Things to do in Sweden
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Stockholm Old Town Walking Tour: Gamla Stan with Expert GuideA guided walking tour of Gamla Stan, Stockholm's Old Town, led by expert guides fluent in English or German. You'll walk the narrow colorful streets, see the Royal Palace, the Cathedral of Stockholm, and Stortorget square — the site of the Stockholm bloodbath — and hear how the city was founded and what it has become. The tour includes local recommendations for the rest of your stay and suits all fitness levels.Is it for me?Choose the morning departure if you want the Old Town before the crowds fill the narrow streets, or the afternoon tour if you're settling into the city later. The German-language option works if you travel with German speakers and want the guide's full commentary in your language.
Stockholm Ghost Walk Gamla Stan: History & Legends Night TourYou walk Gamla Stan's medieval streets after dark with a local guide who layers Stockholm's real history (plague, executions, royal intrigue) with the ghost stories and legends that grew from those events. The 1.5-hour tour keeps groups small enough to hear every detail, moves at a pace that lets the place speak, and operates rain or shine. Arrive on time to the starting point—late arrivals don't get a second chance.Is it for me?Book this if you want to see Stockholm's Old Town the way locals know it—after hours, with real history layered under the folklore—and you're willing to show up on time to a specific starting point and walk uneven cobblestones for 90 minutes in whatever weather arrives.
Kiruna Northern Lights Tour with PhotographerA northern lights tour from Kiruna with hotel pickup, a live English-speaking guide, and a photographer who captures the aurora and emails the shots to you within three days. The guide chases clear skies across the region—Abisko, the boreal forest, or wherever conditions allow—and serves hot drinks and a campfire while you wait for the lights to dance. Four to six hours total.Is it for me?Book this tour if you want the guide to chase clear skies across the region instead of staying in one spot—the willingness to drive long distances is what raises the odds of actually seeing the lights on the night you go.
Stockholm: Electric Boat Tour with Live Guide & Iconic SightsYou’ll drift quietly through Stockholm’s heart on an open electric boat, passing royal palaces, grand museums like Vasa and Nordiska Museet, and leafy Djurgården canal. A local guide shares stories in English or German as you get close to city icons—sometimes close enough to hear laughter from Gröna Lund. It’s gentle, surprising, and gives you space to notice details most people miss.
Stockholm Walking Tour: Gamla Stan & Royal LandmarksA small group walking tour of Stockholm's city centre takes you through Gamla Stan and past the Royal Palace, Stockholm Cathedral, City Hall and the Nobel Prize Museum with an English-speaking local guide. The tour runs three hours and departs at 10:00 am, 2:00 pm or 6:00 pm to fit your schedule. Groups stay under ten people, and you'll walk past the attractions rather than enter them — the focus is the streets, squares and exteriors that shape the old town's character.Is it for me?The tour departs from central Stockholm at three fixed times throughout the day, so if you're staying in the city without a car, you can walk to the meeting point or take public transit nearby. The three-hour loop keeps the day flexible — a morning departure leaves your afternoon open, while the 6:00 pm start works if you want to explore other parts of Stockholm first.
Stockholm: Private Golf Cart Tour & City SightseeingYou ride through Stockholm's main districts—from the Royal Palace and Gamla Stan to Djurgården and the waterfront—in a private golf cart with a live English-speaking guide. The tour lasts either one or two hours depending on your choice, includes WiFi and rain protection, and stops for photos at viewpoints like Monteliusvägen. You see the exteriors of major museums and landmarks without entering them, which means you cover more ground without the walking.Is it for me?Choose this if you want to see Stockholm's main neighborhoods and landmarks in one outing without the fatigue of walking long distances—the golf cart covers the ground while you stay comfortable and actually absorb what you're seeing.
Stockholm Bike Tour: 3 Hours, Hidden Islands & Gamla StanThis 3-hour bike tour of Stockholm follows cycle paths and bridges through the Swedish capital's central islands, Gamla Stan (Old Town), and neighborhoods inaccessible by car or bus. Your guide speaks English, French, German or Dutch and provides commentary on historic sites like the Royal Palace and Parliament House alongside hidden spots such as Djurgården, the world's first national city park. Easy-to-ride city bikes with coaster brakes, helmets and rain ponchos (if needed) are supplied; children must be at least 12 years old and 1.45 m tall. Check in 15 minutes before departure.Is it for me?Book the city bike if you want a steady, familiar pace through the city; choose the e-bike if hills or longer distances feel daunting. Either way, three hours on cycle paths and bridges beats a walking tour for covering ground and actually seeing how Stockholm's islands connect.
Stockholm Gamla Stan Walking Tour: Royal Palace, Nobel MuseumYou’ll walk twisting alleys in Stockholm’s Gamla Stan with a local guide, brush past medieval walls on Prästgatan, see the Royal Palace up close, and pause for luck at Järnpojke’s tiny statue. Expect small surprises—a bakery scent here, laughter in a narrow alley there—and leave with stories you didn’t know you’d collect.
Abisko: Aurora Photo Tour with 3 Ways to Chase LightsYou’ll chase the northern lights in Abisko three different ways—with a local guide leading you by foot, van, or sleigh depending on the weather. Expect hands-on help with your camera, hot lingonberry juice to keep you warm, and small group energy as you wait together for those first streaks of color in the Arctic sky.
Stockholm: Vasa Museum Guided Tour with Entry TicketYou’ll step past the lines into Stockholm’s Vasa Museum with a guide who brings Sweden’s famous warship back to life. Hear stories of royal ambition gone sideways, see centuries-old artifacts up close, and walk right beside a ship that spent 300 years underwater. It’s history you can almost smell — and you’ll leave thinking about those lost sailors long after.
