3-day itinerary · Stockholm

3 Days in Stockholm: First-Time Highlights

This plan suits first-time visitors who want a mix of sightseeing, culture and outdoor experiences. Guided walks and museum visits introduce Stockholm’s history, while cycling, an archipelago cruise and an evening safari add outdoor variety.

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Day 1: Old Town and cultural highlights

Start with historic streets, explore the Vasa Museum and finish with photography.

  1. Stockholm: Walking Tour of the Old Town

    Morning

    Stockholm: Walking Tour of the Old Town

    Walk the Old Town’s narrow, colorful streets with a guide for an introduction to Stockholm’s historic character.

  2. Vasa Museum Guided Tour, Including Ticket & Guide

    Afternoon

    Vasa Museum Guided Tour, Including Ticket & Guide

    Explore the Vasa Museum with a guide, adding a focused cultural highlight to your first day.

  3. Fotografiska Museum Stockholm: Entry Ticket

    Evening

    Fotografiska Museum Stockholm: Entry Ticket

    Browse thought-provoking photography at Fotografiska for a contemporary contrast to the day’s historic sights.

Day 2: Cycling and stories

Combine an outdoor city overview with Viking culture and the Old Town’s ghost stories.

  1. Stockholm at a Glance Bike Tour

    Morning

    Stockholm at a Glance Bike Tour

    Cycle past islands and waterfronts for a broader perspective on Stockholm beyond its historic streets.

  2. Entrance ticket to The Viking Museum

    Afternoon

    Entrance ticket to The Viking Museum

    Explore The Viking Museum to bring Viking culture into your introduction to Stockholm.

  3. The Original Stockholm Ghost Walk and Historical Tour - Gamla Stan

    Evening

    The Original Stockholm Ghost Walk and Historical Tour - Gamla Stan

    Return to the Old Town for ghost stories and historical storytelling, discovering a different side of familiar streets.

Day 3: Food, islands and wildlife

Explore food culture before heading onto the archipelago’s waters and looking for wildlife on an evening safari.

  1. Stockholm Food Tour

    Morning

    Stockholm Food Tour

    Discover food culture through a guided tasting tour, adding local flavors to your first-time overview.

  2. Stockholm Archipelago Tour by Classic Wooden Boat with Guide

    Afternoon

    Stockholm Archipelago Tour by Classic Wooden Boat with Guide

    Explore the Stockholm Archipelago aboard a classic wooden boat, pairing guided sightseeing with island scenery.

  3. Evening Wildlife Safari Stockholm

    Evening

    Evening Wildlife Safari Stockholm

    Look for wildlife in its natural habitat on an evening safari, rounding out your city highlights with an outdoor experience.

Experiences are supplied by our partner Viator and booked on their site. Check times, prices and availability before you go.

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