See the top sights of Stockholm

Stockholm Short Break

Stockholm Short BreakSweden
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    Your Escorted Stockholm City Break Holiday

    Join us on this short break to Stockholm, a vibrant city brimming with history, culture, and stunning architecture. On a guided walking tour we'll delve into the history of the city where we'll discover Gamla Stan, the charming old town with its cobblestone streets and colourful buildings. We'll embark on a boat trip around Stockholm's archipelago, a vast network of over 30,000 islands, and take in the scenic surroundings. There will be plenty of leisure time to explore the capital at our own pace with tips on what to see and do in Stockholm from our local guide. Music fans can enjoy a trip to the ABBA Museum, where you can learn more about this legendary Swedish band and of course an iconic winner of the Eurovision Song Contest. For history buffs or nature lovers, we recommend the Vasa Museum and the Skansen open-air museum with its Scandinavian Zoo.

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    Trip Itinerary

    Activity Level 2

    Activity Level: Leisurely

    What does this level mean?

    Day

    Travel to Sweden

    1

    Arrive in Stockholm

    Today let’s travel to the beautiful country of Sweden! After landing in Stockholm Arlanda airport, let’s meet our local guide before boarding our coach to travel toward our centrally located hotel.

    Stockholm

    2

    Guided Walking Tour

    Time: MorningMorning

    Let’s discover the rich history, charming streets, and iconic landmarks of Stockholm's city centre on a captivating half-day guided walking tour. Let’s begin our journey in Gamla Stan, Stockholm's Old Town, where cobbled streets and colourful buildings transport us back in time. The tour ends in front of the Royal Palace, so we can attend the Changing of the Guard ceremony.

    Free Time at leisure

    Time: AfternoonAfternoon

    You’ll have free time to enjoy the city at your own pace. Enjoy a stroll along Drottninggatan, the shopping street of Stockholm or indulge yourself in a traditional Swedish fika (coffee break) at a cozy cafe, where you can sample delicious pastries and mingle with locals. Our local expert guide will be happy to give you recommendations to suit your taste.

    Stockholm’s Archipelago

    3

    Boat trip excursion

    Time: MorningMorning

    This morning let’s explore more with a boat trip excursion with our guide around Stockholm’s archipelago, a labyrinth of over 30,000 islands, islets, and skerries scattered across the sparkling Baltic Sea. The tour offers us another point of view on the city, as we venture into the vast expanse of the archipelago, where every island boasts its own unique charm and character. Throughout our tour, our expert guide shares fascinating stories, local legends, and insights into the archipelago's rich history and cultural heritage. Let’s keep our eyes peeled for wildlife sightings and try to spot seals basking on rocky shores.

    Free Time at leisure

    Time: AfternoonAfternoon

    Enjoy some further free time at leisure this afternoon. We recommend taking time to explore Stockholm’s most iconic metro stations, each with their own unique design.

    At Leisure

    4

    Free Time in Stockholm

    Time: Full DayFull Day

    Today is free to spend as you wish! Stockholm has endless museums and sites to visit, from the Royal Palace to the City Hall with its unique National Romantic Style, where the Nobel prize dinner and ball is still held every year. Of course, you can’t go to Sweden without hearing of Abba and their dedicated museum on Djurgården island. If you’re looking for something older, that island also host the Vasa Museum, entirely dedicated to this nearly intact ship from the 17th century. Finally, if you’re more interested in Swedish Nature and History, don’t miss the Skansen open-air museum with its Scandinavian Zoo where you can observe buffalos, moose, reindeers and other polar creatures.

    Return Home

    5

    Depart Sweden

    Depart our hotel to Stockholm Arlanda Airport for our return flight.

    * We aim to operate your tour itinerary according to the format shown. Occasionally, local conditions and unexpected events may result in adjustments to the planned schedule. We kindly ask for your understanding and flexibility in the event of any changes.

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    What if there is an emergency?

    We have local representatives in all of our destinations who are available 24/7 as well as an emergency contact number for our offices in Ireland should you ever need it.

    Do I need a Visa?

    Please visit our visa page for information on requirements for each country's entry requirements

    Will I be met at the airport?

    You will be met on arrival at your destination airport and transferred to your accommodation. You will be accompanied on all included excursions by your Travel Department guide. Your expert local guide is also available to give you tips and advice on any aspect of your holiday.

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