Stockholm unforgettable private tours with locals

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Known to locals as “beauty on water”, Stockholm is the stuff of storybooks. Surrounded by water, fields, and forests, Sweden’s picture-perfect capital is a treasure trove of history and culture spread across 14 islands. Over 100 museums harboring cultural gems from the eras of warships and Vikings narrate Stockholm’s storied past, and the “Old Town”, Gamla Stan – a living museum with a royal palace and gabled buildings set along quaint cobblestone streets – is one of the best-preserved medieval centers in Europe. But Stockholm is more than a snapshot of centuries ago. Simply stroll, sail, or hop on the Stockholm subway and travel through time to contemporary neighborhoods known for dining and design, where stylish locals sip coffee at trendy cafés and browse chic boutiques along the water. Whether you admire Stockholm City Hall’s iconic silhouette or cross the footbridges into lesser-known islands to explore the city’s secret side, the list of amazing things to do in Stockholm is as varied as it is long.