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Who is the Swedish Royal Family, and how do they live? Find out on a private tour of the Royal Palace in Stockholm. Visit the ornate Royal Apartments, Treasury, and Museum. Choose one of our excellent tour options tailored to your needs and interests: Tour is available in following language: English, Swedish Germany, French, Italian, Spanish, Russian 2-hour: Royal Palace Tour (No Transfer) On a 2-hour tour of the Royal Palace in Stockholm you will visit the Royal Apartments, Treasury, and the Three Crowns Museum. 4-hour: Royal Palace, Stockholm Cathedral Tour (No Transfer) On a 4-hour tour you will explore Gamla Stan and visit the Stockholm Cathedral and the Royal Palace (the Royal Apartments, Treasury and the Three Crowns Museum). Visit the Stockholm Palace and discover the history and heritage of the royal dynasties of Sweden from the Viking Age, through the reign of Gustav Vasa, to present day.

Instead of walking around Stockholm, speed up your sightseeing by choosing this private guided tour. Travel with ease between sites in a private air-conditioned vehicle, and tick off a variety of the city’s most notable landmarks—such as the Royal Palace, Stockholm City Hall, the Vasa Museum, and the Old Town.

Immerse yourself in the Viking history of the Stockholm area on this 3-hour private tour. Round-trip private transportation from your hotel or the cruise port included.

This engaging and carefully designed experience offers an informative look at Swedish history and Old Town while uncovering hidden gems along the way. Wander through narrow cobblestone alleys and learn about landmarks like the Royal Palace, Storkyrkan, and Stortorget. Discover hidden treasures such as Gamla Stan’s smallest statue and the narrowest street in Stockholm. Learn about the city’s oldest restaurant and much more. Learn historical facts about Old Town (“Gamla Stan”) and Swedish history. Hear unconventional, rarely known stories and facts about Old Town. Uncover hidden gems. Enjoy local candy during the tour. Get a list of recommendations for your stay in Stockholm at the end of the tour.

This private romantic walking tour reveals Kiruna’s Arctic heritage. You will explore a historic city shaped by mining civilization and Nordic traditions. Kiruna Church reflects classical architecture and cultural identity. What stories of love and resilience echo through this northern landscape? Historic streets create a calm and elegant atmosphere. You will feel the harmony between Arctic nature and cultural heritage. Architectural landmarks reveal generations of transformation and community spirit. Each step uncovers the legacy of Sweden’s northern frontier. A professional guide shares inspiring stories with depth and clarity. The route offers a refined and meaningful cultural experience. Discover Kiruna through heritage, architecture, and timeless Nordic charm. Please note: The program and attractions may vary based on booking date/time and crowd conditions, ensuring each visit is a unique experience.

See the best of Uppsala—Sweden's most famous university city—all in one hassle-free trip, thanks to this private tour. Following pickup from your preferred Stockholm address, travel by climate-controlled vehicle to the historic city. Visit highlights like the Uppsala Cathedral, Gamla Uppsala archaeological site, and much more. You'll get personalized attention along the way, and can customize the itinerary to fit your interests.

Swap the typical crowded tour bus for a personalized experience of Stockholm. This private tour takes you around the Swedish capital in style, traveling in a comfortable car between such attractions as Gamla Stan (Old Town), the Royal Palace, and Stockholm City Hall as you guide fills you in on all the history.

Visit three celebrated castles all in one day—and make exploring beyond Stockholm city limits easy—on this immersive, full-day tour. Start at the UNESCO World Heritage–listed Drottningholm Palace, which is just outside Stockholm and dates from the late 16th century, then head north to 13th-century Venngarn. After lunch (own expense) in Sigtuna, Sweden's oldest city, your final stop is the Baroque Skokloster Castle, now a state museum with displays of paintings and textiles.

This is a unique opportunity to combine two important ancient cities of Sweden, to hear the interesting story of your private guide on a comfortable car. Kick off with a visit to part medieval, part Gothic Uppsala Domkyrka, or Uppsala Cathedral. Inaugurated in 1435, Gothic re-styled in the 19th century, it is a must see/do in Uppsala. Gamla (Old) Uppsala, just north of the city, boasts impressive 6th century burial mounds and in its museum you can learn about the legend of the Svea kings and gory human sacrifices (kids love this bit). Go here for Gamla Uppsala Museum, Odinsborg restaurant and Disagården open-air museum. Sigtuna hugs the northern shores of Lake Mälaren and its cobblestone streets are arteries of the almost 1,000 year-old Stora gatan, or main street, with clusters of shops selling Swedish fashion, design and handicrafts.

Enjoy a personalized experience of Stockholm, and explore the Swedish capital at your own pace, by booking this private tour. Your guide will take you to Stockholm's most important landmarks, including the Royal Palace and Stockholm City Hall, and to two major museums: the Vasa Museum and open-air Skansen museum.

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. - Leave the tour with a must-do-list of things you can not miss while in Stockholm!

Step aboard a preserved 17th-century warship at the Vasa Museum—one of Sweden’s most iconic attractions. Learn the story behind the ill-fated ship with a guide that will take you beyond the guidebooks, into the warship that sank on its maiden voyage and was recovered centuries later. With detailed exhibits and a stunning display, this is a bucket list tour for history and maritime fans.

