5 Skansen & Djurgarden Tours Worth Booking

1.Skansen Open-Air Museum Admission Ticket

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 3,427 reviews · 1 day · from $27Our pick

Spend a full day at Skansen, Stockholm’s open-air museum of historic homes, farmsteads, workshops, and Nordic animals. Walk through old Swedish neighborhoods, watch traditional crafts, see elk, lynx, bears, and reindeer, and stop for food with city views. The grounds are hilly, so wear good shoes and allow at least half a day.

“Exceptional experience and must visit when in Stockholm! Loved the entire concept, the role-playing employees depicting the Swedish way of life :) Wonderful.”

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2.Royal Djurgården Boat Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.1 · 639 reviews · from $25

Set out from Strömkajen in central Stockholm on a 50-minute canal cruise around Djurgården. You’ll pass grand waterfront buildings, quiet greenery, and city views while an audio guide explains what you see in English, Swedish, Spanish, Chinese, German, French, Finnish, Italian, Japanese, or Russian. A café and toilets are on board.

“This was a great way to see the city on the waterways.”

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3.Stockholm Royal Djurgården Boat Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 150 reviews · 50 minutes (approx.) · from $36

This 50-minute Strömma cruise leaves from Strömkajen and loops around Djurgården, passing the Vasa Museum, Waldemarsudde, royal sights, Södermalm, Slussen, and nearby islands. You get a comfortable seat, free WiFi, and recorded commentary in 11 languages. It is a practical choice when you want a quick look at Stockholm from the water.

“The scenery around us. I loved seeing the parks and greenery. A leisurely trip with a good audio guide.”

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4.The Skansen Aquarium Entry Ticket

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 83 reviews · 1 day · from $18Best value

Visit Skansen-Akvariet for a close look at more than 30 species, including monkeys, crocodiles, snakes, parrots, sloths, fish, and coral reefs. On weekends and school holidays, you can pet a snake and tarantula. In sunny weather from May to September, walk among ring-tailed lemurs. A separate Skansen ticket is required.

“Akvariet var ok. Men att få betala inträde till Skansens friluftsområde 400kr ( 2 vx 2barn)som vi inte tänkte besöka vintertid tyckte vi kändes onödigt Annars ok”

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5.Exclusive Grand Stockholm Tour Vasa & Skansen*****

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 64 reviews · 4 to 5 hours (approx.) · from $429

Spend four to five hours touring Stockholm in a private vehicle with a guide such as Kate, Herman, Nicholas, or Mervin. Visit the Royal Palace, City Hall, Vasa Museum, Skansen, Old Town, and scenic viewpoints. Pickup is offered across the Stockholm area, but museum and palace admission fees are extra.

“Nicholas was on time, informative and very accommodating regarding my disability. He knew his subject matter very well”

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