Stockholm County tours, things to do and tickets

Join us on our Old Town Tour to enjoy the beautiful island of Gamlastan and understand why the Vikings chose this island to create their next capital. Our tour is designed chronologically so you can experience history just like the city did. We will start from the Viking Era, the German influence in the country and the Danish clash which led to the most important Swedish event: the Stockholm bloodbath in 1520 followed by the succession of Gustav Vasa.

When you book on Viator you pay the visit directly, you can also book for free on our website and pay at the end of the tour.

When Stockholm's museums have locked their ancient doors, when the stores are all closed and people have retreated to the safety of their homes, this is when the empty streets of Stockholm's Old Town are handed over to the spirits, legends and to us. Stockholm's past will come to life on this 1,5 hour walking tour.

This is the perfect boat sightseeing tour when you are looking to discover the best and most beautiful parts of the Stockholm archipelago in a short period of time. During our 2.5- to 3-hour long tour, our knowledgeable guide on board will share little anecdotes and tell you all there is to know about the various historical, cultural, and natural sights we pass on our way. Enjoy a journey full of beautiful attractions and fascinating stories while you relax and take in the famous scenery of the archipelago. Buy hot and cold drinks, sandwiches from the onboard cafeteria.

Eat your way around Stockholm on this 4-hour walking tour with a local guide! Explore Stockholm and Gamla Stan (Old Town), and learn about the evolution of Swedish cuisine, from the days when smoked reindeer and elk were everyday staples to its contemporary cuisine. Treat your tastebuds at the city’s oldest market, Östermalms Saluhall, and let them loose on ultra-rich hot chocolate, scrumptious seafood and your own 'fika' — Sweden’s favorite coffee and sweet treat combo.

Explore Stockholm and her beautiful central islands on two wheels on this 3-hour bike tour! Hop on your supplied, easy-to-ride bike and follow your guide around some of the Swedish capital’s famous sights and hidden gems, many of the latter inaccessible to cars and buses. Follow some of the city’s extensive cycle paths; pedal around Gamla Stan (Old Town); and cross bridges to roam idyllic islands and pretty shores. Add fascinating commentary from your guide and there’s no better way to get oriented in the 'Venice of the North!'

Explore a new side of Stockholm. With our 100 % electric open boats, we are the No1 choice of boat sightseeing, giving you a panoramic guided tour with views of icons such as the Vasa Museum.

Our Stockholm small group public walking tour will allow you to explore Stockholm’s most exciting attractions and enjoy the most breathtaking views. Learn the city’s most iconic sights, fascinating stories about the kings, the Swedish mentality, as well as the customs and traditions of the Swedes.
The must-see landmarks of the tour include the oldest square Stortorget, the medieval city centre, Gamla stan, the Narrowest Street, and the most diminutive statue in Stockholm. You will also get to see and experience the lesser-known gems of Stockholm, such as the Viking stone built in a wall. Choose a 10:00 am, 14:00 or 18.00 departure to suit your schedule.

What To Keep In Mind
We operate in all weather conditions; therefore, we kindly ask you to dress appropriately. Please wear footwear suitable for walking, and bring an umbrella or rain jacket in case of rain.

When it’s time to say goodbye to Stockholm, end your trip the easy way with Flygbussarna Airport Coaches to Arlanda Airport. You will get a comfy and safe ride on a climate-controlled bus. We offer free WiFi, our buses are modern and our drivers are educated in soft driving, for your convenience and for the environment.

If you want to get the proper introduction to Sweden, this is the tour for you! Using food as the tool for exploring, we introduce you to what the land of ABBA and VOLVO is all about and take you on an exciting walking tour that highlights the foods that are and have been prolific in making Sweden one of the happiest countries in the world. Come taste the meatballs and fish soups that have got international acclaim, indulge in Swedish chocolate that is being served at Royal weddings and be guaranteed to taste something you have never tasted before… smoked liquorice!

The tour last for 4 hours over 7 individual stops. The total walking distance is 2 miles (3.5km) and the tastings make up a full meal.

Total escape from the city

Escape for a day, only 45 minutes away from Stockholm, with your family, your partner or between a group of friends!

Stockholm archipelago offers you the opportunity to be in a peaceful and relaxful place thanks to his unique landscape that makes all its characteristics. The archipelago is formed of about 30000 islands located in the calmness of the Baltic sea. It used to be formerly farmers and fishermen's shelters or furthermore trading outpost under the Viking period. The surface of the water is overhung by those domes made of rocks and trees often uninhabited giving to the region its uniqueness.

Far from the cities and far from everything, this natural maze offers an unexpected contrast for whom is coming to visit Sweden for a long weekend, or a few days for instance. Join the adventure that would bring you another impression of Sweden.

