Stockholm: Live Guided Archipelago Cruise
About This Experience
This is the two-hour version of the archipelago trip: one fixed length, one boat, and a route that starts in the middle of the city rather than out at Strandvägen. You board in front of the Royal Palace on Gamla Stan, which makes it the easiest archipelago cruise to reach on foot if you are staying in the old town.
The boat leaves the harbour past Fotografiska, runs out through the Djurgården canal and on to Fjäderholmarna and Stora Höggarn - the first proper islands of the inner archipelago. It is not the deep archipelago; two hours does not reach it. What it does give you is the transition, the point where the city stops and the water starts winning, which is the part most visitors actually came to see.
A live English-speaking guide talks throughout rather than an audio track, and there is a bar on board where you can buy a traditional fika, drinks and snacks. Outside food and drink are not allowed. The operator asks you to check in fifteen minutes before departure at the Red Sightseeing ticket booth by the Gustav III statue - not on the boat itself.
Highlights
- Discover the breathtaking beauty of the Archipelago on a scenic boat tour
- Learn about the archipelago and its history from an English-speaking guide
- Pass by the islands of the archipelago
- Admire scenic islands such as Fjäderholmarna and Tegelön
- Enjoy a perfect introduction to the archipelago in just 2 hours
What's Included
- ✓ 2-hour boat cruise through the Stockholm Archipelago
- ✓ Live guide
Not Included
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
- Meals (drinks and snacks can be bought on the boat)
- Traditional Fika - available for purchase on board
Good to Know & Caveats
- Please check in 15 minutes before departure in front of the Royal Palace, on Gamla Stan
- Free entry for 0-6 year olds when accompanied by a paying adult
- The boat is not wheelchair accessible
- Please note that the route is subject to change
- Due to hygiene regulations in Stockholm, dogs are not permitted indoors on the cruise
- No outside food or drinks allowed on board. Food and drinks can be bought on the boat
- For questions about the product, please contact hello@toursandtickets.nl
Not Suitable For
- Wheelchair users
Meeting Point
Directly in front of the Gustav III Statue you will see a "Red Sightseeing" ticket booth and "Tours & Tickets" sign. Check in here to board your cruise. Address: by the Gustav III Statue, The Royal Palace, Skeppsbron, 111 28 Stockholm, Zweden
What Travelers Say
Rated 4.5/5 by 5,687 verified GetYourGuide travelers.
The guide (a young lady) gave us great information in a competent and charming way! It was a pleasure to listen to her! Her English was very easy to understand!!
— Gerhard, August
Thank you very much, Johannes! :) Eleonore from France!
— Éléonore, August
carlotta was our guide and she was so lovely, charismatic and engaging with the tour making jokes while still giving us plenty of historical and local information
— Mollaí, August
Frequently Asked Questions
Where does this archipelago cruise leave from?
From the quay directly in front of the Royal Palace on Gamla Stan, by the Gustav III statue. Look for the Red Sightseeing ticket booth with a Tours & Tickets sign and check in there at least fifteen minutes before departure.
How far into the archipelago does a 2-hour cruise get?
As far as the inner archipelago - Fjäderholmarna, Tegelön and Stora Höggarn. Two hours is an introduction to the island landscape rather than a trip to the outer skerries; for that you want the 2.5 or 3-hour sailings on the longer archipelago cruise.
Can I bring my own food and drink?
No. Outside food and drink are not permitted on board. There is a bar selling drinks, snacks and a traditional Swedish fika, all of which are paid for separately from the ticket.
Are dogs allowed on the cruise?
Not indoors. Stockholm hygiene regulations mean dogs cannot be brought into the indoor areas of the boat, which limits how practical it is outside good weather.
Do children need a ticket?
Children aged 0 to 6 travel free when accompanied by a paying adult. Older children need their own ticket.
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