Top Stockholm Cultural Tours

This walking tour showcases contemporary architecture and teaches you all about Swedish culture—including its history, legends, royal family, and advanced social welfare system. Learn insider stories about life in Stockholm that you wouldn’t hear if exploring alone, and see some of the city’s most beautiful streets and buildings—including The Royal Swedish Opera, The Stockholm Concert Hall, and Stockholm City Hall.

An intimate and immersive experience, this trip takes you on a small-group walking tour through Stockholm. With a maximum of just 10 people, discover some the city's top attractions, soak in the views, and delve into fascinating stories about Swedish history, culture, and traditions. From the oldest square to the medieval city center, this tour covers a bunch of landmarks.

2 hour boat tour Knowledgeable Guides in your selected language Cafeteria on Board Panoramic views

Get your bearings in Stockholm without the stress navigating the city on your own. This small-group walking tour leads you to the Swedish capital’s most important landmarks, including the Royal Palace and Stortorget, in the company of a guide who fills you in on the city's history and culture.

Meet your guide at the entrance to the Vasa Museum and head straight past the ticket line to enter the museum together. Learn about the history of the Vasa warship while you explore the museum with your guide. Start with details about the Swedish Empire and the war during which the ship was commissioned and discover how warnings about the ship's seaworthiness were ignored. Find out why the Vasa eventually sank on its maiden voyage, still within sight of the shipyard where it was constructed. Then, listen as your guide explains how the ship was later found and ultimately salvaged. See the 19th-century maps used to locate the ship and hear about the engineering involved in salvaging the wreck. Leave your tour with a deeper understanding of the Vasa warship's history, everything that happened, and how the museum as it is today came to be.

Welcome to one of Europe's largest and most vibrant castles. The castle is HM the King's official residence and essential parts of the monarchy's representation take place here, while large parts of the castle are open all year round. Located in Gamla Stan or The Old Town, The Royal Palace of Stockholm has more than 1,400 rooms, 11 floors, and only 1 balcony. The Palace is also the largest official Royal residence in Europe, even larger than Buckingham Palace in London. There are many attractions here - the Treasury with the royal regalia, Museum Three Crowns about the castle's medieval history, and not least the Representation floors with the pompous parade rooms. During the summer months, Gustav III's antiquities museum and the Castle Church are also open. The changing of the guards is popular with visitors, as is the Slottsboden shop.

Discover several of Stockholm’s most in-demand highlights in just half a day on this time-saving walking tour. Wander along the cobblestone streets of the centuries-old Gamla Stan (Old Town), admire the distinct City Hall and Royal Palace, visit the Vasa Museum, and take a short ferry ride to Djurgården island and see the city from the water.

See three popular Stockholm attractions in one day—the City Hall, the Old Town of Gamla Stan, and the Vasa Museum—on this comprehensive tour. Visiting the Vasa Museum on Djurgarden island can be a hassle for first-timers, but this tour includes admission tickets, a ferry ride, and a guided tour to ensure you make the most of your visit. Plus, explore atmospheric Gamla Stan and stop for a coffee break (own expense) at a local café.

A visit to an unfamiliar city can be greatly enriched by spending time with someone who lives there. Have the special chance to explore Stockholm with a local who shares your interests—and together build a customized itinerary that works best for you—on this ultra-flexible, private tour. Together with your guide, explore the parts of Stockholm that interest you most, and discover spots you'd be unlikely to find alone.

Mamma mia, here we go again! Follow the steps of Anni-Frid, Bjorn, Benny, and Agnetha in Stockholm’s Old Town and learn about Swedish pop culture from a Local Guide! Get skip-the-line tickets to ABBA The Museum and test your skills as the “Dancing Queen”! Tour is available in following language: English, Swedish Germany, French, Italian, Spanish, Russian HIGHLIGHTS: - Discover the living legacy of ABBA in Stockholm with a 5-Star Private Guide - Visit ABBA The Museum with skip-the-line tickets and audio guide - See iconic landmarks and places related to ABBA in the Old Town - Learn about Swedish pop culture, Eurovision, and more - Take the ferry to Djurgården island and see the ABBA hotel owned by Bjorn How did the success of ABBA change the world of music in Sweden and beyond? Join our Pop Culture Expert-Guide on this fun walking tour of Stockholm’s Old Town (Gamla stan) to learn all about the ABBA, Swedish music, Eurovision, and more. Discover local history and culture.

This electric bicycle tour with local guides gives you a comprehensive overview of Stockholm in a safe and fun way! - Electric assistance if needed. - Helmets included in the price. - Comfortable bikes. - In depth knowledge of Stockholm. - Insurance covered in case of unforeseen events. - Baskets on our bikes. - Leave the tour with a must-do-list of things you can not miss while in Stockholm!

