours all over Norway, usually starting or ending in Oslo. Tours in Norway almost invariably offer spectacular scenery between architectural sights, and we strive to show the best combination of nature and culture.

Our Team

GUIDED BY PROFESSIONALS

All tours are guided by professionals, with relevant education as architects and/or art historians. Local knowledge and insight is our greatest strength. We want to give you the whole story, not just show nice buildings. Over the years, Guide-A has arranged more than 100 tours for groups from 2 to 120 persons, and our comprehensive experience is the best basis for a successful visit.

We are happy to provide our customers with information about transport, accomodation, as well as dining & wining, and will assist as far as possible with reservations.

Henning Nielsen with group

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