Stockholm & Sigtuna private tour: 4 hours with Royal Palace

Four hours through Stockholm's royal landmarks and Sweden's oldest town

A four-hour private tour of Stockholm and Sigtuna with a dedicated guide in your choice of language, traveling by air-conditioned vehicle. You move through Gamla Stan's medieval streets, pass the Royal Palace and Cathedral, cross historic bridges, and travel north to Sigtuna, one of Sweden's first urban settlements. Hotel pickup is included.

Step-by-step itinerary

Explore Stockholm and Sigtuna highlights

• Visit Gamla Stan Old Town
• Pass by Stockholm Royal Palace
• See Gustav III granite obelisk
• Pass by Storkyrkan Cathedral
• Pass by Nobel Prize Museum
• Pass by Skeppsholmen island
• Pass by Riddarhuset House of Nobility
• Pass by Riddarholmskyrkan church
• Pass by Stockholm City Hall
• Pass by Stockholm Parliament House
• Pass by Norrbro bridge
• Pass by Sagerska huset palace
• Pass by Gustav II Adolf Statue
• Pass by Royal Swedish Opera
• Pass by Kungsträdgården park
• Pass by Karl XII Statue
• Pass by Grand Hôtel Stockholm
• Explore Stockholm city center
• Visit Mariakyrkan church in Sigtuna
• Explore historic town of Sigtuna

Stops and time spent at each 7 stops

1. Stockholm Old Town 1h
2. Stockholm Royal Palace passing by
3. Stockholm Cathedral passing by
4. Nobel Prize Museum passing by
5. Stockholm Parliament House passing by
6. Royal Swedish Opera passing by
7. Kungsträdgården passing by

What’s included

• Private transportation in an air-conditioned vehicle.
• bottled water, coffee and tea.
• snacks.
• hotel pickup.
• booster seats and specialized infant seats for children.
• all fees and taxes.

Times

• Every day 09:00 09:30 10:00 10:30 11:00 11:30 12:00 12:30 13:00 13:30 14:00

Before you book

Group Private

Live guide English, Spanish, French, German, Italian, Finnish and Swedish

Meeting point and pickup Hotel pickup included. You can choose from 6 pickup points.

Ages Adult (13 and older) · Child (5 to 12 years) · Infant (under 5): free

Cancellation and refunds Free cancellation up to 24 h before the start. After that, no refund. It may be canceled due to bad weather. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund.

Good to know

Low physical effort Wheelchair accessible Accessible transport Stroller-friendly Infant seats available Pets welcome Public transport nearby

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The experience

The tour runs four hours and covers ground across Stockholm's central landmarks before heading to Sigtuna. You start in Gamla Stan, the Old Town founded in 1252 and one of Europe's largest preserved medieval centers, then move past the Stockholm Royal Palace (one of the continent's largest working royal residences), and the Stockholm Cathedral, a Gothic structure that has hosted royal coronations for centuries. The route takes in Skeppsholmen island, Riddarholmskyrkan (the burial church of Swedish monarchs), Stockholm City Hall with its Nobel Prize banquet halls, and the Parliament House along the waterfront. You cross Norrbro, the neoclassical bridge built in the late 18th century, and pass the Prime Minister's residence at Sagerska huset before heading north to Sigtuna.

Sigtuna, founded around the late 10th century, was Sweden's first urban settlement and an early center of royal power and Christianity. The town's medieval character remains intact, and you visit Mariakyrkan, a 13th-century church built by Dominican friars when Sigtuna was a major religious and trading hub. The guide narrates the connections between these sites and Sweden's transition from Viking Age settlement to organized kingdom.

Your private vehicle is air-conditioned and equipped for passengers of all ages: booster seats and specialized infant seats are available. Bottled water, coffee or tea, and snacks are provided throughout. The guide speaks your choice of English, Spanish, Italian, French, or one of three additional languages, and pickup from your hotel is included in the booking. All areas visited are wheelchair accessible, and the tour suits all fitness levels.

Top questions

What languages is the tour guided in?

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

Can children come?

Yes. Ticket types: Child (5 to 12 years); Infant (under 5): free.

What happens if it rains?

It may be canceled due to bad weather. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund. Free cancellation up to 24 h before the start.

What is Gamla Stan and why does it matter to Stockholm's history?

Gamla Stan is Stockholm's Old Town, founded in 1252, and one of the largest and best-preserved medieval city centers in Europe. It is where Stockholm itself was founded and remains one of the city's foremost attractions, with cobbled streets and historic buildings that anchor the tour's opening.

Does the tour include entry to the Royal Palace or Cathedral?

The tour passes the Stockholm Royal Palace and Stockholm Cathedral as exterior stops on the route. Entry to either site is not included. The guide provides historical context from outside these landmarks.

Why is Sigtuna included on this tour?

Sigtuna is one of Sweden's oldest towns, founded in the late 10th century as the country's first urban settlement and an early center of royal administration and Christianity. The medieval church Mariakyrkan and the town's preserved character illustrate Sweden's transition from Viking settlement to organized kingdom, making it a natural complement to Stockholm's royal landmarks.

Is hotel pickup included, and how does transportation work?

Hotel pickup is included in the tour price. You travel in a private, air-conditioned vehicle throughout the four hours, with the guide accompanying you to each stop. Bottled water, coffee or tea, and snacks are provided during the journey.