Top Stockholm Arts & Design

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.

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.

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.

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. Once your ticket is booked, visit at a time that's best for you, and have the freedom to explore the current exhibitions and museum shop at your own pace.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Sample the best of Stockholm's cuisine on a half-day walking tour. With a food-loving guide, learn about the evolution of Swedish cuisine from traditional smoked reindeer to cosmopolitan contemporary fare. Taste fresh local seafood and sip decadent hot chocolate. Dig into a modern version of Swedish meatballs and sample a traditional Swedish fika, an after-dinner coffee-and-treat combo. Stop by Õstermalms Saluhall, the city's oldest food market, to browse.

Are you an art and architecture lover? Wondering how does Stockholm manage to stay hip while keeping old-fashioned? Can you guess how IKEA got their start in Sweden? All of these questions and more will be answered in this Art, Architecture and Design experience, as we take you through the beautiful streets of Stockholm. Visit Stockholm's architectural marvels and get to know the secrets they hide on their façades. Discover Sweden's prolific artists and creatives, from Carl Larsson to Hanna Pauli to Carl Milles. Learn the recognizable features of household Scandinavian design names, from IKEA to Svensk Tenn.

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.

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.

Stockholm is a city of islands, and this sightseeing cruise offers an idyllic way to explore its postcard-worthy waterways. Cruise through the city center, listen to an audio guide, and look out for highlights from the Södermalmn neighborhood and the leafy island of Djurgården to the Vasa Museum, and beyond. Cruises depart regularly, so you can choose a time that best fits your schedule.

Stockholm's sights are spread across islands and museums, and stitching Gamla Stan, the Royal Palace, and the Vasa Museum into one day takes planning most travelers would rather skip. This private tour hands the logistics to a local guide and has multiple options to suit the time you have available, from a roughly 2-hour Old Town walk to a full day with skip-the-line entry to the palace interiors and the Vasa's preserved warship.

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.

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.

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.

Stockholm is a stunning capital in Scandinavia and offers a unique artistic scene. During the two-hour tour, we explore the city below the surface ,a journey through the longest art gallery, the subway system. More than 150 artists took part to the creation of the artistic work from 1950 to 1992. With over 90 stations with art installations, the subway system is a reflection of Swedish art and cultural evolution.

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

Immerse yourself in Stockholm's history when you explore the oldest part of the city—and then visit Drottningholm Palace, a UNESCO World Heritage Site—on this time-saving, two-in-one tour. Following pickup at a time and place of your choosing, explore with just your private guide for company. After getting to know the history-saturated Gamla Stan Old Town, enjoy an immersive tour of Drottningholm Palace's highlights (entry own expense).

This experience is provided by an independent Local. Find out the different cultural and artistic characteristics that make this city unique, and enjoy the buzzing community and city ambience! Whether you are visiting Stockholm as a returning tourist who wants to get to know the city a bit better, or if this is your first time, this Experience is for you! While walking the streets of Stockholm and looking at the amazing historic buildings or getting to know more about the city’s galleries and museums, you will hear about street-art artists as well as contemporary artists and their close connection to Stockholm. I will share with you the art and cultural world of my city, where you will see, hear, and experience how colourful and multifaceted Stockholm is! As LocalBini, we bring together passionate people from all around the world giving them the opportunity to offer unique experiences via our marketplace.