15 Bike Tours in Sweden to Build a Day Around

1.Stockholm at a Glance Bike Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 524 reviews · from $62Our pick

Ride through central Stockholm with a local guide such as Tara, Lucas, Pim, or Tove, using a provided two-speed city bike and helmet. See Gamla Stan, the Royal Palace, Parliament, the Royal Dramatic Theatre, island shores, parks, and lesser-known streets. Expect a steady ride of roughly 15 to 20 kilometers.

“Even though it was colder than I would have preferred... Lucas was a great tour guide while bicycling thru Stockholm. The information& history he shared was an education about the Swedish country& its sorted relationship with the other Nordic countries. Fascinating!”

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2.Top Highlights Bike Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.3 · 243 reviews · from $44

Ride through Stockholm with a local English-speaking guide, including Gamla Stan, City Hall, the Royal Palace, several islands, and the city’s first national park. The pace is easy, with frequent stops for photos and stories. Guides such as Darwin and Leo are praised for friendly help and useful tips. Bikes are included, but riders must be at least 150 cm tall.

“An enjoyable 2 hour bike tour. The guide altered our bike seats to the correct height for each of us then we set off. The tour was on cycle routes so we felt very safe. We stopped every 5/10 mins for the guide to tell us interesting facts.”

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3.Best Stockholm Bike Tour. English, French or Spanish!

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 105 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $112Top rated

Cycle Stockholm with Philip or Peter on a relaxed three-hour tour capped at 10 people. Bikes are included, and the route links City Hall, Gamla Stan, Riddarholmen, and Djurgården’s museums and parks. Expect frequent photo stops, Swedish history, local stories, and possibly a well-timed fika break. Tours are offered in English, French, or Spanish.

“Philip was a wonderful bike guide throughout the city. He was ready when the rains came with poncho’s while being able to continue the tour. His knowledge of Stockholm was amazing and we were able to get a preview of much of the City. We definitely did not have enough time in this wonderful place.”

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4.Bike Tour Gothenburg, Guided Bicycle Tours

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 88 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $68

Ride through Gothenburg for about two hours with a bicycle, helmet, and an English or Swedish-speaking guide. Nils often leads the route on a penny-farthing, adding music, jokes, and local stories as you visit Gustav Adolfs Torg, Gotaplatsen, Haga, Linné, and Andra Långgatan. The tour starts and ends at Skeppsbron 3.

“Very informative and yet casual way to learn about Gothenburgs history and enjoy its sites. The guide was fantastic and the bikes were great.”

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5.Stockholm’s Best Bike Tour! (English / Deutsch)

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 49 reviews · from $52

Ride more than 20 km through Stockholm with guides such as Andre or Sophie, passing City Hall, Gamla Stan, Djurgården, Östermalm, and the Royal Opera. You’ll use a non-electric three-gear bike with a back-pedal brake, stop often for photos and stories, and enjoy a small Swedish fika along the way.

“Excellent tour with a knowledgeable guide. Bikes were well maintained and the tour combined riding and plenty of stops….including Fika.”

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6.Self Guided GPS Bike Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.2 · 38 reviews · from $40

Pick up a hybrid bike at Urban Basecamp on Södermalm, use your emailed code to access it, and choose one of four Google Maps routes. Ride 15 to 20 kilometers through Stockholm’s major sights, artsy districts, parks, or nearby nature reserves. This contactless tour has no guide or audio commentary, so bring a charged smartphone and basic map-reading skills.

“Loved being able to see parts of Stockholm City that most tourists don’t see. We did the lakes and forests routes which was extremely pleasant and relaxing. There are a few up hill moments on this track so be prepared. Also remember to take a photo of the QR code for the route as google maps can be temperamental.”

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7.Södermalm E-Bike Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 28 reviews · 2 hours · from $74

Spend two hours riding a Trek mid-motor e-bike through Södermalm, including the Slussen area and scenic viewpoints. Your English-speaking guide handles the route and history while the electric motor takes the sting out of the hills. Anne, Jochem, and Sophie have all led recent tours.

“Great tour. Friendly informative staff and such a beautiful city. Really enjoyed the tour. Anne our guide was fantastic!”

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8.City Bike Rental

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 22 reviews · 1 day · from $28

Pick up a 7-speed European city bike near Malmö Central Station and spend the day exploring at your own pace. A city map and Top 10 sights guide help you plan a route to Malmö’s best-known tower, striking architecture, broad cycleways, and falafel spots. Bring photo ID and dress for changing weather.

“Malmö ist eine tolle Stadt um sie mit dem Rad zu erkunden, tolles Radwegnetz.”

