Top Stockholm Arts & Design

Take a break from the overstimulation of sightseeing and step into ANDETAG’s immersive art experience in central Stockholm. Let the stress of traveling and exploring Stockholm's busy streets melt away as you are surrounded with light, textile, and sound designed to calm your mind and slow your breathing.

Explore the Stockholm subway system, known as the world’s longest art gallery. Discover over 100 kilometers of colorful, intricate, and thought-provoking artwork spread across more than 90 Stockholm subway stations. See how the Stockholm subway art transforms a simple public transportation network into a cultural experience. Admire abstract paintings and sculptures, murals, and installations, part of an ongoing art project since the 1950s. Immerse yourself in Swedish history, modern art, and unique storytelling—all while navigating the Stockholm metro stations.

This 60-minute walking tour explores Stockholm’s modern heart through its design, culture, and history. Starting on bustling Drottninggatan, you'll pass landmarks like Sergels torg, Hötorget, and Kungsgatan, while hearing stories about Nobel traditions, Swedish values, and royal scandals. The tour includes visits to Konserthuset, the Royal Drama Theatre, and scenic Nybroplan. You'll stroll through elegant Östermalm, home to historic restaurants, luxury boutiques, and Sweden’s priciest addresses, before ending at the Royal Palace near Gamla Stan. Along the way, you'll learn about Sweden’s social evolution, urban design, and the everyday heroes who helped shape the nation. This immersive experience offers a stylish yet meaningful glimpse into Stockholm’s vibrant identity.

The City Hall is not only the most visited building in Stockholm but it is also the office of the Stockholm City Council. It was built in the Swedish National Romantic Style but it is also here where every year, on the anniversary of Alfred Nobel’s death on December 10th, the Nobel Prize Banquet is held. This is one of the most popular visits in town. The tour itself lasts about 45 minutes per regulations that we need to follow in The City Hall, but after that, we will visit the courtyards and garden facing Lake Mälaren. From here you will have a fantastic view of the city and is fantastic for taking photos or just relaxing and admiring the scenery.

Step inside Stockholm’s Royal Palace, one of Europe’s largest and most impressive royal residences, and discover centuries of Swedish history with an expert guide. Skip the ticket lines and enjoy a guided introduction to the palace’s magnificent State Apartments, ceremonial halls, and richly decorated interiors that continue to host official royal events today. The guided tour lasts approximately 30 minutes and provides the perfect overview of the palace’s history, architecture and royal traditions. After the tour, your guide will help you access the palace’s official audio guide, point out the best locations for memorable photos, and offer recommendations for exploring the highlights.. Taking time to admire the royal collections, historic rooms, and fascinating exhibits. Combining grand architecture, priceless treasures, and captivating stories, the Royal Palace remains one of Stockholm’s most iconic landmarks and a must-see destination for visitors from around the world.

Art enthusiasts will enjoy touring some of the most beautiful and impressive public art on the Stockholm Underground Metro during a small-group guided tour. Check out the paintings, mosaics, sculptures, and even archaeological artifacts that adorn the transportation network and brighten the daily lives of residents. Your local guide will share other Stockholm tips with you along the way.

Royal Palace Explore the Royal Palace in the heart of Stockholm’s Old Town, one of Europe’s largest royal residences. Enjoy a 45-minute live guided tour with an English-speaking guide who brings Swedish royal history, kings, queens, and traditions to life. Discover grand halls, ceremonial rooms, and richly decorated interiors. After the guided tour, continue exploring at your own pace, revisit highlights, and take photos. Use the official audio guide to deepen your visit and learn more at your own rhythm. Canal Cruise Experience Discover Stockholm from the water on a relaxing canal cruise through the city’s beautiful waterways. With an audio guide included, you will pass historic buildings, modern landmarks, and scenic waterfronts while learning about the city’s history and culture. Enjoy a peaceful journey as you glide under bridges and along the shores of the city built on 14 islands. Each moment of the cruise offers a different perspective—bright and lively or calm and golden.

Take in the diverse architecture of Stockholm on this 2-hour walking tour. Observe controversial buildings like Slussen and the tower at Sergels Torg where people skinny-dip in the fountain. You will also see the KTH School of Architecture and the greener-than-green Waterfront Centre. Whether you prefer medieval bricks or modern beams, journey with us through Stockholm’s architecture of the past and present.

Whether you're a native Swede or a visitor to Stockholm, this tour will introduce you to the world of Scandinavian design. You'll learn about the origins of Swedish design, its influences and its place in the global design community. Furthermore, the tour will take you to some of Stockholm's best design stores, where you can shop for Swedish design.

Stockholm’s archipelago is a world of 30,000 islands and skerries, but its true essence is captured in the charming town of Vaxholm. On this self-guided tour, you’ll hear the stories behind Sweden’s coastal defense and the summer paradise that wealthy Stockholmers have cherished for over 150 years. This tour starts and ends at the harbor in front of the historic Waxholms Hotel, with views of the imposing Vaxholm Fortress. You’ll weave through the Fishermen’s Town with its distinctive wooden architecture, stroll past centuries-old water pumps, and explore charming streets where Swedish summer life has flourished since steamboats first connected Vaxholm to Stockholm in the 1840s. Along the way, you’ll discover how this strategic defense point has shaped the town’s unique character. You’ll hear stories about brave fishermen’s wives who rowed fresh herring to Stockholm markets each day, and the tale of a Polish-Lithuanian princess who chose imprisonment with her husband over freedom.

Discover the remarkably preserved Vasa warship with museum admission and an English audio guide included. Explore at your own pace and learn about the ship’s construction, its sinking in 1628, its recovery more than 300 years later, and its ongoing preservation.

