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The 15 Best Gothenburg Tours & Day Trips

37 tours  ·  from $17 a head

Gothenburg does canals, seafood and a rockier archipelago than Stockholm’s. The 15 below cover the boat circuits, the Haga café streets, the island hops and the west-coast runs, with prices and how far each gets out of town.

Gothenburg: Archipelago cruise with guide - Gothenburg harbor sets the scene
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Gothenburg: Archipelago cruise with guide

1.Archipelago cruise with guide

★★★★★★★★★★4.3 · 1,002 reviews · 2.5 hours · from $47Our pick

Review of Gothenburg’s 2.5-hour archipelago cruise, with harbor views, Älvsborg Fortress, island scenery, guide tips, food, and value advice.

“The captain and guide were passionate about this area and seemed happy to show it off. The route we took properly showed the islands and the beautiful houses there. It was definitely worth it and added a variable moment to my trip to Gothenburg.”

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Gothenburg: City Canal Sightseeing Cruise - Through the old moat and 17th-century canals
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Gothenburg: City Canal Sightseeing Cruise

2.City Canal Sightseeing Cruise

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 470 reviews · 50 min · from $30

Review of Gothenburg’s 50-minute Paddan canal cruise, with bridge views, harbour history, guide tips, price advice, and access details.

“A very enjoyable and informative cruise. Commentary in both Swedish and English. Scenic.”

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Gothenburg: Go City All-Inclusive Pass with 20+ Attractions - Universeum gives the pass a strong indoor anchor
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Gothenburg: Go City All-Inclusive Pass with 20+ Attractions

3.Go City All-Inclusive Pass with 20+ Attractions

★★★★★★★★★★3.8 · 222 reviews · 1 - 5 days · from $47

See if Gothenburg’s Go City Pass saves money with museums, boat rides, Universeum, trams, and practical planning tips.

“It was avery wet day and we only managed to use the app for 2 of the places we wanted to visit. So, I would suggest checking what is covered on here and if it is worth the cost of entrance. As places like Lisberg and World of Volvo are not included.”

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Gothenburg: Haga Old Town Walking Tour - Haga Nygata and Gothenburg’s wooden houses
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Gothenburg: Haga Old Town Walking Tour

5.Haga Old Town Walking Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 205 reviews · 1.5 hours · from $55

Explore Gothenburg’s historic Haga with a local guide, wooden houses, folklore, Swedish culture, café tips, and Skansen Kronan views.

“Very interesting part of the city! Our guide Sarah took us all throughout Haga and shared the history, told stories of the neighborhood. I recommend this tour to visitors who are visiting Gotenburg for the first time!”

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Landvetter Airport Bus Transfer Departure - The airport arrival point at Landvetter
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Landvetter Airport Bus Transfer Departure

6.Landvetter Airport Bus Transfer Departure

★★★★★★★★★★3.5 · 158 reviews · 30 minutes (approx.) · from $17Best value

Review of the $16.80 Flygbussarna transfer from Gothenburg to Landvetter Airport, with timing, luggage rules, value, and booking advice.

“This was a big mistake booking Viator. I booked a transfer as we had a late flight and wanted to take the hassle out of finding our hotel. Sadly this was more frustrating than finding our own way, as all of the bus drivers were unaware of Viator and refused to take us. Naturally as a woman being stranded at a foreign airport late at night for service you have already paid for can be very scary. I would not recommend this service to anyone.”

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Landvetter Airport Bus Transfer Arrival - What the coach ride is like
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Landvetter Airport Bus Transfer Arrival

7.Landvetter Airport Bus Transfer Arrival

★★★★★★★★★★3.5 · 117 reviews · 20 minutes (approx.) · from $17

Assess the Landvetter Airport Bus Transfer to Gothenburg, with route stops, WiFi, luggage rules, price, voucher risks, and booking advice.

“Were told that they were not valid tickets as they didn't have a QR code. These tickets do not scan on the machines.”

