Top Stockholm Unique Experiences

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.

Experience Stockholm by water during this 60-minute boat cruise through the city's canals. Journey through the narrow Djurgårds Canal, through open bays, and around some of the city's islands for great views of the city skyline. Don the provided headphones to listen to the guide's audio commentary while passing Old Town, Djurgården, Riddarholmen, and Södermalm. Onboard amenities include free Wi-Fi and a snack bar, where you can purchase a traditional Swedish 'fika' to enjoy while you cruise.

No trip to Stockholm is complete without a fika experience—the beloved national tradition means taking time out to enjoy a relaxing coffee and dessert, alone or with friends. On this personalized, private experience, meet your guide at a time and place that works for you, and follow them to a locals-frequented café, where you can nibble numerous pastries and enjoy a delicious coffee. Then, complement your fika with a stroll around town.

See Stockholm at its most festive on this private, Christmas-themed walking tour with a flexible itinerary that fits around your interests. After meeting your private guide at a convenient time, explore together on foot. Venture to local Christmas markets for souvenir shopping, stroll down streets decked with twinkling lights, and warm up with hot cocoa or mulled wine. A hotel pickup and drop-off is an extra perk.

Take in a new perspective of Stockholm—and enjoy an active way to explore—on a self-guided kayaking excursion. Choose a departure time that works best for you, and, after a brief introduction, take to the water in a two-person kayak. Several popular routes are recommended; choose whichever one works for you. As you go, enjoy views of the city’s top landmarks—from the centuries-old Gamla Stan to the Stockholm City Hall.

Stroll through Stockholm with a private guide to learn about the city's best-kept secrets on this flexible tour. You'll focus on getting to know the neighborhoods that most tourists don't visit and learn about the local culture and history through your guide's commentary. Together with your guide, you can form an itinerary based on your interests and preferences.

Follow the hipsters to one of Stockholm’s coolest districts: This private tour helps you get off the tourist trail and see the locals-loved highlights of trendy Södermalm. Often described as Stockholm’s answer to Brooklyn, this area is host to numerous art galleries, coffee shops, vintage stores, cocktail bars, and other highlights. On this private, fully bespoke tour, you can customize the tour itinerary to best suit itinerary interests.

Enjoy a restful pause in between your busy sightseeing—and have a unique Stockholm experience—with this small-group yoga and meditation class. Hosted in some of the most peaceful locations in the city, this guided class is open to practitioners of all experience levels. With your instructor's guidance, try a range of yoga poses, breathing techniques, and mindful meditation, all designed to leave you feeling rejuvenated and recharged.

If your cruise ship is docking in Stockholm, make the most of your limited time ashore by exploring with a local who knows the best hangouts and quickest routes around town. Based upon your preferences, you’ll be matched with a like-minded host who will create a personalized itinerary for you and accompany you around.

Make the most of your time in Stockholm—especially if you only have a single day to explore—with this completely customized, private tour. Choose a tour duration and start time that work best for you, and set off in the company of a local guide. From there, it's up to you: Opt to discover highlights like the Gamla Stan Old Town, go island-hopping, stop for a bite (own expense), and beyond.