The 15 Best City Tours in Sweden

1.City Archipelago Sightseeing Cruise with Guide

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

Cruise Stockholm’s island-rich archipelago aboard a classic ship with live guides, scenic views, onboard café, and 1.5, 2.5, or 3-hour options.

“Really enjoyable trip. We did a similar excursion a few days earlier in Gothenburg and found this to be much more interesting. Gothenburg was more Industrial whereas Stockholm was more appealing visually. I did notice I had the queasy land-legs situation this time so maybe a bit more choppy Stockholm-side…”

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

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

Review Stockholm’s hop-on hop-off bus, with stop-by-stop tips, cruise timing, museum access, value, drawbacks, and boat tour advice.

“Highly suggest downloading app or getting a map to find the bus stops! Great service once you get on, tour guide is interesting.”

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3.Guided City Sightseeing Open Electric Boat Tour

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

Review of Stockholm’s 50-minute electric boat tour, with palace, Vasa Museum and Djurgården views, guide tips, value, weather advice and FAQs.

“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

Review of Gothenburg’s 50-minute Paddan canal cruise, with bridge views, harbor history, guide tips, weather advice, price, and access details.

“Excellent guide! Very knowledgeable and had a sense of humor. Switched between languages flawlessly. We really enjoyed all we saw and the history. We happened to see Graduating high schoolers which was a bonus seeing all the happy graduates. Our guide was very informative about the graduation traditions. The tour helped us get our bearings in the city.”

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

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

Review the Stockholm hop-on hop-off bus, with route tips, stop-by-stop advice, value, timing, audio, cruise access, and drawbacks.

“Bus ran very late, driver was extremely rude and unfriendly. Audio was awful in sound and did not sync up with where the bus actually was. Awful experience.”

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

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

Explore Gothenburg with a flexible 1 to 5-day Go City Pass, covering museums, boat rides, trams, buses, and 20+ top attractions.

“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

Explore Gothenburg by open-top hop-on hop-off bus, with eight stops, multilingual audio, Haga, Järntorget, and river views.

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8.Stockholm City Kayak Tour

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

Paddle Stockholm’s waterways past City Hall, Gamla Stan, Södermalm, and Riddarholmen on a guided kayak tour for beginners and enthusiasts.

“We had a fabulous time kayaking around city hall and an island near Stockholm. Eike was an excellent guide. He told us interesting facts about the city and was very funny. Our group was super fun. I highly recommend this tour”

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9.Guided Kayak City Tour & Optional Midsummer Meal

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

Paddle Stockholm’s islands in a stable double kayak with an English-speaking guide, and add a Swedish dinner on the evening tour.

“Johan was a great guide and made the trip fun and memorable. As a family of four, we had a fantastic time.”

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10.Stockholm City Segway Tour

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

Explore Stockholm by Segway in a small group, from City Hall and Gamla Stan to Djurgården, with training, gear, and local stories.

“Sophie, our guide, was knowledgeable and interesting. The segways are such a great way to see a city!”

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11.Stockholm Must See: City Hall, Gamla Stan and Vasa Museum

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 73 reviews · 5 hours · from $110

Review of Stockholm’s 5-hour tour through City Hall, Gamla Stan and the Vasa Museum, with ferry ride, fika break and expert guides.

“The guide was super sweet, nice, energetic, extremely charismatic and had very interesting stories to tell. I would not mind at all if the tour was even longer as it was not boring even for a minute. It was super good that the group was small too. the guide was a true expert of the Vasa museum, we feel very lucky to have gone there with him.”

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12.Narvik City and Fjord Day Trip

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

Travel from Kiruna to Narvik through Abisko, Lake Torneträsk, and Arctic fjords on an 8-hour small-group day trip.

“We were very lucky during this excursion, as along the route we had the chance to observe local wildlife in its natural habitat. We spotted several reindeer, an eagle, and even two female moose, which made the experience truly special and memorable. The excursion from Kiruna to Narvik was absolutely beautiful, with stunning landscapes that changed continuously along the way and offered breathtaking views. The weather was particularly kind to us, allowing for a relaxed journey and giving us the opportunity to make additional stops to enjoy the scenery and take photos. Overall, it was a very well-organized and enjoyable outing, rich in unforgettable moments. Highly recommended for anyone who…”

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13.Gothenburg city center: Electric selfdrive boat tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.4 · 50 reviews · 1 - 2 hours · from $99

Drive a quiet electric boat through Gothenburg’s canals, passing landmarks at your own pace with space for up to 12 people.

“Wat een geweldige ervaring! Een boot huren en door Göteborg varen is echt een superleuke manier om de stad vanuit een ander perspectief te ontdekken. De route is goed uitgestippeld en gemakkelijk te volgen, zelfs als je geen ervaring hebt met varen. Alles was goed geregeld en duidelijk uitgelegd. Absoluut een aanrader voor wie Göteborg op een unieke en ontspannen manier wil verkennen!”

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

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

Review of Gothenburg's hop-on hop-off bus tour, with route details, seasonal schedules, price value, audio guide quality, and practical boarding tips.

“Convenient way to get around. Busses were crowded because of horrible rain storms but plenty of seating in the lower level”

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15.Private transfer to/from Arlanda Airport and city

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 39 reviews · 15 to 45 minutes (approx.) · from $144

Review of Stockholm private airport transfers to and from Arlanda, with pricing, pickup tips, vehicle notes, reliability concerns, and booking advice.

“Not well organized for an airport pickup. I was given a phone number to contact, which seemed to be a dispatch for other taxis. Very confusing. I thought someone would be waiting for me in the terminal with a name placard — which was not the case. I had to go out into the taxi line with all my luggage and identify the cab by license plate. The driver did not offer to help with my bags. This was a big waste of money, and you’re better off just getting a taxi at the airport from the dispatcher on duty.”

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