The guide to sightseeing in Stockholm

Don't be surprised when this sightseeing bus suddenly starts driving down into the water; Ocean Bus is a waterbus which travels on both land and in water. The tour begins and ends outside the Royal Opera and takes you via the Royal Palace, Dramaten theatre, Stureplan and Skansen. Despite the fact that it kills two birds with one stone, Ocean Bus is one of the cheaper sightseeing options.

Boat sightseeing, bus sightseeing, walking tours, excursions and cruises... Round trips, hop-on-hop-off (both boats and buses) and lovely trips out to the archipelago and various castles are all offered by the historic Strömma tour company. Aimed at tourists, Stockholmers and corporate groups.

Set off on two wheels and discover our beautiful capital! At Gamla Stans Cykel, the town's oldest bike shop, you can hire high-quality bikes with three gears to pedal away on. You can rent a bike for anything from a couple of hours to several days, and a helmet and lock are included.

A culinary city tour is the perfect activity for adventurous foodies. Food Tours Stockholm arranges guided walks with different themes, taking guests to selected restaurants, cafés, bars and specialty food stores all over Stockholm. Walks are peppered with tasty food samples and interesting anecdotes.

Take a guided cycling tour via the Old Town and the Royal Palace and discover well-known sights and hidden gems, paddle around the city, see the rooftops from a helicopter or leave the bright lights of the big city and join a sailing tour among the islands and skerries of the Stockholm archipelago. Or why not go on a wildlife safari? A whole range of really great adventures both in town and out in the archipelago.

See Stockholm from a whole new perspective - from the water! Musikflottan outings are accompanied by a talented troubadour playing cheerful songs for everyone to sing along to. The route takes you along the waters Klarasjö, Barnhusviken, and Norr Mälarstrand with a quick toilet stop along the way. All you need to do is bring your own food and drinks to enjoy during the tour, the troubadour and the skipper will take care of the rest.

Red Sightseeing offers hop-on-hop-off tours by both boat and bus with onboard wi-fi. They have a special boat tour that takes you along Stockholm's canals and under her bridges, an extra picturesque option for anyone looking to enjoy summer Stockholm from the water. If you want to travel without any time restrictions, their combination tickets are valid for 24 or 72 hours.

See the city through historical eyes when brothers Johan and Anders take you on an eerie ghost walk through the dark alleys of the Old Town. You'll meet exciting figures who lived in the old Stockholm, such as the executioner Jürgen Homuth, the occasional plague-stricken figure and, not least, the king-killer Jacob Johan Anckarström. The theatrical walking tours includes both performance and stories about Stockholm's history and misadventures among the historic churches, squares and alleys of the Old Town.

Stockholm City Museum and Stockholms medeltidsmuseum arrange masses of walking tours for people of all ages, in both Swedish and English. There are popular culture walking tours, as well as middle ages walks, architecture walks and many more.

With Sightseeing Ride, you can glide through the canals of Stockholm in an electric boat, powered by clean and green energy, while enjoying the views and listening to a guide who tells you about the city. The guided boat tours are held in both English and German and last approximately one hour.

Bike hire with a prime position right on Strandvägen. You'll get advice on choosing the right bike for you as well as being kitted out with a map and helmet, and they can also provide suggestions for various biking tours if you're unsure. Guided tours can also be arranged.

Stockholm Scooter Tours arranges guided tours on electric scooter during the summer months, allowing you to learn more about the city's history in a fun way. Swedish fika is included. The tours are in English and around two and half hours long.