Shore Excursion • 6 hours 5.0
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Stockholm port stopover experience

See some of Stockholm's top sites in a day, from the Old Town to the Ostermalm Saluhall and a sprinkle of hidden gems on your cruise stopover

Stockholm is almost a cashless city so make sure to have your bank card ready as many restaurants and museums don't accept cash

What makes this experience special

Key highlights

  • Enjoy a snapshot of the city, seeing what you want to see in Stockholm joined by a host
  • Explore iconic sites like The Royal Palace and Gamla Stan - see what you want to see
  • Get a taste of the unique Stockholm culture as you walk the streets or island hop the archipelago
  • Try some of the city’s unique food offerings - your host will introduce you to the interesting flavours and the local tradition, fika
  • See the hidden gems, known only to locals and navigate off the beaten path, like a Stockholmare

What to know before you go

Here’s everything you need to know before your day unfolds.

6 hours
Fully tailored to your preferences
English Other languages may be requested

What’s included

A private and personalised experience
6 hours with your host (including travel time and depending on your travel itinerary) - this can be customised to fit your schedule, just get in touch
Pick up and drop off at your port
Walking experience

What’s not included

Tickets to any attractions
Transportation costs other than the trip to/from the port
Gratuities (optional)

Meeting point

Stockholm port

Cancellation

Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the experience

What to bring

  • We recommend wearing comfortable shoes and carrying a light bag for your essentials.
  • Public transport may be used during the experience - please bring a travel card or small amount of cash for fares.

How your day could unfold

A flexible, unscripted experience designed entirely around your interests. Your host will adapt the day based on what excites you most

What you’ll do

Your cruise has docked at one of Stockholm’s ports and now you want to explore the city during your layover. Not sure where to start? We’ve got you covered!

You’ll join one of our local Stockholm hosts on a snapshot journey of the city, taking in the sites that you want to see based on your travel itinerary, vibe, and preferences.

Depending on which of the several ports you start at, you’ll be able to enjoy iconic landmarks like The Royal Palace or Gamla Stan (the old town).

Keen to venture off the beaten path and into a local neighborhood? You have the ideal companion to show you around some of Stockholm’s hidden gems.

Your host will be happy to show you to a few memorable local-loved secret spots where you can shop, indulge in the city culture, or enjoy the local tradition fika - and who wouldn’t want to sit down for a coffee and delicious pastry?

Did someone say cinnamon bun? They’ll explain the tradition and its importance to the locals and will also share insights about the eclectic city - you’ll feel like a local, even after your short time in Stockholm.

1. Select a date
2. Select start time
3. Tailor your experience
Answer a few quick questions to help your host craft the perfect day tailored to you.
1. What’s your preferred hosting style?
2. How would you like the pace of your day?
3. What’s your walking comfort level?
4. Are you celebrating something special?

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See our hosts and guests creating memories

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What travelers think of this experience

Shawna Sep 2024

The local operator was responsive with a comprehensive survey to gauge our interests in advance in great details. They assigned a guide to us right away. This is a walking tour that includes taxi rides to the city center and then back to the port. Our guide, Sari, was also responsive and trying to cover as much as on our wish list. She is knowledgeable and easy to work with. We enjoyed our tour!

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Linda Aug 2018

This experience was really good! My husband and I have been on a lot of cruises and it's always a bit difficult to make our way around the stopover cities on our own as we don't know all the good places. Our guide Tom was excellent and showed us so much of the city's culture and heritage in a short space of time! He was really patient and welcoming, and was really passionate about his city! Excellent!

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Jim May 2025

Sari was awesome. She kept in touch with us prior to tour and asked what we wanted to see. She touched base with us the the day prior to the tour to make sure we were good with the time to start. We had a great experience and do recommend Sari! We had a great experience and she made sure we saw what we wanted.

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Scott May 2025

Imagine you had a good friend who happened to be an expert on Stockholm's history and culture. Your friend then joins you for four hours on your vacation in Stockholm to take you around and make sure you know all the points of interest, local customs and things to do during the rest of your stay. That was exactly our experience with Zenid from City Unscripted. He was friendly, engaging and super-informative. From the history of Stockholm's formation to modern-day events, Zenid shared with us the behind-the-scenes details of Stockholm that allowed us to really get to know the city. The details included hidden surprises in the historic Gamla Stan, to the interesting facts surrounding the bank robbery that led to the term “Stockholm Syndrome”. After our tour he sent us a long list of restaurants to try, bars to visit and local spots to explore. We thoroughly enjoyed our trip to Stockholm, and Zenid was a big part of the reason why.

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Scott May 2025

Imagine you had a good friend who happened to be an expert on Stockholm's history and culture. Your friend then joins you for four hours on your vacation in Stockholm to take you around and make sure you know all the points of interest, local customs and things to do during the rest of your stay. That was exactly our experience with Zenid. He was friendly, engaging and super-informative. From the history of Stockholm's formation to modern-day events, Zenid shared with us the behind-the-scenes details of Stockholm that allowed us to really get to know the city. The details included hidden surprises in the historic Gamla Stan, to the interesting facts surrounding the bank robbery that led to the term “Stockholm Syndrome”. After our tour he sent us a long list of restaurants to try, bars to visit and local spots to explore. We thoroughly enjoyed our trip to Stockholm, and Zenid was a big part of the reason why.

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Robin May 2025
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