Are you planning a vacation in Sweden this summer? One of the best ways to experience a new city (or your own!) is to join a sightseeing tour. Learn about the city and its history and get an overlook of popular sights and tips of things that you can explore further on your own. We have gathered the most popular sightseeing tours in Visby, Malmö, Stockholm and Gothenburg – perfect for the entire family.
Gotland is a popular destination and the island is full of things to discover. Some things to check off on your list is a visit to the Lummelunda caves, the quaint town of Visby, Almedalen, experience paradise Kneippbyn and the beaches Snäck or Gustavsvik. You can easily travel here on your own or with the Hop On–Hop Off bus. The buses start from Hamnplan in Visby but you can board from any of the stops around Gotland. The tour is guided in Swedish and English.
Departs from: Hamnplan in Visby and 11 other stops
Stockholm is often called ”The Capital of Scandinavia” and is definitely worth a visit if you are in Sweden. Here you can enjoy shopping, food, the archipelago, museums and sightseeing. The Royal Canal Tour is a classic sightseeing tour by boat that takes you around the island of Royal Djurgården and past historical buildings, Waldemarsudde and the Vasa Museum. The tour is guided in 11 different languages. The tour is guided either online via your smartphone or through headphones on board the boat.
Departs from: Strömkajen, Stockholm
There are plenty of things to do in Gothenburg, some of the most popular things to do is a visit to Liseberg, take a trip in the archipelago, visit Universum, stroll along Avenyn and take a classic Paddan Tour. The Paddan boats depart from Kungsportsplatsen and takes you through the canals and under the low bridges in the city and out to the harbour.
Departs from: Kungsportsplatsen, Gothenburg
Malmö is Sweden’s third largest city and has no less than fifteen different parks, all with its own unique character. There are also plenty of other things to see and do – art, culture, shopping and various activities. If you want to see Malmö from a different perspective the Rundan Boat sightseeing is perfect for you. The tour goes through the canals and under bridges and the guide will tell you about sights, buildings, history and anecdotes.
Departs from: Norra Vallgatan, opposite the Central station, Malmö
The Paddan Tour on Säveån river in Gothenburg is a unique two-hour sightseeing tour that takes you along the “Gothenburg Amazonas”. The tour starts in central Gothenburg and takes you through the moat and out to the lush river Säveån. The guide will tell you all about the unique flora and fauna as well as historical buildings and interesting facts. The tour is guided in both Swedish and English.
Departs from: Kungsportsplatsen, Gothenburg
Stockholm is sometimes called “the Venice of Scandinavia” and a sightseeing tour by boat is a must when visiting the Swedish capital. The sightseeing tour Under the Bridges of Stockholm takes you under twelve bridges as well as through the locks between Saltsjön and Mälaren. The guiding is available in 11 different languages and will tell you about well-known areas, sights and buildings. The tour is guided either online via your smartphone or through headphones on board the boat.
Departs from: Strömkajen, Stockholm