Best Stockholm Audio Tours — Our Top 8

1.Stockholm: Royal Bridges & Canal Boat Tour with Audio Guide

★★★★★★★★★★4.1 · 1,083 reviews · 1 hour · from $24Our pick

Spend one hour seeing Stockholm from the water, starting beside the Royal Palace and gliding through Gamla Stan, Djurgårds Canal, Djurgården, Riddarholmen, and Södermalm. You get an audio guide in several languages, earphones, Wi-Fi, toilets, and a small café. Coffee and cake may depend on the booking option.

“It was good value, engaging and interesting guide who had clearly done a lot of prep. Did feel a bit more like music quiz at times though! Worth a trip though.”

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2.Stockholm: Self Guided Kayak Adventure in Nature Reserve

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 69 reviews · 5 - 8 hours · from $44Top rated

Meet the English-speaking team at Skärgårdens Kanotcenter, 30 minutes from Stockholm, for a safety briefing, map, and single or double kayak. Paddle at your own pace through sheltered waters, oak woods, farms, and quiet islands, with time for swimming, picnics, hiking, and wildlife watching.

“Ready for us at our arrival, had lots of good equipment, really easy overall.”

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3.Stockholm: Old Town Self-Guided Tour Learn and solve Puzzles

★★★★★★★★★★4.1 · 64 reviews · 90 days · from $11Best value

Use the Curiosa app to explore Stockholm’s Old Town in about 1.5 to 2 hours. Start at the Royal Palace, then follow stories and puzzles to the Grand Square, Saint George and the Dragon, a cannonball in a wall, and a runestone built into a house. Available in four languages.

“I really liked that you could go at your own pace. The little puzzles were great too! Maybe a couple more of different hints and clues would also be good 😊 the clock tower one in particular at the German Church.”

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4.Stockholm: Self Guided Kayak Adventure

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 55 reviews · 2 - 4 hours · from $45

Start near Stockholm Central Station and paddle from Klara sjö with a Prijon kayak, map, and safety gear. An instructor gives a short briefing, then you guide yourself for 2 to 4 hours. Expect calm city water, bridge views, and total freedom to set your pace.

“It was nice to get on the water. It was calm, but in the city. So nice.”

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5.Stockholm: Self-Guided hiking in beautiful nature

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 43 reviews · 6.5 hours · from $37

Meet Stockholm Adventures at its Adventure Café, choose a 6 to 13 km route, then hike independently through forests, lakes, and protected nature near Stockholm. You receive maps, directions, outdoor lunch, drinks, and equipment. Public transport and sauna fees are extra.

“Fantastic hike, with perfect winter weather conditions. We self guided, the map and instructions made it easy along the benefit of lunch and drinks provided in our backpack. Would highly recommend.”

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6.Stockholm: Self Guided GPS Bike Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.2 · 38 reviews · from $40

Pick one of four Google Maps bike routes at Stockholm’s Urban Basecamp. Ride a hybrid bike for about three hours through classic sights, Södermalm, parks, lakes, or nearby nature reserves. This contactless tour suits independent cyclists who can read a map and bring a charged smartphone with internet access.

“I picked the Stockholm/Djurgården tour which was the right mix between city and nature. The bike was in good shape, and the self-checking went smoothly! Using Google Maps for navigation worked well after getting used to it (grateful I didn't need to download a new App for just that trip).”

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7.Stockholm: City Highlights Self-Guided SUP Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 8 reviews · 2 hours · from $30

Meet your English-speaking instructor on green Långholmen, collect a SUP, paddle, lifejacket, drybag, and map, then set out on your own around Långholmen, Reimersholme, or nearby central islands. This private, self-guided outing gives you two hours on Stockholm’s water, with City Hall and Old Town in view.

“Love it! I recommend watching a tutorial on YouTube about how to puddle before going there”

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8.Stockholm: Self-Guided Kayak Tour in premium kaykaks

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 3 reviews · 2 hours · from $39

Rent a premium kayak at Smedsudden on Kungsholmen and spend two hours paddling toward Långholmen, City Hall, Old Town, or Karlbergskanalen. Staff provide safety instructions, a map, paddle, lifejacket, and sprayskirt, but no guide accompanies your private group.

“The service was great! We came a tat unprepared but the staff was very helpful. He offered us to rent wetsuits and gave us great tips on what route to take and how to paddle. We rented the kayak off season (October) but it was still an amazing and peaceful experience! Definitely recommend!!!”

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