SWEDEN
Sweden's classics.
The 5 best self-guided 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.
A self-guided puzzle walk through Stockholm’s Old Town, starting at the Royal Palace, mixing stories and challenges on your phone.
Self-guided Stockholm kayak tour on Klara sjö. 2–4 hours, gear included, calm city paddling near Central Station.
Self-guided GPS bike tour of Stockholm from Södermalm. Ride 15–20 km on four routes, using Google Maps and a timed access code.
“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).”
Self-guided Malmö walk with a downloadable phone audio guide, from St. Petri and Stortorget to Folkets Park and Turning Torso.
“I purchased the Audio tour - used the instructions and The audio tour failed to load and I gave up in the end”
A self-guided Stockholm smartphone audio walk with 25 historian recordings. See City Hall, Gamla Stan, Nobel sights, and more.
“Way to download and use. Hit all the necessary sites downtown. We walked in the late evening. Beautiful under the lights. Very safe.”
