15 Private Tours in Sweden Worth Booking

1.Stockholm Private Golf Cart Tours

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 444 reviews · 1 - 2 hours · from $65Our pick

Ride through Stockholm in a private, quiet golf cart with an English, Swedish, or Polish guide and audio in eight languages. The route links Gamla Stan, the Royal Palace, Djurgården, Södermalm, and scenic viewpoints. Choose 60 or 120 minutes, with room for photo stops, questions, small pets, and mobility needs.

“Great excursion. It was wonderful to have a private tour. Small cart that you could get on and off easily and take us to hidden small places. Excellent guide. Was able to stop anywhere and take our time to take photos. Had blankets to keep us warm and luckily no rain but there was plastic curtains that can be rolled down if it was wet. Monica our guide was wonderful. Take this over the HOHO bus anytime !”

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2.Welcome to Stockholm: Private Tour with a Local

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 291 reviews · from $62

Meet a local guide such as Andres, Monika, Khaled, or Stefani at your hotel, Airbnb, or a central Stockholm meeting point. Shape the walk around your interests, from main sights and Swedish history to food shopping, canals, and easy public transport. The tour lasts two to eight hours and can include small groups, Spanish or English guidance, and optional car arrangements.

“Andres was great. Very knowledgeable and we covered a lot of ground in 4 hours. I highly recommed him to others looking for a guide for Stockholm.”

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3.Stockholm Highlights: Private Golf Cart Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 229 reviews · from $59Top rated

Ride an electric golf cart through Gamla Stan, Riddarholmen, Södermalm, Skeppsholmen, Djurgården, and central Stockholm. Guides such as Oscar, David, Monica, and Caroline combine city history with local tips. The covered cart helps in light rain, but bring warm layers for the open-air ride.

“Very informative, great driver/guide who genuinely loved what he was doing. Gave us tremendous historical insight of the places and events and made our tour very interesting, exciting in spite of the weather. The golf cart was warm and free from raindrops. Careful driver.”

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4.Stockholm Private Custom Tour with a Local Guide, Highlights & Hidden Gems

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 91 reviews · 2 to 8 hours (approx.) · from $88

This private Stockholm walking tour lets you shape a 2 to 8 hour day around your interests. Your local guide may lead you through Gamla Stan, the Royal Palace, Monteliusvägen, Stortorget, or Södermalm. Guides such as Stepan, Magnus, Monika, and Nima have tailored routes for history fans, photographers, families, and first-time visitors.

“Our guide, Nima, did a great job personalizing the tour to our desires. He showed us things we wouldn't have found in the guidebooks. Overall a great experience.”

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5.Private Tour of Stockholm

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 84 reviews · 1 to 8 hours (approx.)

You’ll tour Stockholm privately with an English-speaking guide such as Agnes, Arturo, Aggie, Claudia, or Rocio. Shape the route around Old Town, Södermalm, Östermalm, and the Vasa Museum, with time ranging from a short walk to a full-day outing. Museum tickets and private transport cost extra.

“GREAT TOUR! Arthur was an amazing guide! We were a group of 10 adults. He met us at the ship and spent the entire day with us (10 hours). He was passionate about sharing his knowledge of Stockholm. He took the time to discover what we like, and them provided a custom tour to fit our areas of interest. We were greatly impressed with his knowledge about so many things! He was able to pack in so much in just one day! We LOVED our tour - we can't say enough good things about it - one of the best we've ever had! Thanks for making our day in Stockholm…”

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6.Private Custom Walking Tour With A Tour Guide

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 56 reviews · 2 - 8 hours · from $65

Build your Stockholm walk around the places you care about. Your private guide can cover famous sights, historic streets, islands, museums from the outside, and local food stops. Guides speak English, French, Italian, or Spanish. Hotel pickup is available in the city, and Nathalie has helped guests find top views and a princess tarta bakery.

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7.Private Full Day Viking History Tour from Stockholm Including Sigtuna and Uppsala

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 51 reviews · 9 hours (approx.) · from $672

Spend about nine hours tracing Swedish Viking history with a private guide such as Calle, Gabriel, Olaf, or Nadia. Visit runestones, a Viking assembly site, Sigtuna’s church ruins, Uppsala Cathedral, and Old Uppsala. Hotel and central cruise-port pickup are included, while lunch and fika are paid separately.

“Great tour guide with great stories, very knowledgeable and very kind. It was a beautiful day and we got to learn a lot about Sweden history.”

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8.Private Highlights and Hidden Gems Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 49 reviews · from $75

Spend 2, 4, 6, or 8 hours with a private Stockholm guide matched to your interests. You might visit the Royal Palace, Parliament, Gamla Stan, and Södermalm, then pause for fika or a food market. Guides such as Fayez, Magnus, Monika, Tal, and Stefanie shape the walk around your pace, with practical advice on eating, shopping, and getting around.

