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The 15 Best Days Out in Sweden

299 tours  ·  ★★★★★★★★★★ 4.6 average  ·  from $15

Everything on the site that counts as a day rather than an hour, in one place. The 15 below lead the list on what travellers made of them, with prices, running times and where each one starts.

Stockholm: Archipelago Boat Tour - Finding the boat at Skeppsbron
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Stockholm: Archipelago Boat Tour

1.Archipelago Boat Tour

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

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: Ghost Walk and Historical Tour - Narrow passages, old walls, and forgotten courtyards
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Stockholm: Ghost Walk and Historical Tour

3.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 - Getting your bearings in Gamla Stan
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Walking Tour of Stockholm Old Town

4.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 - The German church crypt and the tour’s grim payoff
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The Original Stockholm Ghost Walk and Historical Tour – Gamla Stan

Kiruna Northern Lights Tour with Photographer - What the aurora chase is really like
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Kiruna Northern Lights Tour with Photographer

6.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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Stockholm: Old Town Walking Tour with Local Guide - Finding the meeting point at Mälartorget
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Stockholm: Old Town Walking Tour with Local Guide

Stockholm: City Sightseeing Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Tour - Stop 1 to Stop 4: the Royal Opera, Palace, Old Town, and Kungstradgarden
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Stockholm: City Sightseeing Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Tour

8.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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Best of Stockholm Walking Tour-3 Hours, Small Group max 10 people - The Nobel Prize Museum and the Swedish Academy
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Best of Stockholm Walking Tour-3 Hours, Small Group max 10 people

Stockholm: Royal Djurgården Boat Tour - Leaving the city behind on the royal canal
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Stockholm: Royal Djurgården Boat Tour

10.Royal Djurgården Boat Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.1 · 639 reviews · from $25

Cruise Stockholm’s Djurgården Canal for 50 minutes, with skyline views, historic sights, multilingual audio, and practical tips before booking.

“Despite freezing temperatures the trip was on time and informative. The staff were helpful and the view from the water was spectacular”

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Stockholm at a Glance Bike Tour - Gamla Stan and Stockholm’s grand landmarks
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Stockholm at a Glance Bike Tour

12.Stockholm at a Glance Bike Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 524 reviews · from $62

Explore Stockholm by bike on a 3-hour guided tour covering Gamla Stan, the Royal Palace, islands, parks, and tucked-away streets.

“Cycling is the perfect way to see the city. It’s very safe as the cycle paths are all separated from the roads. Beware the tram lines though. Also the bikes are great but changing gear and braking BOTH require you to back pedal so it’s a bit of an art. But great fun. Guide was very good.”

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Stockholm: Guided City Sightseeing Open Electric Boat Tour - Meeting the blue boat beside Stockholm Palace
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Stockholm: Guided City Sightseeing Open Electric Boat Tour

13.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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Walking Tour of Stockholm's Old Town, Gamla Stan - Järnpojken, the Iron Boy, and Stockholm’s smallest statue
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Walking Tour of Stockholm’s Old Town, Gamla Stan

14.Walking Tour of Stockholm’s Old Town, Gamla Stan

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 451 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $13Best value

Explore Gamla Stan on a two-hour Stockholm walking tour with historic churches, narrow lanes, palace views, and lively local guides.

“This was such a lovely walking tour of Gamla Stan! We got a fun history lesson and grounding of the area. Our guide Marta (sp?) was so engaging and made us laugh so many times! And she had excellent recommendations following the tour. Can’t recommend enough!”

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