Stockholm

15 Best Stockholm Archipelago & Boat Tours

I sorted Stockholm’s boat tours into the ones that use a short visit well. Vaxholm makes the classic first taste, about an hour from the city quays. The longer island routes mostly run May through September, so check dates before building a day around one.

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. Enjoy beautiful views, local stories, and onboard refreshments.

Most Popular★ 4.3

“Great trip! One of the highlights of our trip to Stockholm. The ship has ample inside/outside seating with speakers so you can hear the guide wherever you choose. There is also a well stocked bar with hot/cold drinks (including alcohol) and snacks, and a lovely…”

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3.Stockholm: Archipelago Boat Tour

Discover Stockholm’s stunning archipelago on a 2-hour boat tour. Enjoy scenic views, engaging guides, and a relaxing way to experience nature and local stories.

★ 4.4

“It was really nice a calm tour with our guide talking to us and giving us info along the way”

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4.Stockholm: Highlights Boat Tour

Explore Stockholm from the water with this 135-minute boat tour, enjoying scenic views, detailed commentary, and access to iconic landmarks.

★ 4.2

“Amazing 2+ hour tour. Introduced us to life in Stockholm. Loved learning about city’s history. Would do this again!!”

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5.Stockholm Archipelago Cruise with Guide

Discover Stockholm’s scenic archipelago with an informative 2.5-hour boat cruise featuring expert guides, stunning views, and authentic Swedish charm.

★ 4.0

“The organisers and staff were fantastic, very helpful and informative with the commentary for the Archipelago. The seating on the boat meant it was difficult to get a good view most of the time. Although the guide did try to remind people to talk quietly…”

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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 an informative audio guide, scenic views, and a cozy Swedish fika. Perfect for a relaxing city overview.

★ 4.1

“This is an excellent and inexpensive activity for those looking to learn a little more about Stockholm! This comes with free audio guide with headphones provided and is packed with great info about the canal and its neighbours.”

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7.Stockholm: Guided Archipelago Islands Tour

Discover Stockholm’s stunning archipelago on a 2-hour guided boat tour. Enjoy scenic views, expert guides, and a relaxed atmosphere for a memorable experience.

★ 4.0

“The tour guide was brilliant! Other staff were quick to resolve an issue on-board with a lady who was raising her voice at other guests and staff. Tour guide was multilingual and pointed out the best photo opportunity spots. Would 100% recommend this tour -…”

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12.Stockholm Highlights Boat Tour

Discover Stockholm’s waterways on this 2-hour boat tour, passing 15 bridges, Old Town, and Djurgården—perfect for scenic city views and relaxed sightseeing.

★ 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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13.Stockholm: City Cruise with Fresh Pizza

Explore Stockholm's scenic waterways while enjoying fresh pizza and stunning views. A relaxed, tasty way to see the city from the water.

★ 4.3

“This activity is top of my list of all things you can possibly do in Stockholm. It was a nice tidy boat, excellent seating arrangement, fantastic generous sized pizzas and alcohol on board. there couldn't have been a better combination for a lovely evening out.…”

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14.Stockholm: Guided Archipelago Tour by Classic Wooden Boat

Discover Stockholm’s stunning archipelago on a charming wooden boat tour, guided by knowledgeable locals. Enjoy scenic views, cultural insights, and a relaxed atmosphere.

★ 4.7

“Fantastic boat ride, small beautiful boat, friendly captain, excellent, funny and also musically talented guide in Fabian, shared lots of useful info and we had a great time. So glad we chose this one over the bigger options. Great value for money”

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15.Stockholm-Helsinki Oneway Overnight Cruise with Cabin Stay

Experience a scenic overnight cruise from Stockholm to Helsinki with cozy cabins, onboard entertainment, and stunning Baltic views—perfect for stress-free travel.

★ 4.7

“a lovely cabin and breakfast. it's a cruise ship so there are lots of shops, restaurants and a big duty free type shop. breakfast had plenty of food for vegetarians and vegans as did all the restaurants on board. simple to check in on arrival…”

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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 4.7From Stockholm: Overnight Cruise to Helsinki With Breakfast$107 4.6From Stockholm: 3-Day Return Cruise to Helsinki & Breakfast$147 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 4.6From Stockholm: 3-Day Return Cruise to Tallinn & Breakfast$148 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 4.9Stockholm Archipelago RIB Speed Boat Tour with Swedish Fika$196 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: Sunset Archipelago Kayaking & Toast on the Water3 - 4.5 hours$120 5.0Stockholm Archipelago Sailing Day Tour8 hours (approx.)$385.12 4.9Stockholm: Full Day Archipelago Sailing Tour with Lunch$344 5.0Stockholm- A Beauty On The Water: Old Town Walking Tour and Boat Trip Combined3 hours (approx.)$135.16