Top Stockholm Half-day Tours

When your cruise ship docks in Stockholm's port, enjoy a comprehensive shore excursion by bus and on foot. During this tour of the highlights of Stockholm, take a walking tour through Gamla Stan, visit the Vasa Museum, and take a scenic drive through downtown Stockholm. Entrance fees and round-trip transportation from the port are included.

Cycle around Stockholm's central islands during this 3-hour guided sightseeing tour on a bike. Follow your local cyclist guide to the city's most important landmarks and stop by some hidden gems as well, many of which are only accessible by bike or on foot. Stockholm's general bike-friendliness and many cycling lanes make it easy to explore on two wheels. Visit Kungliga Slottet (the Royal Palace), the Swedish Parliament, the stately Royal Dramatic Theatre and Gamla Stan (Old Town) with engaging, informative commentary from your guide. Bikes and helmets are provided.

Enjoy a personalized experience of Stockholm, and explore the Swedish capital at your own pace, by booking this private tour. Your guide will take you to Stockholm's most important landmarks, including the Royal Palace and Stockholm City Hall, and to two major museums: the Vasa Museum and open-air Skansen museum.

Zip around Stockholm easily with this private car tour. You don't have to worry about navigation or directions; your guide will take care of the logistics. You can focus on the sights such as Old Town (Gamla Stan), Sodermalm, Ostermalm, and the Royal Palace. Learn about Stockholm's ancient history and modern life through guided commentary. You'll also enjoy admission, a guided tour, and some free time in the Vasa Museum.

Delve into Sweden’s fascinating Viking heritage on a half-day tour from its captivating capital, Stockholm. Uncover the mysteries of the country’s rich history with an accomplished guide and visit sites of profound cultural interest. See a collection of ancient runic stones at Täby and decipher ancient inscriptions at Granby. Convenient round-trip transportation from your hotel is included in this tour.

See the spectacular sights of Stockholm during a City Sightseeing hop-on hop-off bus tour. Disembark whenever an attraction captures your interest then simply await the next bus when you want to continue your tour. Venture to various stops scattered around the city, seeing legendary landmarks like the Vasa Museum, the Stockholm Royal Palace, and the Gamla Stan. Enjoy the freedom and flexibility of this experience in the sparkling capital of Sweden.

Discover two of Stockholm's sightseeing highlights on this walking tour. Walk the cobbled streets of Gamla Stan (Old Town), then stop by the Kungliga Slottet (the Royal Palace) and Storkyrkan (Coronation Church) with a knowledgeable local guide. Enjoy a ferry ride to Djurgården to tour the Vasa Museum, home to an ancient warship that sank in 1628 and has been painstakingly restored.

Paddle around central Stockholm's central waterways in a 1-person kayak on this active, self-guided tour. You'll be provided with an introduction to kayaking and paddling instruction, as well as all the equipment you need for a successful excursion. As you make your own way around the city, get sights of Stockholm's highlights from the water, a very different experience than touring on land.

Discover three of Stockholm's sightseeing highlights on this 2.5-hour private walking tour. This private tour ensures you personalized attention from your guide and answers to all of your questions about Stockholm's ancient and modern history. Walk the cobbled streets of Gamla Stan (Old Town), then stop by the Kungliga Slottet (the Royal Palace) and Storkyrkan (Coronation Church) with a knowledgeable local guide. Enjoy a ferry ride to Djurgården to tour the Vasa Museum, home to an ancient warship that sank in 1628 and has been painstakingly restored. Includes Vasa Museum admission ticket.

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 leafy, tranquil Djurgården, snap photos of the colorful townhouses in Gamla Stan (Stockholm's Old Town), and pass through the locks that connect the city's canals to the Baltic Sea and Lake Mälaren.

Get acquainted with Stockholm when your ship docks in town on this express 5-hour tour. With your tour group and local guide, take a panoramic tour of the city on board a comfortable bus. Walk through Gamla Stan, Stockholm's Old Town, then explore the Vasa Museum and Stadshuset (City Hall) on guided tours. Round-trip transportation from the cruise port is included.

