Guided tours Stockholm

Do you dream of adventures in the Scandinavian countries? In the summer, go on a safari to discover the wildlife around Stockholm, opt for a guided tour of the city by Segway or bicycle, or put on your swimsuit for a canoe trip. In winter, put on your skates and hike on the many frozen lakes surrounding the capital! Here, you can enjoy a wide variety of outdoor activities all year round that are out of the ordinary. The service is impeccable and the price is almost always all-inclusive.

The non-profit Association of Licensed Guides in Stockholm (FSAG) was founded in 1953. Its aim is to promote the tourist industry in Stockholm through a number of possible tour formats in about 30 different languages, including sign language. The association offers customers the possibility to contact the guides through their website or by means of a catalogue that is distributed to tourist offices every year.

This company offers several tours (commentaries are mostly in Swedish and English, ask before you buy the tickets). The historical tour takes you around the large island of Kungsholmen, passing by Långholmen and Reimersholme. The tour "Under Stockholm's Bridges" takes you around the islands of Södermalm, Djugården, Essingen and the Old Town, passing under several bridges that connect different parts of the capital. You can also take a tour along the royal canals or in the archipelago.

Following in the footsteps of one of four guides draped in black and wearing top hats, this nighttime walk (departure 7pm for English tours) takes you on a tour of the old city through its murders, mysteries, executions, diseases and ghosts... As you explore the dark streets and alleys that make up the old town, you'll get to see, touch and feel history! A one and a half hour tour, for the moment only in Swedish and English... For the exact schedule, please check the website.

Waxholms Bolaget is a public water transport to the islands of the Baltic archipelago of Stockholm. Whether you are a visitor or a local, you can experience the beautiful scenery of the Stockholm archipelago. The services are part of the public transport system and run all year round, giving residents, businesses and visitors the opportunity to travel between the islands. No need to make a reservation: just turn up at the harbour and board the boat. The timetable changes according to the season.

Given the worldwide success of the thriller and its film adaptation, the City Museum has decided to follow suit and offers a tour that takes the visitor to the various key sites in the novel. It is also possible to obtain the map where these places are indicated and to carry out the walk at one's own pace, mainly in the Södermalm district where the heroes of the novel live, but also on Kungsholmen (central police station, agent Monica Figuerola's apartment...), and in Norrmalm (lawyer Nils Bjurman's office and apartment).

This boat tour company dates back to 1809, on comfortable, vintage boats. Their top 5: a dinner on the water, a Christmas cruise, fresh shrimp cruises, brunch cruises, or the famous Royal Canal Tour with fika on board! The Christmas cruises are available in winter, and offer sailing around the Stockholm archipelago with an all-you-can-eat buffet. This tour is a classic because you can see the whole city lit up for the festivities! It is magical.

Story Tours offers unique guided tours of the city, taking you on a journey through the history of Stockholm and Sweden in general. All the stories, facts and anecdotes told are related to the charming streets, historical buildings like the Old Town Market Square, the German Church, the narrow streets of Stockholm, the house that was once the home of two members of ABBA, the Royal Palace and the Cathedral. You can even enjoy a tour in French with Lydie. Follow the guide!

Charlotta Holmgren, nicknamed Lotta, is a certified guide with many years' experience in the Swedish cultural and art world. Today, she offers a variety of Stockholm city tours, all of which focus on feminist issues. Five themes are proposed, from suffragettes to women in art, to great women scholars and heritage. Tours, in English, must be booked in advance with her. A personalized tour, based on the (feminist) themes of your choice, is also available!

Stockholm's subway stations have all been decorated by artists, in an effort to make underground transportation a theater of expression. It is, as the local term goes, "the world's longest art gallery". Konstvandring's certified guides, who are specialists in urban art, make it possible to understand the messages that the decorators wanted to convey and to better grasp their works. For a free visit, there is the app Stockholm Walk Art.

After travelling the world, William Gilman decided to create True Nature Sweden. Ideal for nature lovers, thrill-seekers, and budding adventurers who want to breathe the clean air of the archipelago or the fresh, wooded air of the forests. The guides, passionate and exciting, will tell you how to recognize the different species of animals and varieties of plants, but also how to survive in the wild. The visits are made through a lot of sports activities, adapted to all levels.

Stockholm Cykel offers you a guided tour of around 15 kilometers through the capital and its outskirts, lasting around 2-3 hours. This immersive experience is a great way to discover the city in a different way, while getting off the beaten track. Reservations are required for each tour. If you want to discover the city at your own pace, unguided tours are also available. You'll be provided with a map and a GPX track, so you can find your way around and track your progress along the way.

Explore the Stockholm archipelago with the Archipelago Tour and enjoy an extraordinary experience. Tours of 1 hour 30 minutes, 2 hours 30 minutes or 3 hours can be booked online to discover the 30,000 islands of this unique landscape. With a guided tour available in English, learn more about the places, islands and sights you'll be passing through. On board, enjoy a restaurant offering lunch, dinner and even brunch options! The views are breathtaking and will leave you with unforgettable memories!

With six stops at key points of interest, starting from the former royal hunting grounds, this long bike ride is an opportunity to realize how, in Stockholm, city and nature coexist in harmony. Bike, helmet, poncho in case of rain, map of the island... all included, plus a stop for refreshments and a chat with the guide. All you need to do is reserve an hour for the French commentary... A wonderful walk! From May to September, every Wednesday at 2pm.