Sweden · TOURS
Everything with a guide, a hull or a sled 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 explains Swedish history, royal connections, local life, and the boat. Choose an indoor seat or brave the upper deck with a blanket, and buy drinks or snacks onboard.
“Very enthusiastic and friendly guide, who shared many interesting facts about Sweden. Spectacular nature view, I strongly recommend!”
Cruise from Strömkajen through Stockholm’s inner waterways, passing under bridges and through the lock linking the Baltic Sea with Lake Mälaren. You’ll see Old Town, Södermalm, Djurgården, the Essinge islands, and Hammarby Sjöstad. Recorded commentary is available through the boat system or your phone, with cafés, toilets, and limited outdoor seats onboard.
“Easy to find. Easy to board. Spacious. Good information on the tour. Very scenic.”
Walk Stockholm’s Gamla Stan for 1.5 hours with a Swedish- or English-speaking guide. Expect narrow lanes, old walls, courtyards, plague stories, executions, murders, myths, and a crypt finale. Guides such as Callum, Chris, Cody, Reece, and Louis are known for lively, funny storytelling.
“This was so much fun. Chris (our friendly guide) was an entertaining storyteller who showed us around Gamla Stan by lantern. We stopped at different locations to hear intriguing stories of old. A great way to enjoy this beautiful old town by night - 100% recommend.”
Start at Gustav Adolfs torg and walk through Stockholm’s Old Town with an English-speaking guide such as Gaia, Sophie, Aggie, or Dante. Expect stories about Swedish politics, royal life, Nobel prizes, the Stockholm bloodbath, and local customs, ending at Stortorget after about 2.5 hours.
“Well informed and accessible tour guide, a clever planned route. All of the Old Town covered in 2.5 hours”
Walk through Gamla Stan for 90 minutes with an English-speaking guide such as Chris, Callum, Reese, or Cody. Expect medieval lanes, hidden courtyards, murder tales, plague stories, executions, myths, humor, and a possible visit beneath the German church. Dress warmly and wear shoes with a firm grip.
“Chris was a fantastic guide really bringing the stories to life and made the tour so engaging. A real highlight to our holiday. Would highly recommend including this tour in your experiences here in Sweden.”
Meet guides such as Onur, Iris, Bernard, or Robin in Kiruna at 7 pm for a 4 to 6 hour aurora chase. In a group of no more than seven, you may drive toward Abisko or Norway, stop by a lake or river, warm up by a fire, and receive professional Northern Lights photos afterward.
“Engagement guides, comfortable transport. Warm clothes are porided as an extra layers (recommended).”
Walk Stockholm’s medieval center with an English-speaking Nordic Freedom Tours guide. In two hours, you’ll see Gamla Stan’s lanes, the German Church, Mårten Trotzigs Gränd, the Iron Boy statue, Stockholm Cathedral, the Nobel Museum, Riddarholmen Church, and the Royal Palace. Guides such as Julia, Ben, and Kenze are known for clear stories and useful local tips.
“Julia did a fab job showing the Stockholm old town to our small group. Would highly recommend booking this tour!”
See Stockholm at your own pace with a 24 or 72-hour bus pass, 11-language audio guide, Wi-Fi, and stops near the Royal Palace, Old Town, Vasa Museum, Skansen, ABBA Museum, City Hall, and cruise terminals. Choose the boat option for a 55-minute water route linking several major sights.
“The tour is very interesting, however, we had some difficulties findings the first stop and schedule”
Spend about three hours walking from Centralplan through Gamla Stan and central Stockholm with an English-speaking guide. You’ll see Stortorget, the Royal Palace, Storkyrkan, Riddarholmen, City Hall, the narrow Mårten Trotzigs gränd, and the Royal Opera. Guides such as August, Berna, Zenid, Lise, and Michael are praised for history, humor, and practical local tips.
“This walking tour of Stockholm was great! Michael was our guide and he was so knowledgeable and friendly. We did this our first day in Stockholm and I would recommend it to anyone coming here for their first time.”
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.”
Travel from Copenhagen to Sweden by comfortable coach, crossing the Øresund Bridge to Lund’s 12th-century cathedral and Malmö’s Stortorget. Your English-speaking host, such as Mario, Alan, or Steen, adds local context, while free time lets you choose cafés, shops, or museums. Bring your passport or EU ID and expect a brisk six-hour introduction.
“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 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!”
Meet beside Stockholm Palace and board the blue electric boat for a 50-minute open-air cruise. Your English- or German-speaking guide points out the Palace, Royal Dramatic Theatre, Vasa Museum, ABBA The Museum, and Skeppsholmen. Guides such as Heidi, Anton, Elias, and Valentin are known for warm humor and lively answers.
“Great boat tour! Fabian was funny and instructive! Thanks :) 100% recommandation!”
Walk through Stockholm’s Gamla Stan with an English-speaking guide on a relaxed two-hour route from Mälartorget to the Royal Palace. You’ll see Iron Boy, Riddarholm Church, Prästgatan, Stortorget, Storkyrkan, and Europe’s narrowest alley. Guides such as Ben, Märta, Helena, and Caroline are praised for clear storytelling and useful local tips.
“An easy walking tour of the old town, entertaining and informative, our guide Ben really enjoys showing visitors around.”
Ride through Stockholm in a private, quiet golf cart with an English-speaking guide and audio commentary in eight languages. Guides such as Oscar, Monica, David, and Karoline take you from the Royal Palace and Old Town to Djurgården, Monteliusvägen, and Södermalm viewpoints. Choose 60 or 120 minutes, with photo stops and room for small pets.
“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 quay, a forest, or a long dark night.
