The Best of Stockholm: Private Half-Day Highlights Walking Tour

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3 hours (approximately)
Offered in: English

This lively and informative walking tour is perfect for those wanting to explore the highlights of Stockholm's city centre.

Stroll the quaint and beautiful cobbled streets of Gamla Stan – dating back to the 13th century, and admire the stunning architecture of royal Stockholm on this fun and fascinating introductory welcome tour of the Swedish capital’s highlights.

Your private guide will help you navigate the city as you explore the historic buildings of the old town – including a visit inside City Hall, the medieval Riddarholmen church, and Stockholm Cathedral, which was built in 1279.

You will then proceed on to the impressive Royal Palace, which is the official residence of the Swedish monarchy, and next door is the impressive Parliament House. To end the tour of the city’s highlights, enjoy the best hot chocolate in Scandinavia!

Please note that Riddarholmen Church is only open during the summer months.

What's Included

A friendly, professional English Speaking tour guide for your private group
Plenty of time to take photos of your favourite places
Entrance to Stockholm City Hall
Gratuities
Hotel pick up and drop off
Food and additional drink, although your guide will be happy to recommend favourites along the way
Additional tickets

Meeting and pickup

Meeting point

Your guide will meet you outside the entrance to the Stockholm City Hall on Hantverkargatan 1.

End point

Finish point will be close to public transport and taxi links in Stockholm and the guide will assist with advising you on your journey.

Itinerary

Duration: 3 hours (approximately)
  • 1

    Visit inside City Hall (tickets included), designed by architect Ragnar Östberg. The building is one of the city's most famous landmarks and one of the country’s leading examples of national romanticism in architecture.

    1 hour • Admission ticket included
  • 2

    Explore the pretty Gamla Stan area, Stockholm's historic old town and home to the Swedish Royal Palace.

    30 minutes • Admission ticket free
  • 3

    See the final resting place of Swedish kings and Stockholm's only preserved medieval monastery, Riddarholmen Church.

    30 minutes • Admission ticket free
  • 4

    Admire what is said to be Stockholm's most beautiful building: the Riddarhuset, or "House of Nobility."

    30 minutes • Admission ticket free
  • 5

    See the famous Stock Exchange Building and the Swedish Parliament.

    30 minutes • Admission ticket free

Additional info

  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
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Half-day Tours
Private Sightseeing Tours
Historical Tours
Walking Tours
City Tours
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Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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