Sweden’s 15 Best Tours and Days Out

Stockholm: City Archipelago Sightseeing Cruise with Guide - Boarding a classic archipelago ship

★★★★★★★★★★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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Stockholm: Skansen Open-Air Museum Admission Ticket

2.Skansen Open-Air Museum Admission Ticket

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

Review of Stockholm’s Skansen open-air museum, with historic homes, Nordic animals, seasonal events, practical tips, and value advice.

“So much fun and so much to see. Didn’t realize how big it really was. You need PLENTY of time to go here. So worth it!”

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Stockholm: Archipelago Boat Tour

3.Archipelago Boat Tour

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

See Stockholm’s islands, hear local stories, and enjoy open-water views on a two-hour archipelago cruise from the city center.

“A great boat tour if you want to explore more outside of Stockholm. Tour guide is amazing. Definitely recommend!”

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Stockholm: Highlights Boat Tour

4.Highlights Boat Tour

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

See Stockholm from the water on a 135-minute cruise through bridges, locks, islands, and landmarks with multilingual audio commentary.

“Great tour, it shows you all the interesting facts and main spots in Stockholm. It is highly recommended.”

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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

Stockholm Pass review: compare the Vasa Museum, cruises, palaces, buses, and 50+ attractions to see if the digital pass saves money.

“Hop On Hop Off excellent way to see a city and find the highlights!”

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Stockholm: Ghost Walk and Historical Tour

6.Ghost Walk and Historical Tour

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

Explore Stockholm’s Gamla Stan by lantern on a lively ghost walk filled with murders, plagues, legends, and medieval history.

“Chris was a great tour guide. He kept everything interesting and had tons of interesting facts. The walk was pretty easy and it wasn’t too spooky!”

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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

Review of Stockholm’s Old Town walking tour, covering sights, guides, value, route, practical tips, and who should book this 2.5-hour experience.

“Our Guide Gaia was extremely knowledgeable and friendly. She did an awesome job! Learned things we wouldn't have learned doing this tour ourselves.”

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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

Explore Gamla Stan after dark with true tales of murder, plague, executions, and ghosts on Stockholm’s lively 90-minute walking tour.

“Very nice way of discovering the old town. The guide was very into the character, we could feel the stories and live the moment. Very nice experience.”

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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

Cruise from Stockholm to Vaxholm for island views, local stories, warm seating, and practical tips on weather, timing, and boat comfort.

“What an enjoyable excursion! We loved every minute and learned a lot. I recommend this for all visitors to Stockholm.”

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Gothenburg: Archipelago cruise with guide

10.Archipelago cruise with guide

★★★★★★★★★★4.3 · 1,002 reviews · 2.5 hours · from $47

Review of Gothenburg’s 2.5-hour archipelago cruise, with harbor views, Älvsborg Fortress, island scenery, guide tips, and practical advice.

“We really enjoyed our boat trip on the St Erik , a lovely old boat . It was interesting travelling down the river to the sea and once in the archipelago it was very relaxing sailing past the islands . The guide was great with just enough information . We also thought the bar provided nice snacks and a great variety of drinks which we enjoyed . We had sun an blue sky all the way and it was just perfect”

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Stockholm: Nobel Prize Museum and Exhibition Entry Ticket

11.Nobel Prize Museum and Exhibition Entry Ticket

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

Explore Stockholm’s Nobel Prize Museum with multimedia exhibits, laureate artifacts, guided tours, and practical tips for a worthwhile Old Town visit.

“Well organized and lots of information. Learnt a lot”

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Stockholm: SkyView Glass Gondola Ride

12.SkyView Glass Gondola Ride

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

Ride a glass gondola 130 meters above Stockholm at Avicii Arena, with calm 360-degree views, practical tips, and an honest value review.

“Great view of the city. Would have been nice to have some audio in the glass telling us what we see around us.”

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Stockholm: Avicii Experience Skip-the-Line Entrance Ticket

13.Avicii Experience Skip-the-Line Entrance Ticket

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

Review of Stockholm’s Avicii Experience, with interactive music stations, personal stories, practical tips, price advice, and family guidance.

“A poignant journey through the impact and beginnings of Tim and his work that we continue to love and share. My experience will always be that of the greatest to enjoy his music as ever.”

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Kiruna Northern Lights Tour with Photographer

14.Kiruna Northern Lights Tour with Photographer

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 735 reviews · 4 to 6 hours (approx.) · from $223

Review of Kiruna’s small-group Northern Lights tour with photographer, warm gear, campfire, snacks, and aurora chasing toward Abisko.

“Wonderful northern lights experience. We were lucky and did not have to drive far and had a beautiful show with the mountains right behind as a back drop. It was such a wonderful night with a campfire, tea and cookies! Thank you so much”

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