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Stockholm: City Archipelago Sightseeing Cruise with Guide

1. Stockholm: City Archipelago Sightseeing Cruise with Guide

Experience the best of the Stockholm archipelago in a short period of time on a round-trip city cruise. With a guide on board, learn about the history of the different sights you pass. Enjoy a journey with beautiful sights and fascinating stories.  Start your tour from Strandvägen and jump onboard M/S Östanå I built in 1906, or S/S Stockholm built in 1931. Buy hot and cold drinks, sandwiches from the onboard cafeteria. Watch as your guide points out the natural sites of the Stockholm archipelago, the second largest in the Baltic Sea.

Stockholm: Go City All-Inclusive Pass with 50+ Attractions

2. Stockholm: Go City All-Inclusive Pass with 50+ Attractions

Discover Stockholm with an all-inclusive pass and visit as many attractions as you like for 1 to 5 days. This handy digital pass has got you covered with over 50 handpicked museums, historical sites, boat tours, and other iconic sites. Simply choose your pass duration from 1, 2, 3, 4, or 5 days and download it to your mobile device. Browse the digital guide for information, including opening times and instructions on how to access each attraction before your visit, and present your pass at each attraction or tour for entry. Enjoy planning your own Stockholm itinerary, and save money compared to buying individual tickets on the day. The Stockholm All-Inclusive Pass includes entry to the following activities: • The Vasa Museum • The Royal Palace • Skansen • Hop-on hop-off green bus tour (April to October) • Traditional Swedish Fika at Systrarna Andersson • Storkyrkan Stockholm Cathedral • SkyView Stockholm Tours and Experiences • Under the Bridges of Stockholm boat tour (April to December) • Birka - The Viking City with boat trip (May to September) • Boat tour to Drottningholm Palace - singer or return ticket (May to September) • Fjäderholmarna boat trip (May to September) • Grand Archipelago Tour to Gustavsberg (July to August) • Hop-on hop-off boat (June to August) • Grand Artipelag Tour (May to September) • Royal Canal tour (April to December) • Lake Mälaren cruise to Sigtuna (July to August) • Skokloster Castle & Lake Mälaren Cruise to Skokloster (July to August) • Boat tour to the Archipelago City - Vaxholm • Stockholm City Canal Tour – Boat Sightseeing (July to August) • Solve a Mystery - Self-guided Murder Mystery Tour • Hip and Healthy Sandwich and Coffee at Fern & Fika • Moyagi karaoke • Tom Tits Experiment • VR Rollercoaster City Ride Stockholm Summer Activities • Self-Guided Stand-Up Paddleboard Adventure • Kayak Adventure in Central Stockholm • Kayak Adventure from Pampas Marina • Adventure Golf at Kristineberg Golf Bar • Adventure Golf at Nacka Strand Golf Bar Museums and Places of Interest • Drottningholm Palace • Riddarholmen Church • Chinese Pavillion at Drottningholm Palace • Tekniska - National Museum of Science and Technology • Fotografiska - Photographic Museum • Nobel Prize Museum • Nordiska Museet - The Nordic Museum • Museum of Spirits • Artipelag art museum • The Viking Museum • Drottningholm Court Theatre (April to October) • K A Almgren Silk Weaving & Museum • Prince Eugen's Waldemarsudde • Stockholm Toy Museum • Bonniers Konsthall • Dansmuseet - The Dance Museum • The Jewish Museum • Millesgarden Museum • Strindberg Museum • Sven-Harrys Art Museum • Swedish Museum of Performing Arts • The Paint Factory • The Butterfly House - Haga Ocean • Police Museum • Vaxholm Fortress Museum (June to September) • Casino Cosmopol • The National Maritime Museum • The Swedish History Museum Winter Activities • Stockholm Winter Tour by Boat (January to March) Attractions and tours are subject to change. Check the digital guide included on your confirmation voucher for the full list of inclusions, opening times, and reservation instructions. *Savings based on sample itineraries on the Go City website. 

