Hop between the open-top buses and boats that circulate the stunning Stockholm archipelago with a 24 or 72-hour pass. Uncover the city's historic and cultural highlights, including the Royal Palace, Stockholm City Hall, the Vasa Museum, and Skansen Zoo.

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Duration 1 day: Check availability to see starting times.
Audio guide included: Spanish, English, Finnish, French, German, Italian, Russian

Highlights

See the official residence of the Swedish Royal Family
Learn the story of the tragic 17th-century warship, the Vasa
Visit the animals at Skansen; Sweden's first open-air museum and zoo
Experience all facets of Stockholm's art scene, with trips to Kulturhuset and the Royal Opera

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Explore the Swedish capital by open-top bus and boat. With regular departures at all stops, choose how much time you wish to spend immersed in the history and culture of each fascinating site. Stockholm boasts a 700-year-old history and is the epicenter of Swedish culture, dotted with grand public buildings and palaces. The 24-hour pass grants access to buses and boats that will take you to the highlights of the picturesque city's sightseeing circuit. Visit the vast Stockholm Palace, the official residence of the Swedish Royal Family, and the City Hall where the annual Nobel Prize banquet is held. Discover beautiful gothic churches and explore the city's key museums, including the Vasa Museum, home to the tragic 17th-century warship, and Skansen zoo. Buses cover the Old Town area and the trendy SoFo district at Södermalm, with its many bars and boutiques. Art and literature exhibitions abound, with readings and concerts at the controversially modern-looking Kulturhuset. Participants looking to splash out will enjoy the NK/Hamngatan shopping district. Strändvagen offers leading restaurants to quell the deserved appetites of the intrepid tourist, with regular boat cruises of the scenic archipelago to boot. Bus tour stops: 1. Strömgatan 2. The Royal Palace/Old Town 3. SoFo 4. Viking Line/Stadsgården Cruise Terminal 5. Fjällgatan 6. Medborgarplatsen 7. The Royal Palace / Slottet 8. Kungsträdgården / Shopping District 9. Strandvägen 10. The Vasa Museum 11. ABBA The Museum / Gröna Lund 12. Skansen 13. ABBA The Museum / Gröna Lund 14. The Vasa Museum 15. Museum Park 16. Historiska Museet / Karlaplan 17. Stureplan Entertainment District 18. Kungsgatan/ Hötorget Market Place 19. ICE Bar 20. Central Station / Cityterminalen 21. Rådhuset / Court House 22. City Hall

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24 or 72-hour bus pass
24 or 72-hour bus and boat pass (if ticket selected)

Entrance fees to attractions

Covid-19 precautions

Safety measures in place

All areas that customers touch are frequently cleaned
You must keep social distance while in vehicles
The number of visitors is limited to reduce crowds

Traveler requirements

You are required to bring and wear a mask

Meeting point

Passengers can join/end the tour at any of the allocated tour stops along the route.

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Important information

What to bring

Passport or ID card

Not allowed

Pets
Smoking

Know before you go

Hop-on hop-off bus tour operates all year round
Duration - 100 minutes for a full loop
Frequency - every 30 minutes
Start Point - Stromgatan
The buses are red and green
With your voucher, enjoy flexible access for up to 12 months from the travel date you select at check-out

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Overall rating

3.7 /5

based on 53 reviews

Review summary

Guide
3.4/5
Transportation
4/5
Value for money
3.6/5
Safety
4.1/5

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I take these buses in every city to see as much as possible in a short time ... the buses always run at regular intervals ... it was a bit confusing (don't know if that's true) that there are 2 red lines that don't belong together. The green line that we took seems to be more of a shuttle service to the cruise terminal.

August 29, 2021

Very interesting. Unfortunately, not all boats have an audio guide.

Very nice and interesting city. Unfortunately, not all sights have a German-language audio guide or offer German-language tours. Knowledge of English is an advantage, as the staff do not speak German either. Boats and buses are very reliable and run at short intervals, so there are hardly any waiting times.

June 21, 2015

The tour is very interesting, however, we had some difficulties findings the first stop and schedule

October 3, 2021

Stockholm: Bus or Bus & Boat Hop-On Hop-Off Tour

Stockholm: Bus or Bus & Boat Hop-On Hop-Off Tour

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Very interesting. Unfortunately, not all boats have an audio guide.