Things to do in West Coast, West Coast: The Best Cultural Tours

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 Gothenburg intimately. ​ You’ll love your 3 hour tour with us. We’ll make sure you see the city highlights, such as the Fish Church and Domkyrkan, but you’ll also get to uncover hidden gems and out-of-the-way places that will make your trip even more memorable. You’ll see Gustav Adolfs Torg, where the city was founded, and some of Gothenburg’s most historic buildings such as Kronhuset and Skansen Kronan. On a private tour your guide will be happy to tailor your experience on the day based on what you want to do and see. You’ll get personalised recommendations for where to eat and explore for the rest of your stay and of course, the chance to ask all the questions you want! To choose a Nova Fairy Tales experience is to discover Gothenburg, not just visit it!

Inclusions: Private tour, Local guide

Exclusions: Gratuities

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)

Bring comfortable walking shoes, high spirits and get ready for a fantastic 3-hour walking tour of Gothenburg!  Our groups have a maximum of 10 guests and this means that you get to ask all the questions you want and you have time to get personalised recommendations from your guide—at the end of the tour you’ll be full of ideas of where to eat, what to visit and how to spend the rest of your time in Gothenburg. Our tour will take you around the city centre, discovering both its most famous sights as well as it’s hidden corners. You will gain local insight and hear fascinating stories about this wonderful city, and you’ll get to know Gothenburg as both an enchanting historical town and as a dynamic modern hub. To choose a Nova Fairy Tales experience is to live in Gothenburg, not just visit it! We know that you’ll have an unforgettable time with us and that your tour will be one of the highlights of your trip!

Inclusions: Small-group tour with a maximum of 10 guests, Local guide

Exclusions: Gratuities

Get to know the city through the eyes of a passionate local. With no set itinerary, you can customize the tour or leave it up to the local for an insightful introduction to the city. Make travel about the people you meet not just the places you see.

Inclusions: Local guide ("Lokafyer", Customized private walking tour

Exclusions: Personal expenses, Tips and gratuities (optional), Optional activity costs, Food and drinks, Transportation to/from attractions (It’s a walking tour, car transportation isn’t included)

Orienteering at the centre of Gothenburg—with a historical and cultural theme. But not in the usual way—YOU'RE the one who's navigating (with a map), and you'll also learn a new sport with this tour. We'll teach you the basics of orienteering, and guide you along the way. As in orienteering, we recommend you join this tour in running gear, but you can also walk this tour if you wish.

Inclusions: Orienteering maps

Exclusions: Lunch, Private transportation, Admission to attractions

Planning a trip to Scandinavia? Looking for Off-the-Beaten-Path Tour in Sweden? What about visiting Gothenburg? Gothenburg offers an interesting selection of sights: state-of-art buildings, unique museums, and other stunning attractions that you must see once in a life. Which are Stockholm’s best sights? Gothenburg Opera house and Cathedral are definitely must-stops for your next trip to Sweden. The City Museum collects interesting facts about Gothenburg’s history. Get stunned with one of the last unspoiled cities in Scandinavia. Get ready to experience Sweden from a different perspective. A local charismatic guide will reveal interesting facts about Gothenburg city sights.

Inclusions: Entrance Fee to City Museum, Professional Local Tour Guide

Exclusions:

This Experience is provided by a private local. Experience the best of Gothenburg after sunset! Gothenburg is a lively city with an eclectic entertainment and lifestyle scene. Trust a local to take you to the city's best nightlife spots by joining him on an authentic bar crawl and city discovery walk! We will begin at an excellent gastropub and build it up from there: cocktails, music, dance, and a great atmosphere that gets hotter and hotter! Opening hours of some of the places may differ depending on the day. if you have any special interests, you can just let me know in advance, and I will create a fully customized tour just for you!

Inclusions: A Local that wants to show you his city!

Exclusions: Personal expenses during the Experience, Food, drinks or snacks

This Experience is provided by a private local. You only have an hour to fall in love with Gothenburg? Challenge accepted! Discover Gothenburg during a short but sweet excursion, in which you will learn the most interesting facts about the city, the local lifestyle, and the modern transformation of the city. We will meet at the impressive Götaplatsen and go on our stroll from there :-) Discover what the everyday life of a local looks like and learn where the city gets its characteristic ambience from, by seeing it through the eyes of a local. Walking through the city, you will discover exactly what makes Gothenburg special! This is also your chance to get insider tips about the best cafes, restaurants and bars to visit during your time here, and learn how to make the most out of your visit. This is the perfect experience for someone visiting the city for the first time, or someone that wants to rediscover it!

Inclusions: A Local that wants to show you his city!

Exclusions: Personal expenses during the Experience, Food, drinks or snacks

This Experience is provided by a private local. Discover the historical side of Gothenburg with a passionate local who wants to share all the historical and fun facts about Gothenburg. Our excursion starts by the Museum of World Culture and take us on a winding stroll right through the new and the old parts of the central Gothenburg! Learn about how the city has grown and changed over time. From getting to know the historical Skansen Kronan to discovering the sublime fusion of old and new in the Gothenburg City Hall, discover unique sites that an ordinary tourist tour won’t show you! We always knew travelling was the best way of learning, but having a knowledgeable Local by your side to give you insider tips and share local secrets is even better! Of course, If you want to learn about something in particular or have a special interest, just let me know, and I will adjust the itinerary for you!

Inclusions: A Local that wants to show you his city!

Exclusions: Personal expenses during the Experience, Food, drinks or snacks

This Experience is provided by a private local. Find out the different cultural and artistic characteristics that makes this city unique, and enjoy the buzzing community and city ambience! Whether you are visiting Gothenburg as a returning tourist who wants to get to know the city a bit better, or if this is your first time, this Experience is for you! While walking the streets of Gothenburg and looking at the amazing, unique street art, or getting to know more about the city’s galleries and museums, you will hear about street-art artists as well as contemporary artists and their close connection to Gothenburg. I will share with you the art and cultural world of my city, where you will see, hear, and experience how colorful and multifaceted Gothenburg is!

Inclusions: A Local that wants to show you his city!

Exclusions: Personal expenses during the Experience, Food, drinks or snacks