Sweden · SELF-GUIDED TOURS
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Here is the short version: 15 self-guided tours that are worth the money, with prices, durations and the one detail that usually decides between them.
Explore Stockholm Old Town at your pace with the Curiosa app, solving puzzles and learning landmarks like the Royal Palace and churches.
“I really liked that you could go at your own pace. The little puzzles were great too! Maybe a couple more of different hints and clues would also be good 😊 the clock tower one in particular at the German Church.”
Self-guided kayak in Stockholm on Klara sjö. Paddle at your pace for 2 to 4 hours with included gear and map.
“It was nice to get on the water. It was calm, but in the city. So nice.”
Self-guided Copenhagen to Malmö day trip with Öresund Bridge train and bus, Malmö transit or bike, and top sights like Lilla Torg.
“Easy to find bikes and train and company were fast to respond when we had questions. Great way to see Malmo on your own terms”
Self-guided 5-day kayak and wild camp through Sweden’s St. Anna archipelago, with gear, transfers, and cost-price food handled for you.
“Just had the pleasure of completing the 5 day guided adventure with Phil and Linda. I would not hesitate in recommending this company their services and their guides.”
Self-guided GPS bike tour of Stockholm from Södermalm, with contactless bike pickup and 4 route styles for city and nature lovers.
“I picked the Stockholm/Djurgården tour which was the right mix between city and nature. The bike was in good shape, and the self-checking went smoothly! Using Google Maps for navigation worked well after getting used to it (grateful I didn't need to download a new App for just that trip).”
A pay-once Malmö audio walking tour, downloadable in advance, with stops from St. Petri to Turning Torso at your pace.
“Very bad experience with all my respect, the customer service’s answer came late, knowing that I asked them at 5 AM, then I did at 08 AM or so when I reached Malmö, they replied at 10 AM when I had already 2 hours in Malmö, I had to checRead more”
Smartphone audio walk through Stockholm highlights like City Hall, Riddarholmen, Nobel Museum, Royal Palace, and more. Offline map, 2 hours.
“Easy to use and to listen to. Interesting commentary, sometimes repetitive. Works well on the smartphone. One tip: include a traditional north-bound map option for the walk. Allow 3-4 hours with occasional stops to do the tour.”
A budget-friendly self-guided Old Town Helsingborg treasure hunt using the Questo app, with offline puzzles and key sights in 1-1.5 hours.
“Not suitable during winter time. Location 1 is way off from the location pin. Never did find location 4. Not worth the money.”
Self-guided one-man kayak in central Stockholm. Paddle past City Hall and Old Town, with gear and weather rebooking.
“They still charged us for a drybag but our reservation included it. Fun though. It was pretty windy, so be prepared for that.”
Eat your way through Malmö on a 3-hour self-guided tour with four tastings, Swedish coffee, locally caught fish, and bike or walk routes.
Self-guided Stockholm Archipelago kayaking with wild camping, expert briefing, top gear, and 24/7 phone support for $555.48.
“This experience was one of the highlights of our trip to Sweden! Jakob was helpful and patient with us in planning what excursion would best suit our needs and the team (shout out to Ellen!) has thought of everything, literally everything, you Read more”
Self-guided 4-day kayak and wild camping in Sweden’s St. Anna archipelago, with transfers, gear, food packing, and 24/7 support.
“The sunsets, the starry skies, the islands, the eagles and the sauna! We just got back from four days of absolute happiness kayaking and wild camping in St Anna archipelago. A big thanks to Thomas and his crew for organising this triRead more”
Stockholm Troll Hunt is a self-guided Old Town mobile quest with 12 puzzles, legendary stops, and flexible timing from the Opera to Stortorget.
“Wir haben die Trolljagt in Stockholm gebucht. Bis dass das Erlebnis startet ist es sehr kompliziert und es verging über 1 Stunde. Dann hatten wir keine Zeit mehr es zu spielen.”
Self-guided audio walk in Ystad as Wallander. GPS clues, puzzles, and key story stops tied to The Death of the Photographer.
“Het verhaal neemt je mee langs andere routes. Je ziet ook veel meer. Goed verhaal ook, zeker voor Walkander fans.”
Self-guided audio walk in Lund, Sweden, from Stortorget and the cathedral to Kulturen, gardens, and Lund University via VoiceMap.
“The tour was interesting and covered a lot. The narrator was excellent and the app worked great. I liked the app enough I’ll be looking for more tours there.”
