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Stockholm: Old Town Walking Tour

1. Stockholm: Old Town Walking Tour

Follow in the footsteps of the city's founding fathers on this enlightening shared or private walking tour of Stockholm's Old Town. This eventful walk reveals colorful stories and legends of early life in the city as you stroll along well-preserved cobbled alleyways.  Admire the grandeur of the Riddarholmen Church, the statue of Stockholm’s founder Birger Jarl, and the 16th-century royal palaces. Your guide will tell stories and legends about the city and the people who have lived here. Enjoy panoramic views of picturesque Lake Mälaren and the surrounding countryside. This is a perfect introduction to Stockholm and its Old Town district.

Welcome to Stockholm: Private Tour with a Local

2. Welcome to Stockholm: Private Tour with a Local

Get your keys to the city of Stockholm on a welcome tour with a friendly local. Discover why they are so passionate about their city as they share tips and tricks on what to see and do. Meet at a pre-arranged meeting point close to where you are staying so that you can get familiar with your neighborhood. Alternatively, you can meet at any centrally located landmark or intersection to explore a district you are especially interested in. Discover the best places to eat and buy groceries, the easiest ways to get around and the top things to see and do. By the end of the tour, you'll feel more comfortable navigating the city and confident you have all the information you need to make the most of your stay. During your walking tour, you will have the option of using the public transport system or taking a taxi if you prefer. Mention if you’d like a private car included in your tour and that can be arranged too.

Stockholm: Private Guided Car Tour and Vasa Museum Entry

3. Stockholm: Private Guided Car Tour and Vasa Museum Entry

Enjoy your own private car tour with a live guide. Throughout your tour, you can learn about both the city and Sweden in general. You will be able to tailor the topics of the tour by talking to your guide, as this tour is completely personalized. Included in your tour is a visit to the Vasa Museum, where you will be given a guided tour and some time in the museum on your own. Among some of the other sites you will visit will be a slow drive over the Western Bridge, which will provide you with scenery over Stockholm. You will spend 45 minutes in the Old Town, with this tour suiting anyone who wishes to receive a dense and information-packed tour in the capital of Sweden. Sights that you will see are the Royal Palace, the Old Town, the Vasa Museum, the Diplomatic City, Södermalm, Östermalm, various churches, City Hall, and more. This a comprehensive tour showing you most of the inner city.

Stockholm: Old Town & Vasa Museum Skip-the-Line Private Tour

4. Stockholm: Old Town & Vasa Museum Skip-the-Line Private Tour

Discover Stockholm's old town and enjoy priority access to its Vasa Museum on a combined tour. In just 2.5 hours you’ll take in the city’s most popular sights. On your guided walk through the old town you’ll learn how and why the Nobel Prize came to be, and where the Royal Family actually lives. You guide will also tell you what the residents used to do with their garbage, how narrow the narrowest alley in Stockholm is, how many live in the old town, and what the cost of living is there. Next you’ll board a ferry to the island of Djurgården. Enjoy spectacular views of Stockholm from the water, and en route you'll come to understand why Stockholm is sometimes referred to as the Venice of the North. Visit the Vasa Museum and discover how a ship that spent 333 years on the bottom of the sea could be so well preserved, how many people died as the ship sank, who was punished for this failure, and how it was salvaged. Learn all this and more and have your questions answered during a tour of the Museum. Once your tour has finished, you’re welcome to stay on longer to check out the exhibitions and watch a film about the Vasa.

Stockholm: Self-Guided 1 or 2-Person Kayak Tour

5. Stockholm: Self-Guided 1 or 2-Person Kayak Tour

Arrive at the green island Långholmen (Södermalm) and be greeted by a professional instructor. Leave all unnecessary things at the rental and collect all of the equipment, such as lifejackets, and drybags. One of the instructors will go through everything you need to know about kayaking and where to go. On the water, explore the many canals of Stockholm. One of the more popular tours is to go around the islands Långholmen and Reimerisholme. Exploring Stockholm is more fun from a kayak since this city consists of islands. See the City Hall and parts of the Old Town. Choose between a single-person kayak or a 2-person kayak for the chance to sit close to your friend or loved one. For the latter option, the person in the front sets the pace, and the person in the back controls the steering.

Stockholm 3-Hour Private Guided Bike Tour

6. Stockholm 3-Hour Private Guided Bike Tour

Get off the beaten track and see residential Stockholm as well as historic monuments on this 3-hour guided bike tour. Suitable for active types, the energetic tour passes through the islands of Kungsholmen, Långholmen, and Södermalm as well as the Old Town, taking in sights such as City Hall, one of the homes and factories of Alfred Nobel and the former city prison. There are a few hills that you'll encounter along the way (it's not Denmark or southern Sweden), and you're more than welcome to hop off your bike if you need to. You will have plenty of opportunities to stop and take photos while learning more about Stockholm and its different islands. Enjoy a hot or cold beverage, depending on the weather, along the way (not included).

