Top Sweden Walking Tours - page 11

A spooky self-guided walking tour game through Stockholm. You have made new friends in an online forum. They have found an old journal and are trying to solve the mysterious disappearance of its owner. The old notes contain descriptions of a headless horseman haunting Old Town. Maybe the journal also offers the clues needed to find out what happened? You are invited to join an investigation, but one of your new friends never shows up at your agreed meeting spot. Follow clues through central Stockholm. Participate in the story in each location through gamification. Examine items and crack codes while you explore the city's historical surroundings. This audio walking tour game is selfguided via a GPS-based app downloaded to your phone. When you buy the tour you'll receive an email with instructions on how to access the app which is your guide and narrator. Listen to the story while you walk, and solve puzzles in each location. You can start, pause and end the tour when you want.

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.

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.

Step into a world of queens, kings, and conspiracies at Drottningholm Palace Park – home to Sweden’s royal family. On this self-guided audio tour, you’ll explore the UNESCO World Heritage palace grounds with their magnificent gardens that span multiple eras and styles. From the grandeur of the Baroque pleasure garden to the Chinese Pavilion, each area has its own fascinating stories about the monarchs who shaped this royal retreat. The tour starts at Drottningholm Quay, where Queen Hedvig Eleonora first arrived in 1661. As you walk, you’ll discover how each generation transformed the park in its own way. Along the way you’ll come across sculptures that were once war trophies, and a dining table that vanished through the floor. The tour ends near the tennis courts, where King Gustav V once played, connecting Drottningholm’s rich past to more recent royal history.

Karlskrona isn’t just another coastal city, it’s a completely planned naval fortress from the 1680s. It’s so perfectly preserved that UNESCO named it a World Heritage Site. On this self-guided audio tour, you’ll discover how a Swedish king transformed a farmer’s fields into one of Europe’s most powerful naval bases, and hear the stories of the farmers, soldiers, and royals who shaped this unique maritime city. The tour starts at Hoglands Park, where farmer Vitus Andersson once owned all this land before King Karl XI seized it to build his new naval city. You’ll cross onto Stumholmen Island, once a strictly forbidden military zone, and explore the heart of naval operations. There, you’ll find the clothing workshop with oversized windows for tailors, and the barracks designed like a ship’s interior where 500 sailors slept in hammocks. The tour ends at the Karlskrona Naval Museum, where the historic ship Jarramas launched in 1900 to train young naval cadets.

Most travelers think they’ve seen Stockholm after visiting Gamla Stan and the main waterfronts. But what if I told you the city’s true charm hides in its quiet streets, hidden alleys, and stories only a local can share? Exploring alone, it’s easy to miss the history and details that give Stockholm its unique character. You might leave thinking you’ve seen it all, while the city’s best secrets stay hidden. Our Walking Tour in Stockholm changes that. Your guide adapts to your interests, showing both iconic landmarks and hidden gems. Discover Stockholm’s real heart, beyond the surface.

Kalmar punches well above its weight for a small Swedish city. On this self-guided audio tour, you’ll find out how wars, royal power struggles, and sheer stubbornness shaped one of Scandinavia’s most strategically important cities. The tour starts by Kalmar’s old city wall, Gamla Stadsmuren, near Baronen shopping mall. You’ll climb onto the restored defensive ramparts for views over the water, and hear an introduction to the city’s turbulent history with Denmark. As you stroll through streets lined with small wooden houses that once sheltered craftsmen and traders, you’ll hear stories about the city’s poorest residents. You’ll also hear a few dramatic Swedish Game of Thrones stories from the 1600s, including a hunger battle in Kalmar. The tour ends at Kalmar Castle, a medieval fortress transformed into a Renaissance palace by the sons of King Gustav Vasa and Lithuanian-Polish Princess Katarina Jagiellon, and where you will hear a ghost story of a lady roaming its towers.

A self-guided audio walking tour through Stockholm, based on the story of the disastrous Vasa shipwreck. Join Agnes, who was on board the Vasa ship when it sank on its maiden voyage in 1628. Ten years later, she still can’t shake the feeling that something else was lost in the water as well that day. There seem to be answers hidden away in a locked box her mother keeps in the attic, so Agnes decides to steal the box and head out on the streets of Stockholm in an attempt to trace down the secrets of the Vasa ship. Join her in 17:th century Stockholm through sound, game elements and classic storytelling. This audio walking tour is self-guided via a GPS-based app downloaded to your phone. When you buy the tour you'll receive an email with instructions on how to download the app which serves as your guide, game and narrator. Listen to the story while you walk, and help Agnes solve tasks in each location. You can start, pause and end the tour when you want.

