Sweden · TOURS IN STOCKHOLM
Stockholm is fourteen islands, so half the decisions are about water and the other half are about which museum. These 15 cover the archipelago boats, the old-town walks, the Djurgården collections and the food streets south of them, priced and timed.
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 a full day at Skansen, Stockholm’s open-air museum, among historic homes, farmsteads, working crafts, Nordic wildlife, domestic breeds, and seasonal events. The ticket is flexible during opening hours, but food, drinks, and some attractions may cost extra. Wear sturdy shoes: the grounds are broad and hilly.
“Was more hilly than I thought, no raindeer or wolves 😟”
Spend two hours cruising from Skeppsbron through Stockholm’s island world. An English-speaking guide such as Joel, Natalie, or Jonatan shares stories about Swedish history, royal life, local customs, and the boat. You pass Djurgården Canal, Fjäderholmarna, Stora Höggarn, and Tegelön, with indoor seating, an upper deck, blankets, and a small onboard bar.
“I found the self guided tour really interesting. The technology worked well and I felt I learned a lot about Swedish history that I wasn’t aware of.”
This 135-minute Strömma cruise leaves from Strömkajen and circles Stockholm’s waterways, passing Old Town, Södermalm, the Essinge islands, Hammarby Sjöstad, and Royal Djurgården. You’ll hear recorded commentary through the boat system or your phone in several languages. Bring headphones, arrive early for outdoor seats, and expect a relaxed sightseeing ride with a café and toilet onboard.
“lots of historical information and general info about sweden and their contribution to wars, sports and eco environment was presented in the headsets during the whole trip. very nice map with all the attractions presented during the tour as well. totally recommend”
Use one digital pass for 1 to 5 consecutive days of Stockholm sightseeing. Visit the Vasa Museum, Royal Palace, Skansen, Viking Museum, Fotografiska, and more, then add cruises, buses, SkyView, ICEBAR, or fika. Reservations are needed for some popular activities, and the pass works best when you start early.
“This pass was perfect! We used the hop- hop-off bus several times to get around and saved on our museum passes.”
Walk Stockholm’s Gamla Stan with a live English or Swedish guide, following narrow lanes, old walls, courtyards, execution sites, and shadowy corners. Guides such as Callum, Cody, Chris, Reece, and Louis bring the stories to life with humor, audience interaction, and a mix of documented events and eerie legends. Wear sturdy shoes for cobbles and stairs.
“This was so much fun. Chris (our friendly guide) was an entertaining storyteller who showed us around Gamla Stan by lantern. We stopped at different locations to hear intriguing stories of old. A great way to enjoy this beautiful old town by night - 100% recommend.”
Start near Parliament with an English-speaking guide and walk through Gamla Stan, Riddarholmen, and central Stockholm. Expect stories about royal power, the Stockholm Bloodbath, Nobel prizes, Swedish culture, and tiny Järnpojken. Guides such as Gaia, Sophie, and Aggie are warm, funny, and good at keeping the pace moving.
“Well organised! Our tour guide, Kyra was amazing!!!! Really polite and with a great sense of humour. The tour was interactive and we learnt a lot of things. Excellent walking tour”
Follow an English-speaking guide through Gamla Stan for about 90 minutes, hearing true accounts of murders, plague, executions, myths, and hauntings. The walk begins and usually ends at Järntorget 84, enters narrow lanes and courtyards, and may include the crypts beneath the German Church. Guides such as Callum, Chris, Reese, and Cody are known for lively storytelling.
“Christopher was a great English speaking guide who made sure everyone could hear him. A fun walk with some scary stories.”
Cruise Stockholm’s waterways and inner archipelago to Vaxholm and back in about 2.5 hours. A live English guide, indoor and outdoor seating, blankets, and drinks make this an easy way to see waterfront homes, islands, and historic sights without leaving the boat.
“Great narration but with some breaks so you could enjoy and peace and quiet. The boat has indoor (warm) and and outdoor seating. Blankets available.”
Visit the Nobel Prize Museum on Stortorget in Gamla Stan for a self-guided look at laureates, Alfred Nobel, and the prize’s origins. Your ticket includes special exhibitions and daily guided tours in English and Swedish. Allow 1 to 2 hours, or longer if you watch the films and read the object labels.
“Well organized and lots of information. Learnt a lot”
Check in at Avicii Arena, watch a short film about SkyView’s construction, then board a 12-person glass gondola. The slow ride climbs 130 meters along the arena and returns you to the starting point, with 360-degree views over Stockholm. Staff speak English and Swedish, and the attraction is wheelchair accessible.
“it was quite fun, I thought the bubble would go all the way round lol”
At Stockholm’s AVICII EXPERIENCE, you follow Tim Bergling’s path from bedroom music maker to global star. Use interactive music stations, enter recreated personal spaces, hear unreleased material, and learn about his creative partners and private struggles. The English audio guide helps you move at your own pace. Allow about two hours, though devoted fans may stay longer.
“This was an amazing experience going through the life of avicii. Lots of little interactive parts and really do recommend it.”
Meet your English-speaking Nordic Freedom Tours guide at Gamla Stan metro station for a two-hour public walk through Stockholm’s medieval center. Expect narrow lanes, the German Church, Mårten Trotzigs Gränd, Riddarholmen, the Nobel Museum, and the Royal Palace, with plenty of history, local tips, and photo stops.
“Lovely guide very informative and patient Excellent knowledge Great guided tour”
Spend a full day exploring Fotografiska at Stadsgården, Stockholm’s leading photography center. See changing exhibitions by established and emerging image-makers, then pause at the bistro or top-floor restaurant for food and Baltic Sea views. Your $22 admission is valid for one day, and the museum is open until 11 PM most days.
“Wow. One of the most impressive experiences. Peter Lindbergh exhibition was a dream come true.”
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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