Stockholm: Self Guided Kayak Adventure

7. Stockholm: Self Guided Kayak Adventure

The kayak dock is located right in the heart of the city, just 400 m from the Adventure Café, so you will start your self-guided tour in a prime location. Enjoy a leisurely sightseeing paddle that allows you a fabulous vantage point as you look in on the city from your kayak. Stockholm is lovingly known as “The Venice of the North” as it is situated over 14 islands and linked by 57 bridges, so exploring by kayak is a great way to see the city. Even better, paddle at your own pace on a self-guided tour. You'll be provided a brief introduction on kayaking and all the equipment needed for your adventure, then you can set sail on your adventure.

Stockholm: Custom Private Walking Tour with a Local Guide

8. Stockholm: Custom Private Walking Tour with a Local Guide

Make the most of your time in Stockholm and go on a customized tour of the city with a local host. As someone who knows their home inside and out, your host can’t wait to share the essence of Stockholm with you. Spend the day as you would with a friend by chatting, laughing, and taking in the atmosphere of a truly magnificent city. The supplier will be in touch within 24 hours after booking to find out more about your personality, tastes and interests so we can assign a like-minded Local who can create a bespoke experience for you. You'll be paired with guides that are passionate about the place they call home and who choose to spend their free time sharing it with like-minded travelers matched to them. Visit iconic venues such as the classical Royal Palace and the elegant Houses of Parliament. Wander the pretty streets of the old town and the famous Södermalm neighborhood, where you can dig deep into the city's unique character.  Part of a city’s culture is, of course, the cuisine. You may want to slow down and have fika, the Swedish ritual of taking a break and enjoying coffee and a bite to eat. Stop at a quaint cafe, restaurant, or eatery recommended by your host and relax with good company and good food. Alternatively, you can visit a food market nearby. 

Stockholm: Magic Portal Augmented Reality City Game

9. Stockholm: Magic Portal Augmented Reality City Game

Be greeted at the Adventure's Café/Shop and receive an iPad and the Actionpack full of gadgets, so you can participate in the Stockholm city game. Play the game by completing the tasks that are visible from your location. Use the provided Ipad with the augmented reality function and to solve the riddles of the game. Get lost in the story about magic portals protected by guardians that connect our world with a fantastic parallel world. Stop evil creatures from invading. Solve puzzles in enchanted places and collect enough crystals to re-seal the magic portal and save the earth from destruction. Help the goblins close the magic portal and protect Stockholm from evil magic powers. Enjoy a game that will tickle your imagination and allow you to get to know the city in an interesting way.

Stockholm: Self Guided GPS Bike Tour

10. Stockholm: Self Guided GPS Bike Tour

Embark on a self-guided GPS biking tour of Stockholm. Explore the Swedish capital on two wheels and choose the self-guided tour that suits you. Pick between four different self-guided trips, you don't need to choose in advance. Each route offers a different side of the city and requires slightly different levels of fitness. Beating Heart of Stockholm:Choose this option to see the main city sights and enjoy fun stories along the way. (Difficulty: easy-medium) The Staff's Picks of Södermalm:See Stockholm's bohemian side. Visit artsy quarters and enjoy a more intimate view of the city. (Difficulty: easy-medium) Green Havens of the Capital:Tour all the parks that Stockholm has to offer and see how urban architecture and nature blend.(Difficulty: easy-medium) Nature Reserves and Lakes:Venture out of the city a bit and find nearby nature reserves. Feel the breeze as you pedal beyond city limits. (Difficulty: medium)

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4.7 / 5

based on 15 reviews

Andres was fantastic! He was very flexible to my needs in terms of timing and he was incredibly knowledgeable. He also provided a variety of options for how and where to visit notable areas during the tour. You can tell he thoroughly enjoys providing tours to visitors. Highly recommended!

Really interesting - learnt so much. Lovely guide. Would definitely recommend this. The Old Town is is a beautiful, special place to walk around in. Doing it with an experienced guide makes it even better.

An amazing day - more than we could have expected, we had such a great time as a couple on a private ice skating tour of one of the frozen lakes north of Stockholm. Highly recommended

Very nice guide, responded to individual questions, entertaining, informative, very good

Our guide was friendly and Knowledgeable . Great tour of Gamla Stan