Malmo: Disgusting Food Museum Entry & Tasting Bar TicketYou’ll challenge your senses at Malmo’s Disgusting Food Museum: skip any lines with your ticket, get up close to notorious global dishes, sample 10–15 strange foods at the tasting bar (if you dare), and capture your reactions in the photobooth. Expect laughter, surprise—and maybe a new story to tell whenever someone asks about your most unusual day trip.
Stockholm Food Tour: 7 tastings across Swedish culinary historyA 4-hour walking food tour through Stockholm with a live English-speaking guide, stopping at 7 local restaurants to taste Swedish meatballs, fish soups, chocolate and other dishes that span the country's culinary roots. The tastings make up a full meal; the total walking distance is 2 miles. Children from age 4 are welcome.Is it for me?The 4-hour walk and 2 miles of distance mean you're on your feet most of the afternoon—book this if you want to move through the city while eating rather than sit at a single table, and if you're curious about food history more than fine dining.
Stockholm amphibious bus tour: Land and water sightseeingAn amphibious bus tour of Stockholm that travels on city streets and then floats on the water, passing the Royal Palace, Old Town, Djurgården island and Gröna Lund amusement park with a live guide narrating the route. The tour runs about an hour and welcomes children from age 3; all fees and taxes are included in the price.Is it for me?Book this tour if you want to see Stockholm's most recognizable landmarks without splitting your time between a bus route and a separate boat ride—the amphibious format means one vehicle, one guide and one outing covers both the city streets and the archipelago views.
Stockholm Archipelago tour by wooden boat with guideA 1 hour 45-minute sightseeing cruise through the Stockholm Archipelago aboard a classic wooden boat with a professional live guide in English, departing from Gamla Stan (Old Town) near the Gustav III Statue. The boat passes the Royal Palace, Djurgården Canal, Skeppsholmen, Gröna Lund amusement park, and Södermalm's mix of modern and industrial-era buildings, with the guide sharing stories about Stockholm's history and landmarks throughout. Soft drinks are available for purchase; a toilet is on board. The partially open design gives unobstructed views for photos.Is it for me?Book this tour if you want to see how Stockholm is actually built — spread across islands and water, with layers of history visible from the boat — and you want someone who knows the city to explain what you're looking at as you pass it.
Stockholm: Viking Museum Entry & Ragnfrid's Saga RideYou skip the entry queue and walk straight into a Viking Age exhibition filled with films, artifacts, and guides in period dress. The included Ragnfrid's Saga ride takes you through an 11-minute immersive journey across Scandinavia. Your multilingual audio guide lets you explore at your own pace in one of ten languages, and the whole visit is wheelchair accessible with nearby public transport.Is it for me?Book this if you want to walk straight into the museum without standing in line, and you'd rather explore the Viking Age at your own speed with an audio guide than be herded through on a set schedule.
Stockholm: Viking Runestones, Sigtuna & Uppsala 9h TourYou travel through Swedish countryside for nine hours visiting Viking runestones, a reconstructed causeway bridge, the Arkils Tingstad assembly site, and Old Uppsala's massive burial mounds with a specialist guide. The tour includes hotel or cruise port pickup, lunch in Sigtuna, and stops at Uppsala Cathedral and Castle. You get entry to all sites and transport in an air-conditioned vehicle, which means you're not navigating between these places on your own or figuring out what to read on each runestone.Is it for me?Book this if you want to understand Viking history through actual sites and artifacts rather than museum displays, and you'd rather not arrange transport between these scattered locations yourself — the guide handles the route and timing, which keeps the day moving and lets you focus on what you're seeing.
Sweden: Underground Mine Adventure & Zipline with GuidesYou’ll descend deep into Sweden’s abandoned mine tunnels with guides by your side, climbing Via Ferrata cables and zipping over a crystal-clear underground lake. There’s time to pause for strong coffee and cinnamon buns inside an old dynamite room before exploring torch-lit chambers where history lingers in the air. It’s equal parts challenge and curiosity—a day you’ll remember every time you smell stone dust or hear your own heartbeat.
Stockholm Pizza Cruise: 2+ hours on the waterYou board near the Royal Palace, spend over two hours cruising past Djurgården, the archipelago, and modern Lake Hammarby while eating fresh pizza and browsing the onboard bar. The boat circles smaller islands like Fjäderholmarna and passes landmarks like the famous hand sculpture in the water. You choose your pizza type when booking, and the crew seats groups under the same name together. Non-alcoholic drinks and local ice cream are available for purchase, and you're back on the dock with time to spare.Is it for me?Right for travelers who want to slow down and eat well without the pace of a typical city tour. The two-hour duration means you're not rushed, and the no-audioguide format lets you set your own rhythm — just sit, eat, and watch the islands pass.
Stockholm Food Tour: 7 Tastings in Gamla Stan with Local GuideA small-group walking tour through Stockholm's Gamla Stan with a local English-speaking guide, stopping at seven food spots to taste herring, prawn toast, artisanal candy, cheese, potatoes with lingonberries, and princess cake, plus a secret dish the operator won't name until you arrive. The tour runs 3 hours and involves a fair amount of walking through Old Town's alleyways, courtyards and pedestrian streets. Dietary requirements can be accommodated with advance notice.Is it for me?Book the small-group tour if you want to taste the seven stops at a steady pace with other travelers and a shared guide; book the private option if your group wants the same route and food but at your own timing, without other guests.
Stockholm Archipelago: Kayak Day Tour with Lunch & FikaYou’ll paddle through Stockholm’s wild archipelago with a small group and local guide, stopping for an outdoor lunch and classic Swedish fika on a deserted island. Expect cold air on your cheeks, birds overhead, and real silence between strokes—a day that sticks with you long after you’re back in the city.
