Sweden · CITY TOURS
The fastest way to get the shape of a Swedish city is a loop that mixes bus, boat or bike. The 14 below compare coverage, how often they run, and whether hopping off actually works in practice.
See Stockholm from a classic archipelago ship while a live guide explains the islands, landmarks, and local history in English and Swedish. Choose 1.5, 2.5, or 3 hours. You’ll find indoor and limited outdoor seating, a café with snacks and drinks, toilets, and free WiFi onboard.
“4xA Amazing views Amazing guide Amazing fun Amazon time ❤️”
Spend 50 minutes cruising Malmö’s canals and passing under bridges, Kungsparken, the Casino, the Palace, and Turning Torso. An English-speaking guide provides history, local stories, and humor. Guides such as Max, Lukas, Hannah, and Nicole have been praised for making the ride lively. You can bring a picnic from the departure café.
“The guide not only gave very interesting information about the city and its history but made a cheerful and humorous presentation! He performed as a great actor causing cheerful atmosphere with lots of laughter of the passengers! Highly recommended!!!”
See Stockholm at your own pace on a 24 or 72-hour red and green bus tour. Stop near the Royal Palace, Old Town, Vasa Museum, Skansen, ABBA The Museum, City Hall, and cruise terminals. An optional 55-minute boat adds views of the waterfront. Audio guides, Wi-Fi, and wheelchair-accessible buses are included.
“It started out great, everything was wonderful. they tell you the last bus leaves stop #8 at 2:30pm so you can be back to the cruise terminal in time. What they don't tell you is the buses stop running at 1:30pm. We were waiting a stop #3 for over 30 minutes waiting for a bus and all of them were stopping at #1 and not moving, so we ended up taking a taxi to #7 and walking to #8 (cutting down on the cost) just to make it in time. So watch your time and double check with the drivers about catching the bus to go back to the cruise…”
Join a live English or German guide on a small, open electric boat from Skeppsbron 2, beside Stockholm Palace. In 50 minutes, you’ll glide past the Royal Dramatic Theatre, Vasa Museum, ABBA The Museum, Skeppsholmen, and Djurgården’s green canals. The ride is smooth and quiet, with space for questions and your own snacks or drinks.
“Great boat tour! Fabian was funny and instructive! Thanks :) 100% recommandation!”
Take Gothenburg’s classic Paddan boat from Kungsportsplatsen through 17th-century canals, under 20 bridges, and into the harbor. A Swedish and English guide covers city building, defense, shipyards, and daily life with plenty of humor. The open boat offers clear views, but you’ll need weatherproof layers and good mobility.
“A very enjoyable and informative cruise. Commentary in both Swedish and English. Scenic.”
See Stockholm at your own pace from a red or green double-decker bus. Choose a 24- or 72-hour ticket, listen to commentary in 11 languages, and hop off near Gamla Stan, the Royal Palace, Vasa Museum, Skansen, ABBA The Museum, City Hall, and cruise terminals. A full loop takes about 60 minutes, longer on cruise days.
“The hop on and off bus was perfect for our needs. Very economical way to see and travel around the city.”
Use a 24-hour ticket to explore Gothenburg by sightseeing bus, joining at any of 8 stops. Hear recorded commentary in English, Swedish, German, French, Italian, Spanish, or Finnish as you pass Stora Teatern, Haga, Feskekörka, Liseberg, Järntorget, and the riverfront. The ride lasts about 50 minutes without stops.
See Stockholm from its waterways in a stable two-person sea kayak, staying close to shore as your English-speaking guide points out city sights. Morning and evening departures last 2 to 4 hours. Choose the evening option for a Swedish dinner. The route suits beginners, though wind and waves can make parts more demanding.
“Merlin was our guide and was amazing! The weather was not the best but she put us at ease and told us exactly how to get through the wind conditions safely while crossing the harbor. We had a great time and learned some fun facts about Stockholm. Highly recommend kayaking in Stockholm.”
Use a Strömma hop-on hop-off boat to connect Stockholm’s Royal Palace, Gamla Stan, Vasa Museum, Djurgården, Fotografiska, and more. The full water loop takes about 55 minutes, with recorded commentary through your phone and headphones. A 24 or 72-hour ticket lets you explore at your own pace, though boats may run only about hourly and mainly during daytime.
“The tour was good. however I felt that the destinations were quite near so can be managed using public transport too.”
You’ll leave Kungsportsplatsen aboard an open Paddan boat, pass through Gothenburg’s narrow canals and harbor, then follow the Säveån River into a green area known for birds and beavers. A live guide speaks Swedish and English. Guide Victor has earned special praise for his humor and easy bilingual commentary.
“Absolutely fantastic canal/river cruise. Our guide Victor was engaging, funny, knowledgable and so easily transitioned between Swedish and English. The boat was really smooth, even on the open water.”
Let’s Boat gives you a private, license-free electric boat for 1, 2, or 3 hours in central Gothenburg. You steer a slow, quiet 12-seater past bridges, museums, the Opera House, Feskekorka, and the Garden Society, using a free digital guide with more than 30 stops. Bring snacks, drinks, and even your dog.
“Virkelig en hyggelig oplevelse! Og alt fungerede som det skulle”
From Abisko, follow Lake Torneträsk to Norway’s fjords with an English-speaking guide such as Alex, Jakob, or Zach. You’ll stop for photos, hear about Sami culture and local history, and pause for lunch in Narvik or Bjerkvik. Bring a passport, warm clothing, and an SD card if you rent a camera.
“Even though we were unable to see aurora , the guide was incredibly nice, he took us to wonderful places and shared with us a lot of cultural information”
Explore Abisko Valley by snowmobile with an English-speaking guide such as Edward or Jakob. Learn the controls, ride along the national park edge, stop for photographs and mountain views, and warm up with drinks and light snacks. Choose to drive, share a snowmobile, or ride in the guide’s sled.
“Thank you, we are happy to hear you enjoyed your experience.”
Meet your English-speaking guide at Uppsala Central Station for a private 2.5-hour walk through Viking stories, Uppsala Cathedral, the Botanical Gardens, Uppsala University, and Gustav Vasa’s pink castle. Guides including Franky, Frankie, and Parwin adapt the route to your questions.
“Eloved learning about the history and visiting the botanical gardens.”
Pick an island, a century or a sled.
