Stockholm Private Guided Tours

Why Stockholm is the perfect city for private guided tours

Stockholm is home to OURWAY Tours, and whoever you are, you’ll discover that ‘welcome home’ vibe, too. We’re not making any assumptions about what you like or what you are like—simply put, Stockholm is so well-balanced in all areas of lifestyle, culture, and geography that it’s easy to fall in love with (and in) Sweden’s inclusive capital.

Do you like being by the water? Do you prefer grand green spaces? Or perhaps you like being surrounded by beautifully modern and handsomely historic architecture? Stockholm has it all!

Stockholm’s nickname of ‘Venice of the North’ is no exaggeration – the canals and picturesque waterways are a delight to the eye and ear; the lapping water soundscape complements the views across the 57 bridges connecting the 14 islands of the city. In warmer months, taking a dip in whatever body of water takes your fancy is possible; from the freshwater of Lake Mälaren to the salty Baltic, you’re sure to discover a place to make a splash.

Whilst the water winds through the city, green nature is in abundance, with gorgeous spaces flourishing, making up over 30% of the city, most of which are woods and forests. No wonder Stockholm’s beauty and air quality helped it win the European Green Capital Award 2010!

With so much green and blue, you’d be forgiven for thinking you’re not in a city at all. Yet, Stockholm’s streets are a wonder in themselves. The city has been spared from modern warfare, which has produced a clean, well-kept and distinctive city to roam around. Yet its medieval past is visible when you look in the right places (we can show you if you like; it’s part of our job, after all!) while diversity and innovation have always thrived in Stockholm’s streets.

Founded in the 1200s and once a key trading hub, Stockholm has been shaped and influenced by fashionable trends and has been a trendsetter in design, proudly embracing all types of artists. It also inspires with its sense of industry, as Stockholm is a thriving business centre with start-ups, scale-ups, and established international companies across various sectors (the Swedes are not just known for affordable furniture!). That rich diversity and deep history are exactly why exploring the city with a local makes all the difference.

Why choose a Stockholm private guided tour for your trip

Digging up a city’s secrets is best done when knowing the spots where the most enjoyable treasures are buried. With OURWAY Tours, our private guided tours in Stockholm will help you discover the hidden wealth of stories, providing you with the most valuable experience.

Stockholm is beautiful and interesting and is just begging to be explored. This once-trading hub and centre of food, culture, and historical significance can make it difficult to know where to start your journey of discovery. So you could do with an OURWAY Tours expert to show the way! With private guided tours of Stockholm, our lovely and local guides offer you a personal experience of what it’s like to live in the city, how the city and culture have been shaped over time and give you the story of the city you’re visiting. Your private guide will show you all the key sites that make up the life of the Swedish capital, so you can go home feeling like you know Stockholm, like a trusted friend you’ve had a great time getting to know. Ready to plan your perfect day in Stockholm?

Our most popular Stockholm private guided tours

Follow in the footsteps of Swedish ancestors and take a walking tour with us. On our tour, Stockholm Must Sees, you’ll explore Stockholm’s Old Town, followed by an excellently preserved and very old ship—the Vasa Museum, where the beautiful vessel now resides.

A super-sized choice is The Grand Stockholm Private Driving Tour. The Old Town, Royal Palace, Vasa Museum, and Stockholm City Hall are just a few of the sites on this mega-tour, which covers the distinctive and equally exciting areas of Södermalm, Norrmalm, Östermalm, and Djurgården. These districts will become regularly recounted areas of wonder as you tell everyone back home how you conquered the whole capital in just one day!

With everything from Stockholm walking tours to food tours and activities, specialist tours on a shopping theme or investigating amazing architecture, as well as exciting bike tours and kayak trips, your guides are waiting to share Stockholm’s stories with you.

Arriving into Nynäshamn? No problem! It’s about one hour outside the city, but you can arrange to be picked up or make your own way and meet us in the city.

Our guided tours in Stockholm can complement your trip to Oslo and Copenhagen, where more guides and great adventures await you. Alternatively, see our complete list of tours in Scandinavia in one place.