Top 15 Self-Guided Tours in Sweden

1.Old Town Self-Guided Tour Learn and solve Puzzles

★★★★★★★★★★4.1 · 64 reviews · 90 days · from $11Our pick

Use the Curiosa app to explore Stockholm’s Old Town in English, Swedish, German, or French. Begin at the Royal Palace and follow a 1.5 to 2 hour route to the Grand Square and Saint George and the Dragon, with stories, observation puzzles, and the freedom to pause anytime within 90 days.

“I really liked that you could go at your own pace. The little puzzles were great too! Maybe a couple more of different hints and clues would also be good 😊 the clock tower one in particular at the German Church.”

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2.Malmö Self-Guided Tour w/ Transport Tickets

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 55 reviews · from $70

Spend one flexible day crossing from Copenhagen to Malmö with transport tickets, a map, attraction leaflet, and your choice of a 24-hour city-bus ticket or rental bike. Visit Lilla Torg, Malmöhus Castle, Kungsparken, Ribersborgs Kallbadhus, and Turning Torso at your own pace. English, Swedish, Polish, and French assistance is available.

“Easy to find bikes and train and company were fast to respond when we had questions. Great way to see Malmo on your own terms”

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3.Self Guided Kayak Adventure

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 55 reviews · 2 - 4 hours · from $45

Start near Stockholm Central Station, receive a short kayaking lesson, map, and full equipment, then paddle independently on Klara sjö. This 2 to 4 hour outing suits confident beginners and curious sightseers who want city views from the water. English support is available, but you guide yourself rather than follow a narrated route.

“It was nice to get on the water. It was calm, but in the city. So nice.”

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4.Gothenburg city center: Electric selfdrive boat tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.4 · 50 reviews · 1 - 2 hours

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”

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5.5-Day Kayak & Wildcamp the Archipelago of Sweden – Self-guided

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 48 reviews · from $938Top rated

You’ll kayak and wild camp through Sweden’s St. Anna archipelago on a five-day self-guided trip from Norrköping. Do the North supplies kayaks, tents, cooking gear, food at cost, navigation notes, safety briefing, transport, and 24-hour support. Paddle at your own pace, stop for swims and island food, and choose your own campsites.

“We were repeat customers, who were a little anxious that our second trip would not live up to the expectations set from the first. We should not have worried, this trip was just as amazing as the first. Maybe more amazing as we had a little faRead more”

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6.Self Guided GPS Bike Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.2 · 38 reviews · from $40

Pick up a hybrid bike at Urban Basecamp on Södermalm, use your emailed access code, and follow one of four Google Maps routes around Stockholm. Choose city sights, artsy Södermalm, parks, or nearby nature reserves. Bring a charged phone, internet access, and basic map reading skills.

“I picked the Stockholm/Djurgården tour which was the right mix between city and nature. The bike was in good shape, and the self-checking went smoothly! Using Google Maps for navigation worked well after getting used to it (grateful I didn't need to download a new App for just that trip).”

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7.Walk Malmö with an audio guide

★★★★★★★★★★3.5 · 31 reviews · from $10

Download a self-guided Malmö audio tour to your phone and walk from Malmö Centralstation to Turning Torso in about two to three hours. You’ll hear background on St. Peter’s Church, Stortorget, Folkets Park, Möllevångstorget, Malmöhus Castle, and more. Bring headphones, download the tour on hotel Wi-Fi, and plan for a one-way route.

“Just the right length of walk and information at each point. Of our phones do not have earphones sockets. Also this is not a circular route and some time was spent getting back to the start.”

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8.Stockholm Walking Tour with Audioguide on Your Smartphone

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 27 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $6Best value

Use your own phone and headphones to follow a two-hour Stockholm walking route with 25 historian-narrated recordings, an offline map, and landmark illustrations. The path links City Hall, Riddarholmen, Gamla Stan, the Royal Palace, Kungsträdgården, and central shopping streets. You can complete it at once or spread the tour across your one-year access period.

“It’s A LOT of walking. But you see and learn a lot. I took Arlanda Express from Stockholm Central - only a short walk to get to the first point and a short walk from the last point.”

