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The 15 Best Archipelago Tours in Sweden

41 tours  ·  from $35

Thirty thousand islands sit east of Stockholm and a few hundred more off Gothenburg. The 15 below sort the two-hour sightseeing loops from the sailings that actually tie up at an island, with prices, running times and how much of each trip is spent moving.

Stockholm: City Archipelago Sightseeing Cruise with Guide - Boarding a classic ship in Stockholm
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Stockholm: City Archipelago Sightseeing Cruise with Guide

1.City Archipelago Sightseeing Cruise with Guide

★★★★★★★★★★4.3 · 10,798 reviews · 1.5 - 3 hours · from $41Our pick

See Stockholm from a classic archipelago ship on a 1.5, 2.5, or 3-hour cruise. A live guide in English and Swedish explains the islands, landmarks, and local history. You can sit inside or outside, buy drinks and snacks onboard, and use the restrooms and WiFi.

“Great trip! One of the highlights of our trip to Stockholm. The ship has ample inside/outside seating with speakers so you can hear the guide wherever you choose. There is also a well stocked bar with hot/cold drinks (including alcohol) and snacks, and a lovely little sit-down restaurant on board.”

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Stockholm: Archipelago Boat Tour - Finding the boat beside the Gustav III Statue
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Stockholm: Archipelago Boat Tour

2.Archipelago Boat Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.4 · 3,110 reviews · 2 hours · from $39Best value

Spend two hours cruising from Skeppsbron past Djurgården Canal, Fjäderholmarna, Stora Höggarn, and Tegelön. An English-speaking guide such as Joel, Natalie, or Jonatan explains Swedish history, royal stories, local life, and the islands. Sit indoors or brave the upper deck for wider views.

“The tour was fantastic! We enjoyed it very much. The views were astonishing and the guide was funny and very informative. Highly recommend.”

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Stockholm Archipelago Cruise with Guide - Winter, rain, and the best time to go
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Stockholm Archipelago Cruise with Guide

3.Stockholm Archipelago Cruise with Guide

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 1,125 reviews · 2 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $47

Sail from Strandvägen through Stockholm’s canals and out toward Vaxholm on a 2.5-hour guided cruise. Your live English guide explains waterfront landmarks, island life, and local history. Choose warm indoor seating or brave the outdoor deck, with blankets and refreshments available onboard.

“Relaxing cruise but would have been better imo if it were only 60-90 minutes. Good that there were food and drinks available”

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Gothenburg: Archipelago cruise with guide - Passing Älvsborg Fortress by boat
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Gothenburg: Archipelago cruise with guide

4.Archipelago cruise with guide

★★★★★★★★★★4.3 · 1,002 reviews · 2.5 hours · from $47

Cruise from Lilla Bommen through Gothenburg Harbor, past Älvsborg Fortress, and toward the southern archipelago. You’ll ride M/S Carl Michael Bellman or M/S S:t Erik, hear live English and Swedish commentary, and have access to a café, restaurant, restrooms, and open-air decks.

“A lovely trip. Staff are amazing and friendly and happy to help with and be in photos! Saw some seals. Wrap up warm. It was freezing but worth it. We went in November.”

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Stockholm: 2-Hour RIB Speed Boat Tour of the Archipelago - From Strandvägen to Gamla Stan by water
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Stockholm: 2-Hour RIB Speed Boat Tour of the Archipelago

5.2-Hour RIB Speed Boat Tour of the Archipelago

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 396 reviews · 2 hours · from $176

Join Rib Stockholm at Strandvägen for a two-hour English-guided RIB ride through Stockholm’s archipelago. Guides such as Adam, PJ, Anders, and Anton combine fast open-water runs with stories about island life, summer houses, Gamla Stan, Nacka, Vaxholm, and Stockholm’s waterways.

“It is the best way to see the islands as a rib boat can go into small areas and shallow waters unlike the big sailboats. I would highly recommend this.”

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1-Day Small-Group Stockholm Archipelago Kayak Tour - Island-to-island paddling through the Baltic
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1-Day Small-Group Stockholm Archipelago Kayak Tour

6.1-Day Small-Group Stockholm Archipelago Kayak Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 266 reviews · 8 hours (approx.) · from $223Top rated

Meet at 9:00 a.m. in Stockholm, then ride to Dalarö for a full day among pine-covered islands. Paddle, explore deserted shores, spot birds, and eat campfire-cooked lunch. Groups cap at eight, with guides such as Marcus, Andrew, Lucas, and Daniel leading the way.

“Amazing day kayaking around the most incredibly beautiful scenery. Hard work but we had the perfect day, sun was out, minimal wind. Our guide Andrew was perfect mix of instructive and relaxed. The whole day worked well. And our 12 year enjoyed it, even if I had to do most of the paddling.”

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Stockholm: Archipelago Islands Kayak Tour and Outdoor Picnic - Getting started at Skärgårdens Kanotcenter
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Stockholm: Archipelago Islands Kayak Tour and Outdoor Picnic

7.Archipelago Islands Kayak Tour and Outdoor Picnic

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 150 reviews · from $121

Join an English-speaking guide such as Max, Jessica, or Theresa for a beginner-friendly sea-kayak trip through the Stockholm Archipelago. Paddle past red cottages and Vaxholm Fortress, stop for fika or a BBQ lunch, and swim from a quiet island if conditions allow.

“Great activity The guides were extremely friendly and helpful”

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Stockholm Speed Boat 2 Hour Archipelago Tour - From Strandvägen to the open water
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Stockholm Speed Boat 2 Hour Archipelago Tour

8.Stockholm Speed Boat 2 Hour Archipelago Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 139 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $182

Join Rib Stockholm for a two-hour RIB boat trip from Strandvägen to Vaxholm and back. Guides such as Adam, Anders, Marie, Martin, and William combine archipelago stories with fast open-water runs. Warm overalls, hats, goggles, and life jackets are provided.

