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Close your eyes and imagine a place where people stuff their own sausages and brew their own beer. Open your eyes to reveal the “Hipster Island,” also known as Södermalm, where this is the reality. Experience the bohemian side of Stockholm with a touch of history and culture on this 2-hour walking tour.

Explore the Stockholm subway system, known as the world’s longest art gallery. Discover over 100 kilometers of colorful, intricate, and thought-provoking artwork spread across more than 90 Stockholm subway stations. See how the Stockholm subway art transforms a simple public transportation network into a cultural experience. Admire abstract paintings and sculptures, murals, and installations, part of an ongoing art project since the 1950s. Immerse yourself in Swedish history, modern art, and unique storytelling—all while navigating the Stockholm metro stations.

A relaxing way to see the Stockholm archipelago, this boat tour takes you around some of the many islands while an onboard guide tells you stories about the history and culture of the area. You'll pass by natural and historical landmarks with opportunities to take plenty of photos. This is a great tour to take at the start of your stay to get oriented with the archipelago.

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.

Tour Stockholm's waterways and bridges on this sightseeing cruise. Pass under all 15 of the bridges that connect the central islands of Stockholm's archipelago as you relax on board. Glide around tranquil Djurgården, snap photos of the colorful townhouses in Gamla Stan, and pass through the locks that connect the city's canals to the Baltic Sea and Lake Mälaren. Follow commentary on board in English, or with audio guide via your phone for other languages.

Are you scared of the dark? See a different side of Stockholm and experience this spooky nighttime tour. Your local “spirit” guide will explain Sodermalm’s mysteries, ghosts and legends on this 1.5 hour walking tour. Dare to explore the island of Sodermalm alongside the ghosts and spirits that lurk there.

Join a walk about medieval horror, undead and dark folk beliefs in Stockholm with a focus on Stockholm's dark history. Hear about folk beliefs such as mylings, the church mask and the curses of the rivers as well as the forest council, evil sudden death and when the plague came to Uppsala. You will also discover the undead of the Middle Ages, learn more about Stockholm's plague year 1709-11 and hear about executions and evil sudden death on Galgbacken in a walk around the cathedral and the small square, from the 14th century, in Uppsala. Leads the tour makes an authorized guide.

Discover Stockholm through three unforgettable experiences in one tour: Swedish food, world-famous metro art and a royal assassination drama. This experience combines authentic Swedish cuisine with culture and storytelling. Taste game meats, Swedish cheeses and local dishes while exploring some of the most spectacular stations in Stockholm's metro, often called "the world's longest art gallery." Hear the story of King Gustav III, who was assassinated at a masked ball in 1792. Follow the trail of his assassin, Jacob Johan Anckarström, through the historic streets of Stockholm's Old Town to the medieval cellar where he was imprisoned while awaiting trial. Enjoy your final meal in the very cellar where Anckarström was held after the assassination. Here we serve classic Swedish home-style cooking before ending the experience with Sweden's beloved fika – coffee and a cinnamon bun.

Cover more ground in less time on a Stockholm bike tour. The city’s central islands are bike-friendly with hundreds of kilometers of cycle paths. But, if you don’t know them, you risk missing the best bits. On this tour, follow your local guide past landmarks and hidden gems, which are often only accessible by bike or foot, and hear their history, too. Stockholm Royal Palace and Gamla Stan are among the highlights.

Discover Stockholm's frightening history with this self-guided city tour. Led by a phone app, follow the clues around the area to experience mysterious locations including downtown Stockholm, churches, and landmarks. Feel the chill of spirits innocent and guilty, while walking among the crypts of the dead. Explore at your own pace, according to your own interests, as you pass by everywhere from the Nobel Prize Museum to the Royal Palace.

Take the stress out of waving Stockholm goodbye with this transfer to Arlanda 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 at any time of day throughout the week and depart regularly from applicable terminals.

