11 Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Tours in Sweden to Build a Day Around

1.City Sightseeing Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Tour

★★★★★★★★★★3.9 · 682 reviews · 1 - 3 days · from $37Our pick

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…”

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2.Stockholm Hop-On Hop-Off Bus & Boat Options

★★★★★★★★★★3.5 · 273 reviews · 1 hour 30 minutes (approx.) · from $24Best value

Use Red Sightseeing’s red buses and boats to explore Stockholm at your own pace. The route links Gamla stan, the Royal Palace, Vasa Museum, Skansen, Fotografiska, City Hall, and more. Stay aboard for an audio tour in 15 languages, or hop off to explore. Bring the correct ticket and watch for competing red buses.

“Make sure you print the bar code ticket. My friend did not even though she had the confirmation document they would not accept.”

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3.City Sightseeing Stockholm Hop-On Hop-Off Bus

★★★★★★★★★★3.0 · 272 reviews · 1 hour (approx.) · from $40

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.”

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4.City Sightseeing Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Tour

★★★★★★★★★★3.8 · 206 reviews · 1 day · from $38

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.

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5.Stockholm Hop-On Hop-Off Sightseeing Cruise

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 103 reviews · 55 minutes (approx.) · from $27

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.”

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6.Hop On – Hop Off Bus Visby

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 101 reviews · from $42

See Stockholm by coach and canal boat, passing City Hall, the Royal Palace, Gamla Stan, Djurgården, and the Vasa Museum. The ride uses recorded commentary in several languages, with headphones provided. Start information is listed at Hamnplan 5 in Visby, so confirm the departure details carefully before booking.

“The bus part of the tour was not so great but the boat tour was excellent! Great sightseeing and great narration, we enjoyed the onboard cafe as well!”

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7.Hop-On Hop-Off 1 day Bus Tour

★★★★★★★★★★3.7 · 46 reviews · from $41

Use your ticket from first activation for a full day of hop-on hop-off sightseeing in Visby. Ride the upper deck past the harbor, medieval city wall, Kneippbyn Resort, Österport, Snäck Beach, and the cruise terminal. Headsets provide audio in English, Swedish, German, Spanish, and Italian.

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8.City Sightseeing Gothenburg Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Tour

★★★★★★★★★★3.5 · 39 reviews · 50 minutes (approx.) · from $38

See Gothenburg from an open-top City Sightseeing bus with a 24-hour ticket, seven main stops, and audio commentary in seven languages. The route brings you near Kungsparken, Feskekörka, Liseberg, the Grand Theatre, Lilla Bommen, and more. Fabio and Sheila have been praised for adding useful local detail, but seasonal service gaps require careful planning.

“Haga is worth visiting! Wish the boat and city were in one experience, the 8 stops would have been more worth it that way.”

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9.24 Hour Hop On–Hop Off Bus and Boat Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.3 · 37 reviews · 1 day · from $55

Explore Gothenburg by double-decker bus and open sightseeing boat for 24 hours. Hear multilingual audio on the bus and live Swedish or English commentary on the boat. Stops include Avenyn, Liseberg, Feskekôrka, Haga, Lilla Bommen, and Eriksberg, with four places to change between routes.

“Båten var definitivt best med personlig guide som fortalte om stedene og stoppene. Bussjåføren stoppet ikke slik den sa de skulle på båndet, og visste ikke helt hvor de forskjellige stoppene var. men ellers var begge turene veldig bra.”

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10.Hop-On Hop-Off Bus and Boat Ticket in Stockholm

★★★★★★★★★★3.0 · 22 reviews · from $49

Use a 24-hour or 72-hour mobile pass to explore Stockholm by sightseeing bus and boat. Ride between Old Town, the Royal Palace, Djurgården, Vasa Museum, Skansen, ABBA: The Museum, Fotografiska, and more. You choose where to hop off, though cruise-port connections and bus information can be unclear.

“An amazing way to get a quick overview of beautiful Stockholm, then follow-up at the sights that catch your interest. We did a once around today and ended up at the Palace, will follow with more HopOffs tomorrow. Perfect for a short stay in a plac with lots to see!”

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11.24h Gothenburg Hop-On Hop-Off Boat Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 18 reviews · 1 day (approx.) · from $40

Board the Paddan boat at Kungsportsplatsen and explore Gothenburg by water for 24 hours. Your ticket covers the sightseeing cruise, live English and Swedish commentary, and stops near Lejontrappan, Lilla Bommen, Eriksberg, and Feskekôrka. Guides such as Sandra and Hannah have been praised for making the ride engaging. Bring a raincoat for the open harbor.

“Enjoyable trip - there isn't very much to see in Gothenburg but the guide made the most of it. The trip ventures out of the harbour onto the open water a lot more than I expected, which was way more fun than just pottering around the canals. Very enjoyable in good weather!”

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