Stockholm

15 Best Stockholm Archipelago & Boat Tours

The archipelago cruises off the city quays compared: brunch runs, full-day island loops and the royal canal route for the short window. Thirty thousand islands start where the waterfront ends.

1.Stockholm: City Archipelago Sightseeing Cruise with Guide

Explore Stockholm's stunning archipelago on a 1.5-3 hour sightseeing cruise with a live guide, offering scenic views and local insights at an affordable price.

Most Popular★ 4.3

“Overall a really good experience. The tour guide was very informative and funny which made the time go quicker. Really lovely boat, though highly recommend getting there early so you can get good seats - I got there 20 mins early and there was already…”

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3.Stockholm: Archipelago Boat Tour

Discover Stockholm's stunning archipelago on a 2-hour boat tour from the city center, guided by knowledgeable hosts, offering beautiful scenery and engaging stories.

★ 4.4

“The cruise was absolutely brilliant. We sat outside and were given seat pads and blankets. The commentary was both informative and funny The mulled wine was warming as much needed. Would definitely recommend to anyone visiting Stockholm whatever time of the year !”

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4.Stockholm: Highlights Boat Tour

Experience Stockholm from the water on a 135-minute boat tour, enjoying iconic sights, detailed commentary, and a relaxed way to explore the city.

★ 4.2

“Very interesting commentary. Food and drink available on board. Lovely way to spend 2 hours.”

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5.Stockholm Archipelago Cruise with Guide

Discover Stockholm’s stunning archipelago with this 2.5-hour boat tour, guided by knowledgeable locals, offering scenic views, stories, and photo ops.

★ 4.0

“Fun experience (even in the January cold). The guide was great, and his English was excellent (though the speakers made it hard to understand him sometimes).”

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

Discover Stockholm’s waterways on a 1-hour boat tour with audio guide, passing historic bridges, the Royal Game Park, and colorful islands—perfect for a relaxing overview of the city.

★ 4.1

“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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9.Stockholm: Guided City Sightseeing Open Electric Boat Tour

Enjoy a 50-minute eco-friendly electric boat tour in Stockholm, passing iconic sights like the Vasa Museum and Royal Palace with expert guides.

“The tour provided exceptional value for the amount of time and expense. Our guide was very knowledgeable of the area, added some timely humour and provided opportunities for questions at any time. If you’re only taking one tour in Stockholm, I highly recommend this one.…”

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10.Open Electric Boat Ride in Stockholm with Live-Guide

Discover Stockholm from the water aboard an eco-friendly electric boat with a friendly guide. Enjoy stunning views, historic sights, and a relaxed 50-minute cruise.

★ 5.0

“Jaha was great! I was the only person who booked my particular time, and both the guide and captain were friendly and informative! When it started lightly raining, they very generously gave me a poncho and umbrella to take with me. The tour was a…”

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12.Stockholm Highlights Boat Tour

Discover Stockholm from the water with this 2-hour boat tour passing under 15 bridges, featuring charming sights, locks, and panoramic city views.

★ 3.5

“We did not go on this tour because when we went to exchange our voucher we were advised the tour was cancelled because they were doing work on the lock so no boats could get through. We did the 3hr archipelago tour instead, which was…”

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14.Stockholm: Guided Archipelago Tour by Classic Wooden Boat

Experience Stockholm’s stunning archipelago on a classic wooden boat tour with expert guides, passing iconic sights and enjoying authentic Swedish scenery.

★ 4.7

“Absolutely fantastic boat tour. Our guide Daniel mixed up historical facts with some funny stories and told us a little bit about current Swedish life. 100% recommend this tour 😊”

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15.Stockholm-Helsinki Oneway Overnight Cruise with Cabin Stay

Experience a scenic overnight ferry from Stockholm to Helsinki in a private sea-view cabin, enjoying onboard dining, entertainment, and Baltic Sea views.

★ 4.7

“Everything went the perfect way. The food was excellent, the service, the people greeting you, all very nice. The cruise ship also nice, very nice shows, accommodations were as expected. I would definitely recommend it.”

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More Stockholm Archipelago & Boat Tours

4.6Stockholm-Helsinki Mini Cruise: 2-Night Baltic Getaway41 hours$109 3.5Stockholm Hop-On Hop-Off Bus & Boat1 hour 30 minutes (approx.)$24.03 5.01-Day Small-Group Stockholm Archipelago Kayak Tour8 hours (approx.)$223.82 4.9Stockholm: Archipelago Islands Kayak Tour and Outdoor Picnic4 - 8 hours$154 3.9Stockholm: Hop-On Hop-Off Bus or Boat with Audio Guide1 - 3 days$27 4.3Stockholm: Guided Archipelago Boat Tour to Fjäderholmarna2 hours$37 4.0Stockholm Royal Djurgården Boat Tour50 minutes (approx.)$36.34 5.0Stockholm Speed Boat 2 Hour Archipelago Tour2 hours (approx.)$182.87 4.6From Stockholm: 3-Day Return Cruise to Tallinn41 hours$52 4.0Stockholm Hop-On Hop-Off Sightseeing Cruise55 minutes (approx.)$27.96 5.0Stockholm Archipelago Tour by Kayak8 hours (approx.)$212.77 5.0Stockholm: Kayaking tour around Vaxholm Archipelago with Fika4 to 8 hours (approx.)$171.36 4.9Full-Day Stockholm Archipelago Sailing Tour8 hours$372 4.9Stockholm: Full-Day Archipelago Kayaking Adventure$203 4.6Stockholm Archipelago: Fun-Day Kayaking with Island Lunch8 hours$204 4.9Stockholm: Archipelago Sailing Adventure with Island Chill9 hours$320 5.0Stockholm Archipelago Sailing Day Tour8 hours (approx.)$385.12 5.0Stockholm- A Beauty On The Water: Old Town Walking Tour and Boat Trip Combined3 hours (approx.)$135.16 4.6From Stockholm: One-Way Overnight Cruise to Tallinn17 hours$46 4.7Stockholm: Old Town Walking Tour w/ Vasa Museum & Boat Ride3 - 4 hours$137 4.5Stockholm Must See – Old Town, boat + Vasa Museum 3h small group3 hours (approx.)$135.69 5.0Private Boat Tour in Stockholm2 hours 30 minutes (approx.)$679.13 5.0PRIVATE Sunset Kayaking in Stockholm Archipelago Nature Reserve5 hours 30 minutes (approx.)$264.07 5.0Kayak Tour in the Stockholm Archipelago with Lunch Meal6 hours (approx.)$193.60

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Fourteen islands in the city and thirty thousand more offshore.