A funny, self-guided, audio walking tour about Stockholm's history. Glenn the ghost is stuck haunting a city he despises: Stockholm. Could it have anything to do with a mysterious box left there by his mother? Go for a walk with Glenn, and save him from roaming the streets. Glenn shares anecdotes about historic Stockholm failures as you walk. The murder of King Gustav III? Very poorly planned, if you ask Glenn. Don't even get him started on Stockholm's bloodbath... This tour is self-guided via a GPS-based app downloaded to your phone. When you buy the tour, you receive an email with instructions on how to download the app which serves as your guide and narrator. Listen to the story while you walk. Sounds, illustrations, and game elements are triggered to show up on your mobile screen when you get close to them. The further you walk, the closer you get to finding the truth of why Glenn is haunting a city he dislikes so much. You can start, pause and end the tour whenever you want.

Explore Stockholm at your own pace with our self-guided tour app, immersing yourself in the city's rich history and vibrant Nordic culture. Begin at the iconic Stockholm City Hall, a symbol of Swedish architecture, then venture to Gamla Stan (Old Town) for a journey through medieval streets and colorful buildings. Admire the grandeur of the Royal Palace and witness the changing of the guard before stepping into the historic Stockholm Cathedral. Experience local flavors at Östermalms Saluhall, then marvel at the well-preserved 17th-century warship in the Vasa Museum. Visit Fotografiska for world-class photography exhibitions, then explore the open-air museum Skansen to experience five centuries of Swedish history. Continue to the picturesque island of Djurgården for a peaceful retreat, and end your tour with a relaxing walk along Monteliusvägen, taking in breathtaking panoramic views of Stockholm's archipelago and skyline.

Curious about the ghosts and ghouls wandering the streets of Stockholm? With this self-guided walking tour game you can join Gideon the ghost for a tour of Old Town's most haunted locations. Gideon will take you to visit a few Old Town spirits, like The White Lady and The Grey Man. In each location you visit, he'll need your assistance with a few tasks to keep the restless ghosts calm. This audio walking tour is self-guided via a GPS-based app downloaded to your phone. When you buy the tour you'll receive an email with instructions on how to download the app which serves as your guide, game and narrator. Listen to the story while you walk, and help Gideon in each location. Set a ghost free from its grave, visit the city executioners, and throw rocks at Gideon's immortal enemy; the folklore creature Näcken. Gideon will tell you everything he knows about Stockholm's dark history as you stroll through the narrow alleys of Old Town. You can start, pause and end the tour when you want.

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.

Our tour begins in front of the Nobel Prize Museum, where you'll start your journey through Stockholm's Old Town. As you walk, your guide will share stories and insights about the city's history, from its early Middle Ages beginnings to the present day. One of the highlights of the tour is Stortorget, the city's original square, known for its iconic colorful buildings. You'll also visit the Royal Palace, the official residence of the King of Sweden, and the Stockholm Cathedral, one of the city's oldest buildings. As you stroll through the Old Town, you'll have the opportunity to admire the smallest statue in Sweden, Järnpojken (Iron Boy). You'll also see the St George and the Dragon statue, which symbolizes the historic battle between Sweden and Denmark. The tour will also take you to Riddarholmen Island, to admire views of Lake Malaren and the island's historic buildings.

On this tour, Magical Places founder Viggo Cavling guides you to five selected magical places in the Old Town where some of the most dramatic events in history have occurred.

It is truly unique to find virgin forest 20 min from a capital city centre, the views are beautiful and the story will let you in on how Swedish people enjoy nature all year around, and how wood burned sauna is a part of our culture. If you are up for it I will also share what I have learned about Sweden and Swedish culture, politics and history, growing up here, and if it interests you I will also share my personal experience of growing up in one of the safest and most equal countries in the world. as I have traveled the world my self, I have learned what is unique, but also how alike we all are. So as I guide you through a fun, interesting and heartwarming forest walk and sauna session, there might even be some deep conversations about life, if the mood is there! Nature is where I personally find peace and energy at the same time, and I hope to be able to share that with you too! (only groups with minimum one female guest)

From april - sep, join us to learn how to identify wild eatable herbs and get in contact with the Scandinavian nature. During an herb walk we’ll find wild medicinal and eatable herbs and talk about how they can strengthen our health and help us build resilience towards common illnesses. The walk is in simple terrain and we hardly need to move since there are eatable herbs everywhere beneath out feet! Truly a Scandinavian jungle. We’ll finish the walk with herbal tea and homemade cake containing seasonal herbs. Welcome :)

Begin an exciting City Quest – a treasure hunt, orientation game, and self-guided tour all in one. Solve puzzles and discover the Stockholm's secrets with your smartphone. Fun for all! Our City Quests are packed with riddles to solve, codes to crack, and interesting facts about the city's sights and history. It's a great way to explore the city while having fun with your team. And at the end of the quest, you get a summary of your adventure.