Immerse yourself in Stockholm’s vibrant contemporary art scene—and make your visit hassle-free—when you book tickets to Fotografiska. Housed in a beautifully restored industrial building, the institution showcases some of the finest photographers working today. Current exhibitions include Lebohang Kganye, Lotta Antonsson, The Machine's Eye in Human Hands, Martin Parr, and Nils Petter Löfstedt. Visit at a time that's best for you, and explore the exhibitions and museum shop at your own pace.

Take the guesswork out of your Stockholm excursion on this customized, small-group shopping trip led by a resident fashion expert. Enjoy hassle-free hotel pickup, then head out on foot to a selection of stores your guide has chosen based on your group's tastes, budget, and preferences. After shopping until you nearly drop, and enjoying insider insights from your guide, you'll be dropped off directly back at your hotel.

Combine Gamla Stan and the Royal Palace in one combo package Explore Stockholm’s Old Town with a live English-speaking guide See the Changing of the Guard according to the official schedule Visit the Royal Palace with your entry ticket included Skip the Royal Palace ticket office line with your guide

Marvel at the different seasons full of art and discover the suburban area of the Swedish capital. You will feel like you are in a cave, a garden or a museum. Accompanied by our expert guide who is passionate about the history and culture of each destination, in our company we believe that traveling is much more than visiting tourist places, it is about living authentic experiences and connecting with the local culture.

A visit to Sigtuna is truly like stepping back in time. On this self-guided audio tour of Sweden’s oldest town, you’ll trace the evolution of Swedish culture from Viking-age traditions to Christian conversion through this charming lakeside settlement’s remarkably preserved history. The tour starts in front of the ruins of a Dominican monastery, Församlingsgården Munken. You’ll stroll down Stora Gatan, Sweden’s oldest street with its original Viking-era layout, where you’ll see modern wooden shops beside medieval structures. I’ll point out ancient rune stones with messages from a thousand years ago, and Sweden’s smallest town hall. Along the way, I’ll share insights about the transition from Norse paganism to Christianity, and how archaeological discoveries continue to reveal new details about this remarkable historical site.

Book ahead to secure a visit to the Viking Museum in Stockholm. With prebooked admission, you’ll cut out any hassle at the ticket desk, and enter the museum with ease to browse its Viking artifacts at your own pace. Archaeologist guides dressed as Vikings are on-hand to give you the lowdown as you explore, and you also have access to an audio guide and the Ragnfrid’s Saga ride — an interactive Viking voyage.

Delve deep into Stockholm's culinary scene with this 4-hour walking tour. Get a comprehensive introduction to Swedish food and learn about the culinary history of this Scandinavian country. Walk approximately 2 miles (3.5 km) through the bustling city, stopping at 7 local restaurants. Taste foods such as fish soup, meatballs and Swedish salty licorice; all tastings are included and add up to a full meal.

Stockholm’s musical landscape was forever changed when four talented performers created some of the world’s most recognizable pop songs. On this self-guided walking tour, you’ll discover the remarkable story of ABBA, from their humble beginnings to global superstardom. You’ll see the places that shaped their career, learn about their creative process, and hear fascinating anecdotes about the group that conquered the world with their tunes. This tour starts at Kungsträdgården, where Stockholmers gathered in 2024 to celebrate the 50th anniversary of ABBA’s Eurovision victory. As you stroll through Stockholm’s harbor area, you’ll learn how Benny, Björn, Agnetha, and Frida met and formed the group that would sell millions of records worldwide. You’ll hear stories about their creative process in a summer house in the Stockholm archipelago, and discover the surprising connection between ABBA and a Swedish fish factory. The tour ends near the National Museum.

Tour Stockholm's waterways and bridges on this sightseeing cruise. Pass under all 15 of the bridges that connect the central islands of Stockholm's archipelago as you relax on board. Glide around tranquil Djurgården, snap photos of the colorful townhouses in Gamla Stan, and pass through the locks that connect the city's canals to the Baltic Sea and Lake Mälaren. Follow commentary on board in English, or with audio guide via your phone for other languages.

Learn about Stockholm's haunted history on this ghost tour in the city center. Hear tales of executions, myths, legends, murders, and unsolved mysteries. Follow a guide with a lighted lantern down the narrow alleyways of Stockholm's oldest neighborhood, where history and mystery will come alive through storytelling.

Cover more ground in less time on a Stockholm bike tour. The city’s central islands are bike-friendly with hundreds of kilometers of cycle paths. But, if you don’t know them, you risk missing the best bits. On this tour, follow your local guide past landmarks and hidden gems, which are often only accessible by bike or foot, and hear their history, too. Stockholm Royal Palace and Gamla Stan are among the highlights.

The Tour Gran Stockholm is indeed unique for many reasons but can be summed up with the main highlights: - All the main attractions of Stockholm in just one day! - Professional authorized Blue Badge Guide for the whole duration - Our all-inclusive policy (admission fees, lunch, guide, vehicle, etc.). - The number of participants is limited to a maximum of 7* people per single Tour and therefore you will receive exceptional care and attention - Preferential inputs, skipping the queues and lines (where available). - Quality lunch in Restaurant with reserved best places (vegetarian and kids menu available) - Pickup and dropoff from your doorstep available in selected Hotels. - The Tour is a shared Tour (not private) but it can be arranged as private** If the booking exceeds 7 partecipants, they will be split in indipendent Vehicle, Guide etc.. with the same quality and attention * 9 partecipants occasionally ** Contact us for larger Groups and/or Private Tours