SWEDEN
Sweden's classics.
The 10 best 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 2-hour boat ride from central Stockholm into the archipelago. Pass classic islands, hear English guide stories, and enjoy great views.
“Stockholm:Archipelago Boat tour was wonderful . An exciting event to experience. The commentator explained a lot about the islands. The boat ride was smooth and we rides quite close to some of the smaller islands so that a good view of the houses could be seen. Overall an amazing experience!”
Float past Stockholm’s landmarks on a 2+ hour highlights cruise with recorded commentary, under-bridge views, and a lock between sea and lake.
“Stephan was excellent. One of the best tour guy from our experience(visited about 30countries)”
A lantern-lit walking tour through Gamla Stan’s dark corners, mixing real medieval events with ghost stories for a fun 1.5-hour experience.
“Callum did a fantastic job guiding us through Gamla Stan and telling us terrifying stories! Would definitely recommend if you're visiting Stockholm 😁👌”
Walk Stockholm’s Old Town in 2.5 hours on an English guided route from Riksdagshuset to Stortorget, with included entries and great stories.
“Our 2.5 hour walking tour of Old Town was one of the best tours I have been on, and that's because our tour guide GYA was beyond amazing. The weather was cold and rainy but honestly, none of that really mattered as Gya was so knowledgeable and upbeat and her delivery of information was so…”
Lantern-lit ghost walk through Gamla Stan’s medieval lanes, mixing true murders and legends with sensory storytelling and an English guide.
“Fun way to learn about Old Town Stockholm. It was a really cold and snowy evening, but Callum couldn’t have been more committed! Amazing story telling and interesting history to learning on my first trip to the city.”
A 50-minute open-top boat ride through Malmö canals with an English guide. Pass Kungsparken, the Casino at the Palace, and Turning Torso.
“Great tour, guide and driver were both fantastic, very enjoyable.”
Small-group northern lights hunt in Kiruna and Abisko with a dedicated photographer, pickup, warm gear, and snacks plus tea.
“Probably the best experience of my life. I had doubts at first as it was a cloudy night but our tour guides were able to find the perfect spot on the beach where the aurora borealis erupted above us & lit up the sky. The tour guide was very insightful explaining the true science behind…”
A 2-hour guided walk through Stockholm’s Old Town, Gamla Stan, mixing major landmarks and clever local stories for $15.
“Excellent tour of the Old Town with a very knowledgeable guide!”
Hop on and off Stockholm’s red-and-green open-top buses for 24 or 72 hours, with free Wi‑Fi, audio guide, and easy access to top sights.
“There were other operators using red busses so it was not always clear until you tried to enter the bus, if this was the correct one. The driver soon told you if your ticket was not for his bus. Once on the correct service the driver was very helpful giving information on the next stop…”
A 3-hour small-group walk through Stockholm’s Old Town, Royal landmarks, City Hall, and the Nobel Prize Museum area with an English guide.
“Such a great tour with a great tour guide! We had a great time with our guide Zenid, who was very knowledgeable (impressively so!), interesting and funny, he shared a lot of historical facts and stories, and also answered all of our questions about Sweden’s way of life!”
