The 4 Best Stockholm Boat Tours

1.City Archipelago Sightseeing Cruise with Guide

★★★★★★★★★★4.3 · 10,798 reviews · 1.5 - 3 hours · from $41Our pick

See Stockholm from the water on a classic archipelago ship, with live commentary in English and Swedish. Choose a 1.5, 2.5, or 3-hour route through the inner archipelago, then warm up inside with a drink or snack from the onboard cafeteria. Guides such as David, Erik, and Christopher have brought the scenery and local history to life on recent departures.

“Lovely trip out. Everyone crushed onto the top deck though. As a lot of the boat space was taken up by the dinner cruise.”

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2.Hop-On Hop-Off Bus or Boat Option

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 3,260 reviews · 1 day · from $24Best value

Explore Stockholm by bus, boat, or both with a 24-hour hop-on hop-off ticket. Hear commentary in 10 languages, use the Red Sightseeing app to track vehicles, and reach sights such as the Vasa Museum, Skansen, Old Town, City Hall, and the Icebar. Boat service is seasonal and stops in winter.

“I liked the open top of the bus but because the temp was 84*F it was quite 🥵 hot. The ride was lovely and the guide you listened to with your earphones was very informative. The ability to hop on and hop off the bus was great as well as the hop on hop of boat tour. I used the bus throughout the day and visited places like the ICEBAR, ABBA The Museum, the Vicking Museum, Vickings more Vickings and the Nordic Museum. I was able to have lunch at the Vicking Museum as well. I had an excellent and amazing time and also bought the City Pass.”

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3.Archipelago Boat Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.4 · 3,110 reviews · 2 hours · from $39

Take a two-hour cruise from Skeppsbron into Stockholm’s island world. An English-speaking guide shares stories about Swedish history, the royal family, local customs, and daily life as you pass Djurgården Canal, Fjäderholmarna, Stora Höggarn, and Tegelön. Choose indoor or outdoor seating, with drinks and snacks available to buy on board.

“The cruise was absolutely brilliant. We sat outside and were given seat pads and blankets. The commentary was both informative and funny The mulled wine was warming as much needed. Would definitely recommend to anyone visiting Stockholm whatever time of the year !”

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4.Highlights Boat Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.2 · 2,845 reviews · 2h 15m · from $43

Cruise Stockholm’s waterways for 135 minutes, passing under 12 bridges and through the lock linking the Baltic Sea with Lake Mälaren. English commentary plays over the speakers, while audio guides in several languages work through your phone and headphones. A café, toilets, Wi-Fi, and limited outdoor seating are onboard.

“Very nice excursion providing lovely views from the water perspective. Nice and clean boat, mini bar and toilet available!”

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