Top Things To Do In Stockholm

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Tourists exploring Gamla Stan with a local guide in Stockholm

Top things to do in Stockholm

From exploring cool neighborhoods to eating with the locals to seeing iconic sites, these are some of our favorite experiences

Stockholm Your Way: A Personalized 4-Hour Exploration
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Stockholm Stockholm Your Way: A Personalized 4-Hour Exploration

A four-hour private walk tailored to your pace and interests, blending historic streets, island views, and quieter local corners.

$160.48 per person

4 hours

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Art in Stockholm
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Stockholm Art in Stockholm

Explore Stockholm's diverse art scene, from vibrant street art to metro art and cutting-edge Scandinavian design, with an art-loving local insider

$123.9 per person

3 hours

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Shopping in Stockholm
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Stockholm Shopping in Stockholm

From chic concept stores to sustainable fashion to iconic Scandi designs, your shopping-savvy host will personalize this experience to your wishes

$123.9 per person

3 hours

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Ultimate Stockholm food experience
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Stockholm Ultimate Stockholm food experience

From the most delicious cinnamon buns to unmissable meatballs, discover Stockholm’s rich food culture while exploring the cobbled streets of Vasastan

$182.9 per person

3 hours

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Eat like a local in Stockholm: ‘Fika’ experience
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Stockholm Stockholm Fika: Coffee, Conversation & Swedish Rituals

Slow down and experience Stockholm through coffee, pastries, conversation, and the everyday traditions that shape local life.

$159.89 per person

3 hours

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Day trip to Uppsala
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Stockholm Day trip to Uppsala

Day trip to one of Sweden's oldest and most picturesque cities. Soak in the incredible architecture, fascinating history, and peaceful "Fika" vibe

$338.55 per person

7 hours

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Explore Södermalm: Stockholm’s Trendy Bohemian Neighborhood
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Stockholm Explore Södermalm: Stockholm’s Trendy Bohemian Neighborhood

Dive into Stockholm’s ultra-hip Södermalm, where working-class history meets a vibrant scene of quirky shops, stylish cafés, and buzzing bars.

$123.9 per person

3 hours

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A night in Stockholm with a local
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Stockholm A night in Stockholm with a local

Explore beautiful Stockholm after dark, guided by your host! From wandering around the Old Town to mingling with the locals at a bar, it's up to you!

$153.4 per person

3 hours

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Tourists exploring Gamla Stan with a local guide in Stockholm

Wondering what to do in Stockholm?

See Stockholm for yourself, and you’ll immediately understand why locals have dubbed it “beauty on water”. Not only are there countless things to do in Stockholm, but the city’s breathtaking beauty is the stuff of storybooks. Sweden’s capital, surrounded by water, fields, and forests, is a treasure trove of history and culture spread across 14 islands. Dozens of museums harbor cultural gems from the eras of warships and Vikings, while the “Old Town”, Gamla Stan – a real-life fairytale complete with a royal palace and gabled buildings set along quaint cobblestone streets – is a perfectly-preserved medieval center with some of the most amazing things to do in Stockholm.

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Tourists posing in front of a famous statue in Stockholm

A city of islands

With 14 fantastic islands to choose from, you’ll be easily spoiled for things to do in Stockholm. There’s much more to the city than Gamla Stan, and each of Stockholm’s islands is a microcosm with its own unique attractions. The island of Södermalm is the city’s capital of cool, with vintage stores and hipster cafés attracting the alternative crowd; tiny Skeppsholmen is loved for its relaxing atmosphere and cultural attractions; and peaceful Djurgården is filled to the brim with quirky museum-hopping opportunities. Between these distinct locations, the things to do in Stockholm are endless.

Local guide sitting with tourists enjoying the views of the city from a lookout point in Stockholm

Past meets present

Home to historic Gamla Stan, one of the best-preserved medieval centers in Europe, Stockholm is a picture of the past. The things to do in Stockholm span centuries, and history – in the form of razor-thin cobbled streets, medieval cathedrals and churches, and 17th-century buildings with colorful facades – is tangible. But the city is more than a snapshot of centuries ago. Simply stroll, sail, or hop on the subway and you’ll travel through time to contemporary neighborhoods known for dining and design, where stylish locals move between cafés, boutiques, and other cool things to do in Stockholm.

Tourists enjoying drinks and a meal while on a food tour in Stockholm

Scrumptious Swedish fare

A smörgåsbord of delights await you in the local food scene – in fact, some of the best things to do in Stockholm revolve around food. Swedish cuisine might not be the most famous in the world, but one day spent exploring the city’s markets, restaurants, cafés, street food stands will have you planning your next trip. From Baltic herring with a side of lingonberries to lightly smoked, slightly sour pork sausage (or maybe a slice of liquor-soaked arraksbollar cake that’s been lavishly rolled in chocolate sprinkles, if you have a sweet tooth), the food in Stockholm is always a treat.

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Latest reviews from our guests

    This walking tour was customized to our preferences. We wanted to learn about the history of the city and details about architecture. Zenid was outstanding in his knowledge and attention to details. This experience can be whatever you want it to be. Our guide, Zenid took time to explain details that we would have otherwise missed. I cannot thank Zenid enough for his thoughtfulness to ensure we had rest breaks, water, even took us to purchase a book. He suggested restaurants and other activities that were of interest to us. This was definitely worth the time and money. Especially, this was one of the best experiences of our trip. Zenid has many friends throughout the city that said "hello" and mentioned what a wonderful person he is. Thank you so much!

    7 September 2026

    Dianne D

    Tourist Guide was very friendly and informative on each location she guided me through.

    6 September 2026

    Amy Amaya A

    We had an amazing tour guide that walked us around Stockholm, answered all our questions, and helped us figure out public transport. Highly recommended!

    1 September 2026

    Kirsten C

    Magnus was a fantastic guide

    10 August 2026

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