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9.Fat Bike Forest Adventure with Lunch and Sauna

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 22 reviews · 5 - 6.5 hours · from $138

Leave Stockholm for a guided fat bike ride on easy forest trails near lakes, with routes adjusted to the group. After 2 to 3 hours on the bike, enjoy a hot lunch at a forest café, then use the sauna, shower, lockers, and changing rooms. Guide Simas may add local history and cultural details along the way.

“We rode the fat bike through 21 km of woods and lakeside trails. There was some technical parts that require almost a bit of bike experience to face them. We saw magical places and Simas, our tourguide, told us some cultural and historical snippets of Sweden and it was very interesting! After the tour we had a sauna and took a shower to restore our energies, and then Simas offered us a delicious soup of red lentils with a tasting of local dairy products and a cake with forest berries!”

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10.Private Bike Tour in Gothenburg with Pickup

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 22 reviews · 1 hour 30 minutes (approx.) · from $120

Cycle through central Gothenburg with a private guide, hotel pickup, bike, safety gear, water, snacks, and transport included. See the Museum of Fine Art from outside, Gustav Adolf’s Square, Lilla Bommen, and Haga’s wooden streets. The tour is offered in English and suits visitors who want a fast city overview.

“This was such a fun way to experience and see as much as Gothenburg as possible when I arrived and had limited time. They were also very accommodating of my last minute booking which I appreciated. The guide was very knowledgeable and took pictures and videos of the ride for us.”

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11.Malmo Bike Rental

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 19 reviews · 1 to 7 days (approx.) · from $26Best value

Pick up a 7-speed city bike, lock, and route map near Malmö Central Station, then explore independently for one day, three days, or a week. Ride toward the beach, Limhamn, the old city, and Western Harbor. Pickup is available from 09:00 to 16:00, with returns possible until 22:00.

“Nice service, good bike, will definitely rent there too next time☀️ Got handed out map of town. Certainly highly recommended.Auto-translated”

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12.Stockholm Bike Tour

★★★★★★★★★★3.5 · 13 reviews · from $0

Spend about two hours cycling Stockholm’s canals and islands with an English-speaking local guide. You’ll pass Gamla Stan, the Royal Castle, Kungsträdgården, Djurgården, the Vasa Museum, and Strandvägen. The private tour is limited to 12 people, includes a bicycle, and returns to Vasagatan 6.

“The two of us had an excellent experience on this tour with guide Darwin. He was very attentive and filled with interesting and helpful information. We started and ended on time, saw multiple highlights and vistas. This is a great tour to do early in your visit to Stockholm to Read more”

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13.Stockholm’s Best Bike Tour!

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 12 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $56

Ride a non-electric three-gear city bike with an English-speaking local guide through Stockholm’s main sights, Old Town, Djurgården, and Rosendal Garden. The small group, Swedish music playlist, printed photos, and local tips add character. Guides include Sophie and Andree, though your assigned guide may vary.

“Absolutely fantastic bike tour with Andre in Stockholm! 🚴‍♂️ He was incredibly knowledgeable, friendly, and made the city’s history come alive with great stories and fun facts. The route was well-paced, scenic, and gave us a perfect mix of famous landmarks and hidden gems. Andre made everyone feel comfortable and included, and his passion for Stockholm really shined through. Highly recommend this tour to anyone wanting to experience the city in an active, engaging, and memorable way!”

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14.Stockholm’s Urban Treasures Private Bike Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 10 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $420

Cycle Stockholm for about three hours with a private English-speaking guide, bike, and optional helmet. See Gamla Stan, the Royal Palace, City Hall, Södermalm, Långholmen, and waterfront parks. The route is mostly flat but includes hills and cobblestones, and your guide can shape the ride around your interests.

“Katla was wonderful and so knowledgeable! She gave us a unique perspective. She certainly knew her way around by bike! Would highly recommend!”

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15.Mountain Biking Small-Group in Stockholm Forests for Beginners

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 8 reviews · from $144

Leave central Stockholm for a five-hour guided mountain-bike ride in Nackareservatet. You get a bike, helmet, trail introduction, sandwich lunch, and Swedish fika. Guides such as Oscar, Eric, William, and others adjust the route to your ability, though beginners should not expect a formal mountain-bike lesson.

“5 hours of mountain biking with Eric were incredibly fun. The Nacka reservoir is quite large and perfect for mountain biking. If you're used to biking you'll likely to get a hang of it quickly, from then on it's incredibly fun to climb the technical uphills and dash the downhill parts. The group was a great size (4 attendees), definitely recommend!”

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