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The 15 Best Stockholm Tours & Boat Trips

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The city is islands, so the water tours are not a novelty, they are transport with commentary. These 15 cover the archipelago boats, Gamla Stan on foot and the museums worth the entry, each priced.

Stockholm: City Archipelago Sightseeing Cruise with Guide - Boarding a classic ship, not a sightseeing bus on water
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Stockholm: City Archipelago Sightseeing Cruise with Guide

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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Stockholm: Skansen Open-Air Museum Admission Ticket - Walking through homes, farms, and old workplaces
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Stockholm: Skansen Open-Air Museum Admission Ticket

2.Skansen Open-Air Museum Admission Ticket

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 3,427 reviews · 1 day · from $27

Spend a full day at Skansen, Stockholm’s historic open-air museum, where old homes, farmsteads, workshops, Nordic animals, restaurants, and seasonal events bring Swedish life from the 16th century to the early 1900s into view. The grounds are large and hilly, so wear good shoes and allow more than two hours.

“The staff there we wonderful. We had so much fun and it was super interesting”

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Stockholm: Archipelago Boat Tour - Finding the boat beside the Gustav III Statue
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Stockholm: Archipelago Boat Tour

3.Archipelago Boat Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.4 · 3,110 reviews · 2 hours · from $39

Join a two-hour English boat tour from Skeppsbron and cruise past Djurgården Canal, Fjäderholmarna, Stora Höggarn, and Tegelön. Guides such as Joel, Natalie, and Johannes mix Swedish history, royal stories, local customs, and humor. Choose an indoor seat or brave the upper deck for wide views.

“Very informative with breath taking views. Really enjoyed it!”

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Stockholm: Highlights Boat Tour - Boarding at Strömkajen, Gate C
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Stockholm: Highlights Boat Tour

4.Highlights Boat Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.3 · 2,542 reviews · from $39

Board at Strömkajen for a 135-minute cruise through Stockholm’s waterways. You’ll pass the Old Town, Södermalm, the Essinge islands, Hammarby Sjöstad, and Royal Djurgården, while recorded commentary explains the city in several languages. The boat has a café, toilets, and limited outdoor seating.

“Good boat, friendly staff, but boat really needs WiFi! My phone wasn’t working and could have used a password to get a map back to hotel. Staff did try to help but were busy. Please bring your own headphones and QR code reader. Lots of languages available for prerecorded audio.”

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Stockholm Pass: Save up to 50% - Includes Vasa Museum Ticket - The Vasa Museum is the anchor attraction
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Stockholm Pass: Save up to 50% – Includes Vasa Museum Ticket

5.Stockholm Pass: Save up to 50% – Includes Vasa Museum Ticket

★★★★★★★★★★4.1 · 2,392 reviews · 1 - 5 days · from $95

Use one digital pass for 1 to 5 consecutive days of Stockholm sightseeing. Visit the Vasa Museum, Royal Palace, Skansen, Viking Museum, Fotografiska, and more, then add archipelago cruises, hop-on hop-off buses, or a Royal Canal Tour. Reservations are needed for some popular attractions, and the pass works best when you start early.

“This pass was perfect! We used the hop- hop-off bus several times to get around and saved on our museum passes.”

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Stockholm: Ghost Walk and Historical Tour - A walk through murders, myths, and medieval life
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Stockholm: Ghost Walk and Historical Tour

6.Ghost Walk and Historical Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 2,206 reviews · from $31

Walk through Gamla Stan with a Swedish or English-speaking guide as dark tales of executions, disease, murder, and ghosts bring medieval Stockholm to life. Guides such as Callum, Chris, Cody, Reece, and Louis are praised for strong storytelling and humor. Expect cobbled lanes, old walls, hidden courtyards, and a crypt finale.

“This was an awesome 1&1/1 hours spent! I would’ve never known or learnt about Stockholm’s history so intricately had it not been for this tour. It was fun and super informative. I don’t think I would’ve come across all the things and places that I did without this tour in Gamla Stan. The Guide was super funny and we thoroughly enjoyed ourselves. Wasn’t a dull moment during the entire tour and I would HIGHLY recommend it! Trust me you’ll never find these places and know these stories on your own!!! MUST DO!!! And don’t ask “WHYyyyyyy…..” (That’s an inside joke, you’ll understand once you’ve taken the tour yourself) 😂 Super…”

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Walking Tour of Stockholm Old Town - German Church and the story of Riddarholmen
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Walking Tour of Stockholm Old Town

7.Walking Tour of Stockholm Old Town

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 1,175 reviews · 2 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $24Top rated

Start at Gustav Adolfs torg and walk into Stockholm’s medieval heart with guides such as Gaia, Sophie, Aggie, and Dante. Expect stories about politics, royalty, Swedish culture, the Nobel Prize, and Gamla Stan’s narrow lanes. The route ends at Stortorget after about 2.5 hours, with a maximum of 20 people.

“An excellent, well-paced tour of Stockholm, full of interesting historical insight, helpful insider tips, and a few secrets. I would definitely recommend this tour.”