“I really liked this full day tour. Magnus was an amazing tour guide. We had a walk through many places of Stockholm, both hidden gems and known touristic places, each having their own part of the history. I liked learning about how places looked like throughout the history and how everything changed until today. It was awesome as well since it was a sunny autumn day and we could see as much as possible of the city by foot.”

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9.Private transfer to/from Arlanda Airport and city

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 39 reviews · 15 to 45 minutes (approx.)

Book a private, air-conditioned transfer between Stockholm Arlanda Airport and your hotel, cruise port, or city address. Your driver should meet you with a name sign or vehicle details, then provide door-to-door service. Drivers such as Mohammed, Raj, and Sinthujan S. have earned praise for punctuality, luggage help, and local tips, though pickup coordination can vary.

“Great driver and easy ride. Thank you for accommodating. We would highly recommend your service in the future.”

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10.Stockholm’s Old Town & Vasa Museum Private Walking Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 38 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $472

Begin at Stortorget with a private English-speaking guide, then walk through Stockholm’s medieval Old Town, see the Royal Palace and cathedral, and take a 10-minute ferry to the Vasa Museum. Guides such as Elva, Veerle, David, and Katrin are praised for lively storytelling. Museum entry and ferry fare are included.

“Our guide, Marc, was excellent. He was insightful and interesting”

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11.Gothenburg Private Walking Tour with a Local

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 36 reviews · 2 to 6 hours (approx.) · from $66

Start at Gustaf Adolf’s Square and shape a private Gothenburg walk around your interests. Your Lokafyer may focus on old streets, viewpoints, parks, art, food tips, or daily life. Tours last two to six hours, but historical detail and guide quality can vary, so share clear preferences before booking.

“Very knowledgeable and friendly guide Kevin was . Just the right amount of info given Obviously very passionate about what he does”

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12.Stockholm Private Walking Tour with a Local

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 31 reviews · 2 to 6 hours (approx.) · from $66

This private Stockholm walk pairs you with a Lokafyer, such as Andres, Monika, Stefani, or Eddine, for 2 to 6 hours of sightseeing shaped around your interests. Begin at City Hall, visit central landmarks and lesser-known corners, and finish where you choose in the city. Paid entries, food, transport, and tips cost extra.

“This was so amazing trip and I had a wonderful time. The tour guide Meliha was so nice and friendly. She managed to customise the tour exactly as per my request. I really enjoyed the walk around the city.”

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13.Old Town Highlights Private Walking Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 29 reviews · 2 - 6 hours · from $184

Walk Stockholm’s Gamla Stan with a private licensed guide in your chosen language. See Stortorget, Storkyrkan, the Nobel Prize Museum, Riddarholmen Church, and the Royal Palace. Longer options add Kungsträdgården, Berzelii Park, palace interiors, or skip-the-line entry to the Vasa Museum.

“Cedric was knowledgeable, personable and sensitive to our walking pace. We walked over 5+ Mike’s in our three our tour. Most enjoyable”

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14.Private Boat Tour in Stockholm

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 28 reviews · 2 hours 30 minutes (approx.)

Join skipper Isak on a private wooden boat for an approximately 2.5-hour tour of Stockholm and its archipelago. Choose a route or follow his advice, passing the royal castle, Djurgårdsbrunn Canal, Old Town, and Fjäderholmarna. Your group of up to six can finish at a convenient city destination.

“Isak was a wonderful guide! He took us through the archipelago on his quaint wooden boat. As a native of Stockholm, growing up in the archipelago, he was a wealth of information. His love of the area was apparent. After the tour, he sent his many recommendations of places to eat, drink, and experience. Isak will tailor the ride to your requests. The ride is calm. You will not get wet. Highly recommend!”

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15.Stockholm Hidden Gem Tours by Locals: 100% Personalized & Private

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 28 reviews · 2 to 8 hours (approx.) · from $87

Spend 2 to 8 hours with a private Stockholm host such as Sara, Magnus, Fayez, Zenid, or Stefan. Your questionnaire helps shape a walk around history, food, design, art, parks, or quieter streets. Hotel pickup is possible, but this is a walking tour with no private vehicle included.

“Such a great tour! Perfect blend of history, fun facts and hidden gems. Sara was the best! She gave us some recommendations on other places to explore during our week as well as restaurant recommendations that gave us a true local experience. Would definitely recommend again and again. A 2 hour personalized tour is the best way to start your trip in a new city. It lets you orient yourself to the geography (so you don’t feel lost walking around in your own) and it gives you a local perspective.”

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