Exploring Stockholm's magical Old Town via an easy-going, small group English language tour with an Official experienced Stockholm City Guide. Winding our way through the cobble stone streets, narrow alleyways & medieval architecture while sharing stories of the city's origins & colorful, sometimes bloody, history mixing story-telling with fun facts & practical tips. Tour begins at the Gateway to the Old Town by the houses of Parliament, then into the heart of the Old Town. Stops include the main square, one of the oldest streets, a Rune stone, the historic German church, onto a busy tourist street & a stop by the narrowest street. Then the marketplace square, a famous restaurant, a unique shopping street, St. George & the Dragon statue, an historic painting, then the smallest statue, the Iron Boy. Then the Royal Palace and Cathedral. Tour is lead by a native English speaker. Tour will end in the Old Town so you can further explore the area or head to local restaurants & shopping.

Experience Stockholm both by land and by water on this unique tour. Start your tour in the Old Town, enjoying the charming medieval cobbled streets and seeing key sights like the Opera House, Royal Palace, and more. Then proceed to the canal component, gliding along the Djurgårdsbrunn Canal with views of the Stockholm skyline. Note that gratuities and hotel pickup are not included.

With so much to see, it can be tough to fit in visits to Stockholm’s most popular tourist hotspots into a single trip, especially on foot. Hop aboard a golf cart on this small-group tour, for an eco-friendly trip around the city that lets you see far more sights than you would walking.

Explore beyond Stockholm’s picture-perfect central city and get to know Scandinavia’s fierce Viking past on this fun full-day tour. Get a comprehensive overview of Viking history in Sweden and its effects on modern Scandinavian culture. Visit the most important Viking sites, including Sigtuna and Uppsala, and see gravesites, runestones, and more. Transportation is provided from central Stockholm.

Take a guided tour around the Old Town of Stockholm. Learn more about the Old Town, its structure as well as all the history that's hidden between statues, narrow streets, corners and buildings.

Uncover the secrets of Stockholm's Old Town (or, "Gamla Stan") on this walking tour. Follow your guide through the cobblestone streets and past colorfully painted buildings as they reveal to you the hidden stories of this historic area. Be transported back to the middle ages with tales of noblemen, princesses, and dukes while getting an excellent overview and orientation of the city to prepare you for further independent exploration.

Get a completely personalized experience of Stockholm and its vibrant food scene—and discover locals-loved destinations that most visitors overlook—on this private culinary tour. Accompanied by a host matched to you according to your preferences, walk through the city center to visit local food halls, markets, bakeries, and more, where you'll enjoy a range of tastings—the itinerary is customized to fit your interests.

Get a tour from a former journalist who turned travel guide, and has led over 5,000 tours in Stockholm. Tend to use my journalistic skills to share engaging stories and link then to your country or global events. My goal is to make everyone feel welcome and included.

Take a step back over a thousand years in history on this full-day boat trip to Birka – Sweden's first city and one of Scandinavia's most important Viking Age sites. Founded around 750 AD on the island of Björkö in Lake Mälaren, Birka flourished as a major trading hub for nearly two centuries. Today it is a UNESCO World Heritage Site. With Stromma, you board M/S Mälar Victoria for a scenic two-hour cruise from central Stockholm to Björkö. A knowledgeable guide leads a live tour in English and Swedish across ancient fields and archaeological excavations – a walk of about 1–1.5 km. You can also explore the reconstructed Viking village, visit the Birka Museum, enjoy Viking-inspired food at Restaurant Särimner or Café Eldrimner, or soak up the island's beautiful nature. Perfect for history enthusiasts, families, or anyone curious about Sweden's Viking past. Book your Birka day trip with Stromma!

Explore Stockholm at your own pace! Our app offers a self-guided audio tour on your smartphone. The map directs your route, and engaging audio commentary serves as your personal guide. You'll experience the best attractions: Stockholm City Hall; The Royal Palace; Riddarholmen Church; Nobel Prize Museum; Parliament House. With 25 points of interest, a historian's narrative is easily accessible, free from complexity, and rich in history and legends. Discover Stockholm's cuisine and café culture. Start near the train station, perfect for a one-day adventure, and finish at the Hötorget market.

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.

Set off on an interactive Viking adventure with this full-day tour, complete with a delightful Swedish coffee break. Immerse yourself in the rich history of the Rune Kingdom (Unrivet), a famous trail of Viking sites. Explore medieval churches, view the remains of an ancient Viking settlement at a traditional farm, and indulge in a cup of traditional Swedish coffee, "fika." Visit Sig tuna, the former capital of Sweden, Old Uppsala, the spiritual center of the Vikings, and Uppsala Cathedral.