Stockholm bike tour: Royal Palace, islands & City Hall

Five islands, one afternoon on two wheels

A private bike tour of Stockholm covering the Royal Palace, Södermalm, Kungsholmen and other islands with a professional guide, bike rental and helmet included. The route stays mostly flat with a few gentle hills and some cobblestone sections. Minimum age is 12; guides speak English, Spanish, Italian, French and other languages.

Step-by-step itinerary

Explore Stockholm's urban islands by bike

• Visit Royal Dramatic Theatre
• Stop at Kungsträdgården park
• Cycle through Kungsholmen island
• See Stockholm City Hall
• Relax at Rålambshovsparken park
• Cross bridge between Södermalm and Kungsholmen
• Explore Reimersholme island
• Visit Långholmen island
• Discover Södermalm island
• Enjoy views from Skinnarviksberget
• Pass Mariatorget square
• Stop at Slussen lock
• Walk through Stortorget square
• See the Royal Palace

The Experience

You start near the Royal Dramatic Theatre and head into Kungsträdgården, the city's main gathering place since the 1400s, then cross into Kungsholmen — Kings Island — which became a neighborhood in the late 1600s and now holds the highest concentration of single households in Stockholm. The route takes you past Stockholm City Hall, the national romantics building with three golden crowns that anchor the skyline above Lake Mälaren, and through Rålambshovsparken, a green space built on the principle that every resident should live within 300 meters of outdoor recreation.

The bike path crosses the bridge between Södermalm and Kungsholmen — the same bridge the Stockholm Marathon crosses twice — and passes Reimersholme, the small island where Absolut Vodka's story began, and Långholmen, one of the city's greenest islands, where locals swim and eat outdoors. Södermalm itself, the largest island in the archipelago, shifted from working-class neighborhood to trendy district in recent decades. You'll ride to Skinnarviksberget, the highest natural point in central Stockholm at 53 meters, where the view opens across the water to Gamla Stan and City Hall. The tour ends near Stortorget, the Old Town's main square and the heart of Stockholm's medieval past.

The ride covers mostly flat ground with a few gentle climbs and descents, and you'll encounter cobblestones in some sections. Bring water; the tour runs in all weather, so dress for the conditions. Helmets are optional and included.

What’s included

• Bike rental.
• professional guide in your choice of language.
• optional helmet.
• route through five Stockholm islands including the Royal Palace, City Hall and Södermalm.

Good to know

Moderate physical levelPublic transport nearbyNot for pregnant travelersNot for heart conditionsNot for back problems

Operated by OURWAY Tours - Stockholm

Is this one for you?Book this tour if you want to see Stockholm's main landmarks and neighborhoods from a bike rather than on foot — the three-hour pace covers far more ground than walking, and the flat terrain with a few gentle hills suits anyone with moderate fitness who can spend an afternoon in the saddle.

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Top questions

What islands do you actually bike through on this Stockholm tour?

The tour covers Kungsholmen, Södermalm, Reimersholme and Långholmen, plus the neighborhoods around them. You pass the Royal Palace, Stockholm City Hall and Kungsträdgården, and finish near Stortorget in the Old Town.

Is the bike route mostly flat or are there hills?

The route is primarily flat, but includes a few gentle hills and some cobblestone sections. You'll climb to Skinnarviksberget, the highest natural point in central Stockholm, which sits 53 meters above sea level.

How long does the tour take and what's included?

The tour runs three hours and includes bike rental, a professional guide and an optional helmet. Guides speak English, Spanish, Italian, French and other languages.

What's the minimum age for this bike tour?

The minimum age is 12 years old. Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness, as the tour involves three hours of biking.

Can I do this tour if I'm not an experienced cyclist?

The tour is designed for riders with moderate fitness. Most of the route is flat, and the guide leads the group through the city at a manageable pace, but you should be comfortable biking for three hours with some gentle climbs and cobblestone sections.