Stockholm Archipelago Tour by Classic Wooden Boat with Guide

Recommended by 94% of travelers

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Stockholm, Sweden

Very popular!

5+ bookings in the past 6 hours.

1 hour 45 minutes (approx.)
Mobile ticket
Offered in: English

Why travelers loved this

4.7

· Brenda_W ·

Jul 2026

We thoroughly enjoyed our trip around the archipelago today. John, our boat captain, was very pleasant and welcoming as was our guide Noel, who had a great personality and sense of humour. His friendly digs at the Danes and Norwegians was very funny. The scenery was beautiful and the cruise was very relaxing. We highly recommend this tour.

· Susan_H ·

Jul 2026

A fun and informative tour with guide Alton and captain Alex. The boat is vintage and comfortable. You learn about Stockholm and get a great boat ride in the process! A very good value.

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Overview

It's difficult to appreciate the beauty of the Stockholm Archipelago from dry land, but this cruise aboard a classic wooden vessel provides a front-row seat to the Swedish capital's most spectacular scenery. Glide through the city's scenic waterways and past historic landmarks such as the Royal Palace and the National Museum, while your guide shares stories of the region's culture and history.

See Stockholm from a unique vantage point on the water
Add context to what you see with live onboard commentary
This compact tour leaves plenty of time for other activities
Stay cool: Soft drinks are available to buy on board

What's Included

Restroom on board

There is a toilet on board
Soda/Pop

Soft drinks available for purchase

Alcoholic Beverages

No alcohol served on board

Meeting and Pickup

Meeting point

Stockholm Archipelago Tour
Skeppsbron 2, 111 30 Stockholm, Sweden
Departure point at the sales square to the left of the Gustav III Statue when facing the water. Look for a blue & yellow Sightseeing Ride bike with a "TICKETS" sign & Sightseeing Ride salespeople. Other boat salespeople are wearing red. The boat departs from the water by the black gate.

End point

This activity ends back at the meeting point.

Itinerary

Stockholm Old Town (Pass By)

Royal Palace (Pass By)

Ostermalm (Pass By)

Skeppsholmen (Pass By)

Royal Djurgården (Pass By)

Fjaderholmarna (Pass By)

Nacka (Pass By)

Hammarby Sjöstad (Pass By)

Danvikshem (Pass By)

Grona Lund (Pass By)

Sodermalm (Pass By)

Additional Info

Confirmation will be received at time of booking
Not wheelchair accessible
Stroller accessible
Service animals allowed

Near public transportation
Infants must sit on laps
Most travelers can participate
This tour/activity will have a maximum of 60 travelers

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Cancellation Policy

You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.

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Featured review

Jodi_L

Capt Carl and tour director Daniel provided an excellent tour of the archipelago. Our live tour was filled with local information, fun facts and entertaining stories. The small boat is a beautiful example of a well-made and maintained craft. Window areas are open and easy to view from. Blankets are provided in case of cool weather. This tour was able to take us to an area of apartments that are green and sustainable. We highly recommend this enjoyable tour supporting a local business.

Reviews

4.7

based on 263 reviews

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Loved the whole...

Prerna_C, Jul 2026

Loved the whole experience! a must do boat tour with family especially this wooden boat which can go under bridges too. Had a lovely local guide who was funny and knew the history well!

Highly recommend this trip

Niki_T, Jul 2026

Brilliant boat trip! Danielle was great - very informative and interesting to listen to. Good humour and perfect English. Would highly recommend for a trip around the central waterways of Stockholm and entrance to the archipelago.

Response from Host, Jul 2026

Thanks for your review! Glad to hear you had a wonderful time on board with Danielle. Thanks for your recommendation!

Good tour

Adrian_L, Jul 2026

Nice tour, bad start as it was overbooked. But when this was resolved all good good guide. Saw a lot of Stockholm and the islands around it. All In all a nice relaxing tour. Shame no refreshments were available which would have been a touch addition .

Response from Host, Jul 2026

Thanks for your review! We're very sorry for any inconvenience you may have experienced regarding your booking, but are happy to hear that you still had wonderful time on board with us. I will pass your recommendation about drinks along to our team - not a bad idea!

Awesome!

JOHN_D, Jul 2026

Jonathan was a great captain. Noel was a wonderful guide full of great insider info about Stockholm. Fantastic experience!

