The 10 Best Day Trips from in Stockholm, Stockholm County

August 16, 2021 Marianna Hollaway

The capital city of Sweden combines modern attractions with historic charm. Kick off your stay with visits to Stockholm’s two UNESCO World Heritage Sites: the Royal Palace Drottningholm (the residence of the royal family) and the magical Skogskyrkogården, or Woodland Cemetery. Stroll the cobblestone streets of Old Town and over the picturesque bridges that span the city’s canals. The 19th-century Skansen was the world’s first open-air museum and is still a premier place to learn about Swedish history.
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1. Private Tour: Swedish Church History Half-Day Tour from Stockholm

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Sweden got some of the best perseved mediveal chuches in Europe. On this tour we explore some of the best preserved ones close to Stockholm. Enjoy 15c preserved frescos, mediveal crosses, winger alter pieces, romanesqe arcitecture and much more. Explore the church history of Sweden on this private half-day tour from Stockholm with a knowledgeable local guide. Meet up in central Stockholm at your hotel.

Inclusions: Driver/guide, Local guide

Exclusions: Lunch, Gratuities

Reviewed By DCO90

Absolutely amazing custom/private with Johnathon (history expert) and Nadia (pHD in anthropology) we learned so much about a wide range to historical and cultural topics. We saw places we’d never have found on our own, or understood - their knowledge and professionalism was perfect!

2. Private Half Day Tour: Viking History Trip from Stockholm Including Sigtuna

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Dive into the exciting Swedish Viking era on a private 5 hour guided tour from Stockholm. Visit important Viking sites of big historical value, an assembly, a bridge and a gravefield.  Look at pretty rune stones and hear the messages that they want you to know. See Sweden's oldest still existing town, Sigtuna. You will walk the main street who traces itself back to 980 AD. You will see medieval church ruins and pretty traditional wooden houses from the 1700's. Hotel pick up and drop off are included.

Inclusions: A historic time travel experience, All taxes and surcharges, Driver/vehicle, Hotel/port pickup and drop-off if within 5km of Stockholm central station (No pickup in Nynäshamn), Private, small-group tour

Exclusions: Lunch, Gratuities

Reviewed By DCO90

Absolutely amazing custom/private with Johnathon (history expert) and Nadia (pHD in anthropology) we learned so much about a wide range to historical and cultural topics. We saw places we’d never have found on our own, or understood - their knowledge and professionalism was perfect!

3. Stockholm Hidden Gems Tours by Locals: 100% Personalized & Private

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Discover Stockholm’s best-kept secrets and the neighborhoods that you wouldn't read about in the guidebooks (those things are heavy anyways) in a completely personalized experience based upon your interest and your schedule. You'll join one of our hosts to explore an up-and-coming urban oasis and hipster’s paradise or historic area that's influenced Stockholm's colorful cultural heritage. While you're at it, wander into trendy bars, boutique shops, vintage markets and contemporary art galleries. We are getting excited just thinking about it. Within 24 hours after booking you'll receive a short questionnaire about your personality and interests. Based on your responses, you'll be assigned a like-minded host. Your host will communicate with you directly to suggest an itinerary to help you discover what makes the city unique. You will also agree on a meeting time and place. Your itinerary is flexible, so during the experience, you can always change your mind about what you want to do.

Inclusions: Private and personalized experience, 2, 4, 6 or 8 hours with a host, Walking experience (if required, your host can suggest public transport or private taxi options), Hotel meet-up (available on request for central location)

Exclusions: Food and drinks, Tickets to any attractions, Transportation costs , Gratuities (optional)

Reviewed By Nicola_Hilpert77

We had an awesome afternoon with Pernilla - we got to see the most important sights of Stockholm and ejoyed a wonderful Fika with her. She is very kind and knows equally a lot about the city's history as well as trendy spots.

4. Skokloster Castle & Sigtuna City, Private Chauffeur Tour from Stockholm

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Skokloster Castle is Swedens´ most important monument from the Swedish Age of Greatness when Sweden was one of the most powerful countries in Europe. It was built between 1654-1676 for the noble Swedish statesman and military commander Carl Gustaf Wrangel. It is a world class attraction from the Baroque era with some 50 000 objects in the collections. Sigtuna is often mentioned as the oldest city in Sweden with a city plan that goes back at least 1 000 years. You will feel the historic atmosphere when we walk along the main street (Stora Gatan). We will among other things see the old Town Hall on the Town Square, medieval church ruins, Saint Mary´s Church from 1247 and some genuine rune stones. We will walk on the waterfront promenade along lake Mälaren and there will be some time to eat lunch and to do some individual shopping and strolling in the old city center.