Visit Fotografiska, a vibrant place for photography, food experiences, and inspiration. Enjoy world-class photography and visual art from all over the world – from the most well-known photographers to the new generation of image creators. Grab lunch or dinner at the bistro and award-winning restaurant and enjoy the stunning, panoramic view. Enjoy the museum's prime location at Stadsgården, where the Baltic Sea meets central Stockholm and covers 2,500 square meters of exhibition space. Visit the gift shop where you can buy photo art, books, gifts, and more.

Fotografiska has an ever-changing exhibition landscape. Current exhibitions include:
Prix Pictet Human until 18 August 2024
Eli Eli Oceanic Feelings 9 May until 18 August 2024
Jeff Cowen Berlin Works 17 May until 18 September 2024
Shepard Fairey Photo Synthesis 14 June until 13 October 2024

If there’s one tour you’re going to take in Stockholm, this is the one! Be prepared to “ooh” and “aww” your way through two absolute Stockholm Must Sees, the Old Town and Vasa Museum. Don’t say we didn’t tell you!

Old town, or “Gamla stan” as it is known locally, is by far the most mythical and legendary neighborhood in all of Stockholm. As the city’s historical center, this is where you find out about ancient events and hear fascinating stories and tales that would last for a lifetime! With this tour its like you step in to a time machine and are whisked back to the to middle ages where noblemen, princesses and dukes roamed the streets. Come find out about the Stockholm Blood Bath, the cannonball wedged in house façade and the legend of St George and the Dragon.

Soak up stunning views over the bridges and islands of central Stockholm on this leisurely 2-hour sightseeing cruise! Sit back and relax as you explore the Swedish capital’s charming waterways and pass under 15 of the impressive bridges that connect its many islands and districts. Take photos of the colorful Gamla Stan (Old Town) from the water; cruise past the postcard-perfect island of Djurgården and pass through the two locks that allow vessels to sail between Lake Mälaren in the west and the Baltic Sea to the east.

Guiding via your own mobile phone and headphones or through the boat's guide system and headphones. Guided in 10 different languages.

At our museum we have guided tours.
The entrance includes the one of a kind viking ride "Ragnfrid's saga".
The ride is available in 9 different languages.
Audioguide in 10 different languages.

Experience Stockholm from both land and water in one single vehicle - an amphibious bus! You will get see many of city´s most known attractions whilst our guide tells fun and interesting stories along the way. Experience the thrill when we drive a 10 ton bus into the water.

Welcome aboard the Ocean Bus - Sightseeing with a Twist

Explore Stockholm at your own pace with a 24 unlimited hop-on hop-off bus pass. On this sightseeing tour you'll experience all of the Swedish capital's highlights, including The Royal Opera, The Vasa Museum, The Royal Palace, ABBA The Museum, City Hall and much more! From the open-top deck you'll enjoy fabulous panoramic views of Stockholm, and with an on-board audio tour commentary provided in 11 languages, you'll feel totally immersed in the history and culture of this fantastic city.

Experience Stockholm’s city archipelago on this adventurous 2-hour kayaking tour that’s perfect for both experienced kayakers and beginners alike. Meet your expert guide and head to one of Stockholm’s most protected bays to learn how to paddle a kayak. Then, embark on your exciting kayak tour to take in the city's central islands and picturesque bridges while viewing its highlights from the water. Look out for Stockholm City Hall, Riddarholmen Kyrka, Gamla Stan, Södermalm and Långholmen.

Step aboard the Hop-on Hop-off sightseeing experience in Stockholm and discover how pleasant and effortless a city trip can be!

The Stockholm Hop-on Hop-off bus offers 22 stops all across the Swedish capital, all of the famous locations and sights of the city have a matching stop on the Stockholm bus tour.

Experience Stockholm by land and sea, with the bus and boat option ticket. The combination ticket gives you full access and you can freestyle as much as you want. With a 24hour ticket you can see all the attractions in Stockholm from the water and from land at your own pace.

We offer an audio-guide in multiple languages so you will be sure to learn all there is to know about the sights along the way.

Uncover the secrets of Sweden's Viking heritage, while exploring ancient places and Viking runestones, on this full day tour out of Stockholm. Travel trough the beautiful Swedish countryside to historically important places joined by a expert Viking guide.
Learn about the complexity of the Viking Age while you experience a Viking parliament, cross a Viking runestone bridge and decipher inscriptions on 1000 years old runestones.
Stroll the cozy town Sigtuna, Sweden's oldest town, and immense yourself in Viking culture at the once pagan Old Uppsala.
History enthusiasts, and Viking interested, will delight at this educational tour enriching your knowledge about the Vikings, while experiencing Sweden outside Stockholm.
• Full day Viking history tour surrounded by beautiful Swedish nature.
• Uncover Sweden's fascinating Viking past at several carefully selected places.
• See Viking gravefields, ancient runestones and a Viking parliament.
• Visit Sigtuna, Uppsala City and Old Uppsala mounds