The 15 Best City Tours in Sweden

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

★★★★★★★★★★3.9 · 682 reviews · 1 - 3 days · from $37

See Stockholm at your own pace on a 24 or 72-hour red or green sightseeing bus. Ride past the Royal Palace, Old Town, Vasa Museum, Skansen, City Hall, ABBA The Museum, and cruise terminals, with multilingual audio, free Wi-Fi, and an optional 55-minute boat trip.

“Stockholm is a big city and it was great to do the whole loop then decide where I wanted to explore. The people set up on the street with maps on their tables were very helpful and nice. The archipelago boat cruise was rather crowded, outside on the boat, and it was hard to hear what the live guide was saying, over people talking.”

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3.Guided City Sightseeing Open Electric Boat Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 516 reviews · from $23

Meet your guide by the blue boat at Stockholm Palace and cruise quietly past Djurgården, the Vasa Museum, ABBA The Museum, Skeppsholmen, and more. You’ll hear live English or German commentary, ask questions, and enjoy comfortable open-air seating, with your own snacks and drinks welcome.

“Valentin did a great job as our guide. Very personable and had good stories”

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4.City Canal Sightseeing Cruise

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

Take Gothenburg’s classic 50-minute Paddan cruise from Kungsportsplatsen. A live guide such as Harold, Viktor, Clara, or Anna explains the canals, shipyards, harbour, and city history in Swedish and English while you pass beneath more than 20 bridges.

“A very enjoyable and informative cruise. Commentary in both Swedish and English. Scenic.”

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5.City Sightseeing Stockholm Hop-On Hop-Off Bus

★★★★★★★★★★3.0 · 272 reviews · 1 hour (approx.) · from $40

Use a 24- or 72-hour mobile ticket on Stockholm’s red and green City Sightseeing buses. Ride the full loop or hop off near Gamla Stan, the Royal Palace, Vasa Museum, Skansen, ABBA The Museum, City Hall, and cruise terminals. Audio commentary is offered in 11 languages.

“It was a pleasant day sun was out it made worth the trip. My highlight was the stop by the Viking museum and it was worthed.”

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

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

Use one digital Go City Pass for 1, 2, 3, or 5 consecutive days in Gothenburg. Visit Universeum, Röhsska Museum, Maritiman, Aeroseum, and other attractions, then add seasonal Paddan boat, heritage tram, or hop-on hop-off tours. Check availability before you count on boat trips.

“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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7.City Sightseeing Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Tour

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

Use a 24-hour City Sightseeing ticket to explore Gothenburg at your own pace. Ride past Stora Teatern, Feskekörka, Haga, Liseberg, Lilla Bommen, and the riverfront, with audio in seven languages. You can board at any of the eight stops using a mobile or paper voucher.

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8.Stockholm City Kayak Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 194 reviews · 2 to 4 hours (approx.) · from $79Top rated

Join a small English-speaking group for a guided kayak tour through Stockholm’s waterways. Paddle past City Hall, Gamla Stan, Riddarholmen, Södermalm, and Långholmen. Double kayaks, safety gear, and instruction are included. Four-hour winter departures add drysuits, warm drinks, sandwiches, gloves, and pogies.

“This was one of my favorite parts of my trip to Stockholm! I had kayaked before but never in kayaks with rudders, and this made it easier I think as well as more fun and adventurous as we kayaked in waters with other big boats. This was a fantastic way to see the city form a unique vantage point and have an active adventure at the same time. My guide Phil was also excellent, and she made the kayaking feel safe and fun while also engaging in with us about our personal stories and questions about the city. I would 100% recommend this to anyone visiting Stockholm.”

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9.Guided Kayak City Tour & Optional Midsummer Meal

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 170 reviews · 2 - 4 hours · from $76

You’ll paddle a stable two-person sea kayak close to Stockholm’s shores with an English-speaking guide such as Merlin, Johan, or Martin. Choose a morning sightseeing trip or an evening paddle with a Swedish dinner. The small group, capped at 10, suits beginners who can swim.

“Our guide Julie was enthusiastic, fun and knowledgeable. It was fantastic to see Stockholm from a kayak!”

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10.Stockholm City Segway Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 118 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $78

Ride from Stockholm Adventures through City Hall, Riddarholmen, Gamla Stan, Skeppsholmen, Södermalm, and Djurgården. Your English-speaking guide provides training, local history, and safety support. Groups are capped at nine, and Segways, helmets, and limited rain gear are included.

“Sophie, our guide, was knowledgeable and interesting. The segways are such a great way to see a city!”

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11.Stockholm Must See: City Hall, Gamla Stan and Vasa Museum

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 73 reviews · 5 hours · from $110

Start outside Stockholm City Hall, then walk through Gamla Stan before taking the ferry to Djurgarden and the Vasa Museum. Your English or Spanish-speaking guide, such as Sophie, Oscar, Bea, or Arthur, connects the city’s royal, civic, and maritime stories in one busy morning.

“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 ...”

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12.Narvik City and Fjord Day Trip

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 64 reviews · 8 hours · from $245

Travel from Kiruna to Narvik with an English-speaking guide such as Daniel, Leonie, Lukas, or Greg. Expect Abisko, Lake Torneträsk, waterfalls, fjord viewpoints, border scenery, photo stops, local history, and time for lunch in Narvik.

“Overall good value for the money, don‘t expect the most dramatic scenery, Narvik is not an ancient cute town. Seen some decent spots, but next time would rent a car and do the Trip on my own. Nothing bad with the tour at all, I just enjoy the freedom to stop the car at any possible Location to take some Images.”

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13.Gothenburg city center: Electric selfdrive boat tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.4 · 50 reviews · 1 - 2 hours

Take the wheel of a license-free electric boat in central Gothenburg. Your private group of up to 12 follows a digital guide past historic bridges, Feskekorka, the Opera House, canals, and harbor sights. Boats are slow, quiet, and easy to handle, with blankets, life jackets, snacks, drinks, and dogs allowed.

“Virkelig en hyggelig oplevelse! Og alt fungerede som det skulle”

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

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

See Gothenburg by red sightseeing bus with a 50-minute city loop, seven stops, and audio commentary in seven languages. Use your mobile or paper voucher for flexible access, then hop off at Feskekörka, Liseberg, Haga-area sights, and central Gothenburg.

“Once again it was rainy we did do the entire tour but rain will take alot out of ya I love doing hoho even if I have other excursions you know what your getting into”

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