Take a stroll through the beautiful streets of Stockholm on a tailored walking tour.
Stockholm Walking Tours
© Jeppe Wikström
© Jeppe Wikström
Discover Stockholm on Foot
Spanning 14 islands and centuries of history, Stockholm is one of Europe’s most visually striking cities, a place of water and forest, architecture and culture. On a Stockholm walking tour, you experience the city on your own terms and at your own pace, guided by a local who brings its stories and character to life.
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Must-See Things in Stockholm
Most walks begin in Gamla Stan, Stockholm’s atmospheric Old Town. Think cobbled alleyways, colourful 17th-century architecture, and the glimmer of waterways at every turn.
This is where you’ll find the Royal Palace and Storkyrkan Cathedral, alongside independent shops, cafés, and a dazzling selection of museums.
Beyond the Old Town, a modern metropolis awaits.
See Nordic wildlife at Skansen’s open-air museum. Browse Östermalm’s magnificent food hall. Soak up the bohemian energy of the Södermalm neighbourhood. Discover shopping streets, sculpture parks, and Monteliusvägen’s sweeping views.
In Stockholm, water, greenery, and delightful design are never far away. And on a private tour of Stockholm, you can go wherever your curiosity takes you.
Experience Stockholm Café Culture
No holiday to Sweden, and no stroll around Stockholm, is complete without fika.
More than just a coffee break, fika is a Swedish ritual. A moment to pause, enjoy good company, and take stock of the day.
Our guides will introduce you to some of the city’s best fika spots, from traditional cafés to contemporary coffee shops to al fresco terraces, all serving freshly baked cinnamon buns and the perfect coffee roast.
Exploring the Swedish Capital: Season By Season
You can explore Stockholm on foot at any time of year, each distinct season casts the city in a different light.
Summer brings long, luminous evenings and a thriving outdoor café scene. It’s the time of year when the city really bursts into life as everyone makes the most of the light.
Winter has real charm. Twinkling lights, Christmas markets, and the possibility of snow settling over Gamla Stan.
In spring, blossom lines the streets and the first sunshine of the year coaxes locals back out onto pavement tables. In autumn, the trees turn gold in one last flash of colour before winter sets in.
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Find Your Stockholm on a Tailored Walking Tour
On an Off The Map Travel adventure, you venture beyond the usual tourist trail. We design your Stockholm city walking tour around what matters most to you.
Art enthusiasts won’t want to miss the photography museum or the remarkable street art that lives below ground, in Stockholm’s metro stations.
Family walking tours tend to move at a slower pace, with plenty of snack stops and the occasional playground.
There’s a Stockholm for foodies, architecture fiends, history buffs, music lovers. So whatever your interests, we’ll help you find your side to this exceptional city.
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From Stockholm to Swedish Lapland
A luxury journey from Stockholm to Swedish Lapland combining Sámi culture, Arctic wilderness, Northern Lights and slow Nordic living.
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A Swedish Summer Adventure
From Stockholm to Swedish Lapland, this luxury summer adventure blends city charm, forest foraging and tree house stays beneath stunning sunsets.
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£7,495 - £11,245 pp*
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Summer in the Swedish Archipelago
Luxury 10 night Swedish adventure: Arctic wilderness, Stockholm city sights, and private archipelago sailing to a stunning spa hotel.
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£9,275 - £13,915 pp*
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Sweden from City Lights to Arctic Silence
A luxury journey through Sweden combining Stockholm style, Arctic wilderness, Nordic cuisine and coastal beauty beneath the Midnight Sun.
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£10,905 - £16,360 pp*
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The cabins were comfortable and we were so lucky to have 2 clear nights where we just sat and watched the northern lights. We were able to get some awesome pictures too.
I appreciate all your time and care with planning our trip! I won’t hesitate to use Off the Map travel for our next adventure.
Kelly
We originally hired Off the Map Travel in 2020 to set up a trip to see the Northern Lights. That didn’t happen, thanks to COVID. But, we persisted and in March of 2023, we took a 16-day trip that included both Iceland and Norway. IT WAS MAGICAL! Off the Map took care of everything! We were pampered at every stage of our trip. The people they hired and the activities they planned added up to a trip that will set the standard for any we’ll ever take in the future. Alex and his team were fabulous! We recommend them without restraint!
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Chris
Amy was a great help with planning this trip. Our trip turned out amazing. I also was very grateful for Off the Map’s Front Desk service, which promptly handled an on the spot issue we had.
Karen
We did! Everything was truly wonderful! I think the Holman Husky Lodge was our favourite place. Beautiful accommodations, but best of all, wonderful people! Everyone was so friendly and accommodating, excellent food, we really enjoyed our time there. We also greatly enjoyed Bergen! Opus XVI was beautiful and we loved being able to walk to restaurants and bars and take in the sights. All of our drivers were punctual and friendly. The itinerary was full but not overfull.
Thank you so much! It was an epic trip, we are taking home wonderful memories!
Shelly
I used OTMT to organise a holiday to see the Northern Lights for my partner’s 50th birthday. They took the time to understand my priorities, the kinds of places we like to stay and the things we like to do. They recommended a fabulous itinerary in Norway centred around the Lyngen Experience Lodge. The holiday itself lived up to expectations and I have no hesitation in recommending OTMT. They listened carefully during the planning and delivered the perfect present for my partner.
Alex
We really enjoyed our Norwegian adventure despite the -22 days! Unfortunately no real experience of viewing the Lights but we did capture a couple of images on our last night – too much cloud otherwise so lots of snow. We really enjoyed the husky lodge – not at all what we had tentatively imagined. Thanks for your assistance, maybe next time we will see the Lights in all their glory.
Andrew
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Emily
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Tori
We have loved it so much here that we have extended our stay and will come back to Bjornfjell and stay in one of their cabins until Jan 3 then we are staying in the igloo hotel the night of the 3rd. 😊We added a few excursions this week – we did the whale trip on the RIB boat (wow!), toured the igloo hotel (which is why we decided to book the last night!) and did the reindeer sleigh at Sorrisniva. You were so right, the bonfire excursion was incredible!!It has been an absolutely amazing trip!
Kristen
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George
Hello Lucy!! Kim and I had a fantastic time in Iceland! Probably one of my top 3 trips I’ve ever taken!
It was everything we asked for and you did a wonderful job coordinating it all so beautifully!!
Thank you very much and we will contact you again when we get ready to plan our trip to Norway and Lapland!
Doreen