Kayaking in Stockholm: Double kayak through Old Town

A tandem kayak lets two people paddle together instead of managing separate boats.

Self-guided kayaking in central Stockholm using a stable double kayak for two paddlers, departing from a calm canal on Södermalm with a live instructor, all equipment provided, and a choice of two popular routes around Kungsholmen or Långholmen. You paddle at your own pace while the instructor ensures you're comfortable with the equipment and technique before you set out.

Step-by-step itinerary

Kayak tour around central Stockholm

• Receive kayaking equipment and instructions
• Start kayaking from Södermalm canal
• Pass by Stockholm City Hall
• View Stockholm Old Town from kayak
• Complete paddle around chosen route

What’s included

• Double kayak for two paddlers.
• life jacket and spray deck for each person.
• paddle.
• map of the routes.
• dry bag for your belongings.
• instructor briefing on equipment and technique.
• weather guarantee allowing a free rebook up to six hours before departure.

Times

Next departure: 10 May 2027

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Before you book

Group Private 8 group tours ›

Live guide English and Swedish Another language? ›

Meeting point and pickup No hotel pickup: you go to the meeting point. Ends back at the starting point. 1 with pickup ›

Book up to 3h before

Ages Adult (18 and older) · Child (6 to 17 years) · Under 6: can't be booked

Cancellation and refunds Free cancellation up to 24 h before the start. After that, no refund.

Good to know

Low physical effort Public transport nearby Not recommended with heart problems Not recommended with back problems

Operated by Långholmen Kajak

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The experience

You start in a protected canal on Södermalm where an instructor walks you through the kayak, paddle, life jacket and spray deck before you push off. The double kayak is wide and stable, built for two people to paddle in sync without tipping. Once you're on the water, you choose your route: a two-hour loop around Långholmen and Reimersholme, or a paddle around Kungsholmen that brings you past Stockholm City Hall and the colorful buildings of Stockholm Old Town. The instructor is there to answer questions, but the pace and stops are yours to set.

Everything you need stays with you: a map, a dry bag for your phone and keys, and the paddle and spray deck that keep water out of the kayak. The canals are calm and the water is sheltered by the islands, so even if you've never paddled before, the stable hull and the instructor's guidance make it manageable. If weather turns bad, you can rebook up to six hours before your departure at no extra charge.

Top questions

What languages is the tour guided in?

Live guide in English and Swedish.

Can children come?

Yes. Ticket types: Child (6 to 17 years). Children under 6 can't be included in the booking.

Can I kayak in Stockholm if I've never paddled before?

Yes. The instructor covers everything you need to know before you leave the canal, and the double kayak is designed to be stable and easy to handle. The calm water around Södermalm is a good place to find your rhythm.

What's the difference between the two routes?

The Långholmen loop takes you around two quiet islands and takes about two hours. The Kungsholmen route passes Stockholm City Hall and Old Town, where you see the medieval buildings and the Royal Palace from the water, also in roughly two hours.

What happens if the weather is bad on the day I book?

You can rebook your kayak for another day up to six hours before your departure with no extra charge. The weather guarantee lets you reschedule without losing your money.

Is there a guide with us the whole time?

An instructor meets you at the start, goes through the equipment and technique, and is there to help. Once you're paddling, you set your own pace and route. The instructor doesn't paddle alongside you the whole time.

What do I need to bring or wear?

Wear clothes you don't mind getting wet and bring a towel. The life jacket and spray deck are provided. A dry bag keeps your phone and keys safe, and a map shows both routes so you can choose which way to paddle.