Discover the charm of Gamla Stan, Stockholm’s Old Town, on a guided walking tour. Stroll through its narrow, colorful streets, uncover centuries of history and culture, and admire landmarks such as the Royal Palace. Meet your guide at Gustav Adolfs Torg in the heart of the city to begin your journey through Gamla Stan. Walk along iconic sites including the Royal Palace, the statue of St. George and the Dragon, the city’s narrowest street, and the famous main square, Stortorget — the setting of one of Sweden’s darkest historical moments. Along the way, your dynamic guides, each with diverse backgrounds, will share stories that blend the city’s rich past with insights into modern Swedish life. You’ll not only see the highlights but also gain a deeper understanding of Stockholm and its people. With Rainbow Tours — Stockholm’s top-rated walking tour company — you’ll explore the city on foot, get insider tips for the rest of your stay, and experience Stockholm like a local.
The Original Stockholm Ghost Walk and Historical Tour - Gamla Stan
When Stockholm's museums have locked their ancient doors, when the stores are all closed and people have retreated to the safety of their homes, this is when the empty streets of Stockholm's Old Town are handed over to the spirits, legends and to us. Stockholm's past will come to life on this 1,5 hour walking tour.
Few cities are as defined by their waterways as Stockholm, and there's no better way to appreciate that than from the deck of a classic archipelago ship. Stromma's Archipelago Tour departs daily from Strandvägen, through an archipelago of nearly 30,000 islands stretching into the Baltic Sea. Your on-board guide brings the landscape to life with stories about the islands and beloved Swedish archipelago traditions. Choose from a 1.5, 2.5, or 3-hour cruise – each a memorable perspective of Stockholm from the water. Book your ticket today. Departure Point/Boat/Time: M/S Angantyr - Strandvägen, berth no 14, (1,5hr tour) at 10:00, 12:00, 14:30, 16:30 M/S Evert Taube - Strandvägen, berth no 14, (1h 45 min; sold as 1.5-hour tour) at 11:30, 13:30, 15:30, 17:30 M/S Östanå I - Strandvägen, berth no 15 (2,5hr tour) at 10:30, 13:00 and 17:30 S/S Stockholm - Strandvägen, berth no 16 (3hr tour) at 12:00, 15:00
After we pick you up from your hotel in Kiruna, we will start to chase the northern lights that depends on each night according to the weather conditions. We can drive to Abisko, Kiruna’s boreal forest or wherever we can find clear sky to see Aurora Borealis. Lights of Vikings have a really high success rate in finding clear sky which is one of the most important criteria to see the Northern Lights. Our concept is famous for driving long distances if necessary! Wherever we go during the tour, we will tell you many stories about the northern lights and Vikings. After finding clear sky, we’ll admire the northern lights and we will take pictures which we’ll send to you within 3 days after the tour. If you bring your own camera, we will help you set it up to get the best shots. As the northern lights dance in the sky we will serve hot drinks and make a camp fire for you to keep warm. After the northern lights tour, we will drive you back to Kiruna.
Open Electric Boat Ride in Stockholm with Live-Guide
Our open boats provides a one-of-a-kind experience and introduction to Stockholm with quality live-guides. The 100% electric boats enhance your experience, with no obnoxious noise or foul smells. Our smaller boats and enthusiastic guides create a more personal and unique experience, bringing travelers closer to the city both physically and emotionally. Discover Stockholm from the water. Take a Ride with us and experience all of Stockholm's highlights with the most unique tour in the city!
Best of Stockholm: Small Group Walking Tour (Max 10, 3 Hours)
Our Stockholm small group public walking tour will allow you to explore Stockholm’s most exciting attractions and enjoy the most breathtaking views. Learn the city’s most iconic sights, fascinating stories about the kings, the Swedish mentality, as well as the customs and traditions of the Swedes. The must-see landmarks of the tour include the oldest square Stortorget, the medieval city centre, Gamla stan, the Narrowest Street, and the most diminutive statue in Stockholm. You will also get to see and experience the lesser-known gems of Stockholm, such as the Viking stone built in a wall. Choose a 10:00 am, 14:00 or 18.00 departure to suit your schedule. What To Keep In Mind We operate in all weather conditions; therefore, we kindly ask you to dress appropriately. Please wear footwear suitable for walking, and bring an umbrella or rain jacket in case of rain.