Response from Host, Jul 2026

Thanks for your review! Happy to hear you had a wonderful time on board with Noel & Captain Jonathan and even got some insider tips! Tack!

Wonderful way to see...

Susan_W, Jul 2026

Wonderful way to see Sweden! And lots of great tips along the way! Noel and the Captain are excellent guides!

Response from Host, Jul 2026

Thanks for your review! Glad to hear you had a great tour with Noel & got some good insider tips as well!

Amazing tour of Stockholm

Gwyn_I, Jul 2026

Amazing way to see Stockholm. The crew was very friendly and knowledgeable. And it was nice to be on such a beautiful and small smaller boat. Definitely a must have cruise if you’re in the area.

Response from Host, Jul 2026

Thanks for your review! Stockholm is certainly best seen from the water - glad to hear you enjoyed it!

Βoat trip in Archipelago to remember

Christoforos_C, Jul 2026

It's a very good tour around the city of Stockholm and the Archipelago, for a visitor to understand the city! It gives another perspective, and probably is the first thing you have to do, so then can explore the rest of the city. The Italian tour guide was very friendly and informative!

Response from Host, Jul 2026

Thanks for your review! We like to think of these tours as "the perfect introduction to Stockholm" and are always happy to hear when people agree! Glad to hear it was a great start to your time in Stockholm. Tack!

Aussies loving Stockholm

Brenda_W, Jul 2026

Response from Host, Jul 2026

Thanks for your review! Happy to hear that you enjoyed your time on board with Noel & Captain Jon. Also fun that you enjoyed the playful banter about Denmark & Norway - we never miss a chance to pick on the little brothers! Thanks for your recommendation!

The boat tour was a...

Kurt_B, Jul 2026

The boat tour was a wonderful way to see many things on the water. Our tour guide was knowledgeable and pointed out some great attractions.

Response from Host, Jul 2026

Thanks for your review!

Daniel was great

Daniel_M, Jul 2026

Informative and entertaining ride. Our tour guide Daniel was fantastic. Went through all of the significant sights accessible by water. Highly recommend.

Response from Host, Jul 2026

Thanks for your review! Glad to hear you enjoyed your tour with Danielle. Thanks for your recommendation!

A lovely afternoon!

Jennifer_B, Jul 2026

A lovely afternoon! Callum was our tour guide and he was a delight — informative and fun! Our captain too! Very nice boat and amazing views!

Response from Host, Jul 2026

Thanks for your review! Glad to hear you enjoyed your time on board with Callum & enjoyed the views around Stockholm!

Nice Boat Tour of Stockholm

Robert_Z, Jul 2026

Nice way to spend time on the water and see some of Stockholm. The first half of the ride was spent riding around one of the city’s islands. Very beautiful but we were hoping for more time viewing other parts of the city.

Response from Host, Jul 2026

Thanks for your review!

Nice cruise, pretty...

VanjaJelic, Jul 2026

Nice cruise, pretty scenary, great break from walking. Ian the guide was entertaining. Wish we went deeper into archipelago.

Response from Host, Jul 2026

Thanks for your review! Glad to hear you enjoyed your tour with Ian! Next time, we have an 2.5 hour Archipelago tour!

Very informative tour....

Leida_D, Jul 2026

Very informative tour. Our guide was really good. It was great despite the wind and rain. They had blankets :)

Response from Host, Jul 2026

Thanks for your review! It's true - we do have blankets! :)

Not Sardines

Thomas_O, Jul 2026

Classic wooden boat for an early morning cruise with lots of room to relax and soak up all the sights.

Response from Host, Jul 2026

Thanks for your review!

Very nice tour for a...

Bill_S, Jul 2026

Very nice tour for a nice, sunny day. Evan was the guide and gave a fine narration. The boat was comfortable.

Response from Host, Jul 2026

Thanks for your review! Glad to hear you enjoyed your time on board with Even! Tack!

Welcome boat trip

Mary_N, Jul 2026

The staff are great. Our guide was very knowledgeable. The boat was beautiful. There were parts of the ride that were a little boring. But overall, it was a good way to see Stockholm.

Response from Host, Jul 2026

Thanks for your review!

Our guides Tessa was very...

Bill_H, Jul 2026

Our guide Tessa was very informative and did a wonderful job. Definitely a great activity and provides a very good overview.

Response from Host, Jul 2026

Thanks for your review! Glad to hear you enjoyed your time on board with Tessa! Tack!

