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15 Kayak Tours in Stockholm Worth Losing a Day To

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The 15 best kayak tours in Stockholm you can book right now, with the price, the length and who each one actually suits. Start at the top.

1-Day Small-Group Stockholm Archipelago Kayak Tour - Island stops and time away from the paddle
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1-Day Small-Group Stockholm Archipelago Kayak Tour

1.1-Day Small-Group Stockholm Archipelago Kayak Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 266 reviews · 8 hours (approx.) · from $223Our pick

Meet at 9:00 am in Stockholm, drive to Dalarö, and spend the day kayaking between quiet Baltic islands. A guide such as Marcus, Andrew, Lucas, or Daniel provides instruction, safety help, nature notes, and a campfire lunch with Swedish snacks. Groups are capped at eight, and all equipment plus a drybag are supplied.

“Loved this! Great guide, fabulous scenery, and those wild boar sausages were to die for….amazing tour, we’ll be back!”

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Stockholm City Kayak Tour - City Hall from the water
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Stockholm City Kayak Tour

2.Stockholm City Kayak Tour

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

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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Stockholm: Guided Kayak City Tour & Optional Midsummer Meal - What the morning paddle feels like
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Stockholm: Guided Kayak City Tour & Optional Midsummer Meal

3.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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Stockholm: Winter Kayaking, Swedish Fika and hot Sauna Experience - Bogesundslandet, horses, and old oak trees
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Stockholm: Winter Kayaking, Swedish Fika and hot Sauna Experience

4.Winter Kayaking, Swedish Fika and hot Sauna Experience

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 156 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $160

You’ll paddle a sturdy sea kayak through Stockholm’s winter archipelago with a small group of up to eight. Guides such as Sam, Jules, Rowan, and Karl provide calm instruction, warm gear, and local stories. After kayaking, coffee, pastries, a hot sauna, and an optional Baltic dip complete this unusual three-hour outing.

“Friendly and professional staff, delicious fika, nice sauna at the end to warm up. It was an excellent experience throughout. My first time kayaking and will definitely be doing it again.”

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Stockholm Archipelago Tour by Kayak - A route with more than paddling
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Stockholm Archipelago Tour by Kayak

5.Stockholm Archipelago Tour by Kayak

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 99 reviews · 8 hours (approx.) · from $212

Spend about eight hours kayaking through Stockholm’s Baltic archipelago, with transport from central Stockholm, a beginner-friendly safety course, lunch on an island, Swedish fika, and time for a short walk. Groups are capped at eight, with roughly three or four paddlers per guide.

“Excellent guide, high quality kayaking equipment, the meal was delicious. Very convenient way of seeing some of Sweden's natural beauty!”

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Stockholm: Kayaking tour around Vaxholm Archipelago with Fika - Paddling with a small group
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Stockholm: Kayaking tour around Vaxholm Archipelago with Fika

6.Kayaking tour around Vaxholm Archipelago with Fika

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 95 reviews · 4 to 8 hours (approx.) · from $171

Paddle calm Baltic waters around Vaxholm in a group of eight or fewer. Guides such as Sam, Carl, Jenny, and Iben share local stories, adjust the pace for beginners, and serve coffee, tea, snacks, and fika on an island. Kayaks, paddles, life jackets, spray skirts, and waterproof bags are included.

“Karl was an excellent guide, very welcoming and knowledgeable. We had a relaxing day out on the water, minimal boat traffic and a fairly easy kayak around some of the archipelago. I took about an hour to get there from the Stockholm central station but it was very easy by train and bus (or ferry to Vaxholm and then bus).”

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Stockholm: Full-Day Archipelago Kayaking Adventure - From central Stockholm to the water in 30 minutes
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Stockholm: Full-Day Archipelago Kayaking Adventure

7.Full-Day Archipelago Kayaking Adventure

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 89 reviews · from $203

Meet your English- or Swedish-speaking guide at The Green Trails office, then ride by minivan to the islands for a full day of kayaking, swimming, island walks, lunch, and Swedish fika. Guides such as Malou, Stevie, Tigho, Viktor, and Pierre have led the trip. Expect about 10 kilometers on the water, weather permitting.

“It was an amazing fay in the archipelago. We were almost alone in the nature. We saw many animals. I recommend”

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Stockholm: Sunset Archipelago Kayaking & Toast on the Water - Reaching the kayak center from Stockholm
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Stockholm: Sunset Archipelago Kayaking & Toast on the Water

8.Sunset Archipelago Kayaking & Toast on the Water

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 56 reviews · from $103

Join guides from Skärgårdens Kanotcenter for a relaxed sunset paddle through Stockholm’s archipelago and Bogesund nature reserve. You’ll receive a sea kayak, safety gear, fika, water, and a waterproof bag, with guides speaking English, German, or French. Watch for beavers, roe deer, seals, and birds, then add a sauna if you choose.

