Stockholm Metro Art Tour: 90 unique artworks with a local guide

Ride the world's longest metro art gallery and learn what the city's artists have been building underground

This 90-minute metro art tour in Stockholm takes small groups through the world's longest underground art gallery, stopping at works by Per Olof Ultvedt, Signe Persson-Melin, Anders Österlin, Siri Derkert and others. A local guide shares insider knowledge about the 90 unique artworks, the artists behind them, and the best cafes and restaurants the city has to offer. Subway ticket is included.

Step-by-step itinerary

Explore Stockholm's metro art gallery

• See artworks by Ultvedt, Persson-Melin, Österlin
• Marvel at Ulrik Samuelson's underground garden
• Discover art by Siri Derkert
• View homage to the Olympic Games
• Experience the four elements artwork

The experience

Stockholm's metro system holds 90 unique artworks created by 150 artists over 50 years, and this tour moves through the stations where they live. You'll see radiant paintings, intricate mosaics, sculptures, and archaeological finds: each one placed deliberately in the tunnels. The guide, a local who knows the system, stops at the underground garden by Ulrik Samuelson, the works of Sweden's famous artist Siri Derkert, and a station designed as a homage to the Olympic Games. The itinerary adapts to your walking pace and interests, so the route shifts depending on what catches your attention.

The tour runs 90 minutes or two hours depending on which option you book, and the subway ticket is already in the price. Groups stay small, no more than eight travelers, so you're not moving through the tunnels as a crowd. The guide shares tips about cafes, restaurants, and spots locals actually go to, turning the ride into a map of the city itself. Stops may shift based on conditions, but the core stops (the garden, the mosaics, the sculptures) are the backbone of the route.

What’s included

• Subway ticket for the duration of the tour.
• small group experience with up to eight travelers.
• knowledgeable local guide sharing insider tips about cafes, restaurants, and hidden spots across the city.

Options for this experience

6 options

English tour, 90 minutes7 departure times: the first at 10:00, the last at 16:00Small group experience lasting 1 hour 30 minutes

Swedish tour, 90 minutes7 departure times: the first at 10:00, the last at 16:00Small group experience lasting 1 hour 30 minutes

Private tour, 90 minutesGuide in English or Swedish · 11:00, 13:00 and 15:00Lasts 1 hour 30 minutes and is exclusively for you; multiple language options are available

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English tour, 120 minutes11:00, 13:00 and 15:00Small group experience lasting 2 hours

Swedish tour, 120 minutes11:00, 13:00 and 15:00Small group experience lasting 2 hours

Private tour, 120 minutesGuide in English or Swedish · 11:00, 13:00 and 15:00Extended tour lasting 2 hours, exclusive to you and your travel company; multiple language options

You pick the guide language when booking.

You'll see the exact price of each option when you check availability.See dates and prices

Before you book

Days and timesEvery day7 departure times: the first at 10:00, the last at 16:00

Book up to3h before

AgesAdult (18 and older) · Youth (13 to 17 years) · Child (6 to 12 years) · Infant (under 6): free

GroupUp to 8

Live guideEnglish and Swedish

Meeting point and pickupNo hotel pickup: you go to the meeting point. Ends at a different place from where it starts.

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

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Is this one for you?Choose the 90-minute option if you want to move through the main artworks and still have time to explore the city afterward. Pick the 120-minute tour if you prefer a slower pace and deeper dives into individual stations and artists. The route adapts to your interests, so the guide will focus on the stops that matter most to you.

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Top questions

What languages is the tour guided in?

Live guide in English and Swedish.

Can children come?

Yes. Ticket types: Youth (13 to 17 years); Child (6 to 12 years); Infant (under 6): free.

What artists' work will I see on the Stockholm metro art tour?

The tour includes works by Per Olof Ultvedt, Signe Persson-Melin, Anders Österlin, and Siri Derkert, one of Sweden's most famous artists. You'll also see an underground garden by Ulrik Samuelson and a station designed as a tribute to the Olympic Games, plus mosaics and sculptures across multiple stops.

How long does the Stockholm metro art tour take?

The tour runs either 90 minutes or 120 minutes depending on which option you choose at checkout. The guide adjusts the pace to match the group's interests and walking speed.

Is the subway ticket included in the Stockholm metro art tour?

Yes, the subway ticket is included in the price, so you don't need to buy one separately before the tour starts.

What's the group size on this Stockholm metro art tour?

Groups are kept small, with a maximum of eight travelers per tour. This keeps the experience intimate as you move through the stations.

Can I choose between English and Swedish on the metro art tour?

Yes, the tour is available in both English and Swedish. You'll select your language when you book, and the guide will lead the tour in that language.