SWEDEN
Sweden's classics.
The 9 best full-day tours in Sweden, from the big-name classics to the quieter picks worth knowing about. What each one involves, who runs it, and what it costs.
Viking sites in Sigtuna and Uppsala from Stockholm, with rune stones, burial grounds, and cathedral stops on a guided day trip.
“Our guide Gustav was great. Very knowledgeable and friendly. The trip was very informative and enjoyable. Visited some great sites.”
Sail Stockholm’s archipelago from Vaxholm on a small-group yacht. Steer when you can, enjoy lunch and a swim, with an English captain.
Kayak the Stockholm Archipelago with expert coaching, Baltic Sea swims, eagle spotting, and a private-island lunch plus Swedish fika.
“A perfect day spent kayaking in the Stockholm archipelago. Malou was a great guide: she knew when to mention points of interest, but also how to just let us enjoy the silence around us. Spending the day this way was an unforgettable experience.”
Full-day Sami reindeer herding tour from Kiruna with pickup, feeding the herd, 1 km sledding, and lunch in a tent.
“Absolutely fantastic guide who explained in detail their way of living. Tasty food and a lovely Reindeer slide ride. Perfect day from a to z”
A 10-hour Stockholm Viking tour with runestones, Old Uppsala, Sigtuna, and included Swedish fika. Small-group van and English guide.
“This is a terrific tour. I learned so much about Vikings and rune stones. This tour is a must do for anyone interested in history.”
A small-group winter snowshoe hike near Stockholm with safety gear, frozen-lake walking, and a campfire lunch. Value at $176 pp.
“It was a very pretty hike through the forrest and walking on the frozen lake was amazing. The guide Tigo was super friendly, he told us a lot about Swedish nature and culture. I can really recommend the tour.”
Sail Stockholm’s archipelago with an English skipper, learn to handle the boat, swim in the Baltic, and enjoy lunch.
“The sailing trip was incredible! The views were beautiful and we were treated to a lovely lunch. Would definitely recommend.”
Private Viking history day from Stockholm with Sigtuna and Uppsala, runestones, assembly sites, fika stop, and pickup.
“This is a completely immersive experience for anyone who wants to separate fact from movie fiction about the history, culture and lore of the Viking age. Our guide was an expert historian with deep knowledge of the Vikings and dozens of fascinating anecdotes and stories that helped us put this period of history into perspective.…”
Take the train across the Øresund Bridge to Malmö for a guided walk of old town, modern design, coffee, pastry, and optional lunch.
“Complete review here - https://www.instagram.com/reel/DJkbn5Po0vE/?igsh=MW96YnY3M3g1cTdwcw== Alessandro was the best guide we have met till date”
