Sweden · CITY TOURS IN STOCKHOLM
Good city tours in Stockholm fill up weeks ahead; the great ones go first. Below: the 15 to book early, what each includes and how they differ.
Cruise Stockholm’s archipelago on a classic ship with a live guide, scenic islands, onboard café, and flexible 1.5, 2.5, or 3-hour tours.
“Beautiful relaxing tour and easy to find . Great informed tour”
Review Stockholm’s hop-on hop-off bus tour, including major sights, cruise-terminal tips, boat option, timing, stops, and value.
“There were other operators using red busses so it was not always clear until you tried to enter the bus, if this was the correct one. The driver soon told you if your ticket was not for his bus. Once on the correct service the driver was very helpful giving information on the next stop number.”
See Stockholm from a quiet open electric boat, with witty guides, palace views, canals, Djurgården, and a practical 50-minute city introduction.
“Heidi was well informed and shared a boatload of information about Stockholm on this tour. The electric boat was very quiet, and we saw many highlights. Since it was mostly an out and back trip, everyone had an opportunity to get decent pictures of they wanted. Highly recommend this tour!”
Cruise Stockholm’s islands with fresh pizza, sunset views, Djurgården, Fjäderholmarna, and Lake Hammarby for $32.
“Such an amazing evening thank you so much! The staff Karen, Trixi, Nezdha, and Tura were SO friendly, helpful and really went out of their way to accommodate guests. The pizza was really tasty. Really great value and an excellent evening. Thanks so much everyone!”
See Stockholm at your pace on a red double-decker bus, with stops for Gamla Stan, Vasa Museum, the Royal Palace, and cruise terminals.
“We waited over 45 minutes for the bus and we were on the bus for only 3 stops. We decided not to waste our time waiting again and paid for Uber to travel to other spots.”
See Stockholm by double kayak, passing City Hall, Gamla Stan, Riddarholmen, and Långholmen with a friendly local guide.
“The experience allowed us to see the city from a totally different perspective. The guide was knowledgeable about the city and explained the parts of the city we were passing rhrough.”
Paddle Stockholm’s islands in a stable tandem kayak with an English-speaking guide, then add a Swedish dinner on the evening tour.
“To explore a new city from the water side gives the chance for a lot of different views. To do this by kayak adds the exercise point. Our tour was with Pete who managed to organise this sportive activity very well and safe so that everyone had an enjoyable afternoon. At several points of interest, e.g. the Stockholm City Hall, he provided us with funny stories and special information about the city. I would recommend such a tour to anyone who wants to do more to get to know new places.”
Paddle Stockholm’s islands on a small-group kayak tour with city views, local stories, stable boats, and practical tips for beginners.
“My wife and 18 year old son were lead by Sixten on a lovely, not very busy day. We could not be more happy with the service and were thrilled to be able to see Stockholm from the water under our own power. I highly recommend this option if you are looking for something a little unique.”
Explore Stockholm by Segway in a small group, from City Hall and Gamla Stan to island views, with training and local guidance.
“This was a unique chance to see the city, but I would not do this again, not because of the tour company, but because it was very difficult for me to master the Segway, and I had a hard time keeping up with the rest of the group. I spent too much time worried about operating the Segway and missed out on actually seeing the city, the tour was hard for me to enjoy because I was not proficient on the Segway.”
See Stockholm City Hall, Gamla Stan, and the Vasa Museum in five hours, with an expert guide, ferry ride, fika break, and museum entry.
“I recently joined a guided walking tour in Stockholm, and it was fantastic! Our guide, Bea, was amazing—so lovely, full of information, fun anecdotes, and fascinating stories. She was also caring and attentive, making sure everyone felt comfortable and engaged throughout the day. We began at the beautiful Stockholm City Hall, where Bea shared intriguing insights about its history and architecture. Then, we wandered through the enchanting streets of Gamla Stan (Old Town), learning about Stockholm’s rich past. The highlight was the ferry ride to the Vasa Museum, where Bea led us through the history of the spectacular 17th-century warship, Vasa. Her explanations made the ship’s story even more ...”
See Stockholm City Hall, Gamla Stan, the Royal Palace, and Vasa Museum in three hours with a small-group local guide.
“The walk was at a very good pace and the guide was well spoken Very good tour”
Paddle Stockholm’s winter waterways in a dry suit, passing City Hall, Kungsholmen, Södermalm, and Gamla Stan with a guide.
“Very enjoyable, a great and interesting way to see the city. The guide (Bobby) was very competent and friendly. Definitely recommend the sauna after, and the opportunity to dip in the icy water halfway through! All round fantastic experience.”
See Stockholm by boat on a one-hour cruise past Gamla Stan, Djurgården, Riddarholmen, and Södermalm, with multilingual audio and Wi-Fi.
“Was very disappointed with this tour. Did not see what I expected according to overview. My most disappointing Viator tour.”
Review of Stockholm private airport transfers to and from Arlanda, covering pickup, vehicle comfort, timing, value, communication, and booking tips.
“Very nice guy. Explained about the area around Stockholm and gave us recommendations of things to do , both inside Stockholm and outside the area , small villages and outside towns . He was knowledgeable about all transportation and activities .”
Review of Stockholm’s City Hall, Old Town, and Vasa Museum tour, with honest advice on guides, value, timing, transport, and what’s included.
“Notre guide Ana était très compétente, très agréable, très disponible et répondait à toutes les questions qui nous venaient à propos du quartier, de Stockholm et de la Suède en général. Le fait d'être en tout petit groupe (4) a vraiment faicilité les échanges et rendu la visite plus agréable. Merci Ana!”
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