9 Food Experiences in Sweden to Build a Day Around

1.The Nordic Food Walk Stockholm

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 642 reviews · 4 hours (approx.) · from $122Our pick

Spend four hours tasting Swedish classics and modern bites with a local English-speaking guide. The route links Östermalms Saluhall, K25, Hötorghallen, Kings Garden, and Gamla Stan, with stops for meatballs, seafood, game meats, chocolate, candy, beer, wine, and fika.

“Our family has been on many food tours and this was one of the better ones. Our could-have-been-a-James-Bond tour guide Cotton was extremely knowledgeable about not only the history of the foods we sampled but how they were prepared. A very nice variety of foods were offered. It was an excellent experience!”

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2.Stockholm Food Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 404 reviews · 4 hours (approx.) · from $126

Meet in Östermalm and walk about 3.5 km to Stockholm’s Old Town, stopping at food halls, shops, restaurants, markets, and bars. You’ll taste meatballs, fish soup, cured meats, cheeses, chocolate, licorice, pastries, and more while guides such as Cotton and Teresa explain Swedish food and culture.

“A great tour. Learned a lot about Swedish food, culture and history. Cotton was a wonderful host of the city.”

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3.Skip the Line: Disgusting Food Museum Entrance Ticket

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 359 reviews · 1 to 2 hours (approx.) · from $25Top rated

Visit Malmö’s Disgusting Food Museum and encounter 80 foods known for their strange smells, textures, or ingredients. You can smell the world’s stinkiest cheese and sample unusual sweets made with metal cleansing chemicals. Allow 1 to 2 hours, and book ahead for a smoother visit.

“Ich fand es sehr Schade, das nichts auf deutsch stand! Obwohl so viele Deutsche das Museum besuchen.”

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4.Disgusting Food Museum Entrance Ticket

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 234 reviews · 1 day · from $24Best value

At Malmö’s Disgusting Food Museum, you’ll explore foul smells, strange food displays, and a photo booth before sampling dried insects, stinky cheese, fermented shark, and surströmming. English-speaking staff explain each bite, and your ticket includes the tasting bar and a full day of admission.

“I was so nervous to go here and try all the different food, but this was such a great experience. I tried everything but the hot sauces and it’s because our guide helped prepare you for the taste, smell, texture of each item. Every person who works here had to try everything, so they know their stuff. Such a fun time, and I learned a lot too! Worth it!”

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5.Stockholm Small Group Food Tour with 7 Classic Food Tastings

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 168 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $139

Set out at 11:30 with a guide such as David, Iggy, Nils, or Didi for three hours of Swedish food and city stories. Sample fried herring, creamy potatoes, prawns, cheese, Princess cake, handmade peppermint candy, and a secret dish in a group of up to 10.

“We had a party of 6 for our food tour and our guide did not show up and when we called no one answered. Do not use this tour company!”

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6.Self-Guided Food Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 18 reviews · 3 hours · from $83

Spend three hours tasting Malmö at four food stops, with Swedish coffee, locally caught fish from Fiskehoddorna, and international flavors. Travel by foot or bike using a printed and digital food map. Staff at each stop share a short story about the food and their business.

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7.Stockholm Christmas Tour and Food Tasting Experience

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 17 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $59

Follow a guide such as Loredana, Ana, or Frankie from Stortorget through Gamla Stan and central Stockholm. Taste traditional Polkagris candy, hear about Swedish Christmas customs, see moose lights, and finish with mulled wine, gingerbread, and optional ice skating at Kungsträdgården.

“Jai quitte durant le milieu de la visite. Si vous faites le tour de ville qui a ete sublime avec sebastian. . Vous n’avez pas besoin de faire celle-ci. L’activite est la meme mais avec des petites patisseries venant dans de l’épicerie.. Dommage.”

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8.Stockholm Private Food Tour with a Local: Tastiest Treats 100% Personalized

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 12 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $230

Spend three hours walking Stockholm with a private local host such as Sari, Sara, or Charlotta. Expect 6 to 8 tastings from 2 to 3 eateries, market foods, Swedish baking, and a drink, with stops shaped around your interests.

“Sara was an excellent guide…she gave us tips along the way and the food was great…most we had not tried before…especially the reindeer which was delicious.”

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9.Secret Walking Food Tour Stockholm Old Town

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 11 reviews · from $125

Spend three hours eating through Stockholm with a small English-speaking group of up to 10. Start near Gamla Stan metro station, visit an old candy factory, sample Swedish classics, see the Royal Palace from outside, and finish with Princess cake and a secret dish.

“Nills was absolutely great! The restaurants and dishes were super thought out and I learned so much about the area. I 100% recommend.”

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