Food Tours in Sweden: 12 That Earn the Trip North

1.The Nordic Food Walk Stockholm

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 642 reviews · 4 hours (approx.) · from $122Our pick

Spend four hours tasting Swedish classics and modern favorites with a local English-speaking guide. You’ll visit Östermalms Saluhall, K25, Hötorghallen, specialty food shops, and Gamla Stan, with stops for seafood, game meats, wine, beer, hot chocolate, candy, and fika. Guides such as Cotton and Teresa add food lore and city history along the way.

“Our guide Cotton rules!!! We were in a group of 6 and learned so much about Stockholm history, culture and food. He is a truly fantastic guide who will teach you so much. Don’t let the cold weather deter you - bundle up and get out there to learn about this wonderful city.”

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2.Stockholm Food Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 404 reviews · 4 hours (approx.) · from $126

Meet in Östermalm and spend about four hours tasting Swedish food at seven stops, including food halls, markets, specialty shops, restaurants, and bars. Guides such as Cotton, Teresa, and Fritz explain the food, customs, and city history. Tastings amount to a full meal, ending in Stockholm’s Old Town.

“We appreciated learning about food, culture, and history. Our tour guide was friendly and informative.”

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3.Skip the Line: Disgusting Food Museum Entrance Ticket

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 359 reviews · 1 to 2 hours (approx.) · from $25Top rated

At Malmö’s Disgusting Food Museum, you’ll see around 80 foods known for their shocking smells, textures, or ingredients. Your ticket covers entry, plus chances to smell pungent cheese and sample unusual sweets and other daring foods. Allow 1 to 2 hours, and book ahead because admission is popular.

“The museum is smaller than expected. Imagine like a boutique ? But still worth the price. The food options are GROSS (the point of the museum) but the staff are GREAT very interactive! Would recommend to others!”

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4.Disgusting Food Museum Entrance Ticket

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 234 reviews · 1 day · from $24Best value

At Malmö’s Disgusting Food Museum, you’ll explore strange food displays, smell notorious ingredients, pose at the disgust photo booth, and sample dried insects, stinky cheese, fermented shark, and surströmming. English-speaking staff explain each taste, and your $24 ticket is valid all day.

“Good fun! Managed to complete the eating and chilli challenge too 😃🙌 Staff were lovely and explained everything well. Travelled solo and was the highlight of my day in Malmo.”

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6.Stockholm Small Group Food Tour with 7 Classic Food Tastings

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 168 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $139

Spend about three hours walking from Kornhamnstorg through Gamla Stan, Riddarholmen, Drottninggatan, and Hötorget while tasting seven Swedish favorites. Expect fried herring, knäckebröd, prawns, cheese, princess cake, handmade peppermint candy, and a secret dish. Guides such as David, Iggy, Didi, and Nils add local history and practical Stockholm tips.

“David was an awesome tour guide! We saw many interesting places and ate a variety of Swedish delicacies….”

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7.Self-Guided Food Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 18 reviews · 3 hours · from $83

Explore Malmö at your own pace with a printed and digital food map, four tasting stops, and the choice to walk or cycle. Expect Swedish coffee, locally caught fish from Fiskehoddorna, organic options, and food from Malmö’s many cultures. Staff at each stop share a short story about the dish and business.

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8.Stockholm Christmas Tour and Food Tasting Experience

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 17 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $59

Walk from Stortorget to Kungsträdgården with a guide such as Loredana, Ana, or Frankie, learning Swedish Christmas customs along the way. Sample traditional candy, snacks, glögg, gingerbread, and mulled wine during this two-hour English-language tour for up to 10 people. The route includes Gamla Stan, Skeppsbrokajen, Nybroplan, and the King’s Garden.

“Excellent tour - interesting, educational d fun. Ana was such a nice and energetic tour guide - thanks for making the activity so special.”

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9.Stockholm Private Food Tour with a Local: Tastiest Treats 100% Personalized

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 12 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $230

Explore Stockholm with a private local host and sample six to eight Swedish foods at two or three eateries. Expect market treats, cured fish, cheeses, pastries, and a drink, with the route shaped around your interests. Hosts such as Sari, Sara, Charlotta, Fayez, and Sofia have led similar walks, though your host and stops may differ.

“It was cold outside so she asked if we could do the tour via her car which was fine with me. But since it was a food tour, I expected it still to be food focused and the only food was a pastry shop for "breakfast" but I chose an open faced sandwich instead. I hoped to see food demonstrations and food place tours, but instead I got a drive around primarily pointing out historic places around town. I chose the "food" tour because I wanted to see and learn about local foods and the 6-8 tastings, even though I don't drink alcohol nor coffee/tea. I even reread the description…”

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10.Secret Walking Food Tour Stockholm Old Town

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 11 reviews · from $125

Spend three hours eating through Gamla Stan and Norrmalm with a small English-speaking group of up to 10. Try herring, lingonberries, creamy potato purée, local sweets, Princess cake, and a secret dish, while your guide explains Stockholm’s Viking past, food culture, and daily life.

“Nills was absolutely great! The restaurants and dishes were super thought out and I learned so much about the area. I 100% recommend.”

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11.Culinary Kayaking Adventure – Saint Anna Archipelago of Sweden

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 7 reviews · 4 days (approx.) · from $1,954

Spend four days kayaking through Sweden’s Saint Anna Archipelago with guides Tomas, Rob, and chef Helena. You’ll camp on islands, forage edible plants, paddle past bird sanctuaries, and help prepare three lunches, dinners, and breakfasts. Beginners are welcome, but you should enjoy outdoor cooking and be ready for changing weather.

“The Culinary Experience trip was everything I'd hoped it would be: lovely paddling in the archipelago, some interesting learning about foraging for edible plants on the islands, and *spectacular* food. Do the North made the logistics really simple, and Rob and Helena took excellent care of our group throughout the trip, setting a laid-back vibe while engaging us in taking on the work required to set up camp and make fantastic meals for our group. Every meal was absolutely incredible. A trip worth travelling from Canada for!”

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12.Swedish Beer Tasting Tour in Stockholm Old Town Pubs

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 3 reviews · 2 - 4 hours · from $301

Explore Stockholm’s Gamla stan with a private beer expert, tasting 4 to 8 Swedish beers in two or three local venues. Learn about Viking-era brewing, compare popular, regional, and craft beers, and add Swedish snacks or a three-course meal on the longer options. Guides speak seven languages.

“Cedric went the extra mile! Historical depth and deep conversation. We truly enjoyed the beer and company!”

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