Guided Kayak Tour in Central Stockholm
Description
Experience Stockholm in a unique way from the water. This guided kayak tour is perfect for both beginners and experienced paddlers. You can choose between our standard 3-hour city center route or a shorter 2-hour morning paddle that takes place on the outskirts of the city. Whichever option you pick, it is a relaxed and scenic way to see some of Stockholm’s most beautiful areas. Depending on the route and conditions, we paddle around places like Långholmen, Södermalm, Kungsholmen, Gamla Stan, or Lilla Essingen. You will pass under charming bridges, through calm canals, and past colorful buildings, while your guide shares stories and insights (weather permitting). It is a fun and active alternative to a walking tour and a great way to spend time outdoors. Come solo or bring friends and family for a great time on the water. We use stable tandem kayaks by default, which are ideal for beginners. If you have paddling experience, you are welcome to request a single kayak when booking.
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Important Information
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Reviews(36)
Great tour with the wonderful Bobby! Highly recommended to explore Stockholm from the water. Bobby explained the basics clearly and understandably, and the kayaks were in impeccable condition. The impressions gained could not have been experienced alone and from the land side.
Es freut uns, dass euch die Tour mit Bobby so gut gefallen hat. Stockholm vom Wasser aus zu entdecken, bietet wirklich eine ganz besondere Perspektive. Schön zu hören, dass ihr euch durch die Einführung sicher gefühlt habt und mit der Ausrüstung zufrieden wart. Vielen Dank für die Empfehlung und vielleicht bis zum nächsten Mal in Stockholm!
I went on the Kayak Tour of Stockholm this winter, and I couldn't have asked for a better time! Super professional and friendly staff, we were guided through everything and felt really safe throughout. Lots of interesting things to be learned along the way, great photo opportunities, and an excellent means of exploring the city, especially if you're visiting for the first time, but very relaxed at the same time, with good chats and good fun. Not too strenuous but satisfying, even if you have no previous kayaking experience, although having some might go a long way in helping you make the most of it. I'd warmly recommend trying it even in the winter season, which has a charm all of its own.
Thank you, Maja! We're so happy you enjoyed the winter kayak tour in Stockholm. Exploring Stockholm while kayaking does have a unique charm, and we're glad you recommend it.
Brilliant experience with my family. I really unique way to see Stockholm. Our guide was really good too. Friendly and fun and explained everything before we set off. I cannot recommend this highly enough. Such fun
Thank you, Jason! We're so glad you and your family had a great time kayaking and exploring Stockholm with us. Happy to hear our guide made the experience enjoyable and informative for you all!
Kayaking in Stockholm was a bucket list experience I couldn’t wait to do and share with my family. We had a group of nine people, ranging from 9 to 80-years old. The trip was perfect for all of us and Bobby was a fantastic tour guide. The views of the city from the water are breathtaking. I recommend this trip for anyone and everyone!!
Thank you so much for sharing your experience with us! Bobby will be happy to hear your kind words. Seeing Stockholm from the water really is something special. Glad you all enjoyed it!
Awesome. Great weather with funny strangers ☺️ The tour was lovely because you got to see man islands and the tour guide had interesting information.
Thank you so much for joining us and for the kind words ☺️ We’re happy you enjoyed the city views and your guide. We always do our best to make every group tour a great experience.
We had a wonderful time with Bobby out on the lake and waters of Stockholm. Their kayaks are first rate and the dock makes it easy to enter/exit the kayaks. Finding and getting to their location was very easy via the Tunnebana and it is a great place to start and finish. We had excellent weather (yay!) and Bobby was a delight. Highly recommend as a fun outing offering stunning views of Stockholm that you can't get even by walking the shores of the islands. Thanks!
Thank you, Glen! We're so glad you enjoyed your kayaking time on the water with Bobby. Your kind words mean a lot, and we hope to see you back out there soon!
The experience was much harder than I anticipated. Group was very small. Only 3 boats and a guide. The water was calm in the channel but pretty windy and choppy halfway thru.
Thanks for your feedback. While we cannot influence the weather, we always make safety a priority and cancel trips if conditions are too challenging. That said, when joining an outdoor activity in Sweden, it’s important to be prepared for the weather that comes with it. The scenery and route remain as beautiful as ever, regardless of wind or choppy waters, and many guests find that a bit of variety in conditions makes the experience even more memorable.
Great time spent kayaking and sightseeing. This really is a great way to see Stockholm. Our guide made sure we were all confident in the kayaks and was both friendly and knowledgeable.
Thank you, Sarah! We're so glad you enjoyed kayaking and sightseeing with us. It's wonderful to hear our guide made your experience comfortable and fun.
Great tour with many, diverse impression. We were lucky that the tour turned out to be a private tour:-) Thank you Jasmin!
Thank you, Monika! We're so glad you enjoyed the tour and had a chance to experience it in such a special way. We'll make sure to pass on your kind words to Jasmin!
Sofia was an amazing kayak guide for our group today! She was kind, helpful and very responsive to our group needs. My husband, daughter and I loved getting to see Central Stockholm through a new perspective and getting to be so close to nature. Highly recommend this experience!!!
Thank you, Stacie! We're so glad you and your family enjoyed the kayaking experience and appreciated Sofia's guidance. Exploring Central Stockholm from the water truly is special.
