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- Portuguese
- English
- Italian
Price includes:
- 7 samples of Swedish Christmas food and drinks
- 2 hours with a professional local guide in a SMALL GROUP (max 10 people!)
- 30% commission for TripAdvisor/Viator
Discover how Christmas is celebrated in Sweden, from the food, to the traditions and rituals. You will be able to soak up the Swedish Christmas spirit with a tasting of holiday dishes and treats.
Disclaimers:
- If you have any food allergies, please state them by DMing us.
- the Christmas light displays start only around 3 pm as of November 17th, 2026 (so you won't see most lights turned on if you choose the morning tour)
- the Old Town Christmas market is only open from November 28th to December 23rd, but there are other markets we will refer you to if you join us before Nov 28th.
What's Included
Meeting and pickup
We meet in front of the entrance to the Nobel Prize Museum in Stortorget, where the Old Town Christmas market is located. The guide will be wearing an orange name tag and an orange hat that says "Xperience Stockholm". Please arrive 10 mins before, especially if you want to explore the market!
Itinerary
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1Stortorget
Our guide (wearing a yellow vest or neon lanyard) will meet you in front of the entrance to the Nobel Prize Museum. Please arrive 10 mins prior to the starting time so you have time to check-in and even check out the Christmas market in more detail.
20 minutes • Admission ticket free -
2Esglesia Alemanya
We will pass by the German Church and talk about typical Swedish Christmas traditions.
10 minutes • Admission ticket free -
3Gamla Stans Polkagriskokeri
Try the sweet and sour candies made at this 1800's traditional candy shop.
20 minutes • Admission ticket included -
4Skeppsbrokajen Promenade
Here, we will discuss the history of the world's tallest natural Christmas Tree and delve deeper into what kind of Christmas decorations are displayed in most Swedish households.
10 minutes • Admission ticket free -
5
We make our way to the Christmas lights of the Moose Family outdoor installation, as these Nordic animals guide us on the way to the North Pole and Santa Claus.
30 minutes • Admission ticket free -
6Kungstradgarden
We end our Xmas Experience at the King's Garden, where you can try out ice skating and a cup of mulled wine alongside some gingerbread cookies - a nice heartwarming ending to our Christmas time together.
30 minutes • Admission ticket included
Additional info
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
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Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Cancellation Policy
- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
- This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
Rating
You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
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