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Bike Tour Gothenburg, Guided Bicycle Tours - Starting at Gustav Adolfs Torg
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Bike Tour Gothenburg, Guided Bicycle Tours

8.Bike Tour Gothenburg, Guided Bicycle Tours

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 88 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $69Top rated

Review of Gothenburg’s guided bike tour, covering historic squares, Haga, Linné, practical details, value, and who should book.

“The bike tour was the first thing we did a few hours after getting into town and it was the perfect introduction to the city! We lucked out and had a private tour, Nils was an excellent guide, hilarious and informative, we enjoyed this tour tremendously!”

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Archipelago Tour with guide Gothenburg - Älvsborg Fortress and the first taste of history
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Archipelago Tour with guide Gothenburg

9.Archipelago Tour with guide Gothenburg

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 73 reviews · 2 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $52

Cruise Gothenburg’s harbor, Älvsborg Fortress, and island archipelago with an English guide, scenic views, and optional fika or lunch.

“It’s a nice boat tour with beautiful views, very relaxing. Staff was very friendly as well. Must-do when in Gothenburg!”

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Gothenburg: Paddan Sightseeing Cruise on the River Säveån - Gothenburgs narrow canals from water level
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Gothenburg: Paddan Sightseeing Cruise on the River Säveån

Self Drive Electric Boat in the Canals - Starting at Snäckan and getting the boat moving
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Self Drive Electric Boat in the Canals

11.Self Drive Electric Boat in the Canals

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 58 reviews · 1 to 6 hours (approx.)

Take the wheel of a quiet electric boat in Gothenburg, with room for 12, no license needed, and a relaxed canal route for families and friends.

“Nice, relaxing tour around the designated canals. The electric boat was silent. It was tricky getting it started, but after 15 minutes or So we figured it out. Don't expect to get anywhere fast, that's not what this tour is about.”

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GOT Gothenborg Landvetter Airport: Vinga Lounge Access - What your three hours look like
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GOT Gothenborg Landvetter Airport: Vinga Lounge Access

12.GOT Gothenborg Landvetter Airport: Vinga Lounge Access

★★★★★★★★★★3.5 · 52 reviews · from $35

Review of Vinga Lounge at Gothenburg Landvetter Airport, covering food, drinks, runway views, Wi-Fi, access, value, and practical tips.

“I’m very happy with my choice in using the Gothenburg Airport Lounge. The day staff was top notch, it was clean, and atmosphere light and friendly. Negative - the toilet is outside the lounge, also some food needed to be warmed To taste “better” - salad was yummy. All possible drinks from cold to warm. I would have liked a soup. Comfortable seating, power for laptops and wifi is also included in cost. All in all - worth the money !”

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Gothenburg city center: Electric selfdrive boat tour - Starting at Christina Nilssons gata 1
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Gothenburg city center: Electric selfdrive boat tour

City Sightseeing Gothenburg Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Tour - Haga, Liseberg, and the stops worth planning
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City Sightseeing Gothenburg Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Tour

14.City Sightseeing Gothenburg Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Tour

★★★★★★★★★★3.5 · 39 reviews · 50 minutes (approx.) · from $39

Gothenburg hop-on hop-off bus review covering stops, timing, price, audio guide, weather, waits, and who should book.

“We had to finally take a taxi to get back to our meeting point so we would not miss our ride back to the ship. Their maps are horrible. You could not read the street names because they covered them up with the stop numbers.”

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Gothenburg: 24 Hour Hop On–Hop Off Bus and Boat Tour - What the bus route gives you
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Gothenburg: 24 Hour Hop On–Hop Off Bus and Boat Tour

15.24 Hour Hop On–Hop Off Bus and Boat Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.3 · 37 reviews · 1 day · from $55

See Gothenburg by open-top bus and boat with a 24-hour ticket, live guides, canal views, and easy stops at Avenyn, Liseberg, and Feskekôrka.

“Båten var definitivt best med personlig guide som fortalte om stedene og stoppene. Bussjåføren stoppet ikke slik den sa de skulle på båndet, og visste ikke helt hvor de forskjellige stoppene var. men ellers var begge turene veldig bra.”

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