Explore More, Walk Less! Discover Stockholm in the most comfortable and eco-friendly way – aboard a private golf cart! This exclusive tour allows you to explore the city's top attractions while enjoying a smooth and effortless ride. Whether you're short on time or want a more intimate sightseeing experience, this tour is the perfect way to see the best of Stockholm without the hassle of walking long distances. What Makes This Tour Special? ✔ Private experience – No strangers, just you and your group! ✔ Live guide in English + Audio guide in 8 languages: English, German, Spanish, Polish, Swedish, French, Dutch and Italian. ✔ Two tour durations available: 60 or 120 minutes – choose what suits you best! ✔ See more, walk less! A golf cart lets you cover more ground while enjoying the sights in comfort.
See Stockholm from a local’s perspective as you explore the city’s islands, cycle paths, hidden gems, and waterfronts by bike. Ride where cars and buses can’t go, cross scenic bridges, and discover Gamla Stan with an expert guide—an active and authentic way to experience the “Venice of the North” on a 2-3 h tour.
Operating since 2015, we are a trusted local tour company known for reliability, punctuality, and consistently high guest ratings. Our long-standing experience allows us to deliver well-organized tours with professional local guides. Discover the heart of Sweden’s capital on a guided walking tour through Stockholm’s Old Town. Walk along narrow medieval streets, pass colorful squares, and explore historic Gamla Stan, where royal history and everyday city life meet. Along the way, you’ll see remarkable architecture and hear clear, engaging stories that place the city’s past into context. This tour is fully outdoors and designed to give a balanced view of culture, history, and atmosphere in one of Stockholm’s most iconic districts. Please note: this is a public tour, not a private one. Other participants will join, and group size is limited. Reserve your spot and experience Stockholm’s Old Town with a knowledgeable local guide.
While other operators may give you one method of chasing the lights on foot or in a minivan, we are proud to be the only outfitter to invest so much time and customer research into a brand new adventure that gives you not one, but THREE methods to see and photograph the northern lights and the absolute best chances of a successful aurora chase in Abisko National Park. We are proud of the fact that we are fully insured and have all the necessary permits to operate our tours in Abisko National Park, which many of our competitors have simply chosen not to do. All of our evening adventures have a maximum guest to guide ratio of 8:1. This makes the experience much more genuine, and helps us maintain proper social distancing at our locations. Since your adventure includes all transportation, there is not a set time that we have to return back to the hotel, which gives us more flexibility and the ability to stay out later than any other outfitter in Abisko.
We will meet by the entrance of the museum, to skip the waiting line and enter the museum all together. We will start by going over the Swedish Empire and the war in which Gustav Adolf had the ship commissioned, what was the purpose of the ship? Who was the enemy during these years? Something happened during the construction and the ship sank, what happened? and whose fault was it? Many years later it was found and salvaged, but this was no easy task. We will go over the engineering project together and show you the maps used in the 19th century to find the location of the ship, and how it was found in the 1950s. Once it was salvaged, a time capsule of the 17th century was opened and many secrets were revealed of how life was back then. This tour is the perfect choice for the ones who want to get a deep knowledge about everything that happened, in and out of the ship. Come full of questions, because we want to answer all of them!
If you want to get the proper introduction to Sweden, this is the tour for you! Using food as the tool for exploring, we introduce you to what the land of ABBA and VOLVO is all about and take you on an exciting walking tour that highlights the foods that are and have been prolific in making Sweden one of the happiest countries in the world. Come taste the meatballs and fish soups that have got international acclaim, indulge in Swedish chocolate that is being served at Royal weddings and be guaranteed to taste something you have never tasted before… smoked liquorice! The tour last for 4 hours over 7 individual stops. The total walking distance is 2 miles (3.5km) and the tastings make up a full meal.