Embark on a breathtaking journey from Kiruna, Sweden, to Narvik, Norway, exploring stunning landscapes, picturesque viewpoints, and the charming city of Narvik. This day trip blends natural beauty with cultural experiences, offering peaceful valleys, frozen lakes, and snow-covered mountains. Along the way, we’ll stop for photos and to enjoy the quiet Arctic scenery. Crossing into Norway, the landscapes grow even more dramatic, with towering peaks and deep fjords. The highlight is Narvik Fjord, a striking body of water framed by cliffs and snowy hillsides. Several viewpoints let you breathe in the fresh air and take in unforgettable sights. This relaxing journey offers Arctic wilderness, scenic stops, and stunning views—a perfect way to experience the beauty of two countries in one day.

They will be accompanied by a skilled tour guide dressed and adorned with a 18th century costume. You will experience Stockholm's history, eerie tales and legends of a long forgotten era in a unique way. We visit different places in the Old Town and unravel the mystery among the various buildings and meet famous ghosts from Stockholm's past. The tour is a guided ghost tour with actors and the traveler gets to enjoy a spectacular interactive show. Book if you dare!

On the Swedish island of Gotland, Visby has evolved from a viking settlement to a UNESCO World Heritage Site showcasing its medieval architecture and ruins. Explore the island’s history, particularly its 12th to 14th-century status as the center of the Hanseatic League, on this walking tour. You’ll join a local for a stroll through Visby, passing by its popular sites and hearing stories about the vikings that once ruled here.

Discover Stockholm's sightseeing highlights—and visit one of its most popular museums—all in one private walking tour. Stroll the cobbled streets of Gamla Stan (Stockholm's Old Town), then stop by the Royal Palace, Storkyrkan (Coronation Church), and other historic highlights, all accompanied by a local guide. After a short ferry ride, tour the Vasa Museum, home to a warship that first sank in 1628 and has been painstakingly restored.

Book tickets to Universeum, a science center and museum in Gothenburg, and one of Sweden's most visited experiences. Experience everything from rockets and planets to monkeys and atoms – and more. Explore the world, from its tiniest molecules to vast galaxies, to discover where we fit into the universe. Listen to animal talks, join a guided tour, or watch a show. If you're hungry or need a snack, head to the on-site restaurant or café. Conduct experiments in the Chemistry Lab, explore the Humans exhibit, and see math in action at Mathrix. Take little ones to Miniverseum or hike through the Rainforest with monkeys and sloths. Discover life’s mechanisms, human innovation, nature’s diversity, and space’s mysteries. Understand the wider context of phenomena and learn how everything is interconnected.

Explore Swedish history—and discover two different royal palaces, all in one trip—on this private tour, exclusively for you and your party. Departing from your hotel, head first for Drottningholm Palace, the private residence of the Swedish royal family and a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Then, continue to the Renaissance-style Gripsholm Castle, home to the world's oldest national portrait gallery. Round-trip transit from Stockholm makes getting around easy.

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 is the perfect overview tour for first-time visitors to Stockholm, or travelers interested in learning about its history. Save the research time, and enjoy a guided tour that reveals fascinating stories about warrior kings, famous inventors, modern tech entrepreneurs, and world-renowned companies that began in Sweden. During the tour, tick off plenty of top sights such as Riddarholmen, the City Hall, the Royal Palace, and the picturesque Old Town.

Discover a different side of the Swedish capital—and head off the tourist trail to explore one of its hippest, trendiest areas—on this small-group walking tour of Södermalm. The island south of the city center, Södermalm is known for its vintage stores, cafes, hidden beaches, and other highlights. Follow your guide to all that and more, and get a feel for the city's local side as you go.

Uppsala is a city of drama and mystery, where every landmark hides a secret from the past. On this walking tour, you’ll walk in the footsteps of royals like Queen Catherine Jagiellon and scientists like Carl von Linne. Their remarkable stories demonstrate how this Swedish city is a hub of innovation. The tour begins in front of the gate to Linnaeus Garden – the country’s oldest botanical garden. You’ll see Uppsala Cathedral, where you’ll hear turbulent stories about royals and discover how the Sture Murders changed the course of Swedish history and paved the way for a new era of kings. As you continue your walk, you’ll pass a small medieval church, the grand Uppsala University Library, and the Royal Gardens on your way to Uppsala Castle. The tour finishes at a magnificent city viewpoint outside the castle. By the end of this tour, you’ll have a deeper appreciation for Uppsala – a city of royals, scholars, and enduring legends that shaped Sweden into what it is today.

The three-hour guided walk begins at Mariatorget, a central square in Södermalm. We’ll stroll through this bohemian neighborhood, known for its trendy culture and artistic flair. Södermalm boasts a rich history with picturesque streets and panoramic viewpoints over the city. From there, we’ll walk towards the historic center, Gamla Stan, home to some of Europe’s best-preserved medieval buildings. Explore narrow alleys and historic squares, including the Royal Palace and Stortorget. Following the seafront along Skeppsbron, enjoy views of the Baltic Sea. This historic port area has significant buildings and has been a departure point for many of Stockholm's historic sea voyages. Our tour culminates with a boat ride to Djurgården, where we’ll visit Vasa Museum. Explore the impressive Vasa vessel and learn about its dramatic history. It sank in 1628 and was raised almost intact in 1961, offering a unique glimpse into 17th-century Sweden and maritime navigation.

Get a more intimate introduction to Gothenburg than you’d get if exploring on a bus or bike on a private walking tour that allows you to customize your own itinerary. As well as benefiting from the undivided attention of a private guide, you’ll be free to tailor your schedule according to your interests.