Great tour

Christine_S, Jul 2026

Great tour! Bernadette was a knowledgeable and funny guide. Loved her! Very nice overview of Stockholm and the islands.

Response from Host, Jul 2026

Thanks for your review! Happy to hear you enjoyed your tour with Bernadette!

A must have tour!

Vasilis_B, Jul 2026

A must have tour!!! The guide had many intresting info to tell and the boat ride was as long as it needs to be in order to see all the places. The scenery is amazing and i dully recommend it!

Response from Host, Jul 2026

Thanks for your review & recommendation!

Well worth doing

Glenise_A, Jul 2026

Our guide Carlotta was funny & very informative. Alex, the Skipper was very friendly & we loved the boat. It was a great cruise and went for the right amount of time

Response from Host, Jul 2026

Thanks for your review! So glad to hear you enjoyed your time on board with Carlotta and Captain Alex! Tack!

The guide was...

Sayuri_S, Jul 2026

The guide was knowledgeable and fun. The captain was friendly. It was a nice short trip. Viator said there would be a bathroom on the boat. This is wrong.

Response from Host, Jul 2026

Thanks for your review! I'm sorry you were unable to use the toilet during your tour - it was out of service on one of our boats last week.

This was a perfect tour...

Shannon_C, Jul 2026

This was a perfect tour for a first timer in Stockholm looking for a relaxing and quick tour. Our guide, Callum, was very knowledgeable and friendly and made the tour very enjoyable. Would definitely recommend!

Response from Host, Jul 2026

Thanks for your review! So happy to hear you had a great time on board with Callum. Thanks for your recommendation!

Great boat ride

David_G, Jul 2026

Tessa was a great tour guide! Would definitely recommend if your looking for a calm, informative boat ride.

Response from Host, Jul 2026

Thanks for your review! Glad to hear you enjoyed your tour with Tessa!

My mom and I loved this tour!

Virginia_V, Jul 2026

Daria was an incredible guide on our boat tour around Stockholm! She was knowledgeable, funny, and accommodating, and we learned a ton about Stockholm’s history and culture with a smile on our faces from start to finish.

Response from Host, Jul 2026

Thanks for your review! Happy to hear you had a great tour with Daria! Tack!

Tack Tessa!

Teodora_H, Jul 2026

It was great! Tessa was lovely, knowledgeable and fun! We really recommend this tour if you want to get to know the city in a fun way :)

Response from Host, Jul 2026

Thanks for your review! Happy to hear you enjoyed your tour with Tessa! Thanks for your recommendation!

Tessa the Guide

Janet_M, Jul 2026

Having been told by many people that we shouldn’t miss a tour of the Stockholm archipelago to demonstrate how many beautiful islands comprise this city, this tour did not disappoint. Truly a bargain at $39.52 per person, this was a lovely boat ride (some seats covered in case of inclement weather) through some of the waterways that surround Stockholm. Our tour guide, Tessa, was a very well-spoken, well-educated, and knowledgeable tour guide who eloquently described in detail the history and current state of islands we passed along the way. This was a pleasant and educational way to spend 2 hours on a beautiful July morning in Stockholm.

Response from Host, Jul 2026

Thanks for your review! So happy to hear you had a memorable experience on board with Tessa! We agree - she is a fabulous guide! Sounds like the perfect July morning indeed!

Relaxing way to explore...

Susan_H, Jul 2026

Relaxing way to explore the beautiful Stockholm archipelago and Stockholm city scape. Great commentary on the sights and history.

Response from Host, Jul 2026

Thanks for your review!

Informative, friendly cruise on a lovely vintage boat

Claire_E, Jul 2026

Tessa was a great guide. We learnt so much about the city and locals. It is just the right amount of time. The boat is lovely. For the best view, sit more in the middle of the boat as the wooden panels curve up and could obstruct the view if you are smaller and sitting towards the front.

Response from Host, Jul 2026

Thanks for your review! So happy to hear you had a great time on board with Tessa & that you learned some new things about Stockholm & Sweden. Thanks for your recommendations!

Beautiful boat ride!

Cynthia_M, Jul 2026

Beautiful boat ride around Stockholm! Our guide Emil gave us great information about the archipelago and life in this part of Sweden. We had a gorgeous, sunny afternoon. They did have number of blankets available if it's a cooler day.