One of the best ways to explore Stockholm is by booking tickets for a hop-on hop-off tour that lets you board buses at various stops throughout the city at your leisure.
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Offering flexibility, affordability and independence, hop-on hop-off tours are a great way to see a city at your own pace. With Stockholm’s landmarks and attractions spread liberally across its 14 islands, one of the most efficient ways to explore them is by joining this kind of tour, which let you board buses at designated stops and then jump back on when you want to move on to another part of the city. There are several companies offering hop-on hop-off tours in Stockholm – and we’ve compared five of the best below.
Hop-On Hop-Off Tour by City Sightseeing
For this Stockholm hop-on hop-off tour with City Sightseeing, tickets are valid for a choice of 24 or 72 hours after your first boarding. By catching open-top buses that stop at a total of 15 stops across the city, you can uncover Stockholm’s historic and cultural highlights, including the Royal Palace, Stockholm City Hall, the Vasa Museum, Kulturhuset, Södermalm, and Skansen Zoo. With regular departures at all stops, you are free to choose how much time you wish to spend at each place, letting you explore the city at your own pace. From €31 per person.
Red Sightseeing Hop-On Hop-Off Tour
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Our second option for hop-on hop-off tours in Stockholm is with Red Sightseeing, whose buses and boats let you discover all the famous sights in an easy and comfortable way, either by land or sea. Indeed, getting around Stockholm is a breeze on their combined tours, with boats and buses operating a regular service between Stockholm’s islands and along the city’s streets. You’ll enjoy free Wi-Fi on board both, and the boat also features a small café selling Swedish fika and soft drinks. Tickets can be booked to be valid for anything from 24 to 72 hours and customised trips are also available. From €31 per person.
FAQs
Are audio guides included?
Yes, multi-lingual audio guides are included on both of the above-recommended tours. They are available in a choice of Spanish, Chinese, English, Finnish, French, German, Italian, Russian and Norwegian.
Which tour offers the best value for money?
While both of the above tours start at the same price, the option to add a boat tour to your experience with Red Sightseeing means it offers the best value for money.
Which tour is the most child-friendly?
Our pick for a family-friendly tour is Red Sightseeing. Many children have limited attention spans and so a change of environment – from bus to boat – may well ensure they are kept entertained for longer.
What is the cancellation policy?
With both tours, you can cancel your booking up to 24 hours in advance for a full refund.