Sightseeing Cruises

RED Sightseeing: Stockholm Hop-on Hop-off Boat Tour

Name: RED Sightseeing: Stockholm Hop-on Hop-off Boat Tour
Start: 2026-03-25T08:00:00
End: 2026-03-25T17:00:00
Location: Stockholm

Stockholm boat tour crew standing by the waterfront with a historic ship in the background.

Stockholm hop-on hop-off boat near the Royal Palace on a sunny day.

Stockholm hop-on hop-off boat cruising along a tree-lined canal.

Stockholm sightseeing boat near amusement park rollercoaster on a sunny day.

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4.5/5

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Maria

Oct 2025

Verified Partner Review

Went with my partner because he’s a total Viking nerd. The boat ride over was RELAXING (bring a jacket, gets breezy!). You don’t really see a "city" but the mounds and ruins are cool. Our guide was super enthusiastic, and I loved the little stories about the warrior woman’s grave – gave me chills! Café on the island had great cinnamon buns but coffee was meh. Overall, a magical afternoon, even if the sheep look bored.

Jorge

Oct 2025

Verified Partner Review

Solo trip! Got there on a weekday, crowd wasn’t bad at all. The reconstructed houses are kinda sparse but the landscape is EPIC, especially with autumn leaves. The staff was friendly, though the tour felt a bit rushed. Still, learned a ton. Didn’t expect the hike to be so hilly, so wear comfy shoes. Would def recommend if ur into history.

Denis

Oct 2025

Verified Partner Review

Such a unique spot! The guide really brought the place to life with legends and facts. Wish there were more hands-on activities, but walking among the mounds felt kinda mystical. Weather was perfect (crisp and sunny). Not a huge crowd, which was nice. Grabbed a sandwich at the café, it was surprisingly tasty.

Victor

Oct 2025

Verified Partner Review

Cool day trip from Stockholm! Loved the views on the lake, and the guide was super knowledgable. Didn’t realize how much walking there’d be, so my legs were dead by the end. Make sure u bring water if it’s hot. Not a ton of stuff for kids but my teen thought the burial mounds were "kinda metal."

Elise

Oct 2025

Verified Partner Review

Came with my bestie for a Viking adventure. The reconstructed boats were the highlight for us – got some great pics (outside only, museum inside is no-photos). Café had veggie options which I appreciated. Not a super busy day, so we took our time. Would go again for the chill vibes alone.

Anna

Oct 2025

Verified Partner Review

Loved the tranquility of the island. The history is fascinating if you’re into Vikings. Tour was a bit fast-paced, but the guide was happy to answer questions after. The mounds are just grassy hills, so don’t expect ruins. Cute little gift shop, and the cardamom buns are a must.

Cruise Stockholm with a 24-hour hop-on hop-off boat pass and see the city from its waters, along with 14 islands in Sweden's largest archipelago.

Plan your journey flexibly with boats departing every hour from 8 different stops, letting you explore top sights as many times as you like.

Unravel the city’s stories with an audio guide in 14 languages, while staying connected with free on-board Wi-Fi.

Sing ‘Mamma Mia’ at the iconic ABBA Museum, step back in time at the Royal Palace, or soak in the stunning city skyline from Fotografiska.

24-hour unlimited hop-on hop-off boat tour

Free Wi-Fi

Audio guide in Swedish, English, German, French, Spanish, Italian, Finnish, Russian, Chinese, Portuguese, Japanese, Hindi, Hebrew & Arabic

RED Sightseeing mobile app with a detailed map and live bus tracking

Food and Beverages

FREQUENCYEvery 1 hour
FIRST DEPARTURERoyal Palace at 10:00 AM
LAST DEPARTURERoyal Palace at 4:00 PM
Timeline
Map
1. Royal Palace
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2 attractions
The Royal Palace
1 minute walk
Museum Three Crowns
1 minute walk
2. Nybroplan
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1 attraction
Nybroplan Square
6 minutes walk
3. The Vasa Museum
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2 attractions
The Vasa Museum
Skansen Open-Air Museum
6 minutes walk
4. Skeppsholmen
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2 attractions
Skeppsholmen Island
2 minutes walk
Moderna Museet
1 minute walk
5. ABBA The Museum & Gröna Lund
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2 attractions
ABBA The Museum
4 minutes walk
Gröna Lund Amusement Park
2 minutes walk
6. Viking Line
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1 attraction
Viking Line Terminal
3 minutes walk
7. Fotografiska
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2 attractions
Fotografiska Museum
Katarina Church
8 minutes walk
8. Slussen
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2 attractions
Slussen Locks
8 minutes walk
Monteliusvägen Walkway
9 minutes walk

You can cancel these tickets up to 24 hours before the experience begins and get a full refund.

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Maria
Oct 2025
Verified Partner Review
Went with my partner because he’s a total Viking nerd. The boat ride over was RELAXING (bring a jacket, gets breezy!). You don’t really see a "city" but the mounds and ruins are cool. Our guide was super enthusiastic, and I loved the little stories about the warrior woman’s grave – gave me chills! Café on the island had great cinnamon buns but coffee was meh. Overall, a magical afternoon, even if the sheep look bored.
Jorge
Oct 2025
Verified Partner Review
Solo trip! Got there on a weekday, crowd wasn’t bad at all. The reconstructed houses are kinda sparse but the landscape is EPIC, especially with autumn leaves. The staff was friendly, though the tour felt a bit rushed. Still, learned a ton. Didn’t expect the hike to be so hilly, so wear comfy shoes. Would def recommend if ur into history.
Denis
Oct 2025
Verified Partner Review
Such a unique spot! The guide really brought the place to life with legends and facts. Wish there were more hands-on activities, but walking among the mounds felt kinda mystical. Weather was perfect (crisp and sunny). Not a huge crowd, which was nice. Grabbed a sandwich at the café, it was surprisingly tasty.
Victor
Oct 2025
Verified Partner Review
Cool day trip from Stockholm! Loved the views on the lake, and the guide was super knowledgable. Didn’t realize how much walking there’d be, so my legs were dead by the end. Make sure u bring water if it’s hot. Not a ton of stuff for kids but my teen thought the burial mounds were "kinda metal."
Elise
Oct 2025
Verified Partner Review
Came with my bestie for a Viking adventure. The reconstructed boats were the highlight for us – got some great pics (outside only, museum inside is no-photos). Café had veggie options which I appreciated. Not a super busy day, so we took our time. Would go again for the chill vibes alone.

Accessibility

This experience is not accessible by wheelchair. However, you can bring a foldable wheelchair if boarding is possible with assistance.

Cruise Berth S167 (stop #6) isn't operational during the winters.

Additional information

A child ticket is required for 7-15 year olds. Children below 7 enjoy free entry when accompanied by a paying adult.

There is a small cafe on-board to try Swedish ‘fika’ and soft drinks at an additional cost.

The last departure is from stop #1 (Royal Palace) at 4pm.

Small and medium-sized dogs are welcome on the boat. However, if anyone on-board has allergies, you might be asked to sit in a specific area or take a different tour.

Enhance your sightseeing experience with the official RED Sightseeing app. Find exactly where to hop on and track buses and boats in real-time. Available on the App Store.

Your voucher will be emailed to you instantly.

Display the voucher on your mobile phone with a valid photo ID at the boarding point.

Hop-on hop-off boat tour

Please redeem this voucher from a member of staff at any of the stops mentioned here.

You can then board the boat at any designated stop.