Book a trip to the different Uppsala, go on a trip about the dark part of Swedish history. Hear about the 17th century slave trade, about Uppsala's gallows hill, experience what was going on inside the racial biology institute and hear about the anatomical department's rules for which crimes could end up under the knife. We visit the streets where the brothels and Uppsala's Red light district were located during the 19th century. Experience the dark history that is not often talked about or visited. Visit the forgotten historical, and hear about the poor, spooky and different that is often swept under the rug. Collection outside Uppsala City Library's main entrance - Intro. Dragabrunnsgatan - Uppsala's red light district during the 19th century Svartbäcksgatan - The poor Uppsala St Erik's square - The plague in Uppsala 1709-1712 The Cathedral and the Dean's House - Persecutions against dissent and the Swedish Institute of Racial Biology 1920-1958. Gustavianum - About the slave trade, anatomical institution and 19th century phrenologists. The forced sterilizations of the 1940s

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.

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.

Venture into this hip Scandinavian capital on an inspirational 3-hour photographic walk, exploring the highlights of Stockholm with one of our insightful guides. Shoot famous landmarks such as Gamla Stan and the Royal Palace and enjoy views of the waterfront with old wooden ships and colourful reflections of stately architecture. Photo Exploring´s professional guide will show you creative ways to photograph the best sites in the city to ensure you have an enjoyable time capturing memorable images to bring home. Manual camera settings such as aperture, shutter speed and iso Creative composition using perspective, lines and colour The control and influence of light Tips & tricks for post-processing The tour is exclusive and private which means that your guide and instructor can concentrate 100% on assisting you in getting the right images and the best experience possible.

When the museums have locked their ancient doors, the shops have closed, and the crowds have disappeared, the streets of Gamla Stan are handed over to the spirits, the legends, and to you. This self guided ghost walk brings Stockholm’s Old Town to life through vivid audio storytelling, leading you through its narrow medieval alleys, hidden corners, and haunting past. With your 24 hour access you will be able to uncover chilling tales, forgotten history, and the eerie atmosphere that only appears after dark. It is a flexible way to experience one of Stockholm’s most historic districts without groups, schedules, or the usual tourist rush. - No app download, works directly from your browser - Start anytime, anywhere - Explore haunted streets, historic landmarks, and hidden corners - Immersive storytelling with soundscapes and voice narration After booking, simply enter the last 5 digits of your phone number in the “access code” field at Cityghostwalk.trales.io to activate your access.

Discover the dark history of Stockholm with ease by going on this private guided tour. Instead of spending hours reading up on the city’s ghostly tales and Swedish folklore, you can enjoy the immersive experience of having a guide to show you around and entertain you with spooky stories as you walk past key Old Town landmarks.

Experience a new side of Stockholm—and see the best of the city from the water's edge—with this private kayak rental. Set off at whatever time works best for you; basic kayaking gear and instructions are provided before you set off to make logistics easy. From there, head off on an active, self-guided tour through central Stockholm.

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.

Visit the Middle Ages and its undead for a while, experience the bloodthirsty Myrlings of folklore and the curses of the elves, outbreaks of plague, fear and evil sudden death. Welcome to this Horror Walk in Vallentuna center. We visit the cemetery in Vallentuna, the mill etc. Start outside Vallentuna church.

Stockholm is a stunning capital in Scandinavia and offers a unique artistic scene. During the two-hour tour, we explore the city below the surface ,a journey through the longest art gallery, the subway system. More than 150 artists took part to the creation of the artistic work from 1950 to 1992. With over 90 stations with art installations, the subway system is a reflection of Swedish art and cultural evolution.

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.

Taking memorable photos of your trip can be challenging for novice and professional photographers alike. This private photography tour helps ensure you take home beautiful photos of your trip to Stockholm, offering a photographer who guides you to photogenic landmarks in the Scandinavian Capital. Learn creative ways to shoot city sights, manual setting basics, creative compositions, light control and influence, and post-processing tips and tricks.