Inclusions: Bottled water, Private transportation, Air-conditioned vehicle, Snacks, All Fees and Taxes

Exclusions: Lunch, Dinner

Reviewed By Traveler832365

Linnaeus studied the different kinds of plants, and what it is used for. He also named each plant so others will know how to take care and use the plant for what it's purpose is for being there. It is walking distance to my Uncles house.

5. Stockholm Top attractions all-inclusive Gran Tour

Stockholms Centralstation, Centralplan 15, 111 20 Stockholm, Sweden Errantis Nordica KB
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The Tour Gran Stockholm is indeed unique for many reasons but can be summed up with the main highlights: - All the main attractions of Stockholm in just one day! - Professional authorized professional Guide for the whole duration - Our all-inclusive policy (admissions, lunch, guide, driver, vehicle, etc.). - Typical Swedish coffee break with home made pastry, coffee/Tea right in the center of the old town (Winter & Autumn season only). - The number of participants is limited to a maximum of 7 people and therefore you will receive exceptional care and attention. - Preferential inputs, skipping the queues and lines. - Quality Restaurant with reserved best places. - Driver and vehicle available for the entire duration - Pickup and dropoff from your doorstep available Notice: Be advised that in case of a single booking, it shall be put on hold or canceled until at least the minimum amount of 3 or more is reached in order for the tour to be operational.

Inclusions: Excellent high quality restaurant, within the Vasa museum, available European, Swedish, vegetarian and children's menus, Air-conditioned vehicle, A multilanguaged professional driver will be available the whole time, security and first aid expert, All Fees and Taxes, All included is our Trademark and unique in touring you are welcome!

Exclusions: Alcohol drinks are not included, but can be purchased seperatly, ask your guide or dricver for assistance if needed

6. The Genius Linnaeus in Uppsala, Private Chauffeur Tour from Stockholm

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Carl Linnaeus (Carl von Linné, 1707–1778) is one of the world’s best-known scientists. Linnaeus’ was a multi talented scientist that could call himself physician, botanist, geologist, zoologist and philosopher. He travelled, he observed, recorded, tested, analysed and published a large variety of manuscripts on many different topics. He sought a universal classification of all creation, animal, vegetable and mineral. It is called taxonomy: a classification system for the natural world to for the naming of species and order them according to their characteristics and relationships with one another. He spent more than 50 years in Uppsala and we will walk in his footsteps and see and experience some of the things and sights he saw some 300 years ago. Come and see some of the unique legacy he left behind and learn more about him and his contribution to our lives today!

Inclusions: Bottled water, Private transportation, Air-conditioned vehicle, Snacks, All Fees and Taxes

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Reviewed By X5008OPwilliamh

We did the Uppsala tour today. This guide, Magnus, has a great knowledge of the geography and history of the area. As we began the tour he asked if we had any special requests, and he adapted the tour to our wishes. We visited cathedrals, the Uppsala University, and other interesting sites including an outstanding Swedish pastry and coffee shop. Magnus knows his history well, and answered some specific questions I had about Swedish/Finnish relations. We both recommend this tour as among the very best we’ve ever taken.

7. 1-Day Small-Group Stockholm Archipelago Kayak Tour

Ystadsvägen 18, 121 49 Johanneshov, Sweden True Nature Sweden
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Total escape from the city Escape for a day, only 45 minutes away from Stockholm, with your family, your partner or between a group of friends! Stockholm archipelago offers you the opportunity to be in a peaceful and relaxful place thanks to his unique landscape that makes all its characteristics. The archipelago is formed of about 30000 islands located in the calmness of the Baltic sea. It used to be formerly farmers and fishermen's shelters or furthermore trading outpost under the Viking period. The surface of the water is overhung by those domes made of rocks and trees often uninhabited giving to the region its uniqueness. Far from the cities and far from everything, this natural maze offers an unexpected contrast for whom is coming to visit Sweden for a long weekend, or a few days for instance. Join the adventure that would bring you another impression of Sweden.

