Stockholm: Land and Water Tour by Amphibious Bus
About This Experience
The amphibious bus is the Stockholm tour people remember, and it is short by design: one hour, half of it on tarmac and half of it afloat. The bus loads by Kungsträdgården, drives the Östermalm circuit past the Royal Theatre, Birger Jarlsgatan, Stureplan, the Royal Library and the 1912 Olympic stadium, then drives down a ramp and into the water.
That transition is the product. A ten-tonne vehicle hitting the water throws a wall of spray over the windscreen, and the guide plays it for everything it is worth. Once afloat you get the waterline view of Djurgården, Gröna Lund and the Royal Palace that the land half of the tour cannot give you.
At 4.7 out of 5 across 6,124 reviews it is the highest-rated of Stockholm's big-volume city tours, and the hour-long format is a large part of why - it is hard to be bored, and it works with children old enough to join. The operator does not accept children under three, eating on board is not permitted, and you are asked to arrive fifteen minutes before departure.
Highlights
- Drive through the historic center of Stockholm aboard an amphibious bus
- Discover Stockholm from both land and water
- Feel the thrill when the ten ton bus hits the water
- See the Royal Palace, Royal Theatre, Stureplan, and Royal Island of Djurgarden
- Be entertained by your live guide on the bus
What's Included
- ✓ Ticket for amphibious bus
- ✓ Tour
- ✓ Guide
Good to Know & Caveats
- Children under 3 years can’t go on this tour
- Please dress according to the weather
- Please note you are not permitted to eat onboard
- Please be at the meeting point 15 minutes before the departure time
Not Suitable For
- Children under 3 years
- Wheelchair users
Meeting Point
Between the Royal Opera and Grand Hotel. Below the park (Kungsträdgården)
What Travelers Say
Rated 4.7/5 by 6,124 verified GetYourGuide travelers.
The reception was great. The seats were not as good, too steep in the back. The trip was perfect.
— Bjørn, August
Very good route. Have a nice afternoon. Fantastic tour guide and driver
— Diamantis, August
Very good, but unfortunately a bit too short. Should be a longer route
— Klaus, August
Frequently Asked Questions
How long is the amphibious bus tour?
One hour in total, split between the land circuit through central Stockholm and Östermalm and the water section around Djurgården. Arrive fifteen minutes before the departure time.
Where does the Ocean Bus leave from?
Between the Royal Opera and the Grand Hotel, below Kungsträdgården park. It is a five-minute walk from Kungsträdgården metro station.
Is the amphibious bus suitable for children?
Yes, for children aged three and over - the splash entry is the highlight for most families. Children under three are not permitted on the tour, and it is not wheelchair accessible.
Do you get wet on the amphibious bus?
Not inside the vehicle, but you should dress for the weather - the operator says so explicitly. The spray hits the windscreen rather than the passengers, though the water section is exposed and cold in shoulder season.
Can I eat on board?
No. Eating is not permitted on the bus, and nothing is sold on board. It is a one-hour tour, so plan food around it.
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