Sweden · GUIDED
22 reviewed
These are the 15 best guided tours in Sweden at the moment. Every entry carries what it costs, how long it runs and who it suits, so you can settle this in about five minutes.
Guided cruise through Stockholm’s archipelago on a classic ship, with live English and Swedish commentary, snacks, and Wi-Fi.
“Excellent tour and fun tour guide ! There was plenty of space to move around check out the views from other areas.”
2.5-hour boat cruise from Strandvägen to Vaxholm with an English guide, Stockholm canal views, and great photo scenery.
“The Archipelago tour is beautiful and worth doing. The boat itself is a bit old and packed, which means if you’re downstairs visibility is limited by the small windows, and upstairs it’s quite packed and uncomfortable.”
2.5-hour guided Gothenburg archipelago cruise from Lilla Bommen, past Älvsborg Fortress, with English/Swedish narration and deck views.
“The captain and guide were passionate about this area and seemed happy to show it off. The route we took properly showed the islands and the beautiful houses there. It was definitely worth it and added a variable moment to my trip to Gothenburg.”
2-hour Gamla Stan walk with an English guide, from German Church to Riddarholmen, ending at the Royal Palace. Small public group.
“Julia was brilliant! Informative and interactive, couldn’t have asked for a better tour guide!!”
Enjoy Stockholm’s top waterfront sights on a silent electric boat with a live English guide, roofed comfort, and blankets for about 50 minutes.
“I really enjoyed this boating tour experience. Our German guide whose name starts with an "A" (I'm sorry I didn't write it down) was first rate. She has a terrific sense of humor and made us laugh all the while sharing real insights to the city landscape around us. It was a pleasure. Thank you.”
A guided, silent electric boat cruise past Stockholm’s royal sights, Vasa, and ABBA. Open-air views, great live narration, 50 minutes.
“Valentin did a great job as our guide. Very personable and had good stories”
A small English-group Vasa Museum tour with your ticket included. Save time, learn the story, and skip the guesswork in 2 hours.
“I was hesitant to do a guided tour of the museum, but Aggie did an amazing job with walking us through and explaining everything about the Vasa and parts I’m sure I would’ve missed if I had gone without the tour.”
A 2-hour guided walk through Gamla Stan’s medieval streets, key landmarks, and hidden stories, ending with Swedish fika and local tips.
“This tour was a great way to spend a couple hours getting to know Stockholm and it's midevil history. our guide, Sophie, was very knowledgeable and used visual aids that helped to visualize what life in Stockholm was like pre modern era! Thank you Sophie.”
2-hour guided walk through Gamla Stan with a story-first guide, Royal Palace highlights, and an optional Swedish fika coffee and pastries stop.
“The tour covered a lot of ground in the amazing old city of Stockholm and the guide had many interesting stories of its history.”
Ice climbing in Abisko, Sweden with certified guides, included gear, and hotel pickup, a safe 3-hour arctic adventure.
“Very good experience with Axel and his collegue. Good technical advices and achievements Amazing experience”
Kayak Stockholm’s islands with an English guide in stable double kayaks, with an optional Swedish midsummer dinner in the evening.
“My girlfriend and I went on this tour - we did a lot of tours of the city and this was the most fun, and really informative and beautiful. Really can't recommend it highly enough if you're looking for a memorable experience. The guide is a total dude too.”
Drive your own dog sled in Kiruna with husky coaching, sunset polar-night views, and warm fika by an open fire, in a small group.
“We had such a good time getting to know the dogs, they were so friendly! Our guide was great and the tour was beautiful!”
From Kiruna, steer a husky sled at night through the Arctic, chase the northern lights, then warm up with fika by a fire.
“Driving your own sled is a one of a kind experience. The dogs were friendly, the guides were nice and showed/explained us everything we needed to know. It really is something to try. You won’t regret it! 💙”
A private Stockholm walking tour that blends Royal Palace, Gamla Stan, sunset views, and Södermalm vintage streets, tailored to you.
“We had a lovely walking tour with Magnus. We covered a lot of ground in a shorter period of time & got to see several different neighborhoods with the focus being on Gamla Stan, including some beautiful viewpoints of the city. Magnus was exceptionally knowledgeable so this is great for folks who are interested in the details of the history of Stockholm. There was also a good mix of "hidden gems" including beautiful Gamla Stan streets with few visitors. Great experience!”
A guided 2-hour bike tour of Gothenburg in English and Swedish, with bikes and helmets, Einstein stops and Haga streets.
“Nils was a great tour guide he showed us around the city and described In detail the history of Gothenburg . The route was straightforward and manageable .”