Uncover the secrets of Stockholm's Old Town (or, "Gamla Stan") on this walking tour. Follow your guide through the cobblestone streets and past colorfully painted buildings as they reveal to you the hidden stories of this historic area. Be transported back to the middle ages with tales of noblemen, princesses, and dukes while getting an excellent overview and orientation of the city to prepare you for further independent exploration.

Delve deep into Stockholm's culinary scene with this 4-hour walking tour. Get a comprehensive introduction to Swedish food and learn about the culinary history of this Scandinavian country. Walk approximately 2 miles (3.5 km) through the bustling city, stopping at 7 local restaurants. Taste foods such as fish soup, meatballs and Swedish salty licorice; all tastings are included and add up to a full meal.

Get a comprehensive overview of Viking history in Sweden and its effects on modern Scandinavian culture during this full-day tour from Stockholm. Visit the most important Viking sites, including Sigtuna and Markim-Orkesta, with transportation provided from central Stockholm.

Take the stress out of waving Stockholm goodbye with this transfer to Skavsta 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 throughout the week and depart from applicable terminals. A restroom is provided on board.

Kayak through central Stockholm's islands during this 2-hour adventure. Whether you're a novice or an experienced kayaker, seeing Stockholm from the water is a fantastic way to tour the city's most important landmarks. Meet your expert guide in one of Stockholm's calm, protected bays to learn or brush up on how to maneuver a kayak, then set out through the city's central waterways. Pass Kungsholmen and see City Hall, Riddarholmen Kyrka, Gamla Stan and Södermalm.   

Get an overview of Viking history in this quick and easy tour from Stockholm. Visit some of the Viking era's most important sites, including the Viking parliament, ancient rune stones, and Jarlabanke's Bridge. Round-trip transportation from a central Stockholm meeting point is included.

Spend a full day immersed in Viking history accompanied by a private guide on this 8-hour tour from Stockholm. Stops include Sigtuna and the countryside area of Markim-Orkesta. Round-trip hotel transport included.

Explore the Stockholm archipelago via kayak on this small-group tour. Just under an hour outside the bustling city of Stockholm is a group of islands in the Baltic Sea, just waiting to be discovered. Spend the day in this peaceful atmosphere, stopping for provided lunch and snacks. All equipment and instruction is provided; beginners are welcome.

A visit to an unfamiliar city can be greatly enriched by spending time with someone who lives there. Even if you don't have a friend in Stockholm, you can book one with this service that matches you with a local that shares your interests and puts together a customized itinerary for you. Together with your new local friend, explore Stockholm and discover spots you'd be unlikely to find alone while getting invaluable insights into life in the city.

Sample the best of Stockholm's cuisine on this half-day walking tour. With a food-loving local guide and an intimate group of 12 people, learn about the evolution of Swedish cuisine from traditional smoked reindeer to the cosmopolitan city's contemporary cuisine. Taste some fresh local seafood and sip some decadent hot chocolate. Dig in a modern version of Swedish meatballs and sample a traditional Swedish Fika, or after-dinner coffee and treat combination. Stop by Õstermalms Saluhall, the city's oldest food market.

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 the residence of Sweden’s royal family—and beat the crowds—on this private tour of the UNESCO-listed Drottningholm Palace. Meet your guide directly at your Stockholm hotel, hop aboard your private vehicle, and head straight to the palace, considered one of the best-preserved 17th-century Swedish castles (ticket own expense). You’ll explore highlights like the Chinese Pavilion, the palace gardens, and more, and will learn all about its regal history.

Dig up some Viking history during this half-day history tour from Stockholm. In the company of a historian guide, learn about the Vendel Swedes, the predecessors to the Vikings, and their impact on Scandinavian history. Visit the Vada burial mounds, Jarlabanke's bridge, and Vallentuna Church. View some ancient rune stones and hear the folklore of the Vikings, including the great Viking woman Estrid and the all-powerful lord Jarlabanke.