Inclusions: Lunch cooked on campfire, Snacks, Swedish Fika, Kayak & Equipment (safety vest, paddle, skirt), Drybags, Kayak course and introduction, Air-conditioned vehicle, Pick up and drop off from Stockholm, Guide

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Reviewed By Patricia L

The course opened my senses to how, complex, wonderful and plentiful the outdoors is. I was amazed by the amount of information and time to practice that was effectively conveyed in such a short amount of time. William the guide was impressively knowledgeable and passionate about nature and its craft, taught me the core skills of survival - shelter, water, fire, and food which has made me a bit more competent in taking care of my survival needs. After this course one will see the outdoors with new eyes – such as which plants you can eat and what trees can be turned into a fire kit while always keeping a deep and respectful relationship with nature. If you are ready to transform your experience with the outdoors, do it with True Nature Sweden

8. 1-Day Small-Group Stockholm Nature Summer Hiking

Ystadsvägen 18, 121 49 Johanneshov, Sweden True Nature Sweden
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You are spending a day in Stockholm but you don’t want to stay in the city? You heard about the nature that is so fantastic in Sweden but you don’t really know where to start so it seems huge. Did you know that forests are knocking Stockholm city doors? Right next to Stockholm you’ll find uncredible forest that True Nature Sweden is eager to bring you in. In one day you’ll get the opportunity to feel far away from civilisation, see beautiful landscapes, learn about fauna and flora and enjoy a lunch prepared on a wooden fire.

Inclusions: Cooked on campfire, Swedish Fika, Snacks, Backpack, Air-conditioned vehicle, Pick up and drop off from central Stockholm 

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Reviewed By Patricia L

The course opened my senses to how, complex, wonderful and plentiful the outdoors is. I was amazed by the amount of information and time to practice that was effectively conveyed in such a short amount of time. William the guide was impressively knowledgeable and passionate about nature and its craft, taught me the core skills of survival - shelter, water, fire, and food which has made me a bit more competent in taking care of my survival needs. After this course one will see the outdoors with new eyes – such as which plants you can eat and what trees can be turned into a fire kit while always keeping a deep and respectful relationship with nature. If you are ready to transform your experience with the outdoors, do it with True Nature Sweden

9. Private Tour: Swedish History Day Trip to World Heritage Candidate Markim-Orkesta from Stockholm

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Come and see the countryside for a while, get out of the crowded city for 5h and take a look at the historical and cultural lanscape unice for Sweden. This tour includes a pick up and drop of at your hotel. It gives a tour out in the contryside with cossy red cabins including Swedish history. Se the bronze age remenants, viking age runstones, mediveal chuches and a unice visit to the conutrysides cultural lanscape and cosy red cabins. We visit Markim-Orkesta, a former UNESCO World Heritage candidate area. Markim-Orkesta are two church parishes filled with history from all eras of Sweden's past. This time traveling experience includes the Bronze age, Viking age and other eras in Swedish history. This tour will make you understand how Sweden has developed through history and how its past has helped shape this modern nation.

Inclusions: Local guide, Driver/guide, All taxes, fees and handling charges, Private transportation, Air-conditioned vehicle, Professional guide

Exclusions: Lunch (at farm restaurant), Gratuities

Reviewed By DCO90

Absolutely amazing custom/private with Johnathon (history expert) and Nadia (pHD in anthropology) we learned so much about a wide range to historical and cultural topics. We saw places we’d never have found on our own, or understood - their knowledge and professionalism was perfect!

10. Private Full Day Viking History Tour from Stockholm Including Sigtuna and Uppsala

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Uncover a great amount of Viking history on this 8-hour tour from Stockholm into the lovely Swedish countryside. Venture in the company of a expert local/regional history guide and get to know the Viking Swedes. Go to Sigtuna, the oldest still existing town in Sweden and walk by the 18th-century traditional wooden houses on the main street that still have its original Viking age stretch, travel back in time. Hear tales on Viking mythology and sagas. Another amazing highlight of this tour is the Old Uppsala burial mounds who are more than 50 meters wide / 150 feet wide! Also see the Uppsala Cathedral, the biggest church in the Nordic countries! Transportation from and back to your hotel is included.

Inclusions: Hotel pickup and drop-off from central Stockholm. Pick-up and drop-off at cruise port is also possible., Private tour, All taxes and surcharges, Driver/vehicle

Exclusions: Lunch, Gratuities

Reviewed By DCO90

Absolutely amazing custom/private with Johnathon (history expert) and Nadia (pHD in anthropology) we learned so much about a wide range to historical and cultural topics. We saw places we’d never have found on our own, or understood - their knowledge and professionalism was perfect!

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