Stockholm: Old Town Walking Tour w/ Vasa Museum & Boat Ride

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Stockholm: Old Town Walking Tour w/ Vasa Museum & Boat Ride
Top rated
4.677419 out of 5 stars
4.7
4.677419 out of 5 stars
31 reviews

Experience the best Stockholm has to offer on a guided tour through the alleys of the Old Town. Take a ride on one of the commuter ferries, and enjoy skip-the-line access to the Vasa Museum.

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Duration 3 - 4 hours
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Skip the line through a separate entrance
Live tour guide
English, Swedish
Pickup optional
Wait in the lobby of the hotel on a guide with Sweden History Tours blue jacket on.
Private group available

Highlighted reviews from other travelers

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Ajay – United States

The walking tour was amazing and our guide Brigitta was so knowledgeable on both history and culture. She’s an extremely smart, well travelled, experienced individual who was engaging the entire time. We highly recommend this tour and if you can, please request Brigitta, you won’t be disappointed!!

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James – United States

Nikolas was very informative and engaging. Great tour!

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Highlights

  • Take in the scenic Stockholm waterfront as you navigate on the ferry
  • Learn about the rich history of Stockholm's Old Town from your guide
  • Come across the Royal Palace, the Nobel Prize Museum, and the Runestone
  • Travel to Djurgården Isle and hear all about the Stockholm Naval Base
  • Experience the fascinating Vasa Museum with skip-the-line access

Full description

Meet your guide at the Slottsbacken Obelisk and begin your guided tour through the Old Town while you learn about its history. Gaze at iconic places such as the Royal Palace, Stortorget (the Grand Square), the Nobel Prize Museum, Old Town Runestone, and the Riddarhuset (House of Nobility).

See the city from the water on a short ferry trip to the Djurgården Isle. Hear interesting facts about the old Stockholm Naval Base, the Nordic Museum, the Viking Museum, and the Museum of Wrecks as you pass them by.

Finish your tour at the Vasa Museum and walk right in by a skip-the-line entrence. Explore the museum with a guide and marvel at the amazingly well-preserved Vasa ship, once the flagship of the Swedish Navy. Learn about its tragic demise during its maiden voyage.

Note: If starting the tour at 16:00/4 PM, the itinerary will be reversed due to the Vasa Museum opening hours.

Includes

  • Tour guide
  • One-way ferry ticket
  • Vasa Museum skip-the-line entry (ticket not included)
  • Hotel pickup and drop-off (Private tour version includes this)
  • Food and drinks
  • Vasa museum tickets

Not suitable for

  • Wheelchair users
  • People with low level of fitness

Meeting point

09:30 Meet your guide at the Gustav III:s Obelisk. 16:00 Meet your guide at the wooden anchor outside the Vasa Museum.

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Important information

What to bring

  • Comfortable shoes
  • Weather-appropriate clothing

Know before you go

  • This tour takes place in all weather conditions
  • A moderate physical fitness level is required

Customer reviews

Overall rating

4.7 /5

based on 31 reviews

Review summary

  • Guide
    5/5
  • Transportation
    4.4/5
  • Value for money
    4.1/5

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Ajay – United StatesDecember 15, 2024 – Verified booking
The walking tour was amazing and our guide Brigitta was so knowledgeable on both history and culture. She’s an extremely smart, well travelled, experienced individual who was engaging the entire time. We highly recommend this tour and if you can, please request Brigitta, you won’t be disappointed!!
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James – United StatesSeptember 14, 2024 – Verified booking
Nikolas was very informative and engaging. Great tour!
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Bill – United StatesAugust 1, 2024 – Verified booking
It was so wonderful! The information that our guide, Karin, shared with us was very informative and was given in a very thoughtful way! We enjoyed the tour, the conversation and our tour guide immensely!

Product ID: 481236

Activity provider:Sweden History Tours

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