Best of · SWEDEN
This is the shortlist you would send a friend: 13 sweden bus tours worth the money, each with its price, its traveller verdict and the one thing to check before you commit.
See Stockholm from its streets and waterways on a 24-hour hop-on hop-off ticket. Choose bus, boat, or both. Audio commentary comes in 10 languages, and the route reaches the Royal Palace, Vasa Museum, ABBA The Museum, Skansen, City Hall, Old Town, and more. Boat service pauses in winter when waterways freeze.
“Really nice guide - had a little chat. Have a good trip tomorrow!”
Use a 24 or 72-hour red-and-green bus pass to reach Stockholm’s Royal Palace, Old Town, Vasa Museum, Skansen, ABBA The Museum, City Hall, and more. An 11-language audio guide, Wi-Fi, wheelchair-accessible buses, and optional boat service make this a practical first look at the city.
“There were other operators using red busses so it was not always clear until you tried to enter the bus, if this was the correct one. The driver soon told you if your ticket was not for his bus. Once on the correct service the driver was very helpful giving information on the next stop number.”
Red Sightseeing’s Stockholm pass combines a hop-on hop-off bus route with a canal boat route. Ride past Gamla stan, the Royal Palace, Vasa Museum, Skansen, Fotografiska, and City Hall, then get off where you like. Choose a 24 or 72-hour ticket and use the audio guide in 15 languages.
“Very nice tour once we found the correct bus. The bus we booked the RED Bus tour but there are more Hop On Hop Off bus.”
Ride Stockholm’s red and green double-decker buses on a 24- or 72-hour pass, with stops near Gamla Stan, the Royal Palace, Vasa Museum, Skansen, ABBA The Museum, City Hall, and cruise terminals. Use the audio guide in 11 languages, hop off at will, and build your own city tour.
“Of all my Hop On bookings this vacation, this was my least favorite. The audio was minimal and the driver drove fast, so hard to get very good photos. It is still the best way to see a city when you have limited time.”
Build your own Stockholm sightseeing route with a 24 or 72 hour bus, boat, or combined ticket. Use your phone for multilingual audio commentary, stop at major sights such as the Vasa Museum and Royal Palace, and enjoy free Wi-Fi onboard. Boat service is seasonal.
“Das Personal beim Boarding der Busse bzw. des Bootes waren wie immer freundlich. Auf dem Boot konnte man den Audioguide auf dem Handy verfolgen. Vielleicht eine Alternative für den Bus, da nicht alle Anschlüsse in den Bussen funktionierten. Grundsätzlich der gewohnt reibungslose Ablauf. Tipp: Es gibt anscheinend auch Multidestination Tickets für mehrere Städte im Bündel. In meinem deutschen Browser wurden mir diese nicht angezeigt. Anscheinend gibt es Bündel für mehrere schwedische Städte an mehreren Tagen oder Mehrere Städte in Norwegen, Schweden und Dänemark an mehreren Tagen. Diese Angebote habe ich erst gesehen als ich den QR Code vom Flyer gefolgt bin oder aus dem lokalen Netz gesucht h...”
Use a one-day hop-on hop-off ticket to explore Gothenburg at your own pace. Join at any of eight stops, hear recorded commentary in seven languages, and reach Haga, Järntorget, Feskekörka, Liseberg, and the city center without planning every tram connection.
See Visby from an open upper deck, passing the harbour, medieval wall, Österport, Kneippbyn Resort, Snäck Beach, and the cruise terminal. Use the 10 stops to get off and explore, or stay aboard for the roughly one-hour circuit. Audio is available in five languages.
See Gothenburg by open-top sightseeing bus with a 50-minute full circuit, seven stops, and audio commentary in seven languages. Use your mobile or paper voucher for flexible access, then hop off at Feskekörka, Liseberg’s stop at Korsvägen, Haga, and central Gothenburg. Check operating times carefully before booking.
“Thank you, Viator! This was a great way to see Gothenburg in a short amount of time. There were plenty of buses so the wait time was minimal. This was a great opportunity and we were thankful we used the City Sightseeing Gothenburg Hop-on Hop-off Bus. It was easy to find the pick up spots to get back on the bus and the route was well marked on the map.”
Spend a full day touring Gothenburg by double decker bus and open sightseeing boat. Hear six language audio commentary on the bus and live Swedish or English guiding on the boat, with stops near Avenyn, Liseberg, Haga, Feskekôrka, and the harbor.
“Båten var definitivt best med personlig guide som fortalte om stedene og stoppene. Bussjåføren stoppet ikke slik den sa de skulle på båndet, og visste ikke helt hvor de forskjellige stoppene var. men ellers var begge turene veldig bra.”
Cruise Gothenburg’s canals and harbor for 24 hours, hopping off at Kungsportsplatsen, Lilla Bommen, Eriksberg, and Haga near Feskekôrka. A live guide speaks Swedish and English, while the open boat gives you wide views. Dress for the weather.
“Thank you for rating us with such high scores! We appreciate your comment. Hope to see you on board again someday! Best regards Maria at Stromma”
Spend 24 hours using Gothenburg’s Paddan boat as a floating city pass. Start at Kungsportsplatsen, listen to live English and Swedish commentary, and hop off near shopping, seafood, the opera house, Eriksberg, or the Nya Älvsborg fortress. Bring a raincoat for the open water.
“A pleasant boat trip with clear and interesting information given by the tour guide in English and Swedish.”
You’ll leave Rovaniemi by comfortable minibus with an English-speaking local guide and travel far from city lights in search of the aurora. Expect 5 to 10 hours on the road, warm drinks, blankets, snacks, professional photos, and a full refund if no Northern Lights appear.
“¡Una experiencia fantástica! Vimos la increíble aurora boreal y el guía nos contó cosas interesantes sobre ella. Las fotos que nos tomó durante el viaje fueron todo un éxito. ¡Sin duda recomiendo Lapland Royal Adventures a todos los que visiten Rovaniemi!”
Travel by minibus from Kiruna to Övre-Soppero, where a Sámi guide introduces you to reindeer feeding, herding traditions, and local stories. Guides such as Josef, Gaia, and Armand have led the experience, which includes lingonberry juice, cake, and fika in a Sámi tent.
“Wir wurden pünktlich von unserem Guide Josef abgeholt. Auf dem Weg zur Rentierfarm erhielten wir immer wieder interessante Informationen. Highlight war dann die Rentierfütterung bei der uns ein junger Mann aus dem Volk der Sami Wissenswertes und auch nachdenklich Stimmendes über die Rentierhaltung erzählte. In einem Sami Zelt gab es weitere Informationen im Rahmen einer Fika. ... Prinzipiell toller Ausflug, aber man sollte vorher den Ort googeln. Dann weiß man, dass die einfache Fahrstrecke ca. 2 Stunden dauert.”
A loop, an open deck, a night run or a whole day on the coach.
