STOCKHOLM
Stockholm’s best, on and off the water.
The 15 most popular guided tours in Stockholm. The ones travellers actually fill a day with, with prices, run times and who to book through.
Guided Stockholm archipelago cruise on a classic Stromma boat. Pick 1.5–3 hours, enjoy live commentary, Wi‑Fi, and snacks.
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Sail past Stockholm’s canals to Vaxholm on a guided 2.5-hour cruise. Great views, real stories, and a cold-weather friendly boat ride.
“Fun experience (even in the January cold). The guide was great, and his English was excellent (though the speakers made it hard to understand him sometimes).”
A 2-hour guided walk through Stockholm’s Old Town, from Gamla Stan alleyways and Riddarholmen views to the Royal Palace.
“We joined the tour led by Kenze. She was really knowledgeable and we went at the right pace. We were a multi-generation group and everyone thought it was an excellent tour at the right pace.”
A 50-minute silent electric boat tour past Stockholm’s palaces, museums, and canals with an English live guide and cozy blankets.
“This was a beautiful boat tour. Daniel was very informative about what we were seeing and also about the culture of the Swedish people. We loved it and learned a lot!”
A 50-minute guided electric boat cruise past Stockholm’s biggest sights, with live commentary and great water views for around $23.
“Anton was great guide, knowledgeable, witty, and with a good sense of humour! We didn’t interact much with the driver, but he seemed very cool too. This boat experience is great! Strongly recommended if you look for sth cool 👌”
A 2-hour English guided visit to Stockholm’s Vasa Museum with your admission ticket included, small group, and expert storytelling.
“Gaia was wonderful. I loved her enthusiasm and she was very knowledgeable. She reached out 24 hrs prior to the tour to let us know where to meet which was greatly appreciated. I highly recommend Gaia to learn about the history of the area and all the little known information about the Vasa.”
A 2-hour guided walk through Stockholm’s Gamla Stan with photo stops, story-driven history, and a mini fika, in English or German.
“This tour was a great way to spend a couple hours getting to know Stockholm and it's midevil history. our guide, Sophie, was very knowledgeable and used visual aids that helped to visualize what life in Stockholm was like pre modern era! Thank you Sophie.”
Guided walking tour through Gamla Stan with famous legends, Royal Palace stories, and optional fika. Small group, 2 hours.
Paddle Stockholm by double kayak with an English guide. Pick a morning sightseeing ride or an evening option with Swedish dinner.
A flexible private walk through Stockholm: Royal Palace, Gamla Stan, sunset views at Monteliusvägen, Stortorget sweets, and Södermalm stops.
“My guide, Stefan showed me all of the highlights in this one 8 hour tour. He was effective in personalizing the tour toward my interests.”
Viking runestones, 1,000-year burial sites, and Sigtuna on a guided 6-hour tour from Stockholm with pickup and drop-off.
“We really enjoyed our guides- Gustav and Angelina.”
Solve Old Town puzzles on your phone as you walk from the Royal Palace to key landmarks in about 1.5–2 hours.
Custom private walking tour of Stockholm with a guide. Pick sights, see island views, get local tips. From $65, 2–8 hours.
Paddle Stockholm at your own pace from a central dock near Barnhusbron. Calm water, city views, and a quick kayaking intro.
Steamship to Vaxholm plus fortress, beach time, and fika on a small-group archipelago day trip from Stockholm, led by top guides.
Every island, every museum, every way out onto the water.