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9.Old Town Helsingborg: Exploration Game and Self-Guided Tour

★★★★★★★★★★3.5 · 23 reviews · 1 hour to 1 hour 30 minutes (approx.) · from $7

You follow a self-guided Questo game through Helsingborg, starting at Sundstorget and ending at St. Mary Church. Solve clues, find city details, and learn about Dunkers Kulturhus, Kärnan Museum, City Hall, Oresundsparken, and the church. The English game runs on your phone, works offline, and takes about 60 to 90 minutes.

“Not suitable during winter time. Location 1 is way off from the location pin. Never did find location 4. Not worth the money.”

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10.Self-Guided Kayak Adventure In Central Stockholm (One-man kayak)

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 22 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $35

Set out from Långholmen in a one-person kayak and explore Stockholm’s waterways without a guide following you. You’ll receive a short kayaking lesson, map, paddle, life jacket, spray deck, and drybag. Allow about two hours to paddle past City Hall and view Old Town from the water.

“They still charged us for a drybag but our reservation included it. Fun though. It was pretty windy, so be prepared for that.”

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11.Self-Guided Food Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 18 reviews · 3 hours · from $83

You’ll follow a self-guided route from Malmö’s central station to four food stops, using a printed and digital map. Taste Swedish coffee, locally caught fish, and international dishes, while meeting the people behind each business. Choose to walk or cycle, and advise Travelshop AB about dietary needs at least 48 hours ahead.

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12.4-Day Stockholm Archipelago Self-Guided Kayak and Wild Camp

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 18 reviews · from $555

Spend four days paddling Stockholm’s outer archipelago in a stable double kayak, camping on small islands and choosing your own pace. The Kayak Trail supplies quality boats, tents, cooking gear, route notes, and a safety briefing from guides including Jakob, Adam, Ellen, Jonathan, or Frederick. City transfers and phone support are included.

“This experience was one of the highlights of our trip to Sweden! Jakob was helpful and patient with us in planning what excursion would best suit our needs and the team (shout out to Ellen!) has thought of everything, literally everything, you Read more”

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13.4-Day Kayak & Wildcamp the Archipelago of Sweden – Self-guided

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 16 reviews · from $833

Meet at Norrköping Centralstation at 10:00 am, then travel to Saint Anna for a four-day self-guided kayak trip. You’ll receive safety and navigation training, quality kayaks and camping gear, a guidebook, weather phone, and 24-hour support while choosing your own islands and campsites.

“The sunsets, the starry skies, the islands, the eagles and the sauna! We just got back from four days of absolute happiness kayaking and wild camping in St Anna archipelago. A big thanks to Thomas and his crew for organising this triRead more”

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14.Stockholm Troll Hunt: Self-Guided Old Town Adventure

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 14 reviews · 50 minutes to 1 hour 15 minutes (approx.) · from $7

Use your phone to follow a self-guided route from the Royal Swedish Opera into Gamla Stan. You will solve 12 location-based puzzles at sites including the Royal Palace, Storkyrkan, Järntorget, and Stortorget while learning about Stockholm’s rulers, churches, trades, and legends. The private game takes about 50 minutes to 1 hour 15 minutes.

“Wir haben die Trolljagt in Stockholm gebucht. Bis dass das Erlebnis startet ist es sehr kompliziert und es verging über 1 Stunde. Dann hatten wir keine Zeit mehr es zu spielen.”

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15.Self-Guided Audio Walking Tour Through Kurt Wallander’s Ystad

★★★★★★★★★★3.5 · 12 reviews · from $10

Follow a GPS-guided Kurt Wallander mystery through central Ystad using the StoryTourist app. Listen to scenes, find digital evidence, inspect images, and solve puzzles as you walk from Sankt Knuts torg to Klostret i Ystad. Allow 90 minutes to two hours, and bring your own smartphone and headphones.

“Gute Technik, interessanter Rundgang, gute Qualität hat Spaß gemacht, Zeit war genau richtig eingeplant”

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