Sweden · TOURS
Everything with a guide, a boat or a minibus attached, in one list. The 15 below are the ones worth a whole day, priced and timed, with the rest of the catalogue underneath.
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.”
Cruise from Strömkajen through Stockholm’s waterways and the lock linking the Baltic Sea with Lake Mälaren. You’ll pass Old Town, Södermalm, the Essingen islands, Hammarby Sjöstad, and Royal Djurgården with recorded commentary in several languages. Bring headphones and arrive early for the best seats.
“The meeting point was very easy to find and it was an enjoyable tour with some beautiful sights along the way”
Walk through Gamla Stan with a Swedish- or English-speaking guide such as Callum, Cody, Chris, Reece, or Louis. In 1.5 hours, you’ll hear grim tales of executions, plague, poltergeists, and murder while exploring courtyards, passageways, old walls, and a crypt.
“Chris, our tour guide, was absolutely brilliant! He immersed us in the history of Stockholm for 1.5 hours in an interactive and humorous way, always staying true to the motto of the tour with a few scares here and there. An absolutely fantastic experience that I can recommend to everyone with this guide.”
Meet at Gustav Adolfs torg at 10:00 for an English-language walk through Gamla Stan. Guides such as Gaia, Sophie, Aggie, and Dante share Stockholm’s story through palaces, churches, politics, legends, and small local details. The tour ends at Stortorget.
“Excellent guided tour. Zoe was lovely, helpful and present to answer all questions. Great knowledge of the history of the town. Thank you once again!”
Walk Stockholm’s medieval Gamla Stan with an English-speaking guide such as Chris, Callum, Reese, or Cody. Expect 90 minutes of murders, plague tales, executions, legends, humor, and narrow lanes, with a possible visit beneath the old German church. Wear warm clothes and sturdy shoes.
“This was such a fun walking tour! Our guide Callum was hilarious, engaging, and very knowledgeable. While the theatrics were a bit over the top, it’s what made the tour a great time.”
Set out from Kiruna at 7 pm with a guide and photographer, chasing clear skies toward Abisko or beyond when conditions call for it. Expect a small group of up to seven, warm clothing, a fire, tea, snacks, aurora facts, and professionally taken photos sent after the tour.
“It was an amazing experience. I had been looking for that moment for so long and finally we saw the Northern Lights for a couple of hours with our eyes and it was unbelievable! Robin, our tour guide was very kind, caring and helpful. I really appreciate him. He made a warm cabin ready close to our spot and described everything about the Aurora.”
Join Nordic Freedom Tours for a two-hour public walk through Gamla Stan, with stops at the German Church, Mårten Trotzigs Gränd, Stockholm Cathedral, Riddarholmen, and the Royal Palace. Guides such as Julia, Ben, Antonia, and Mikael bring the streets to life with history, local tips, and entertaining stories.
“Brilliant. Guide went in to great detail about facts and history of the surroundings.”
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.”
Walk Stockholm’s best-known sights in a group of no more than 10 people with an English-speaking local guide. You’ll explore Gamla Stan, Stortorget, the Royal Palace, Riddarholmen, City Hall, the Nobel Prize Museum, and the narrow Mårten Trotzigs gränd. Guides including Berna, August, Zenid, Lise, and Michael bring history, humor, and local tips.
“My husband and I had a wonderful walking tour with Berna, a terrific guide who shared a lot of fascinating information about Sweden past and present. Not only did she share details about the history, architecture and neighborhoods of Stockholm, she gave us some great tips on restaurants (we went to her recco Pelikan last night- yum!) and shopping. Highly recommend this experience!”
From Strömkajen, cruise the 1825 Djurgården Canal for 50 minutes. You’ll see Stockholm’s historic waterfront and greener scenery from a canal boat, with commentary through the boat system or your phone in 10 languages. Outdoor seats are limited, and the cruise returns to the starting point.
“Good. Expensive for the length of the trip and recorded commentary only. Lots of silences in commentary”
Spend six hours crossing the Øresund Bridge from Copenhagen to Sweden, exploring Lund Cathedral and cobbled streets, then choosing your own Malmö plan. English-speaking guides such as Mario, Andy, and Steen add local context, with headsets, maps, and free time included.
“Lots of commentary as we made our way to our destinations of Lund and Malmo. I wasn’t sure what to expect since I had read reviews of being left too long at spots, but I found there was plenty to see and time for coffee and a treat if needed. I was traveling by myself and felt quite safe.”
Ride through central Stockholm with guides such as Tara, Lucas, Pim, and Tove, covering Gamla Stan, the Royal Palace, Parliament, the Royal Dramatic Theatre, island shores, parks, and tucked-away streets. Expect a brisk 3-hour outing on a two-speed city bike, with helmets provided and rain gear available.
“Very knowledgeable tour guide, but can be a little long winded on less interesting information. Bikes constantly want to change gears which can be annoying. Beautiful scenery along the way…I would recommend they change their coffee stop as that place is packed and you allot a short time period for the stop. Enjoyable experience overall.”
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”
Walk Stockholm’s Gamla Stan with a personal guide in English, stopping at Iron Boy, Riddarholm Church, Prästgatan, Stortorget, Storkyrkan, and the Royal Palace. Guides such as Ben, Märta, Helena, and Caroline bring Swedish history to life with humor, useful city tips, and a steady pace.
“This was such a lovely walking tour of Gamla Stan! We got a fun history lesson and grounding of the area. Our guide Marta (sp?) was so engaging and made us laugh so many times! And she had excellent recommendations following the tour. Can’t recommend enough!”
Ride through Stockholm with a private golf cart, live English commentary, and audio in eight languages. Guides such as Oscar, Monica, David, and Karoline lead routes past Gamla Stan, the Royal Palace, Djurgården, Monteliusvägen, and lesser-known streets. Choose 60 or 120 minutes, with accessible and pet-friendly options.
“This was a wonderful experience getting around Stockholm in the golf cart allowed us down streets and in areas other tour vehicles couldn’t access. Our tour guide Oscar was awesome and so full of knowledge and fun facts! We did the 90 min tour and it flew by! Highly recommend!!”
Pick a jetty, a museum hall or a night under the aurora.
