Stockholm Old Town & Vasa Museum: All-inclusive gran tour

Walk the medieval streets of Gamla Stan, then tour a 17th-century warship recovered intact

A six-hour guided tour of Stockholm's main attractions covers Gamla Stan (the Old Town), the Vasa Museum with its preserved warship, the Royal Palace, Knights' Island and the Swedish History Museum. The tour is capped at seven participants per guide, includes all entry fees, lunch at the Vasa Museum restaurant, and pickup from your hotel or address. A professional guide in English leads the whole day, and larger groups are split so each stays under the maximum.

Step-by-step itinerary

Stops and time at each

1. Vasa Museum1h · entry included
2. Stockholm Old Town30m

Explore Stockholm's main attractions

• Guided tour of Vasa Museum
• Lunch at museum restaurant
• Guided tour of Swedish History Museum
• Visit Knights' Island and panoramic views
• Guided tour of the Royal Palace
• Visit Stortorget Grand Square
• Guided walking tour of Gamla Stan

The experience

Gamla Stan, Stockholm's medieval core, is where the day starts on foot. Your guide walks you through the narrow streets and alleyways, pointing out the Stockholm Cathedral, the sites tied to the Bloodbath of Stockholm, and the hidden corners locals know. Stortorget, the Grand Square at the heart of the old town, sits here too: the oldest square in Stockholm and the site of the city's most defining historical moment. From there the group moves to the Vasa Museum, where you'll see the Sixteenth Century warship recovered intact from the harbor floor. The guide explains the ship's tragic history and the era it represents, then you eat lunch in the museum's restaurant with reserved seating. Swedish, European, vegetarian and children's menus are all available.

After lunch, the tour takes in the Royal Palace: Europe's largest and best-preserved castle, still the official residence of His Majesty The King. You'll see the exterior and learn how the palace functions as both a working royal home and a cultural monument open year-round. Knights' Island comes next, where the Abbey Riddarholmskyrkan (Sweden's royal burial mausoleum) stands alongside a statue of Birger Jarl, Stockholm's founder, and views across the bay. The Swedish History Museum rounds out the day, with its "Gold Room": a fortified underground vault holding one of the world's largest collections of Viking artifacts, gold and silver from Viking raids, and relics spanning ten thousand years of Swedish history.

The vehicle and driver stay with your group for the full six hours, and the tour skips the queues at each site. All entry fees, lunch, the guide, the vehicle and taxes are included. Only alcoholic drinks are separate. Groups larger than seven are split into separate vehicles, each with its own guide, so the experience stays intimate and the pace stays manageable. Children from age six are welcome, and the itinerary is described as fast-paced but easy: suitable for all fitness levels.

What’s included

• All entry fees and taxes.
• air-conditioned vehicle with driver for the full day.
• professional guide in English.
• lunch at the Vasa Museum restaurant with reserved seating and Swedish, European, vegetarian and children's menu options.
• skip-the-line access at each attraction.
• pickup and dropoff from your address.

Before you book

Days and timesTuesday to FridayDeparts at 09:30

AgesAdult (13 and older) · Child (6 to 12 years) · Under 6: can't be included in the booking

GroupUp to 13 · max 8 per booking

Live guideEnglish

Meeting point and pickupHotel pickup is optional; you can also go straight 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.It may be canceled if the minimum number of travelers isn't reached. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund.

Prices and times updated 2 days ago

Good to know

Easy physical levelStroller friendlyPublic transport nearby

Operated by Errantis Nordica KB

Is this one for you?The guide speaks English throughout, so anyone comfortable following commentary in English will follow the day without strain. The pace is fast but described as easy, and the tour welcomes children from age six and suits all fitness levels, so the itinerary is built to include rather than exclude.

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Top questions

Can children come?

Yes. Ticket types: Child (6 to 12 years). Under 6: they can't be included in the booking.

What is the Vasa Museum and why is it included in this tour?

The Vasa Museum houses a Sixteenth Century warship recovered intact from Stockholm's harbor: one of the most impressive and lethal war galleons of its era. The guide tells the tragic story of the ship, and the museum is a major Stockholm attraction, so it anchors the tour's itinerary. Lunch is served at the museum's restaurant as part of the day.

Does the tour include entry to all the sites mentioned?

Yes. All entry fees to the Vasa Museum, the Swedish History Museum, the Royal Palace and the other attractions are included in the price. Skipping the queues at each site is part of the service.

How many people will be on the tour with me?

The tour is capped at seven participants per guide. If your group is larger, it will be split into separate vehicles, each with its own guide, so the experience stays intimate. A minimum of four people is required for the tour to run.

What language does the guide speak?

The guide leads the tour in English and is a professional, multilingual driver available for the entire duration. If your group is large enough to be split, each group gets its own guide.

Is lunch included, and are there options for dietary needs?

Lunch is included at the Vasa Museum restaurant and is served with reserved seating for your group. Swedish, European, vegetarian and children's menus are all available. Alcoholic beverages are not included but can be purchased separately.

What is the pickup arrangement?

Pickup and dropoff are from your hotel or home address in Stockholm. The driver and vehicle are available for the entire six-hour duration of the tour.