The 8 Stockholm Christmas Tours That Earn Their Price

1.Christmas Traditions & Food Small Group Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 141 reviews · 2 hours · from $54Our pick

Meet your English-speaking guide in front of the Nobel Prize Museum for a two-hour walk through Gamla Stan, Östermalm, and Kungsträdgården. Taste reindeer, saffron buns, roasted almonds, mulled wine, and candy while learning about tomten, St. Lucia, and Swedish Christmas customs.

“Our guide, Frankie, was great and we had a good tour. I wish the Christmas would have been open but unfortunately our tour was on Christmas Eve which is the day Swedes celebrate. But, despite that Frankie was very knowledgeable and fun. Highly recommended.”

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2.Stockholm Christmas Tour and Food Tasting Experience

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 17 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $59

Walk from Gamla Stan to Kungsträdgården with a guide such as Loredana, Ana, or Frankie. Taste traditional candy, gingerbread, and mulled wine while learning about Swedish Christmas customs, decorations, and Stockholm’s seasonal lights.

“Jai quitte durant le milieu de la visite. Si vous faites le tour de ville qui a ete sublime avec sebastian. . Vous n’avez pas besoin de faire celle-ci. L’activite est la meme mais avec des petites patisseries venant dans de l’épicerie.. Dommage.”

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3.All-You-Can-Eat Christmas Buffet Cruise Livemusic

★★★★★★★★★★4.3 · 7 reviews · 3h 30m · from $95

Board M/S Vindhem for a festive Stockholm archipelago cruise with a traditional Christmas buffet, seafood, desserts, coffee or tea, and live troubadour music. The menu includes ham, herring, salmon, meatballs, Jansson’s temptation, cheese, and sweets. Vegetarian and vegan meze requires three days’ notice.

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4.Guided Stockholm Christmas Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 7 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $56

Walk from Stortorget through Gamla Stan and beyond with a small English-speaking group. Learn about Tomten, Dalarna horses, and Swedish Christmas customs, taste warm non-alcoholic glögg and sweets, see Stockholm’s tallest Christmas tree, and finish at Kungsträdgården.

“Great route for the tour with an engaging guide. She was very knowledgeable in Swedish Christmas traditions, as well as Swedish culture itself. Of course, the glögg and chocolates also enhanced the experience. 🙂”

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5.Christmas Markets & Lights Guided Walking Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 4 reviews · from $39Best value

Join a local guide for a two-hour winter walk from the Nobel Museum through Stockholm’s Old Town Christmas markets. Learn about tomten, Lucia, and the Dalecarlian horse, then sample Swedish holiday treats and receive a list of authentic souvenir shops.

“Nice and warm guide. Interesting information about Christmas traditions.”

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6.Stockholm’s Festive Sights And Christmas Lights

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 4 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $156

Join a private three-hour walking tour of Stockholm with a host such as Fayez, who can guide you to Christmas lights, markets, festive food, and seasonal drinks. Request central hotel pickup, shape the route around your interests, and receive tips for enjoying Stockholm in winter.

“It is a very historical. , detailed walk through the old city and sights through Stockholm! He is an excellent guide who has extensive knowledge about Stockholm. He is also very well read and brings his knowledge in from his book readings and experience through alll his travel.”

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7.Christmas Market Magic Walking Tour with a Local

★★★★★★★★★★4.3 · 3 reviews · 1 hour · from $128

Walk Stockholm’s Christmas markets with a local guide in a group of no more than eight. Expect festive treats, a hot drink, local customs, crafts, and stories from Gamla Stan. Guide Eddine has led guests through narrow lanes, historic squares, coffee shops, and the city’s long-running Christmas market.

“Eddine was a delightful tour guide. His historical knowledge of Gamla Stan, each street and square gave me a new appreciation for the island. We enjoyed coffee and pastries in his favorite Coffee House, walked down the narrowest alley, Marten Trotzigs Grand, explored the meaning of the St George statues erected by King Vasa, and enjoyed the Christmas Market that has operated each holiday season on the square since the 1600's. I would highly recommend hiring Eddine to be your guide.”

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8.Stockholm New Year’s Eve Pub Crawl

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 2 reviews · from $91Top rated

Meet your local guide at Generator Stockholm at 8 p.m. for a five-hour crawl through three or four Stockholm bars, then use VIP entry to reach a major nightclub hosting more than 1,800 people. Lisa leads with games and high energy. Drinks cost extra, and alcohol is served only to those 21 and older.

“The guide Lisa was absolutely amazing and made the entire night unforgettable with her energy and fun games. She kept the group lively and engaged the whole time—though convincing her to dance took some effort!”

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