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The Original Stockholm Ghost Walk and Historical Tour - Gamla Stan - The crypt beneath the German church
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The Original Stockholm Ghost Walk and Historical Tour – Gamla Stan

8.The Original Stockholm Ghost Walk and Historical Tour – Gamla Stan

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 1,165 reviews · 1 hour 30 minutes (approx.) · from $38

Walk Stockholm’s medieval Gamla Stan with an English-speaking guide such as Chris, Callum, Cody, Reece, or Christopher. Expect 90 minutes of dark history, murders, executions, disease, myths, humor, and a possible visit beneath the German church. Wear warm clothes and sturdy shoes.

“Reese was an amazing storyteller and played his part well. We really enjoyed the stories and his sense of humor. We are not kidding when we tell you to wear your running shoes. We power walked between locations. All in all it was great fun. And the one course meal was very good. We really enjoyed the Swedish meatballs and mashed potatoes in the dungeon restaurant.”

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Stockholm Archipelago Cruise with Guide - The best and worst seasons for this cruise
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Stockholm Archipelago Cruise with Guide

9.Stockholm Archipelago Cruise with Guide

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 1,125 reviews · 2 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $47

Sail from Strandvägen through Stockholm’s canals and inner archipelago to Vaxholm and back in about 2.5 hours. A live English guide explains the city, islands, homes, and history. Seating is first come, first served, with indoor warmth, outdoor views, blankets, and drinks available.

“We went mid Nov so the outside weather was quite cold but meant that the 2pm start gave us a lovely sunset to watch as we travelled. It was warm inside with additional covered seating. The guide was so knowledgeable and interesting. I would recommend.”

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Stockholm: Nobel Prize Museum and Exhibition Entry Ticket - Starting with Alfred Nobel and the prize story
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Stockholm: Nobel Prize Museum and Exhibition Entry Ticket

10.Nobel Prize Museum and Exhibition Entry Ticket

★★★★★★★★★★4.3 · 994 reviews · 1 day · from $18

At Stortorget in Gamla Stan, learn how Nobel Prizes began and meet scientists, writers, and peace campaigners through more than 200 artifacts, films, audio stories, and daily English or Swedish tours. Allow one to two hours, or longer if you read everything. The museum is wheelchair accessible.

“Great and inspiring museum. It is quite small, though.”

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Stockholm: SkyView Glass Gondola Ride - The film explains the unusual engineering
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Stockholm: SkyView Glass Gondola Ride

11.SkyView Glass Gondola Ride

★★★★★★★★★★4.3 · 815 reviews · from $19

You check in at Avicii Arena, watch a short film, then enter a 12-person glass gondola that climbs the arena’s exterior to 130 meters. The ride takes about 25 minutes overall, with roughly 10 minutes spent moving up and down. You get wide Stockholm views, a close look at the arena, and a calm, wheelchair-accessible outing.

“It was a lovely experience and great to go up the side and top of the arena however I went on what might have been the foggiest day of the year and couldn’t see a thing, no fault of anyone, no one can control the weather!”

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Stockholm: Avicii Experience Skip-the-Line Entrance Ticket - From bedroom ideas to global hits
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Stockholm: Avicii Experience Skip-the-Line Entrance Ticket

12.Avicii Experience Skip-the-Line Entrance Ticket

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 763 reviews · 1 day · from $23

Visit Avicii Experience at Sergelgatan 2 in central Stockholm for an interactive look at Tim Bergling’s life, music, and creative process. Use the audio guide, try music-making displays, revisit his childhood influences, and encounter unreleased material. Allow up to 2.5 hours if you want time for the hands-on exhibits.

“Smalls detail make the difference and every pieces in there show differents aspects from the life of Tim. It's a must for every Avicii fan !”

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Stockholm: Old Town Walking Tour with Local Guide - Gamla Stan, from Mälartorget to the German Church
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Stockholm: Old Town Walking Tour with Local Guide

13.Old Town Walking Tour with Local Guide

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 719 reviews · from $15Best value

Walk Stockholm’s Gamla Stan with guides such as Julia, Ben, Kenze, and Antonia, hearing stories of Swedish culture, royal life, and old city secrets. The two-hour public tour visits narrow lanes, grand squares, Riddarholmen, the Nobel Museum, and the Royal Palace. Wear comfortable shoes and expect a shared group.

“Julia did a fab job showing the Stockholm old town to our small group. Would highly recommend booking this tour!”

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Stockholm: Fotografiska Museum Entrance Ticket - Arriving at Stadsgården and finding the museum
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Stockholm: Fotografiska Museum Entrance Ticket

14.Fotografiska Museum Entrance Ticket

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 702 reviews · 1 day · from $22

Visit Fotografiska at Stadsgården for changing photography and visual art exhibitions spread across 2,500 square meters. Your one-day admission also gives you time to enjoy the top-floor restaurant, bay views, and gift shop. There is no guide or guided tour included, so you set your own pace.

“SO glad yo visit this museum and and the Peter Lindbergh installation- which was quite comprehensive and impressive- the exhibit was well presented as were the other current displays - the restaurant ion the top floor offers a beautiful view of the canal from the big display windows - perfect for a concluding the tour with a glass of wine. Highly recommended”

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Stockholm: City Sightseeing Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Tour - Kungsträdgården, Strandvägen, and the waterfront
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Stockholm: City Sightseeing Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Tour

15.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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