15 City Tours in Sweden to Book Before the Season Turns

1.City Archipelago Sightseeing Cruise with Guide

★★★★★★★★★★4.3 · 10,798 reviews · 1.5 - 3 hours · from $41Our pick

See Stockholm from the water on a classic Stromma archipelago ship, with live commentary in English and Swedish. Choose a 1.5, 2.5, or 3-hour cruise through the city’s island-dotted waters. Guides such as Erik, David, and Christopher have made these trips lively and informative, while the onboard café, restrooms, WiFi, and indoor seating add comfort.

“4xA Amazing views Amazing guide Amazing fun Amazon time ❤️”

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2.City Sightseeing Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Tour

★★★★★★★★★★3.9 · 682 reviews · 1 - 3 days · from $37

See Stockholm by red and green hop-on hop-off bus with a 24 or 72-hour pass. Ride past the Royal Palace, Old Town, City Hall, Vasa Museum, Skansen, ABBA The Museum, and cruise terminals. Use the audio guide in 11 languages, free Wi-Fi, and optional 55-minute boat service to plan your own sightseeing day.

“Easy to navigate. Instruct your drivers to call out the stops. Confusing when you don’t know what stop you’re at.”

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3.Guided City Sightseeing Open Electric Boat Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 516 reviews · from $23Best value

Join a 50-minute open electric boat tour from Skeppsbron 2, beside Stockholm Palace. A live English or German-speaking guide points out the Royal Palace, Vasa Museum, ABBA The Museum, Nordic Museum, and more as you glide through canals and under low bridges. The small boat has comfortable seating, but bring a layer and expect to sail in rain or shine.

“loved this tour. it was a small boat which seemed a lot more enjoyable than the big ones other tourists are squeezed into, and our guide was very entertaining. learned a lot about Stockholm and had some beautiful views!”

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4.City Canal Sightseeing Cruise

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 470 reviews · 50 min · from $30

See Gothenburg from its canals to its harbour on the classic 50-minute Paddan cruise. Guides such as Viktor, Harold, Clara, and Anna mix city history with humor as you pass under 20 low bridges. The open boat has no roof, so bring layers and expect stairs, tight bridge clearances, and weather-dependent comfort.

“Very good little cruise the tour guide was very informative and so funny!”

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5.City Sightseeing Stockholm Hop-On Hop-Off Bus

★★★★★★★★★★3.0 · 272 reviews · 1 hour (approx.) · from $40

Explore Stockholm by red and green double-decker bus with a 24- or 72-hour ticket, recorded commentary in 11 languages, free Wi-Fi, and stops near Gamla Stan, the Royal Palace, Vasa Museum, Skansen, ABBA The Museum, and City Hall. Cruise passengers can also connect with selected terminals on ship days.

“Of all my Hop On bookings this vacation, this was my least favorite. The audio was minimal and the driver drove fast, so hard to get very good photos. It is still the best way to see a city when you have limited time.”

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6.Go City All-Inclusive Pass with 20+ Attractions

★★★★★★★★★★3.8 · 222 reviews · 1 - 5 days · from $47

Use one digital pass to visit more than 20 Gothenburg attractions over 1, 2, 3, or 5 consecutive days. Choose from Universeum, Röhsska Museum, Maritiman, Aeroseum, Paddan boats, heritage trams, and seasonal bus and boat tours. Check availability carefully, since several popular activities are seasonal or require advance reservations.

“It was avery wet day and we only managed to use the app for 2 of the places we wanted to visit. So, I would suggest checking what is covered on here and if it is worth the cost of entrance. As places like Lisberg and World of Volvo are not included.”

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7.City Sightseeing Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Tour

★★★★★★★★★★3.8 · 206 reviews · 1 day · from $38

Use a 24-hour hop-on hop-off ticket to explore Gothenburg from eight stops, including Haga, Järntorget, Feskekörka, Liseberg, and Lilla Bommen. The 50-minute route includes audio commentary in English, Swedish, German, French, Italian, Spanish, and Finnish, plus Wi-Fi. Start at Stora Teatern or join at any stop.

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8.Stockholm City Kayak Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 194 reviews · 2 to 4 hours (approx.) · from $79Top rated

Paddle Stockholm with a small English-speaking group of up to 10. After a safety briefing and practice in a sheltered bay, you’ll pass City Hall, Riddarholmen, Södermalm, and Långholmen. Double kayaks, paddles, and safety gear are supplied. Four-hour winter tours add drysuits, gloves, pogies, sandwiches, and a warm drink.

“Christoff was absolutely wonderful even though my partner and I were ~less than experts~ It was magical to get out on the water and see the city from another perspective.”

