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Stockholm’s Urban Treasures Private Bike Tour: Discover the City's Numerous Islands
4.9
10 Ratings
Östermalm
Crave the warmth of sunlight and the cool breeze as you tour the numerous islands of Stockholm? Mount your bicycle and join us on our Private Bike Tour of Stockholm’s Urban Gems for an authentic experience of the city.
Duration:
3 hours
Cancellation:
1 day
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Highlights
- Royal Dramatic Theater (Kungliga Dramatiska Teatern) - The locals use the name Dramaten to refer to the Royal Dramatic Theatre, Sweden’s national stage for “spoken drama.” The theatre, built in the Art Nouveau style, has been located here since the early 1900s. From Bergman to Skarsgård, many famous Swedish actors and actresses have worked or performed here.
- Kungstradgarden Park - Kungsträdgården (The King’s Garden) is colloquially known as Kungsan. This is one of the city’s main meeting points, with a history that dates back to the 1400s. Today, it is a place for concerts and festivals during the summer, and it is possible to go ice skating in the park during winter. During the spring, visitors can enjoy the cherry blossoms, and in the autumn, the leaves change colour.
- Kungsholmen - Kungsholmen translates as Kings Island. It first got its name in the late 1600s. Today, it is known as the youngest part of town and has the highest number of single households in Stockholm.
- Stockholm City Hall - The Stockholm City Hall is one of Sweden’s most famous buildings, built in the style of the national romantics. With its three golden crowns at the top of the tower, overlooking the shores of Lake Mälaren, it is also an important part of the city skyline.
- Ralambshovparken - Rålambshovsparken is the result of a program in the early 1900s, where the social importance of the park was emphasized. The idea was that parks for recreation and play should be found close to where people lived so that everyone, regardless of social status, could enjoy the outdoors in little or no time and without much cost. Today, Stockholmers are meant to have only 300 meters to their nearest green area, which people use all year round.
- The Western Bridge - The bridge was inaugurated in the early 1900s and runs between the islands of Södermalm and Kungsholmen. The Stockholm Marathon, which is said to be the most beautiful in the world, crosses the bridge twice.
- Reimersholme - Reimersholme is a small island with a few thousand residents. It has a long history of producing both legal and illegal alcohol. If you have ever heard of Absolut Vodka, the story behind it begins here.
- Langholmen - Långholmen is one of the greenest islands in the city and a popular recreation area. Here, you can go swimming, watch outdoor theatre, enjoy a good meal, and visit the prison museum, to name but a few things.
- Sodermalm - Södermalm is the largest of all the islands that make up Stockholm. For the majority of its existence, it has been the home of the poor and the working class. Not anymore! Today, the hipsters have well and truly transformed Södermalm into a trendy place to live, work, and play.
- Skinnarviksberget - The highest natural point in central Stockholm, Skinnarviksberget, is 53 meters above sea level and a favourite place among the locals for picnics and parties under the open sky. The views are stunning – across the water, you can see Kungsholmen, Gamla Stan and Stockholm City Hall.
- Mariatorget - Mariatorget is home to Hotel Rival, where ABBA was first seen together after their breakup in 1983, for the premiere of Mamma Mia the Movie on July 4th, 2008.
- Slussen - Slussen translates to “the lock,” and the reason for the lock is the difference in water level. Two bodies of water surround Stockholm: Lake Mälaren on the one side (west) and the Baltic Sea on the other (east). Lake Mälaren is approximately 70cm higher than the Baltic Sea.
- Stortorget - Stortorget is the main square of Stockholm’s Old Town and the best place to begin exploring it. It is where the first Town Hall was built, where the Nobel Museum lies today, where merchants from far and near came to exchange products, where drinking took place, and where executions were held for a certain period of time. Today, the square is mainly known for an event in 1520 (the Bloodbath of Stockholm).
- Royal Palace - The Royal Palace is one of Europe’s largest and most vibrant places. It is His Majesty the King’s official residence, and essential parts of the monarchy’s representation occur here. The Royal Palace is also the everyday workplace for the King and Queen. This makes the Royal Palace of Stockholm unique amongst Europe’s royal residences.
What's Included
- Helmet included (optional)
- Professional guide provided
- Bike rental included
What's Not Included
- Gratuities
- Tea and coffee
Additional Information
- Operates in all weather conditions, please dress comfortably and appropriately.
- We will be biking primarily on flat surfaces and up and down a few hills. Part of this tour takes place in areas where you will have to bike on cobblestones.
- All tours include optional helmet.
- We recommend bringing a bottle of water with you on tour.
Location
Rent a Bike
Strandvägen
The tour departs from the Rent a Bike Shop, at Strandvägen 18, outside the entrance - located on Östermalm.
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Customer Ratings
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U8800fhdavid
Jun 28, 2018
Stockholm bike tour - Marc! Thanks for a great cycling tour of Stockholm. Fascinating presentation of the history, commerce and demographics of a great city. From the history of the city to its citizens today Marc kept us riveted, rolling and laughing. Would take this tour with Marc again in a heartbeat and will DEFINITELY recommend him to our friends.
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Cmlarsen01
Feb 2, 2018
Great way to see the river and city - We took this excursion as we walked off of a cruise ship. We had a wonderful time exploring the city and our bike guide even took us down to the riverside to get some very unique photos. There wasn't a lot of traffic and it was an easy ride. I would definitely do this again.
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Karla
Aug 7, 2017
Biking was just the thing after a... - <p>Biking was just the thing after a long flight from Denver. Our Guide was charming and informative.</p>
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Burtj_e
Jul 3, 2016
Alain was an enthusastic and... - <p>Alain was an enthusastic and knowledgeable guide. We appreciated his commitment to explain the Swedish heritage, culture and spirit of Stockholm, all the while aware the active pace necessary to cover the scope within the allocated 3-hours. We felt the relaxed pace amply met our needs. He always was looking to exceed our expectations! We felt quite comfortable with him and would recommend his services to others in the future. Burt and Suzanne, Minneapolis</p>
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Glen_b
Jun 18, 2016
This tour was fantastic. Katrina was... - <p>This tour was fantastic. Katrina was excellent and full of knowledge. She made the entire time The great way to learn all about the history and geography of Stockholm. Highly recommend</p>
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Katherine
Sep 17, 2014
This was my favorite tour in Stockholm... - <p>This was my favorite tour in Stockholm! Lisa was an excellent guide. Easy to understand, knowledgeable and fun - all with a cold! If you enjoy being outdoors and are in reasonably good shape you should definitely do this tour. It gives you a great view of so many areas and is really helpful in getting oriented to the city. I would recommend doing this as your first tour in Stockholm. The great thing is you have use of the City Bikes for two more days after the tour!</p>
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Michael
Oct 2, 2013
This was a fun tour and the guide... - <p>This was a fun tour and the guide was great. Special bonuses: the bike was good for a 3-day rental, so we got it for much longer than the tour; surprise karaoke event in front of the ABBA hotel; the guide treated us to a "fika" (Swedish coffee/pastry break).</p>
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