Stockholm tours

Things to do in Stockholm

Stockholm is a city that moves gracefully to the rhythm of its waterways and historical streets. The past and present blend seamlessly here, creating a landscape of royal palaces and modern design. On Stockholm tours, your local guide takes you beyond the facades of Gamla Stan. Hear Viking stories as you wander through its narrow lanes. A private walking tour unveils culinary gems on a food and wine journey, and you might even skip the queue at the ABBA Museum. With these private tours, Stockholm becomes your personal canvas for discovery and enjoyment. If you’re looking for more inspiration, take a look at our curated list of things to do in Stockholm. Explore Stockholm your way At ToursByLocals, we believe that how you explore is just as important as where you go. That’s why every Stockholm tour is private, flexible, and built around you: Move at your own pace, skip the crowds, make connections and follow your curiosity. Find local guides offering private tours in Stockholm for every interest, including: History tours: Explore Gamla Stan with a stop inside Storkyrkan to see the wooden St. George and the Dragon, then step into the Royal Armoury to view coronation outfits and royal sleighs. Your guide can add Riddarholmen Church for royal tombs or time the Royal Palace guard change. Boat tours: Cruise a private launch through the Djurgårdsbrunn canal to the Vasa Museum pier, or head into the inner archipelago for fika on Fjäderholmarna. In summer, you can combine short ferries with walking tours between Skeppsholmen and Kastellholmen to photograph harbour views. Architecture tours: Tour Stadshuset to see the Golden Hall mosaics and climb the tower for skyline shots, then visit Gunnar Asplund’s Stockholm Public Library for classic Nordic modernism. If you like cemeteries as design landmarks, add a guided walk at Skogskyrkogården. The centre is very walkable, and the Tunnelbana, trams, and ferries make it easy to link neighbourhoods during tours. This isn’t a one-size-fits-all itinerary, you can tailor your private tour to match your interests, pace and personality with a local who knows Stockholm inside and out. Walking tours & neighbourhoods Discover Stockholm's neighborhoods on a private walking tour, where your local guide will help you uncover the city's unique character and hidden gems. - Gamla Stan: The old town is a must-see for cultural tourists and families alike. Wander through narrow, winding streets, explore medieval architecture, and visit iconic sites like the Royal Palace and Stortorget. - Södermalm: Known for its trendy vibe, this area attracts those interested in arts and culture. Enjoy its eclectic mix of vintage shops, hip cafes, and art galleries, offering a taste of Stockholm’s creative spirit. - Östermalm: Ideal for those with a taste for luxury, this upscale neighborhood features high-end shopping and dining. Stroll along the elegant streets, and perhaps make time for a visit to the historic Östermalm Food Hall. - Djurgården: Perfect for families and nature lovers, this island neighborhood offers beautiful parks and open spaces. Enjoy a relaxed walk through lush gardens or visit museums that cater to all ages. Day trip ideas from Stockholm Base yourself in Stockholm, then branch out to nearby cities, royal sites, and islands for day trips that add history, nature, and fresh flavours without long travel. Uppsala: A quick train ride brings you to Sweden’s oldest university city, where the cathedral, riverside paths, and Gamla Uppsala burial mounds lay out clear Nordic history; this fits if you like big landmarks mixed with low-key neighbourhoods, and your tour can lean into Vikings, botany at the Linnaeus Garden, or student life. Sigtuna: On Lake Mälaren, this small first capital lines up runestones, church ruins, and wooden lanes, which keeps the stories close together and easy to explore; go for early medieval history, lakefront walks, and small-shop browsing, with your guide balancing time between ruins, the main street, and the shore. Vaxholm and the Stockholm Archipelago: Boats link you to wooden houses, rocky islands, and sea air within an hour, giving you island life without a long commute; it suits coastal views, fort watching at Kastellet, and a lunch of smoked fish, while your tour can mix short ferry hops with peaceful shoreline walks. Tyresta National Park: South of the city, old-growth forest and lakes offer easy paths plus longer loops, so you can set a pace that feels right; hikers and families like the wildlife, kettle lakes, and quiet picnic spots, and your guide can choose routes that match your energy and time. Drottningholm: A boat or metro puts you at the royal palace complex, where formal gardens, the Chinese Pavilion, and lakefront paths show Swedish court style in a tight area; this works if you enjoy architecture, garden design, and a smooth blend of indoor and outdoor stops on a half-day tour. A private tour with a local guide is the best way to really get to know a place. Skip the crowds, follow your interests, and see a side of Stockholm most travellers miss.