Top Sweden Cultural Tours - page 4

See the spectacular sights of Stockholm during a hop-on hop-off sightseeing bus tour, with tickets valid for 24 or 72 hours. Disembark whenever an attraction captures your interest, then simply await the next bus when you want to continue your tour. Check out various attractions around the city, including the Vasa Museum, Royal Palace, and Gamla Stan. Enjoy the freedom and flexibility of independent travel with structure.

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.

Step back in time to the Viking age—and discover Viking–themed sights and stories you wouldn't otherwise discover—on this immersive, half-day history tour. Following pickup from your Stockholm accommodation or port, head beyond city limits to the picturesque countryside. Discover everything from Viking graveyards and bridges to runestones and other marvels, all while your guide brings the history to life.

Dig up some Viking history during this half-day history tour from Stockholm. In the company of a historian guide, learn about the Vendel Swedes, the predecessors to the Vikings, and their impact on Scandinavian history. Visit the Broby Bro burial mounds, Jarlabanke's bridge, and Sweden's oldest city of Sigtuna. View some ancient rune stones and hear the folklore of the Vikings, including the great Viking woman Estrid and the all-powerful lord Jarlabanke.

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.

See two of Sweden's most historic towns in one day without renting a car or piecing together regional trains. This private tour takes you straight from your hotel, to explore Uppsala's Gothic cathedral and ancient burial mounds, and Sigtuna's medieval streets and local boutiques. Your guide shares the stories behind the Svea kings and the country's earliest settlement along the way.

Take the stress out of waving Stockholm goodbye with this transfer to Skavsta Airport. You'll feel comfortable and safe while riding this bus. Equipt with climate control technology and wifi, you'll be able to relax. With qualified drivers who are educated in driving techniques, you'll arrive soundly. Services are available throughout the week and depart from applicable terminals. A restroom is provided on board.

Embark on a thrilling self-guided murder mystery city tour, "Murder by The Parliament," set in Stockholm's Old Town. In the year 1899, a local debt collector vanished, and a blood-stained briefcase was discovered. Your job is to solve riddles and tasks to unveil the mystery while exploring historic Stockholm. Inspired by real late 1800s events, the journey leads to the Royal Palace, where you piece together clues.

Get in touch with Swedish nature on this day trip out of Stockholm. Many travelers don't know that there is great hiking and adventuring to be done just outside the city center; your guide will take you to the best spots for trekking and taking in some native flora and fauna. Listen to guided commentary on the natural environment over a campfire-cooked lunch with your small group of just eight people or fewer.

When you touch down at Stockholm Arlanda Airport, kick off your vacation in a smooth and stress-free way with an arrival transfer that saves you the hassle of hiring a car or waiting in a long line for a taxi. Sit back and soak up the scenery as your driver transports you directly to the center of Stockholm.

Immerse yourself in the beauty of the Stockholm Archipelago—and travel in style and luxury aboard a comfortable yacht—on this small-group, full-day sailing tour from Vaxholm. All hands are on deck as you help steer and crew the ship yourself under the direction of an expert skipper. Disembark on a picturesque island to explore its rocky shores and swim in the bracing Baltic Sea, and enjoy a traditional Swedish lunch.

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.

Learn about Stockholm’s Viking history and tick off some of its most important sites during this small-group walking tour. To ensure you don’t lose the group and can hear the guide clearly, the group size is capped at 10 people. Start in the Old Town, and pass by the Parliament building, and the Royal Palace. Then, take a ferry trip to the Viking Museum—with entry included for extra convenience.

Explore Stockholm's Old Town, Gamla Stan—and benefit from the undivided attention of your guide—on this private tour, exclusive to just you and your party. See all of the most-important sights of the Old Town, as well as some lesser-known gems you wouldn't have found on your own. As you walk, get insight into both Stockholm's history and modern-day culture from your guide and ask as many questions as you like.