“This was a great activity! Our guide Adam was so fun and informational . This boat does go super fast but safe at every point. Great way to see the city from the water and other parts of the lake. Highly recommend!”

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Stockholm Archipelago Tour by Kayak - The first lesson gets beginners moving
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Stockholm Archipelago Tour by Kayak

9.Stockholm Archipelago Tour by Kayak

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 99 reviews · 8 hours (approx.) · from $212

Leave central Stockholm by minivan for an eight-hour kayak day among Baltic islands. The Green Trails supplies kayaks, safety gear, dry bags, lunch, and fika. Guides such as Tigho, Jasper, Patrick, and Ben lead small groups of up to eight, with beginner instruction and time for a short island walk.

“Very pleasant kayak tour in a beautiful landscape not far from Stockholm. Small group, so it’s easier to keep the group together and not lose too much time even if participants have different levels of experience kayaking.”

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Stockholm Archipelago RIB Speed Boat Tour with Swedish Fika - Stockholm’s waterfront landmarks come first
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Stockholm Archipelago RIB Speed Boat Tour with Swedish Fika

10.Stockholm Archipelago RIB Speed Boat Tour with Swedish Fika

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 95 reviews · from $196

Join an English-speaking skipper at Strandvägen for a two-hour RIB ride through Stockholm and the Baltic Sea. You will pass Nationalmuseum, Gröna Lund, the Vasa Museum, and Vaxholm Fortress before stopping for Swedish fika. Waterproof gear and life vests are provided.

“I really enjoyed this. This activity is a great way to see a different side of Stockholm.”

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Stockholm: Kayaking tour around Vaxholm Archipelago with Fika - A small group of eight keeps the day manageable
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Stockholm: Kayaking tour around Vaxholm Archipelago with Fika

11.Kayaking tour around Vaxholm Archipelago with Fika

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 95 reviews · 4 to 8 hours (approx.) · from $171

Paddle the Vaxholm Archipelago in a group of eight or fewer with guides such as Sam, Carl, Jenny, or Iben. Expect calm Baltic waters, island scenery, a Swedish fika break, and stops tied to Vaxholm Fortress, Bogesund, and Ytterby’s famous mine.

“We had such a great time on the kayak outing. Our guide, Carl, was awesome - extremely knowledgeable and very chill. It helped that we had great weather, but we covered a lot of ground in a relaxing way and had a really great shore lunch with the group! I highly recommend this company.”

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Full-Day Stockholm Archipelago Sailing Tour - Getting to Vaxholm for the morning departure
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Full-Day Stockholm Archipelago Sailing Tour

12.Full-Day Stockholm Archipelago Sailing Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 90 reviews · 8 hours · from $372

Meet your English-speaking captain at Vaxholm Guest Harbor for an eight-hour yacht trip through Stockholm’s forested islands and granite skerries. You may steer the boat, stop for lunch in a quiet cove, and swim if conditions allow. The captain provides sailing guidance, snacks, rain gear, and local stories.

“Fabulous Caotain boat and small number of visitors - meant for beautiful sailing around the islands - lovely lunch stop and swimming place too.”

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Stockholm: Full-Day Archipelago Kayaking Adventure - Learning to handle the kayak
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Stockholm: Full-Day Archipelago Kayaking Adventure

13.Full-Day Archipelago Kayaking Adventure

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 89 reviews · from $203

Spend eight hours kayaking among Stockholm’s rocky islands with an English- or Swedish-speaking guide. You’ll learn basic paddling, stop for lunch on a private island, hike to viewpoints, swim or cliff jump, and enjoy Swedish fika. Guides such as Malou, Stevie, Tigho, and Pierre have led this trip.

“Magic learned a lot real feel good day. Instructors very good”

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Archipelago Tour with guide Gothenburg - Älvsborg Fortress adds history to the cruise
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Archipelago Tour with guide Gothenburg

14.Archipelago Tour with guide Gothenburg

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 73 reviews · 2 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $51

Board at Lilla Bommens Hamn for a 2.5-hour cruise past Älvsborg Fortress, Styrsö, Fiskebäcksbadet, and Oscar II’s Fort. A Swedish and English guide provides commentary, while an upgrade adds reserved indoor seating and traditional fika or lunch. The boat returns to the harbor.

“The directions lead us to the wrong location. We reached out and received no response to our inquiry as to where we were actually supposed to meet. Most other guests on the trip were also frustrated and unsure where to go. The dock was at least 2 blocks from the claimed meeting spot. The boat cruise itself was fine. The outdoor area filled up quickly so we had to sit inside, even though technically we arrived early. Reading previous reviews I see a trend where the excursion was missed or no one was there. How is this meeting point not already corrected? Shame on you.”

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Guided 5-Day Kayak & Wildcamp the Archipelago of Sweden - Day 4: The weather-dependent paddle to Häradskär
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Guided 5-Day Kayak & Wildcamp the Archipelago of Sweden

15.Guided 5-Day Kayak & Wildcamp the Archipelago of Sweden

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 73 reviews · 5 days (approx.) · from $1,629

Spend five days kayaking Sweden’s Saint Anna Archipelago in a group of up to eight. Your guide supplies kayaks, camping gear, cooking equipment, food, water, and return transport from Norrköping. Paddle to Harstena, Ytterö, and Häradskär Lighthouse, with wild camps each night.

“This was one of the best trips I have ever taken! The guides were incredible, the gear was top notch, the food was UNBELIEVABLY good. The group I had on the trip was so fun. Really relaxing yet fun adventure. Cannot recommend Do The North enough!”

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