Things to do in Stockholm County, Stockholm County: The Best Walking Tours

You will be introduced to the meatless possibilities of Stockholm that are filled with good food, fun vibes and plenty of creativity. This tour will travel through the neighborhood of Södermalm as you visit establishments that serve the finest vegetarian choices to be found in the city. The area is an exciting mix of neighborhood delis and cutting-edge restaurants where the best chefs work their magic every day of the week. Come enjoy everything from a vegan buffet inspired by many different cultures to conscious eating that will elevate your personal dining experience. While exploring the neighborhood, and its green oasis, you will see some of the trendiest vegetarian hotspots and by far one of the most breathtaking views of Stockholm. 

Inclusions: All tastings and water, Professional guide, Lunch

Exclusions: Alcoholic drinks (available to purchase), Hotel pickup and drop-off

Escape the crowd! Whether it’s just you and your significant other, or an extended group of friends, our private tour is specifically designed so that you will get to know Stockholm intimately. Learn about Stockholm’s tangled history and cool modern culture on this 3-hour walking tour. With our knowledgeable guide, you will explore the most attractive places in the entire Stockholm mixed with wonderful views. Your guide will also make sure you get all the local insights and travel tips you need for the rest of your stay.  The primary language of this experience is English; however, the tour can also be run in French, Italian, German, Swedish, Dutch and Russian. All languages, besides English, are upon request.

Inclusions: Private tour, Local guide

Exclusions: Gratuities

This outdoor tour, which starts at Gamla Stan Metro station, connects the history of Stockholm with modern Sweden. How is it possible that a small country in northern Europe is the home of the mobile phone, that our Royal Academies designate the winners of the world’s most prestigious prices in sciences and literature and that Swedish companies furnish (IKEA) and dresses (HM) the world? We will tell you the story of Sweden from the ice age to the Nobel Price, IKEA and Spotify. We will introduce you to the founding of Stockholm, the warrior kings of the 17th and 18th century, the inventors and industrialists of the 19th and 20th century and to the modern IT entrepreneurs of today. We will start our walk at Riddarholmen with a beautiful view of the lake Mälaren and the City Hall, a famous landmark of Stockholm and the place for the Noble Prices banquette. We will pass the House of Nobility, the Parliament building and the Royal Palace and end at Stortorget in Gamla Stan (Old town).

Inclusions: Admission tickets are included

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Total escape from the city Escape for a weekend, 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: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner, Lunch, Swedish Fika (coffee with cookies)

Exclusions: Camping Gears, Your travel insurance, Alcoholic drinks, Sauna (needs pre-booking)

The south-island of Stockholm has evolved from being the industrial area of the city to a cultural mix of art, environmental development, religious acceptance and social awareness. On this tour we will enjoy the views of Stockholm from several landscape points, walk around beautiful gardens full of sculptures, mingle with the locals at the markets… Södermalm is a prime example for every European city to follow: the perfect combination of social acceptance, cultural flow, economic power and green development. We will start at Thor´s fountain and talk about Viking mythology, as it's the cradle of Swedish culture. This way the cultural evolution of the city will be understood from its roots. Update on Covid-19. Following the measurements of the government, and considering health, the guide will keep the distance as much as possible. The guide will have gloves, face mask, and hand sanitizer.

Inclusions: Tour guide

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Wander yourself around the modern Stockholm and be amazed with the contemporary architecture which makes a perfect mix of the old and the new, the tradition and the Avant-garde, the past, the present, and the future. Approach Swedish culture through its anecdotes and legends, how each monarch contributed towards a better country, and what makes their personality so special. On our New City Tour, you will walk around some of the most beautiful streets in the country and learn about how the Swedish had reached this particular state of welfare, with such an advance social acceptance and inclusion.

Inclusions: Guide

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Voted as one of the most beautiful city parks in the world, the island of Djurgården has been in possession of the royal family since the 15th century. Like no other place in Stockholm it collects many of the city’s most famous museums and cultural attractions (the Vasa Museum, Gröna Lund, the Abba museum and Skansen to name a few) with green nature, parks, and family-friendly activities. The island forms part of the Royal National City Park, and on this tour we explore what that exactly means and dive into how it has a tradition of over 400 years as a paradise for recreation and entertainment. With over10 million visitors per year we will show you all the gems and hot spots that make this magnificent island such a popular destination.

Inclusions: Professional Guide

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The Stockholm City Hall is one of Sweden’s most famous buildings, and one of the country’s leading examples of national romanticism in architecture. Nestled at the water's edge and topped by three golden crowns, the City Hall is one of Stockholm's most iconic buildings and stars in countless images and postcards of the city. It is famous for its grand ceremonial halls and unique pieces of art and is the venue of the Nobel Prize banquet held on 10th of December each year. This tour explores all of these avenues of this grand building and guides you through the offices and session halls for politicians and officials, as well as splendid assembly rooms and unique works of art. You can top of the tour with the chance to view the city from the famous tower.

Inclusions: Entrance fee to the City Hall

Exclusions: Gratuity

Beyond being beautifully crafted and attractive, Swedish design tends to be practical in nature. Design pieces usually serve as building blocks that can be mixed and matched with other design elements to constantly expand on collections, therefore implementing early on in the process another vital part in our design culture – sustainability! On this tour we explore all the above elements while giving you a hands on introduction into the brands and designers that have put Sweden on the international map. From the well know and common of IKEA, Volvo, H&M and Fjällräven to the aesthetic of Svenskt Tenn, Bruno Mathsson, Carl Malmsten, Kosta Boda and Orrefors we take you through an immersive experience of what Swedish design truly is. Minimalist and functional yet stylish and innovative, our designs are often seen worldwide as always trendy under the “less is more” mantra and this tour takes you through the best, finest and most Swedish-y design stores that Stockholm has to offer!

Inclusions: Private Tour Guide

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During this Science Tour of Stockholm you are going to learn the best stories about Swedish scientists and contributions to the world. Most people know about Alfred Nobel and his dynamite, and maybe about Arrhenius and his water equilibrium equations, but few are aware of the other many characters. There is one place on earth in which 9 chemical elements were discovered together, and that is in... Stockholm. All of us at our company are students, and more specifically, engineers! We are aeronautic, civil, biomedical, chemical, software and data science engineers, so we already have a passion for science!

Inclusions: Professional guide with Engineering background. , We have also collected old postcards of Stockholm, and we will bring them for you.

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