Top 5 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.Walk Malmö with an audio guide

★★★★★★★★★★3.5 · 31 reviews · from $10Best value

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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