Stockholm: Land and Water Tour by Amphibious Bus

3. Stockholm: Land and Water Tour by Amphibious Bus

Enjoy a tour of Stockholm by land and water on an amphibious bus tour. Learn about the history of the city from a variety of perspectives, seeing notable landmarks like Gröna Lund, the Royal Palace, and the Royal Island of Djurgården Once everyone is aboard, head toward the Royal Theatre. Your guide will give a short introduction about the bus before switching focus to the sights. Drive along the fashionable street of Birger Jarl before landing at the nightclub mecca of Stureplan. Continue to the Royal Library, see the 1912 Olympic stadium, and turn into the street Karlavägen to arrive at the beautiful area of Östermalm. Suddenly the tarmac beneath you turns to gravel and now the real fun begins, it is time for the bus to get wet. Hold on to your phones and cameras and prepare for some butterflies in your stomach. The music gets louder and a big splash of water hits the windscreen. Before you know it, you are floating. After a couple of minutes of cruising on the water, you will also hear the story behind the Royal Island of Djurgården. Pass the Vasa museum and Sweden’s oldest amusement park Gröna Lund. Get your camera ready for a postcard-like view of Stockholm. The striking Old Town facades lie ahead, where the buildings date back to the 16th-century. In the middle are the German church and Stockholm city hall, which is a famous symbol of Stockholm with the three golden crowns mounted on top. Sail alongside the shore of Södermalm, the biggest of the 14 islands that constitute Stockholm. Cruise around the island of Skeppsholmen and get a great view of the Royal Palace, which is one of the biggest palaces in Europe. See the 19th-century ship Af Chapman docked on the island of Skeppsholmen, which was once Stockholm's naval station. Learn about the royal family and also how Sweden became the country that it is today. Hear how one of the poorest countries in Europe become a thriving industrial nation with a capital now considered to be Europe’s equivalent to silicon valley. Feel the current from Sweden’s third biggest lake pushing fresh clean water into the Baltic Sea. Further ahead, get a great panoramic view of Strandvägen, which is probably the most exclusive address in Scandinavia. Pass the ship of the world’s strongest little girl, Pippi Longstocking. It is time to return to dry land. The engine roars for a couple of seconds as the captain hits the throttle to push the bus back to land. Drive towards the starting point, passing the birthplace of the world-famous psychological phenomenon of Stockholm syndrome. Also pass the oldest building in the city and the oldest park in Stockholm, which once belonged to the royal family. To complete your tour, get a photo with the singing captain.

Stockholm: Vasa Museum Entrance Ticket

4. Stockholm: Vasa Museum Entrance Ticket

Make your visit to Vasa on Djurgården easier by buying your ticket in advance. See 11 exhibits and find out why the the ship sank in Stockholm's harbor on its maiden voyage before it ever went to war. Show your admission ticket at the ticket counter. Start your visit by watching the documentary to learn more about the ship. Then walk at your own pace through various exhibitions with original objects placed around the ship. You can view the Vasa from 6 different floors. There are daily guided tours around the ship and there is an audio guide in several languages. Lunch, coffee, sandwiches and pastries are served in the Vasa Museum's restaurant. On the way out you will find the museum shop. Souvenirs, literature and copies of objects found on board are sold here.

Stockholm Bike Tour

5. Stockholm Bike Tour

See the highlights of Stockholm on a guided bicycle tour. Go island hopping and see sights like the Old Town, the Royal Palace, and the Parliament. Stay dry on rainy days with the included rain poncho and keep yourself safe with the included helmet. Meet your guide and get fitted with your helmet and bike. Peddle through the cobbled streets and colorful buildings in the Old Town on the island of Gamla Stan. Ride by the Royal Palace and learn about its history from your guide. Move quickly and easily from island to island along the the shores of the sea and the lake. Cruise over bridges and past sights such as the Parliament and the Royal Dramatic Theatre. Admire the city’s beautiful gardens, picturesque 17th-century wooden houses, and the world’s first National City Park. Enjoy rolling down streets that are well-planned for safe cycling with many bicycle paths and green stretches where cars are not allowed.

Royal Canal Tour - Explore Stockholm by Boat

6. Royal Canal Tour - Explore Stockholm by Boat

Experience the greener parts of Stockholm on board a lovely canal boat and sail along the Djurgården Canal, separating Djurgården Island from the northern mainland. Built under the orders of King Charles XIV in 1825, the royal canal leaves behind the inner city from Nybrokajen, passing beautiful buildings en route to the peaceful canal. Audio guides are provided, with headsets, in over 10 languages, including English, Swedish, German, French, Spanish, Italian, Russian, Japanese, and Chinese. Get fabulous views of the Stockholm skyline as you head back to the city at the end of your 50-minute cruise, providing a different perspective of the Swedish capital.

