Sweden · 2-HOUR EXPERIENCES
The 8 2-hour experiences worth booking in Sweden, with what each costs, how long it takes and the kind of day it suits. The first one is first for a reason.
Meet your English-speaking captain at Strandvägen kajplats 19 for a fast, scenic ride through Stockholm’s archipelago. Guides such as Adam, PJ, Anders, and Anton combine local history with sharp boat handling. Warm overalls, wind jackets, beanies, and insurance are included, but leave large bags behind.
“Adam was amazing. Excelent guide and a great spirit. Thank you.”
Ride a fast RIB boat from Strandvägen through Stockholm’s archipelago to Vaxholm and back. Your English-speaking guide, including captains such as Adam, Anders, or William, handles the boat and shares local history. Warm overalls, hats, goggles, and life jackets are supplied. Expect a lively, compact trip for up to 12 people.
“Definitely a must do tour in Stockholm. From start to finish Adam, our guide was fantastic, telling us all the history about the archipelago Islands. A real adrenaline rush when the rib was going full speed, a real feel good feeling! Had a fantastic time, a great end to our city break!”
Join an English-speaking guide from Tours of Stockholm for a two-hour walk through Södermalm and SoFo. You’ll see lookout points, churches, parks, cafés, shops, Swedish design, and city beaches while learning how the district has changed. Guide Adam has led a particularly personal version of the tour when group size allowed.
“The Guide was brilliant and gave a very good overview of the area and its development throughout the years. He knew the hidden spots, the good views and restaurants and Cafés. This tour is worth to take.”
Drive a modern snowmobile through snowy forests, across frozen lakes, and along Luleå’s Arctic archipelago with an English-speaking nature guide. Brändön Lodge provides warm clothing, boots, mittens, helmets, hot drinks, and a snack. Drivers must be 18 or older with a valid license. Small children may ride in a sled behind the guide.
“Gustaf was an amazing guide and a real local! We really enjoyed our ride!”
Walk from Stortorget to Saint Jacob’s Church with a guide such as Jonathan or Åsa, hearing about executions, curses, ghosts, trolls, water spirits, and Swedish folklore. The tour lasts about 90 minutes, runs in English, and stays outdoors in and around Stockholm’s Old Town.
“We did several tours during our two week vacation and this was by far my daughter's favorite (she is 24). Death, murder, executions, plots, everything you never hear about when visiting a place. Very interesting and our guide knew all the dirty details about the darker history of Stockholm. Excellent tour if you like to learn the darker side of history. We also got a wealth of information about Stockholm history in addition to the dark side.”
Meet your English- or Swedish-speaking guide beside the Nobel Prize Museum in Stortorget for two hours of dark Stockholm tales. You’ll hear about the Stockholm Bloodbath, castle murders, mylingar, trolls, Skogsrået, and Näcken while exploring Gamla Stan. Emma has led some tours, adding humor and extra stories when group size allows.
“We really appreciated that this tour leaned more into the dark, haunting aspects of Gamla Stan in addition to Swedish and Nordic folklore for the tour. It was a fresh way to learn about the history of Stockholm’s old town. Out tour guide was very informative about both the history and the folklore and was very willing to address and all questions!”
Meet your English-speaking guide at Riddartorget for a compact walk through Uppsala’s major sights. You’ll see Viking runestones, the cathedral, university buildings, botanical gardens, Uppsala Castle, the river, and Saint Erik’s spring. Some interiors depend on opening hours, and most stops are viewed from outside.
“Excellent knowledgeable guide who found us when we were lost and accommodated every thing we needed in terms of pace and desires. Our guide has a love of history and of the area. A delight!”
Walk from Stortorget to Saint Jacob’s Church with a private guide who explains Stockholm’s bloodier history and Swedish folklore. Hear about the Stockholm Bloodbath era, ghosts, trolls, Tomte, Näcken, and protective iron charms. The route lasts about 90 minutes and ends near Kungsträdgården.
“It seems that not much happened in Old Town Stockholm. Based on the name of this tour, we were expecting many interesting, gruesome, intriguing stories. Instead we were told that a body was found between the walls of the palace and they say her ghost still haunts the palace. Campfire stories are better than this. Our guide was nice, but there isn't much to say.”
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