We customize these tours/activities based on the travelers preferences and interests. Also, based on the category of participants youth and senior. We move at our own pace and linger longer when the interest does arise. Together,we discover hidden gems ,mingle with the locals and immerse into the local culture.

This cozy walking tour blends Swedish fika culture with with history, storytelling, hidden Old Town gems and truly top-notch pastries from a historical bakery which is also one of the best in Sweden — all in a small group with a passionate local guide.

Discover the local shopping scene and its fashion DNA with a professional stylist as you embark on a personalized shopping circuit built to meet your style and wishes. Learn more about the art of styling your body features and take a figurative soft tour outside your comfort zone as your stylist pulls pieces for you to explore and try. Think of it as a mini style consultation followed by recommendations and a hands-on practice session during the shopping tour where you can ask any fashion and style-related questions. Throughout your shopping circuit and neighborhood's discovery, listen to fashion stories as told by your fashion savvy guide, and get a unique insight into the industry. Prior to your shopping tour, you will be sent a little shopping form to help personalize your experience. And following your fashion escapade, you will be sent a personal style summary of recommendations received by your stylist as well as some tour souvenir photos.

Nothing says a "real Stockholm" like walking through this neighbourhood. People we meet on our path will likely be styled in full Scandinavia, running to yoga studios, rocking strollers in the city park, with their favorite to-go cups suitable for both the instagram stories and to keep warm. Tasting truly unique brews and sampling selected pastries from true bakery connoisseurs is what this tour is all about. You will visit and get to learn about Fika from contestants of the Great Swedish Bake-off to single moms who had simple dreams baking the best pastries for their children and exploded in popularity thanks to Instagram. And fear not if coffee is not your choice of beverage, a Swedish Fika can be composed many ways and still do wonders for your taste buds.

On Taysta's Food Tour, you’ll explore a handpicked selection of restaurants, each offering a tasting from their menu. A digital map will guide you between the stops throughout the walk. When you arrive at a restaurant, simply present your Taysta ticket and your dish will be served. You decide the pace of the experience, taking your time at each stop as you like. All food tastings are included in the ticket price, and you’ll have the option to purchase a recommended drink to accompany each dish. It’s an enjoyable and relaxed way to discover Malmö’s culinary scene while sampling new flavors and beverages.

Uncover Linköping’s Hidden Wisdom! Join Elias Ståhl on a thrilling quest to reclaim his Ultimate Magic Pencil as you explore a city where history, creativity, and curiosity come alive around every corner. The Secrets of Linköping City Game combines exploration, storytelling, and mystery into one unforgettable self-guided adventure. Using your smartphone and GPS, you’ll wander through the city’s charming streets, discovering hidden corners and famous landmarks such as Linköping Cathedral, Järntorget Square, and the Östergötlands Museum. Along the way, you’ll solve puzzles, answer riddles, and complete fun photo tasks to earn points and unlock clues. Play solo for a personal challenge or as a group for a shared experience. You can pause anytime and resume later, making it perfect for flexible sightseeing. Compete for a top spot on the leaderboard or enjoy a relaxed exploration at your own pace in this GPS-based city game that turns Linköping into your personal playground of discovery.

Step into the world of Sherlock Holmes and solve a mysterious case during the Sherlock Holmes City Game – a self-guided adventure full of puzzles, plot twists, and hidden clues. Set in the historic center of Ystad, this City Game is all about story-driven gameplay and immersive mystery solving. It pulls you into a captivating story that you solve together, making it a unique way to connect, play, and create memories with your group. Perfect for friends, families, colleagues, or solo players who enjoy a challenge and love detective games. Whether you play solo or in teams, it’s a flexible and fun experience that transforms Ystad into your crime-solving playground. After booking, check your email for clear instructions, download the Loquiz app, and dive straight into your detective mission.