“Definitely recommend; it was very chill, slow paced, lots of snacks, great guide. Definitely recommend :)”

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Stockholm: Self Guided Kayak Adventure - Getting comfortable in the kayak
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Stockholm: Self Guided Kayak Adventure

9.Self Guided Kayak Adventure

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 55 reviews · 2 - 4 hours · from $45

Start near Stockholm Central Station and paddle from Klara sjö on a self-guided city adventure. You get a short kayak lesson, map, Prijon kayak, paddle, life vest, and spray deck. Plan for 2 to 4 hours on the water, with time to enjoy Stockholm’s islands, bridges, and waterfront views at your own pace.

“It was nice to get on the water. It was calm, but in the city. So nice.”

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Guided Kayak Tour in Central Stockholm - Meeting at Karlbergs strand 6A
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Guided Kayak Tour in Central Stockholm

10.Guided Kayak Tour in Central Stockholm

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 35 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $78

Spend about three hours kayaking from Karlbergs strand through Stockholm’s waterways with a guide such as Hannes, Bobby, or René. You’ll receive equipment, a safety briefing, and basic paddle instruction before setting out. The group is limited to 10, though wind, rain, and choppy water can make this a proper workout.

“The experience was much harder than I anticipated. Group was very small. Only 3 boats and a guide. The water was calm in the channel but pretty windy and choppy halfway thru.”

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Stockholm: Sunset Kayak Tour in the City + Swedish Fika - Starting at Rålis Kayak on Kungsholmen
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Stockholm: Sunset Kayak Tour in the City + Swedish Fika

11.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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Sunset Kayak Tour in Central Stockholm and Swedish Fika - The safety briefing and first paddle strokes
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Sunset Kayak Tour in Central Stockholm and Swedish Fika

12.Sunset Kayak Tour in Central Stockholm and Swedish Fika

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 31 reviews · 4 hours (approx.) · from $147

Paddle a roughly four-hour loop through central Stockholm with an English-speaking guide such as Bobby, Bobbi, Hannes, or Jacob. You’ll receive safety and paddle instruction, see the city from the water, and stop for an organic Swedish fika picnic with coffee, tea, and water. The route can cover about 15 kilometers and includes some waves.

“Very enjoyable afternoon and change of pace from sightseeing on foot. Learned a lot about the lake, neighborhoods, and city of Stockholm. Bobbi was a great guide and made sure everyone was comfortable and set up well in their kayaks.”

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PRIVATE Sunset Kayaking in Stockholm Archipelago Nature Reserve - A gentle paddle through the Baltic islands
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PRIVATE Sunset Kayaking in Stockholm Archipelago Nature Reserve

13.PRIVATE Sunset Kayaking in Stockholm Archipelago Nature Reserve

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 28 reviews · 5 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $264

Join Aleksandra for a private sunset kayak trip from Stockholm into the outer archipelago. After a roughly 40-minute drive, paddle among small Baltic islands, stop for Swedish fika and snacks, and enjoy a calm outing suited to beginners and experienced kayakers. Pickup, equipment, tea, and light food are included.

“Gorgeous and easy, calm experience. It was a real treat for our family to be in nature, see cows and swans and fish and the sunset. Highly recommend!”

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Kayak Tour in the Stockholm Archipelago with Lunch Meal - Quiet Islands and Open Water
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Kayak Tour in the Stockholm Archipelago with Lunch Meal

14.Kayak Tour in the Stockholm Archipelago with Lunch Meal

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 26 reviews · 6 hours (approx.) · from $193

You’ll paddle stable sea kayaks through Stockholm’s island-dotted Baltic coast with a local guide such as Sofia or Jasmin. Expect three to four hours on the water, a freshly prepared island lunch, swimming, coffee and pastries, plus waterproof storage. Double kayaks are standard, and beginners are welcome.

“Beeindruckende Natur, idealer Guid , professionelle Kajaks , gute Organisation, jederzeit wieder, sehr empfehlenswert”

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2-Day Small-Group Stockholm Archipelago Kayak Tour - Paddling between uninhabited islands
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2-Day Small-Group Stockholm Archipelago Kayak Tour

15.2-Day Small-Group Stockholm Archipelago Kayak Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 25 reviews · from $480

Meet at True Nature Sweden in Stockholm at 9:00 a.m., then ride about 45 minutes to Dalarö. After a kayak lesson and safety briefing, paddle between uninhabited islands, eat Swedish meals and fika, and camp overnight. Kayaks and safety gear are included, but camping gear costs extra.

“The trip was incredible! This was my first time going camping and the guides made me feel welcomed, comfortable, and safe. The guides were friendly and great, and their cooking skills were superb. There was plenty to eat and drink, and I enjoyed getting to talk to thRead more”

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