If you’re looking for a quick way to get to know Gothenburg and some of its interesting history, let a local show you around. This guided walking tour of Gothenburg takes you through popular streets to some of the city’s landmarks like the Gotaplatsen, the site of the World’s Fair in 1923. You’ll pass by the Goteborg Opera House, the 17th-century Radhuset facade, and the Carolus XI Rex Bastion underground fortress.

Explore Malmö at your own pace with a self-guided walking tour on your phone. You get a clear map of all 8 stops, simple directions, and engaging audio stories that bring the city’s history to life. The route covers the historic heart of Malmö, taking you from the bustling Central Station to the fortress walls of Malmöhus Castle. Along the way, you will visit the gothic St. Peter’s Church, the grand Stortorget, the cozy cobblestones of Lilla Torg, and the modern architecture of Malmö Live. It is the perfect walk to see how the city blends medieval charm with cutting-edge design. Start anytime, pause for a coffee whenever you like, and explore freely. No groups, no schedules. Audio and text available in 7 languages.

Sweden is quite the photogenic country and Gothenburg shows one of its best sides. Join a guide for this photography-focused tour of the city. Keep your lens at hand as you walk through Old Town’s 400-year-old streets. Have your camera ready to snap shots of wildlife roaming through the parks and waterside. End your shutter-snapping stroll at the Port of Gothenburg for a great photo of the harbor.

On this self-guided walking tour, you’ll stroll through the heart of Stockholm, from the charming Old Town to its more modern corners. You’ll take in key landmarks and see where the city’s history and identity were shaped. The tour starts on Strömgatan, the street opposite the Swedish Parliament. Wander around Gamla Stan, the medieval Old Town, its cobblestone streets filled with colorful buildings, cathedrals, and lively squares. Discover Mårten Trotzigs gränd (Stockholm’s narrowest street) and Upplands Runinskrifter 53, a Viking runestone. You’ll explore the city’s waterfront and see why Stockholm is known as the Northern Venice as you take in some of the 57 bridges that connect the capital’s stunning islands. Learn about the surprising origins of Alfred Nobel’s Organization and Sweden’s royal family. Whether it’s your first visit or you’re rediscovering the city, this tour promises unforgettable memories and fascinating insights into the heart of Sweden.

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.

Check out the most famous landmarks in Malmo, and some more hidden ones too on this small-group, intimate tour. You’ll see Town Hall, Charles X sculpture, St. Peter’s Church, and much more. You’ll keep costs down by sharing your guide, and also have plenty of time left in your day since this tour is only about an hour long.

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.

Visby is intact because Visby died young. In the mid fourteenth century, plague, a Danish king's army, and a fleet from Lübeck struck this island city in quick succession, leaving the wall, twelve ruined churches, and cobbled streets exactly where they had stood. This self-guided audio walking tour of Visby brings that story to life on your phone, with no physical guide and no fixed start time. Walk the Ringmuren, three kilometres of medieval wall, and discover why it was built against fellow Gotlanders, not foreign invaders. Hear about a friar who bought two harbour properties to expand his choir, a boy in chainmail at the foot of the wall, and a silver coin reading 'Moses is the messenger of God' dug up beneath a Gotlandic farmhouse. If you want to pause for photos, sit beside a ruin, or stop for coffee without being rushed, this Visby walking tour fits you. Over 20,000 travelers have used your self-guided tours, and this one comes with a full refund guarantee.

Immerse yourself in the world of Stieg Larsson’s "the Girl with the Dragon Tattoo," without trying to track down the novel’s real-world Stockholm locations on your own. This walking tour through Södermalm takes you to key settings from the book and movie, as well as Larsen's own favorite neighborhood haunts.

Gather a group of your smartest friends for fun a self-guided murder mystery tour of Stockholm. Based on true historical events, you’ll follow a series of clues that will take you around the Old Town area, attempting to solve the mystery and restore order to the city. Walk around 1 mile (1.5 kilometers) and see the sights along the way, including the Royal Palace and the Supreme Court.