Sweden · SELF-GUIDED TOURS
This is the shortlist to send a friend: 15 self-guided tours worth the money, each with its price, its traveller verdict and the one thing to know before you commit.
A 1-hour Stockholm canal cruise from the Royal Palace to Djurgården, with audio guide in 14 languages and fika.
“Enjoyable review ride which exposed me different part of stockholm and history. Electronic Guide should have been better .”
Self-guided sea kayaking in Bogesund Nature Reserve near Stockholm. Calm waters, possible wildlife, picnic stops, 5-8 hours.
“Ready for us at our arrival, had lots of good equipment, really easy overall.”
A self-guided Old Town puzzle walk in Stockholm, starting at the Royal Palace. Play on your phone, learn landmarks, solve challenges.
“cela est tres rapide cela a dure un peu plus 1 h, les enigmes sont asser complexe et quand on décide de passer l'enigme car on ne trouve pas la solution. Le reponse a l'enigme ne nous est pas donné. Cela serai plus sympa de le connaitre afin de pouvoir mieux comprenrde.”
Self-guided kayak from central Stockholm, with gear and a map, for calm city paddling among islands, bridges, and skyline views.
“It was nice to get on the water. It was calm, but in the city. So nice.”
Self-guided Stockholm County hiking with maps, gear, lunch, and public-transport directions. Choose 6 to 13 km routes.
“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.”
Stockholm on a smartphone audioguide, 2 hours of City Hall, Riddarholmen, Gamla Stan and Nobel stops. $6.73, offline map and 25 tracks.
“It’s A LOT of walking. But you see and learn a lot. I took Arlanda Express from Stockholm Central - only a short walk to get to the first point and a short walk from the last point.”
Play an offline treasure hunt through Helsingborg Old Town, guided by clues to Dunkers Kulturhus, Karnan, City Hall and St Mary Church.
“Took over 30 minutes to get the game to work The game wasn’t about the historical places we were in but about some tricky science fixation Armageddon’s future If you could give 0 stars I would have done it. Turned off the game after one minute and never finished the gameAuto-translated”
One-man self-guided kayak in central Stockholm, past City Hall and Old Town, with gear, map, and weather rebook options.
“They still charged us for a drybag but our reservation included it. Fun though. It was pretty windy, so be prepared for that.”
Self-guided 3-day kayak camping in Stockholm archipelago from Stavsnäs, with safety briefing, gear, and secret island nights.
“We had the bestest of times - splashing around in the middle of nowhere dropping off for a sauna here a dip there its such an awesome way to travel - and Get Out were super organised but low key kept it simple super personable - will definitely be heading this way again :)”
Malmö in 3 hours, self-guided tastings at four stops, Swedish coffee and Fiskehoddorna fish, plus a mix of local and international flavors.
Self-guided Stockholm Troll Hunt in Gamla Stan, from Kungliga Operan to Stortorget, with 12 puzzle stops in English.
“Wir haben die Trolljagt in Stockholm gebucht. Bis dass das Erlebnis startet ist es sehr kompliziert und es verging über 1 Stunde. Dann hatten wir keine Zeit mehr es zu spielen.”
Solve a Kurt Wallander murder in Ystad with a GPS audio app, clue triggers, puzzles, and classic half-timbered streets for under $11.
“The apps were not working therefore we never were able to do the tour. I do hope your company reimburses me. Thank you.”
Walk Lund’s main sights from Stortorget to the cathedral and university, with offline English audio on VoiceMap for $9.99.
“Work fine. Many nice stops, but too much around the university and far too little about the cathedral.”
A self-guided audio walk through Malmö with 16 stops, handy quizzes, and free sightseeing, centered on Malmo Central Station.
“Smart concept. Complete tour around Malmö, we paused the tour for visit and lunch at the museum of Malmö house. Afterwards we could just continue.”
Paddle Stockholm’s canals on a 2-hour self-guided SUP from Långholmen, with City Hall and Old Town views plus island loops.
“An absolute highlight of our weekend in Stockholm. The sun was shining and it was a beautiful day to explore Stockholm. Totally recommend this.”
Old town walks to Arctic nights.
