Sweden · TOURS
The 15 best tours & days out you can book right now, with what each costs, how long it runs and who it suits. Number one is top for a reason; start there.
See the Stockholm Archipelago by boat from the city center. 2 hours, English guide, key island stops, and big views.
“Really enjoyed the boat trip. Details about the meeting point where clear and communication prior to the trip was very good. The guide was knowledgeable and interesting, making witty comments among the facts. Drinks and snacks are available to buy on board.”
See Stockholm from the water on a 12-bridge cruise through a lock. English guiding plus 10-language audio, fika onboard, 2+ hours.
“the visit was great but the explanations could be improved to better describe what building to look for ans where it is compared to the boat. this was not always clear and sometimes difficult to follow”
A lantern-lit ghost walk through Gamla Stan, mixing murder, plagues, myths, and dark humor in 1.5 hours on cobbled streets.
“A wonderful experience, it was great to learn a bit of history about Gamlanstan and the old town, Chris was thoroughly entertaining and made the tour fun, I recommend doing this if you visit Stockholm.”
A 2-hour English walking tour through Stockholm’s Gamla Stan, hitting Royal Palace and Riddarholmen waterfront, plus narrow medieval lanes.
“A good way to start your intro to Stockholm. You see the main sites and get the history. Then you can go back to what you like or want to see more of.”
75-minute winter guided boat tour from Strömkajen, circling Fjäderholmarna on an icebreaking vessel with warm blankets and snacks.
“Seeing Stockholm from the water offers a unique perspective. We sat on top for the best views. Although it was cold, the reindeer hide bench covers and provided blankets helped. It was informative and good value for the money spent.”
Walk Stockholm Old Town with a small English group, from Riksdagshuset to Nobel, churches, and royals, with tickets at key stops.
“Aggie was my tour guide and from the moment we met she was very enthusiastic and knowledgeable, she was very accommodating very pleasant, I had a really great time and I highly recommend this tour to others, Thank you Aggie”
A 4-hour guided walk through Stockholm’s food halls and Old Town, with tastings that add up to a full meal and a classic fika finale.
“Cotton was a wonderful, knowledgeable guide who gave us a fantastic overview of Swedish food and culture. We met as strangers and left feeling like old friends. The tastings were interesting and delicious. A great day!”
A 90-minute lantern-lit ghost walk through Gamla Stan, mixing medieval crimes, legends, and sensory history in English.
“A nicely planned tour through the darker history of gamla Stan. Highly recommend if you like to dwell in these parts of Stockholm's history.”
A 1-hour Stockholm canal cruise from the Royal Palace with an included audio guide and Swedish fika, mixing big sights and quieter waterways.
“This is a must trip in Stockholm!!! Amazing places amazing weather The crew are super nice and helpful The views are beautiful and great to understand the story of the city history Dont miss it”
Bike Stockholm’s islands with a local guide, covering Gamla Stan, the Royal Palace area, Parliament and Djurgården, with helmets and rain ponchos.
“It was very nice and you get to see so much of the city.”
A 2-hour guided boat cruise from central Stockholm to the islands, with multilingual live narration, warm onboard comfort, and great views.
“Our tour guide Johannes was amazing - he told us about so many interesting swedish customs, holidays and generally a lot about the swedish culture! The route we took was stunning and the boat was also very beautiful.”
Small-group Kiruna Northern Lights hunt with a photographer, pickup, snacks, and warm fire stops, plus a possible drive to Abisko.
“We didn’t see the lights but the guides really tried their best! Still had a lovely night…enjoyed good company, a nice fire with snack midway through the journey and even saw some wildlife. Would recommend and plan to return and try my luck again!”
Enjoy a 50-minute boat tour from Strömkajen through Djurgården Canal, with audio guide in 10 languages, skyline views, and Swedish fika.
“If u like to have a quick introduction to Stocholm from the water this is a tour for u.”
Stockholm City Sightseeing hop-on hop-off bus with 24 or 72-hour pass, stops for Vasa, Skansen, ABBA, Wi-Fi, and optional boat tour.
“The tours were good I would definitely recommend, but the fact there are 2 tours, and this one is apparently for the red bus tour, even though the pictures are of the city sightseeing was confusing”
Private 2-hour walking tour through Stockholm’s Old Town, with stories of Gamla Stan landmarks, cobbled lanes, and Riddarholmen views.
“Our fabulously knowledgeable guide took us through the cobblestone streets of old town. tips 1. ask questions, 2. check the weather that morning 3. good shoes (cobblestones are brutal if you are not prepared) 4. public bathrooms are not along the route so keep a 10kr coin to use the one at the palace gift shop if you need a break, just inform your guide.”
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