"Swedes, on the whole, love a little sport in the water and kayaking is an agreeable way to see the city from a new perspective. Companies such as Stockholm Adventures offer two-hour guided tours around the harbour in two-seaters, starting at Djurgårdsbron, the bridge connecting Östermalm and Djurgården.
If you’re feeling lazy, however, fear not. The many islands prevent stronger currents or riptides from holding sway or swell, allowing paddlers to enjoy smooth sailing all round. It’s worth heading out to the archipelago too. The pristine waters surrounding the island of Runmarö, an hour-long ferry ride from the capital, are a popular destination for day-long kayaking trips. The hardier can opt for a three-day jaunt, complete with camping on the remote isle."
We rented a two-person kayak for 4 hours to explore Stockholm's canals and it was wonderful. We also rented bikes for 24h and were very satisfied. The staff was very nice and helpful all along the way, at the headquarters and at the pier.
Erik Ahlström
Google
Experiencing Stockholm's history from two wheels was truly unforgettable. The guided bike tour offered by Stockholm Adventures was nothing short of excellent – informative, engaging, and perfectly paced.
Riding through the city gave us a unique perspective on Stockholm’s rich and layered past. You we got to see the highlights and hidden corners alike. The guide brought the city’s stories to life, weaving together centuries of history with fascinating insights and local anecdotes.
Being on a bike allowed us to cover more ground than on foot, yet still move slowly enough to really absorb each place we visited. Every stop felt meaningful – from royal landmarks to quiet backstreets – and the experience as a whole felt both energizing and enriching.
A huge thank-you to Stockholm Adventures for such a well-organized and inspiring tour. Whether you're new to the city or have lived here for years, seeing Stockholm’s history by bike is something I’d highly recommend
Kamala Schläpfer
Google
I would recommend the bike-tour to people on their first few days in Stockholm. The earlier, the better, it really gives you an idea about the interesting things in the city and what you might want to discover on a deeper level. Not only did we see Stockholms most important parts, we also learned many things. Even though he had to improvise a little bit due to a Marathon that crossed our route, Stephen kept his good sense of humour. He also had many funny anecdotes to share. Overall a great experience!
Jacqueline LeGrande
Google
Tara was amazing! We took a 3-hour bicycle tour. We saw so much of Stockholm and learned about the history as well. Tara showed us city highlights and some green areas, parks and beautiful gardens. Highly recommend!!
Christopher Robben
Google
Oliver was an OUTSTANDING guide! Knowledgeable and hilarious. And he kept us all very safe on the road. Highly recommended for a nice overview of Stockholm and a great way to beat jet lag.
Danielle Sterle
Google
Lucas, the guide, was really great. The tour was super enjoyable. I liked the pace and the stops. Biking was a nice change from walking and transit to see the city!
Stuart Barr
Google
Great tour, led by Chloe who was really informative and very enthusiastic about Stockholm. Good to get her personal perspective and recommendations.
Laurence Baxter
Google
Really good cycling tour around Stockholm led by Maria and she was absolutely fantastic. Impressive local knowledge but also made the journey quite entertaining and enjoyable so would highly recommend. Thanks Maria.