Experience Stockholm from both land and water in one single vehicle - an amphibious bus! You will get see many of city´s most known attractions whilst our guide tells fun and interesting stories along the way. Experience the thrill when we drive a 10 ton bus into the water. Welcome aboard the Ocean Bus - Sightseeing with a Twist
Viking History, Runes & Countryside 9h Tour to Sigtuna & Uppsala
Uncover the secrets of Sweden's Viking heritage, while exploring ancient places and Viking runestones, on this full day tour out of Stockholm. Travel trough the beautiful Swedish countryside to historically important places joined by a expert Viking guide. Learn about the complexity of the Viking Age while you experience a Viking parliament, cross a Viking runestone bridge and decipher inscriptions on 1000 years old runestones. Stroll the cozy town Sigtuna, Sweden's oldest town, and immense yourself in Viking culture at the once pagan Old Uppsala. History enthusiasts, and Viking interested, will delight at this educational tour enriching your knowledge about the Vikings, while experiencing Sweden outside Stockholm. • Full day Viking history tour surrounded by beautiful Swedish nature. • Uncover Sweden's fascinating Viking past at several carefully selected places. • See Viking gravefields, ancient runestones and a Viking parliament. • Visit Sigtuna, Uppsala City and Old Uppsala mounds
Step aboard the Hop-on Hop-off sightseeing experience in Stockholm and discover how pleasant and effortless a city trip can be! Enjoy more of Stockholm and its highlights with the city's biggest bus tour! The Stockholm Hop-on Hop-off bus offers 22 stops all across the Swedish capital, all of the famous locations and sights of the city have a matching stop on the Stockholm bus tour. Experience Stockholm by land and sea, with the bus and boat option ticket. The combination ticket gives you full access and you can freestyle as much as you want. With a 24hour ticket you can see all the attractions in Stockholm from the water and from land at your own pace. We offer an audio-guide in multiple languages so you will be sure to learn all there is to know about the sights along the way.
See Stockholm from a new perspective on this 2-hour 15-minute sightseeing cruise through the city’s waterways. Travel beneath 12 bridges and pass through the lock linking Lake Mälaren with the Baltic Sea, while taking in views of the Old Town, Södermalm, Djurgården, Hammarby Sjöstad, and the islands of Lilla and Stora Essingen. An onboard guide provides live commentary in English throughout the cruise, sharing stories about Stockholm and the sights along the route. Relax in the onboard café and bar, where you can purchase Swedish fika, sandwiches, snacks, hot and cold drinks, beer and wine. Book with Stromma for a memorable way to experience Stockholm from the water.
Old town, or “Gamla stan” as it is known locally, is by far the most mythical and legendary neighborhood in all of Stockholm. As the city’s historical center, this is where you find out about ancient events and hear fascinating stories and tales that would last for a lifetime! With this tour its like you step in to a time machine and are whisked back to the to middle ages where noblemen, princesses and dukes roamed the streets. Come find out about the Stockholm Blood Bath, the cannonball wedged in house façade and the legend of St George and the Dragon.
Stockholm Small Group Food Tour with 7 Classic Food Tastings
Stockholm's Gamla Stan hides centuries of Viking and seafaring history behind its cobbled lanes, and the best way to taste it is with a local guide leading you street by street. This small-group walking tour weaves through Old Town's alleyways and courtyards for 7 tastings that trace Swedish food from its coastal roots to its sweetest finish. Start with golden-fried herring and knäckebröd, then try toast skagen, prawn toast piled with mayo, sour cream, dill and roe, alongside creamy potatoes with lingonberries and cucumber. Watch a candy shop craft artisanal peppermint sweets by hand, sample a classic Swedish cheese at a cosy local haunt, and finish with prinsesstårta, Sweden's iconic cloud-soft princess cake. Along the way you'll pass the Royal Palace and hear how Gamla Stan's colourful buildings have held their stories for hundreds of years. And somewhere in the mix, Secret Food Tours will slip you a Secret Dish we won't name until it's on your plate.
Explore Stockholm at your own pace with a 24 unlimited hop-on hop-off bus pass. On this sightseeing tour you'll experience all of the Swedish capital's highlights, including The Royal Opera, The Vasa Museum, The Royal Palace, ABBA The Museum, City Hall and much more! From the open-top deck you'll enjoy fabulous panoramic views of Stockholm, and with an on-board audio tour commentary provided in 6 languages, you'll feel totally immersed in the history and culture of this fantastic city.
1-Day Small-Group Stockholm Archipelago Kayak Tour
Total escape from the city Escape for a day, only 45 minutes away from Stockholm, with your family, your partner or between a group of friends! Stockholm archipelago offers you the opportunity to be in a peaceful and relaxful place thanks to his unique landscape that makes all its characteristics. The archipelago is formed of about 30000 islands located in the calmness of the Baltic sea. It used to be formerly farmers and fishermen's shelters or furthermore trading outpost under the Viking period. The surface of the water is overhung by those domes made of rocks and trees often uninhabited giving to the region its uniqueness. Far from the cities and far from everything, this natural maze offers an unexpected contrast for whom is coming to visit Sweden for a long weekend, or a few days for instance. Join the adventure that would bring you another impression of Sweden.