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#1Red Sightseeing Stockholm Hop-On Hop-Off Boat

See the sights of Stockholm on a relaxing cruise around the city's waterways that takes you to some favorite spots along the shore. With the freedom to hop o...

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Red Sightseeing Stockholm Hop-On Hop-Off Boat

#2Stockholm Pass: 60+ Attractions, Hop-On Hop-Off Ticket & Sightseeing Tours

Make the most out of your time in Stockholm with a pass that lets you save on admission at more than 60 top attractions. Head to the top of SkyView to gaze d...

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#3Stockholm Small Group Walking Tour

Discover Stockholm's most interesting sights and get local insights from an English-speaking guide. Meet at a café in the city center, and then wander around...

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Stockholm Small Group Walking Tour

#4Red Sightseeing Stockholm Hop-On Hop-Off Bus & Boat Option

Get to know Stockholm at your own pace with a double-decker bus ride that takes you to some of the best sights around the beautiful city. Hop on and off as o...

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¥3,756
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Red Sightseeing Stockholm Hop-On Hop-Off Bus & Boat Option

#5Stockholm Archipelago Tour with guide

Experience the untouched nature of the Stockholm archipelago with a cruise that shows you the serene beauty of the Swedish coast. A classic, expertly restore...

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Stockholm Archipelago Tour with guide

#6Stockholm: The Royal Bridges & Canal Tour

Built on an archipelago of 14 islands and surrounded by the Baltic sea, maritime Stockholm is the perfect city to discover from the water. Set sail on a boat...

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Stockholm: The Royal Bridges & Canal Tour

#7Stockholm’s Old Town & Vasa Museum Private Walking Tour

Our Stockholm Old Town & Vasa Museum Private Walking Tour is a guaranteed WOW-experience coming right up! It’s no secret that the Old Town and the Vasa M...

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Stockholm’s Old Town & Vasa Museum Private Walking Tour

#8Stockholm Like a Local: Customized Private Tour

With our customized tours, you’ll skip the mundane historical tours and discover the city through a local’s eyes. Experience a tour that will transform the w...

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#9Tom Tits Experiment- A science center for the whole family

When it comes to science, do you feel like you can really only understand something once you've tested it yourself. Tom Tits Experiment is an interactive sci...

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Tom Tits Experiment- A science center for the whole family

#10Shore Excursion: Private City Tour with Vasa Museum & Skansen

As you explore the city, enjoy picturesque views of Stockholm and the Baltic Sea. Start on a bus tour, visit Skansen and the Vasa Museum with your guide, and...

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Guide to Exploring around Stockholm

Tivoli Gröna Lund

See a concert and enjoy exciting rides, including roller coasters and Ferris wheels, at Sweden’s oldest theme park, located on an island.

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Mosebacke Square

Wander through this tranquil city square and enjoy a drink on the scenic terrace nearby.

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Katarina Church

Gaze at the architecture of this lovely Baroque-style church and listen to an organ performance in its beautiful interior.

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Stortorget

This colorful square marking the center of the city has been an important meeting place for centuries.

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Maria Square

Go for a walk in this leafy square and explore the interesting shops and restaurants of the surrounding neighborhood.

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Södra Teatern

Head to this historic cultural venue to see excellent music performances and enjoy spectacular views of the city.

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Skinnarvik Park

Visit this beautiful park to see wonderful views from the highest natural point in central Stockholm.

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Museum of Modern Art (Moderna Museet)

See 20th- and 21st-century contemporary art and dine at a highly acclaimed restaurant at this museum in central Stockholm.
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Butterfly House (Fjarilshuset)

Walk through a tropical rain forest environment to spot hundreds of butterfly species and watch fish feedings or explore a historical park on a Segway.
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Maritime Museum

Find model battleships, learn how to build a boat and see the ruins of a royal vessel at a museum dedicated to Sweden’s maritime history.
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Vasa Museum (Vasamuseet)

Visit the wreck of a Swedish warship that sank on its maiden voyage. Learn about the ship’s history and discover artifacts recovered from Stockholm’s harbor.
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Skansen

Experience Sweden’s rural traditions and spot almost 300 animal species at the zoo and aquarium that are part of one of the world’s oldest outdoor museums.
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King's Garden

Stockholm’s most prominent meeting place is home to statues, fountains, cafés and galleries. It also hosts concerts and a Christmas market.
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Bellevue Park

Come to this park to admire historic buildings, enjoy views of Brunnsviken Lake and visit the museum of a famous Swedish sculptor.
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Drottningholm Palace

Visit the permanent residence of Sweden’s royal family, walk around a Baroque garden and watch an opera performance at an 18th-century theater.
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Fotografiska (Photography Museum)

Admire contemporary works, take part in workshops and enjoy views of Stockholm’s islands of Skeppsholmen and Djurgården at this museum dedicated to photography.
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Sergels Torg

See interesting works of architecture, watch theater performances and attend free cultural events at this central square.
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Stockholm Royal Palace (Stockholms Slott)

Explore banquet halls and reception rooms, find 18th-century art and watch the changing of the guard at the official residence of Sweden’s royal family.
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Nordic Museum (Nordiska museet)

Learn about changes in Swedish culture since the 16th century. Find historic furniture and photographs and displays about local festivals and the Sami culture.
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The Great Cathedral of Stockholm (Storkyrkan)

See the oldest known image of Stockholm, find interesting sculptures and attend live music events at this historic cathedral.
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Junibacken

At this museum and entertainment center, younger visitors to Stockholm can meet famous fairy-tale characters, ride a toy train and watch theater performances.
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Nobel Museum

Visit a museum dedicated to the Nobel Prize. Learn about the life of the prize’s pioneer, the winners and their creativity.
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Millesgården

Visit the former home of one of Sweden’s most famous art families. See the rooms where they once worked and walk around the house’s sculpture garden.
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SkyView

Enjoy a magnificent view over Stockholm on a gondola that travels to the top of the world’s biggest spherical building.

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Stockholm Neighbourhoods

Gamla Stan

Visitors often come to Gamla Stan for its abundant dining options, but many stay to explore sights like Stockholm Palace and Stortorget. Getting around the area on the metro is easy if you catch a ride at Gamla stan T-Bana.

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Sodermalm

Consider a visit to Maria Square and take some time to enjoy the abundant dining options during your time in Sodermalm. If you want to see more of the city, jump on the metro at Mariatorget T-Bana or Medborgarplatsen T-Bana.

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Ostermalm

Consider exploring the abundant dining options in Ostermalm. If sightseeing is on the list, Stureplan is a top attraction. Hop on the metro at Karlaplan T-Bana or Stadium T-Bana to see more of the area.

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Norrmalm

Enjoy the popular shops in Norrmalm. Stockholm Waterfront Congress Centre is a worthwhile stop, and you can jump on the metro at Hotorget T-Bana or Sergels Torg Tram Stop to see more of Central Stockholm.

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Kungsholmen

Consider exploring the abundant dining options in Kungsholmen. If sightseeing is on the list, Stockholm City Hall is a top attraction. Hop on the metro at Thorildsplan T-Bana or Kristineberg T-Bana to see more of the area.

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Vasastan

If you're spending time in Vasastan, you might enjoy attractions like Odenplan Square and Stockholm Public Library. You might also enjoy the neighborhood's ample dining options before hopping on the metro at Odenplan T-Bana to see more of the city.

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