Stockholm Boat Tours by Sightseeing Ride

Discover Stockholm on a boat tour

Stockholm is the perfect city for sightseeing boat tours, thanks to its unique layout of islands and scenic waterways. Experience Stockholm from the water like never before as you glide through iconic canals, taking in breathtaking views of the Royal Palace, the medieval streets of Gamla Stan, and the impressive City Hall.

Stockholm city is built on 14 islands connected by 57 bridges, making it ideal for a relaxing journey by boat. Our Stockholm sightseeing boat tours offer a unique opportunity to explore the city's islands from the water, giving you a fresh perspective on the Baltic Sea and the enchanting Stockholm Archipelago.

Lean back, listen to our guide's fascinating stories, and enjoy stunning views while you glide through the water! Whether you prefer a relaxing cruise through central Stockholm or a more adventurous Stockholm archipelago tour, our rides cater to all tastes.

Discover the history of the Swedish capital and its historic sites, including the Nobel Prize Museum and the vibrant Gröna Lund amusement park, all narrated live by our professional guides. Book your boat tour today and see all the attractions from the best possible angle.

Why we started Sightseeing Ride boat tours

Hej! We established Sightseeing Ride because we felt that something fundamental was missing in the Swedish capital. We wanted to create a more personal Stockholm boat tour experience where guests are treated like friends.

Our mission was simple: a 100% electric and quiet sightseeing boat in Stockholm, not messing with the planet, just to see the sights and enjoy the feeling of the Stockholm city and the stunning inner Archipelago. Instead of funky old headphones, we offer a live guided tour with professional actors trained to bring the city’s history to life.

It’s the ultimate way to see Stockholm from the water. Putting it all together, you have a unique ride, not just a tour! Come and see icons like the old town (Gamla Stan), the Royal Palace, and the Vasa Museum up close. Come RIDE with us!

Eco-friendly sightseeing boat in Stockholm

Sightseeing Ride is offering a personalized and environmentally friendly sightseeing tour on the waters of Stockholm. With us, you are important—and so is the environment. That’s why our boats are 100% electric, gliding silently through the city’s waterways and the breathtaking Stockholm Archipelago.

Our quiet, eco-friendly technology allows you to enjoy the Swedish capital without engine noise or fumes. We design our tours to give you more than just facts; we share what’s happening in the city right now as we cruise past landmarks like the Royal Palace. Experience a smooth, sustainable journey where the focus is on the sights and the stories.

Guides who tell you more

Our experienced, multilingual guides rewrite their scripts every morning. If the National Museum opens a new exhibition, you’ll hear about it as our sightseeing boat in Stockholm passes the beautiful 18th-century building. Whether it’s news from Gröna Lund amusement park or the Vasa Museum, two of our favorite locations, your guide keeps you updated with fascinating stories. We even share the latest from the Swedish parliament as we glide by.

Our guides are specially trained to make your sightseeing trip something special. They provide all the essential facts about landmarks like the Royal Palace, the Vasa Museum, and Skansen, while also sharing current events and lively anecdotes. Many guides have backgrounds in acting, bringing the city’s history and hidden stories to life in a warm and engaging way.

We are the only company with silent, electric boats that can navigate under the low bridges of central Stockholm where others are too big to go. Our guides—who are professional actors—bring the history of Gamla Stan and the city’s islands to life. It’s a smooth, safe, and personal Stockholm boat tour that takes you closer to the heart of the Swedish capital than any other ride.

34 is fewer than 134 – Intimate sightseeing boat in Stockholm

When you choose Sightseeing Ride, you get a personally tailored journey—scalability means nothing to us. Each boat accommodates just 34 passengers, creating an intimate Stockholm archipelago tour experience. We offer hot and cold beverages and snacks to purchase, though you’re welcome to bring your own picnic.

But never more than 34 passengers. We want you to feel that this journey is made for you. You can actually talk to your guide—something that’s impossible with big companies where the "audio guide" is just a recorded voice. Unlike those crowded cruises, our smaller boats can navigate narrow canals and low bridges, giving you a unique view of central Stockholm at your own pace. It’s not just a boat ride; it’s a premium way to see Stockholm from the water.

Unlike the big hop on hop off tours, our smaller boats can navigate canals that no bus can reach, giving you a unique view of central Stockholm at your own pace. It’s not just a boat ride; it’s a premium way to see all the attractions from the water. We are the perfect alternative to the crowded larger boats.