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The 15 Best Boat Tours in Stockholm

34 tours  ·  from $23 a head

An hour on the water tells you more about Stockholm than a day on foot. These 15 cover the bridge-and-lock circuits, the open electric boats and the hop-on ferries, priced, timed and clear about which have a guide on board.

Stockholm: City Archipelago Sightseeing Cruise with Guide - Boarding the classic archipelago ship
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Stockholm: City Archipelago Sightseeing Cruise with Guide

1.City Archipelago Sightseeing Cruise with Guide

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

Review of Stockholm’s guided archipelago cruise, with route choices, boat seating, onboard café, value, and practical tips for choosing your tour.

“Great trip! One of the highlights of our trip to Stockholm. The ship has ample inside/outside seating with speakers so you can hear the guide wherever you choose. There is also a well stocked bar with hot/cold drinks (including alcohol) and snacks, and a lovely little sit-down restaurant on board.”

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Stockholm: Archipelago Boat Tour - Finding the boat beside the Gustav III Statue
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Stockholm: Archipelago Boat Tour

2.Archipelago Boat Tour

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

Review of Stockholm’s two-hour archipelago boat tour, with island views, English commentary, practical tips, seating advice, and value details.

“The tour was fantastic! We enjoyed it very much. The views were astonishing and the guide was funny and very informative. Highly recommend.”

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Stockholm: Highlights Boat Tour - Boarding at Strömkajen, Gate C
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Stockholm: Highlights Boat Tour

3.Highlights Boat Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.3 · 2,542 reviews · from $39

Review of Stockholm’s 135-minute highlights boat tour, covering sights, audio guide, seating, value, accessibility, and practical tips.

“lots of historical information and general info about sweden and their contribution to wars, sports and eco environment was presented in the headsets during the whole trip. very nice map with all the attractions presented during the tour as well. totally recommend”

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Stockholm Archipelago Cruise with Guide - Choosing between the upper deck and indoor seats
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Stockholm Archipelago Cruise with Guide

4.Stockholm Archipelago Cruise with Guide

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 1,125 reviews · 2 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $48

Review of Stockholm’s 2.5-hour archipelago cruise to Vaxholm, with guide, boat tips, weather advice, seating details, and value guidance.

“Great experience! You can be outside or inside which was warmer. Great guide very experienced . Glad to see more of Sweden then just the cory”

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Stockholm: Royal Djurgården Boat Tour - The first stretch along Stockholm’s waterfront
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Stockholm: Royal Djurgården Boat Tour

5.Royal Djurgården Boat Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.1 · 639 reviews · from $25

Cruise Stockholm’s Djurgården Canal for 50 minutes, with skyline views, historic sights, multilingual audio, and practical tips for your trip.

“It was fine. An average boat tour, but we had to wait in line a while before to get seats that would allow us to see any of the sights.”

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Open Electric Boat Ride in Stockholm with Live-Guide - Starting beside the Gustav III Statue
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Open Electric Boat Ride in Stockholm with Live-Guide

Stockholm: Guided City Sightseeing Open Electric Boat Tour - Meeting the blue boat at the Royal Palace
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Stockholm: Guided City Sightseeing Open Electric Boat Tour

Stockholm: 2-Hour RIB Speed Boat Tour of the Archipelago - Meeting at Strandvägen and getting suited up
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Stockholm: 2-Hour RIB Speed Boat Tour of the Archipelago

Stockholm: Highlights Boat Tour - Boarding at Strömkajen, Gate C
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Stockholm Highlights Boat Tour

9.Stockholm Highlights Boat Tour

★★★★★★★★★★3.5 · 333 reviews · 2 hours 15 minutes (approx.) · from $48

Review of Stockholm Highlights Boat Tour, covering sights, audio guide, boat comfort, value, meeting point, and practical tips before booking.

“Very pleased, relaxing and informative with on board refreshments and restroom facilities. Would give the staff a 9/10 as they could of come round and sold and served refreshment. That would have been good for business. Maybe something to think about in future.”