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9.Guided Kayak City Tour & Optional Midsummer Meal

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 170 reviews · 2 - 4 hours · from $76

See Stockholm from its waterways in a stable two-person sea kayak, close to the city’s islands and sights. Guides such as Johan, Martin, Merlin, and Michelle adapt the pace for beginners, with rudders making steering easier. Choose a morning paddle or an evening outing with a Swedish meal. Small groups are limited to 10.

“What an amazing way to spend a few hours. Great way to see some of the city. Great guide. We were very lucky with the weather.”

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10.Stockholm City Segway Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 118 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $78

Glide through Stockholm with a guide such as Lucas, Stephen, or Lancelot, stopping at City Hall, Riddarholmen, Old Town, Skeppsholmen, Södermalm, and Djurgården. You get 10 to 20 minutes of practice, a helmet, and limited reusable rain ponchos. The two-hour ride suits active visitors who want a broad first look at the city.

“2 hour segway Tour. We were looked after well. Prior to setting off, as it was cold and expected to rain, we were provided with gloves and a very good poncho. Not a cheap plastic throwaway poncho. Also a helmet which are mandatory. We explored a lot of the different parts of the city and covered a lot of ground. Our guide, Alexandra (sorry if I've not done the correct spelling) was very knowledgeable about Stockholm. She was friendly and greeted us with a warm smile. It was a good experience and we would recommend it.”

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11.Narvik City and Fjord Day Trip

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 64 reviews · 8 hours · from $245

Travel from Kiruna to Narvik with an English-speaking guide such as Daniel, Lukas, Leonie, or Greg. You will cross into Norway, follow Lake Torneträsk and Abisko National Park, stop for fjord views, and have time for lunch in Narvik. Expect an eight-hour drive, changing scenery, photo stops, and a group of no more than eight people.

“Greg is incredibly personable and knowledgeable about the history. He’s patient, a skilled photographer, and drives with great care and diligence. He speaks excellent English and is very friendly.”

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12.City Sightseeing Gothenburg Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Tour

★★★★★★★★★★3.5 · 39 reviews · 50 minutes (approx.) · from $38

See Gothenburg from a City Sightseeing bus with a 50-minute loop, seven stops, multilingual audio, and 24-hour access. You can hop off near Kungsparken, Feskekörka, Liseberg, Haga, and other city sights. Service is seasonal, so check the exact operating day and departure time before booking.

“The points we drove by were good but our first stop off the bus we had to wait one hour 30 minutes till the next bus cam by. Far too long a wait between stops”

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13.Private transfer to/from Arlanda Airport and city

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 39 reviews · 15 to 45 minutes (approx.)

Book a private, air-conditioned ride between Stockholm Arlanda Airport and your hotel, port, or city address. Your driver sends vehicle details in advance and meets you with a name sign or by phone. Drivers such as Mohammed, Raj, and Sinthujan S. have earned praise for punctuality, local tips, and careful driving, though pickup coordination can vary.

“I booked this transfer with the full expectation that our driver would be waiting for us upon arrival. The communication from Victor leading up to our flight was amazing. We communicated with our driver about our delay; he advised us that “I will monitor your flight”. We left Dublin late (approx 15-20 mins). Upon arrival at Stockholm we actually made up time in the air. I had full expectation upon bag retrieval that our driver would be waiting. Instead he blamed me for saying our flight would be tardy, although he advised he was “monitoring our flight”. When we did communicate upon arrival at baggage claim he said he was…”

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14.Sunset Kayak Tour in the City + Swedish Fika

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 31 reviews · 4 hours · from $149

Meet your English-speaking guide at Rålis Kayak on Kungsholmen for a safety briefing, then paddle tandem kayaks past Langholmen, Södermalm, Gamla Stan, Kungsholmen, and Lilla Essingen. Pause beside the water for organic pastries and coffee. Guide Bobby has earned praise for his friendly, engaging explanations.

“The tour was really, REALLY great! It is a totally different way to explore Stockholm. The lake was surprisingly warm. You can not only see these great places, but be there, feel the water, the sun and the great athmosphere! I worried about my fitness level. But it was fine. Just do it!👍🙂 Thanks to the guide Bobby! He did a great job. Very friendly, nice and welcoming!”

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15.Daytime Kayak Tour in Stockholm City

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 24 reviews · 2 - 3 hours · from $76

Meet your English-speaking guide at LEK MER Pampas kajak & SUP for a safety briefing, then paddle Stockholm’s waterways by tandem kayak. The standard route lasts about three hours and may pass Långholmen, Södermalm, Kungsholmen, Gamla Stan, or Lilla Essingen. Experienced paddlers can request a single kayak.

“Fahrt auf dem Wasser; kaum Infos zu Stockholm; versprochene Bilder fehlen.”

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