Stockholm Old Town & Royal Palace: Vasa Museum Tour

The Vasa Museum holds a 17th-century warship that sank on its maiden voyage, and you'll walk straight past the queue to see it.

You walk through Stockholm's medieval Old Town with a licensed guide, see the Nobel Prize Museum and Storkyrkan cathedral, and depending on which option you choose, either stop at the Royal Palace exterior or enter with skip-the-line tickets to explore the Royal Apartments and Crown Treasury. The 6-hour tour adds Vasa Museum with guaranteed entry past the queue, plus Kungsträdgården and Berzelii Park. Tours run 2 to 6 hours and include free entry to the parks.

Step-by-step itinerary

Stops and time at each

1. Stockholm Old Town40m
2. Stockholm Royal Palace1h · entry included
3. Vasa Museum1h · entry included

Stockholm Old Town and Royal Sites

• Meet guide at Järntorgsbrunnen
• Walk through Stockholm’s Old Town
• See Storkyrkan cathedral and Nobel Museum
• Admire Royal Palace and Riddarholmen Church
• End tour outside Parliament House

The experience

Stockholm's Old Town sits on an island where the streets narrow so much you can almost touch both walls at once. You meet your guide at Järntorgsbrunnen on Västerlånggatan, and from there the walking tour unfolds through Gamla Stan's cobbled lanes, past the German Church, into Stortorget: the oldest public square in the city. The Nobel Prize Museum is here, and so is Storkyrkan cathedral. You'll see the Royal Palace from outside on the shorter tours, but if you pick the 4- or 6-hour option, you get skip-the-line tickets to walk inside and stand in the Royal Apartments, surrounded by antique furniture and art that belongs to the Swedish Royal Family. The Crown Treasury sits there too, holding the royal insignia.

The longer tours add Kungsträdgården, a former royal garden with water features and statues, and Berzelii Park, where the Remembrance Path leads past a Holocaust monument. You'll pass the Royal Dramatic Theater and the Jewish Synagogue. If you choose the 6-hour Stockholm Old Town & Royal Palace tour that includes the Vasa Museum, you're getting skip-the-line access to Scandinavia's most visited museum: the one holding that 17th-century warship that sank in 1628 and stayed underwater for over 300 years before they raised it. The ship is the world's best preserved from that era, and the museum walks you through the maritime history of Sweden from the Viking Age onward. Your guide is a 5-star licensed professional fluent in whichever language you booked: English, Swedish, German, French, Italian, Spanish or Russian.

The tour ends outside Parliament House, the center of Swedish government. Wheelchair access is available throughout, and the guide will check in with you the day before to confirm details. Note that church sightseeing can be limited on Sundays and holidays due to masses, and the Hallwyl Museum closes Mondays, so the tour adjusts the itinerary on those days.

What’s included

• Private walking tour of Stockholm Old Town with a 5-star licensed guide.
• entry to Nobel Prize Museum.
• views of Storkyrkan cathedral and Riddarholmen Church.
• skip-the-line tickets to Royal Palace (4- and 6-hour tours).
• free access to Kungsträdgården and Berzelii Park (3-, 4-, and 6-hour tours).
• skip-the-line tickets to Vasa Museum (6-hour tour only).
• tour ends at Parliament House.

Options for this experience

6 options

Two-hour Old Town tour in English and Swedish11 departure times: the first at 07:00, the last at 17:00Duration: two hours. Explore the historic Gamla Stan and see the Nobel Prize Museum, Stortorget, Storkyrkan, Riddarholmen Church, and the Royal Palace (from the outside), among other sights. Expert guide: SWST016.

Two-hour Old Town tour in Greek, French, Italian, Spanish and Russian11 departure times: the first at 07:00, the last at 17:00Duration: two hours. Explore the historic Gamla Stan and see the Nobel Prize Museum, Stortorget, Storkyrkan, Riddarholmen Church, and the Royal Palace (from the outside), among other sights. Expert guide: SWST016.

3H: Old Town & Kungsträdgården in English11 departure times: the first at 07:00, the last at 17:00Duration: three hours. Explore the historic Gamla Stan, Kungsträdgården and Berzelii Park, and see the Nobel Prize Museum, Storkyrkan, Riddarholmen Church, and the Royal Palace (from the outside), among other sights. Expert guide: SWST016.

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3H: Old Town & Kungsträdgården in Greek and French11 departure times: the first at 07:00, the last at 17:00Duration: three hours. Tour the historic Gamla Stan, Kungsträdgården and Berzelii Park, and view the Nobel Prize Museum, Storkyrkan, Riddarholmen Church, and the Royal Palace (from the outside), among other sights. Expert guide: SWST016.

4H: Old Town, Kungsträdgården & Royal PalaceGuide in English or Swedish · 5 departure times: the first at 09:00, the last at 13:00Duration: four hours. Explore the historic Old Town, Kungsträdgården and Berzelii Park, visit the Royal Palace, and see the Nobel Prize Museum, Storkyrkan, and Riddarholmen Church (from the outside), among other sights. Expert guide: SWST016.

4H: OTn, Kungsträdgården & Palace in GreekGuide in 5 languages · 5 departure times: the first at 09:00, the last at 13:00Duration: four hours. Explore the historic Old Town, Kungsträdgården and Berzelii Park, visit the Royal Palace, and see the Nobel Prize Museum, Storkyrkan, and Riddarholmen Church (from the outside), among other sights. Expert guide: SWST016.

You pick the guide language when booking.

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Before you book

Days and timesEvery day11 departure times: the first at 07:00, the last at 17:00

Book up to10h before

GroupPrivate

Live guideEnglish, Spanish, French, German, Italian, Russian and Swedish

Meeting point and pickupNo hotel pickup: you go to the meeting point. Ends back at the starting point.

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

Prices and times updated 12 days ago

Good to know

Easy physical levelWheelchair accessibleAccessible transportStroller friendlyPublic transport nearbyInfants must sit on laps

Operated by Rosotravel - Sweden Tours & Experiences

Is this one for you?Pick this if you want to see Stockholm's main sights without arranging separate tickets and timing yourself. The guide handles the route and the skip-the-line access means you spend time inside the museums instead of waiting at the door. Choose the 2-hour option for a quick Old Town walk, or go 6 hours if the Vasa Museum is on your list.

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Top questions

What languages is the guide in?

Live guide in English, Spanish, French, German, Italian, Swedish and Russian.

What's included in the 2-hour tour?

A walking tour of Gamla Stan (Old Town), the Nobel Prize Museum, Stortorget, Storkyrkan cathedral, Riddarholmen Church (outside), and the Royal Palace (outside view only).

Do I need to buy tickets separately for the Royal Palace and Vasa Museum?

No. The 4- and 6-hour tours include skip-the-line tickets to the Royal Palace. The 6-hour tour also includes skip-the-line entry to Vasa Museum. The 2- and 3-hour tours do not include palace or museum entry.

How long is the full tour with Vasa Museum?

The 6-hour option covers Old Town, Kungsträdgården, Berzelii Park, the Royal Palace interior, and Vasa Museum.

Is the tour wheelchair accessible?

Yes. All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible, and infants can travel in a pram or stroller.

Can I enter the churches during the tour?

Sightseeing inside churches may be limited on Sundays and holidays due to masses. Check with your guide when you book.

Where do I meet the guide?

At Järntorgsbrunnen on Västerlånggatan 83, Stockholm.

What if I visit on a Monday?

The Hallwyl Museum is closed Mondays, so the tour arranges an alternative attraction for 4- and 6-hour options on that day.