The 11 Best City Tours in Gothenburg

1.City Canal Sightseeing Cruise

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 470 reviews · 50 min · from $30Our pick

Take a 50-minute Paddan boat cruise in Gothenburg from Kungsportsplatsen, with bilingual live commentary and views under 20+ bridges.

“Great little tour. Always fascinating to see a city from the perspective of its waterways, and Gothenburg was no exception. We did a bike tour in the morning and the canal tour in the afternoon, and they complemented each other perfectly. 50 minutes was just the right length, and best of all the tour was a circle so there was no backtracking over old ground. Information was provided fluently in both Swedish and English, and our guide was clear, easy to understand, and the information she provided was relevant and interesting. The only downside was the actual seats – they come up to the middle of your back, making leaning…”

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2.Go City All-Inclusive Pass with 20+ Attractions

★★★★★★★★★★3.8 · 222 reviews · 1 - 5 days · from $47

Go City Gothenburg All-Inclusive Pass for 1 to 5 days with 20+ attractions, museums, boat cruises, and transit-style rides on one QR code.

“It was avery wet day and we only managed to use the app for 2 of the places we wanted to visit. So, I would suggest checking what is covered on here and if it is worth the cost of entrance. As places like Lisberg and World of Volvo are not included.”

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3.City Sightseeing Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Tour

★★★★★★★★★★3.8 · 206 reviews · 1 day · from $38

Gothenburg hop-on hop-off bus with a 24-hour ticket, 8 stops, 7-language audio, free Wi-Fi, plus easy access to Haga and Feskekörka.

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4.Gothenburg city center: Electric selfdrive boat tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.4 · 50 reviews · 1 - 2 hours · from $99

Self-drive electric boat on Gothenburg canals from Christina Nilssons gata. No license needed, up to 12, 1 to 2 hours.

“Wat een geweldige ervaring! Een boot huren en door Göteborg varen is echt een superleuke manier om de stad vanuit een ander perspectief te ontdekken. De route is goed uitgestippeld en gemakkelijk te volgen, zelfs als je geen ervaring hebt met varen. Alles was goed geregeld en duidelijk uitgelegd. Absoluut een aanrader voor wie Göteborg op een unieke en ontspannen manier wil verkennen!”

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5.Historical Walking Tour in Central City

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 39 reviews · 2 hours · from $50

2-hour historical walk in Gothenburg with Marcus: 17 sights, city views, and local restaurant tips to help you plan the rest of your trip.

“Fantastic small group tour - Marcus was passionate about the history of Gothenburg and Scandinavia in general, as well as offering great recommendations for additional local attractions to visit and locals bars/restaurants. Would recommend doing this tour as soon as you arrive in Gothenburg as it will help plan any additional sights you may be interested in.”

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6.City Sightseeing Gothenburg Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Tour

★★★★★★★★★★3.5 · 39 reviews · 50 minutes (approx.) · from $38

Gothenburg hop-on hop-off bus with a 24-hour ticket, audio in 7 languages, and stops from Kungsparken to Lilla Bommen.

“Good way to see everything. Liked this tour but I just don’t think there are as many things to see as I had hoped”

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7.City Kayak Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 33 reviews · 2 hours · from $61Top rated

Paddle a Gothenburg city kayak tour from Lilla Bommen, learn basic skills, and see canals from close range with an English guide.

“Cool to see the city from a different perspective, very friendly guide absolutely recommendable”

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8.City Highlights Bike Tour with Transfer

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 20 reviews · 2.5 hours · from $133

Gothenburg city highlights bike tour with hotel pickup and a coastal ride. See Art Museum, Gustav Adolf Square, Haga, and fika.

“De Tour op zich was prima maar in verhouding tot de prijs had ik meer verwacht. Wat meer persoonlijke touch, nu was meer opsomming van feitjes.”

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9.Historical Walking Tour in Restaurant and Bars in Central City

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 9 reviews · 1 hour 45 minutes (approx.) · from $51

Central Gothenburg walking tour with Marcus: armory sights, fish market, fortifications viewpoints, markets, churches, and bar spots in 1h45.

“Marcus was very friendly, informative and passionate about Gothenburg. Was really nice to be taken round and shown the best spots. Highly recommend to someone who is looking to get to know the city if it’s their first time visiting. Not too long not to short.”

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10.Guided City Bike Tour with Local Guide

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 9 reviews · 2 hours · from $66

2-hour Gothenburg city bike tour with local guide Nils. Stories, photo stops, and a 7-gear bike plus helmet for $66.

“Göteborg von einer anderen Seite mal kennenzulernen. Kurzweilig und interessante Plätze gesehen mit toller unterlegter Musik. Für uns empfehlenswert 😀”

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11.Gothenburg Cathedral and City Highlights – Private Walking Tour

★★★★★★★★★★3.5 · 3 reviews · from $802

A private 2-hour walking tour of Gothenburg, mixing cathedral interior stops with city gate, gardens, and key squares, guided by a pro.

“Un paseo por lo más importante de la ciudad, acompañados de Birgitta, una guía estupenda, que nos dió unas buenas explicaciones y nos hizo llevarnos un buen recuerdo de la ciudad”

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