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Stockholm Hop-On Hop-Off Bus & Boat Options - Fjällgatan and Medborgarplatsen
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Stockholm Hop-On Hop-Off Bus & Boat Options

10.Stockholm Hop-On Hop-Off Bus & Boat Options

★★★★★★★★★★3.5 · 273 reviews · 1 hour 30 minutes (approx.) · from $25

Stockholm’s Red Sightseeing bus and boat tour links royal sights, museums, and waterfront views with flexible 24 or 72-hour tickets.

“This was such a great experience. So much better than the hop on hop off bus we had you’d the last two times. We have learned that your company is so much better than sightseeing hop on’s. You get more information and the headsets work. You do these trips to learn about the area not to just watch it go by. Thanks for a great trip.”

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From Stockholm: 3-Day Return Cruise to Helsinki & Breakfast - Day one: leaving Stockholm and settling into your cabin
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From Stockholm: 3-Day Return Cruise to Helsinki & Breakfast

11.3-Day Return Cruise to Helsinki & Breakfast

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 218 reviews · from $147

Review of Tallink Silja Line’s 3-day Stockholm to Helsinki cruise, with sea-view cabins, breakfast, six hours in Helsinki, and onboard fun.

“This was our first time on any kind of a cruise and it was a wonderful experience. The boat is big enough and the water calm enough you don’t feel much swaying. Restaurants on board offer a good variety of food but are pricey if you wanted to eat there for every meal so I’d recommend bringing snacks/drinks on board. Must recommend the Deluxe option of room, they are more spacious and have sea views which are just stunning and you get a separate breakfast Buffett in a quieter restaurant that has a lovely atmosphere. Overall a lovely way to see Helsinki and both cities are easily accessible from their…”

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Stockholm: Royal Djurgården Boat Tour - The first stretch along Stockholm’s waterfront
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Stockholm Royal Djurgården Boat Tour

12.Stockholm Royal Djurgården Boat Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 150 reviews · 50 minutes (approx.) · from $37

Review of Stockholm’s 50-minute Royal Djurgården boat tour, with canal views, audio commentary, practical tips, and honest value advice.

“Very nice way to spend an hour or so exploring Stockholm waterways. We went in October and enjoyed the scenery, sites and autumnal trees. Good commentary too, in a number of languages. Recommended!”

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Stockholm Speed Boat 2 Hour Archipelago Tour - Starting at Strandvägen and leaving the city behind
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Stockholm Speed Boat 2 Hour Archipelago Tour

13.Stockholm Speed Boat 2 Hour Archipelago Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 139 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $183

Review of Stockholm’s 2-hour RIB archipelago tour, with high-speed boating, warm gear, local islands, practical tips, price, and honest drawbacks.

“This was the highlight of our trip. Adam the captain was fantastic answering all our questions and stopping along the way to point out different homes.”

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Stockholm Hop-On Hop-Off Sightseeing Cruise - Royal Palace and Gamla Stan: the best first stops
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Stockholm Hop-On Hop-Off Sightseeing Cruise

14.Stockholm Hop-On Hop-Off Sightseeing Cruise

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 103 reviews · 55 minutes (approx.) · from $28

Review the Stockholm Hop-On Hop-Off Sightseeing Cruise, with route details, museum stops, timing tips, value advice, and honest drawbacks.

“The Hop on Hop off Boat is by far the best way to see & get around in Stockholm! We started @ the Vasa Museum & then over to the Old Town followed by the Newer Part of Stockholm. Just wish we had more time there. So much to see in this Beautiful City! The Boat Driver & her Helper were very Helpful & delightful to talk to! Alpharetta, Ga. Friends”

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From Stockholm: 3-Day Return Cruise to Tallinn & Breakfast - Day 1: Check in at Värtahamnen and sail from Stockholm
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From Stockholm: 3-Day Return Cruise to Tallinn & Breakfast

15.3-Day Return Cruise to Tallinn & Breakfast

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 100 reviews · from $148

Review the Stockholm to Tallinn return cruise, with sea-view cabins, breakfast, onboard fun, timing, value, and practical tips.

“Terrific value. I'm from the USA and had heard this trip referred to as the "white trash cruise". But it was just a very normal European vibe. Some folks are there to party (us included!) but also many families there. Not flashy, but neither was it at all trashy. Nice accomodation, plenty of activities for a short travel. Super cheap for what you get: international travel, entertainment, and dining. Glad I chose it.”

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