Stockholm: Royal Bridges and Canal Cruise

7. Stockholm: Royal Bridges and Canal Cruise

See the sights of Stockholm from its waterways on a 1-hour cruise along the city’s canals and waterways. Cruise to the royal island of Djurgården, and enjoy panoramic views of the Stockholm skyline. Board the boat by the Royal Palace in the Old Town, and cruise along the narrow Djurgårds Canal. Head out into the open bays and shores of the islands of the Stockholm Archipelago, and marvel at the colorful buildings of the Gamla Stan. Pass the Royal Game Park of Djurgården island. Continue to the small islet of Riddarholmen (part of the Gamla Stan), and cruise past the trendy streets of Södermalm. Enjoy free Wi-Fi on board the mint condition boat, along with facilities such as toilets and a small café. Along the way, listen to an informative audio commentary with your complimentary earphones.

Stockholm: Archipelago Winter Kayaking and Fika Experience

8. Stockholm: Archipelago Winter Kayaking and Fika Experience

Your adventure begins at Skärgårdens Kanotcenter, where you’ll meet your guide and take part in a safety briefing. Your guide will help you to make some adjustments to the kayak if needed, and will also discuss the route. Once you’re familiar with the basic paddling and safety techniques, it's time to hop into your sea kayak to explore the winter archipelago from the perspective of the water. Follow your guide as you explore the beauty of Vaxholm and admire typical Swedish architecture. With its famous fortress that was used to defend Stockholm and traditional fishing cottages in the harbor, it's the perfect place to get the full archipelago experience. On the other side you'll find one of Stockholm's largest nature reserves. Whilst kayaking and exploring the islands from the water, listen to local stories about the area, which was once home to Vikings over 1,000 years ago. Soak up the scenic winter views and feel immersed in the tranquility, despite being just 30-minutes from Stockholm. At the end of an unforgettable experience, it’s time to begin the journey back to the starting point, admiring the last of the views along the way before warming up over a cup of coffee.

Stockholm: City Sightseeing Electric Boat Tour

9. Stockholm: City Sightseeing Electric Boat Tour

Take an electric boat trip through Stockholm and relax in comfort as you get to know the city from the water. Listen to commentary about each location and travel from the harbors to iconic attractions. See the outside of the Vasa Museum, Stockholm Palace, and Skansen. Make your way to the front of Stockholm Palace to meet your friendly guide and group for the day. Climb aboard your boat and settle down as you start to drift further into the city. Cruise along the Djurgården Well Canal and admire the lush greenery as you sail under low bridges. Enjoy your own food and drinks as you listen to live commentary about each location. Immerse yourself in the story of Stockholm and feel the wonder of drifting by the spires of the Nordic Museum. Act out a little scene on the boat passing by the Royal Dramatic Theatre and sing a song outside ABBA The Museum.

Stockholm: Wildlife Safari

10. Stockholm: Wildlife Safari

Take your trip to Stockholm to the next level with a memorable wildlife safari in Stockholm Forest. Get up close and personal with a wonderful array of animals, from moose and elks to beavers, deer, eagles, and much more. Discover the magic of the forest at dusk, as you begin your trip in the evening when all kinds of majestic wildlife come out to play. Learn all about the natural habitats of these fantastic creatures from an informed professional, as well as their behavioural patterns, diets, and where they can usually be seen. Look carefully through your binoculars for glimpses of other animals such as wolves, lynxes, wild boars, and woodpeckers. Relax with a complimentary dinner, and take away unforgettable memories of an evening in the Swedish wilderness. * Animals in the wilderness are hardly predictable. We do everything we can and use our expertise to spot them but we can not guarantee to see all the animals as we don’t feed or attract them in any way!

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What people are saying about Stockholm

Amazing experience,I would recommend anyone interested in historical and archeological projects it's aust whilst in Stockholm. Lots of information,great accessibility and super clean facilities, to end it all the cafe has amazing food!

Great museum, you can listen audio tour guide from your phone in the meantime. They leveled story of the ship, and supported the exhibition with items from inside of the ship. I loved it.

It was a very informative and funny tour. If you are new in the city and want to know what is all the areas and a little bit history and culture information you should take this tour…

I got in superfast and the museum was awesome! Very happy with my experience

"Must visit" museum. The audio guide was created perfectly