8 Stockholm Christmas Tours to Book Before December

1.Christmas Traditions & Food Small Group Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 141 reviews · 2 hours · from $54Our pick

Meet your English-speaking guide at the Nobel Prize Museum for a two-hour walk through Gamla Stan, Östermalm, and Kungsträdgården. Taste roasted almonds, reindeer, crispbread, saffron buns, candy, and alcohol-free mulled wine while learning about Lucia, the tomten, and Swedish Christmas customs. Groups are limited to 10 people.

“Our guide was awesome and very knowledgeable. We got to see so much in a short time.”

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2.Stockholm Christmas Tour and Food Tasting Experience

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 17 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $59

Walk through Stockholm’s Christmas sights with a guide such as Loredana, Ana, or Frankie. In about two hours, you’ll hear about Swedish holiday customs, sample traditional sweets, enjoy mulled wine and gingerbread, and finish near Kungsträdgården’s ice rink. The small group has a maximum of 10 people.

“This was a fantastic experience. One of the best Viator tours I’ve ever been on. It was fun, informative, and all around a great time.”

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3.All-You-Can-Eat Christmas Buffet Cruise Livemusic

★★★★★★★★★★4.3 · 7 reviews · 3h 30m · from $95

Spend 210 minutes aboard M/S Vindhem with an all-you-can-eat Swedish Christmas buffet, seafood, desserts, coffee or tea, and live troubadour music. The route passes Stockholm’s islands, islets, and skerries. Vegetarian and vegan diners can request a specially prepared meze at least three days ahead.

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4.Guided Stockholm Christmas Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 7 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $56

Walk from Stortorget through Gamla Stan and beyond with a guide such as Angie or Anđela, learning about Swedish Christmas customs, Tomten, Dalarna horses, and holiday lights. Enjoy non-alcoholic glögg and chocolate, then finish at Kungsträdgården, where you can skate or have hot chocolate.

“Great route for the tour with an engaging guide. She was very knowledgeable in Swedish Christmas traditions, as well as Swedish culture itself. Of course, the glögg and chocolates also enhanced the experience. 🙂”

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5.Christmas Markets & Lights Guided Walking Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 4 reviews · from $39Best value

Meet your English, Swedish, or French-speaking guide outside the Nobel Museum for a two-hour walk through Stockholm’s Old Town Christmas market and festive streets. Learn about the tomten, Dalécarlie horse, and Saint Lucia, taste Swedish holiday treats, and receive a list of traditional souvenir shops.

“Nice and warm guide. Interesting information about Christmas traditions.”

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6.Stockholm’s Festive Sights And Christmas Lights

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 4 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $156

See Stockholm’s brightest Christmas displays, browse festive markets, and warm up with hot chocolate or mulled wine on a private three-hour walk. Your host can meet you at a central hotel or near Espresso House on Vasagatan. Fayez is especially good at adding clear, memorable history to the seasonal sights.

“We had an amazing tour with Fayez. From our first point of contact (a message to ensure we were prepared for the cold temperatures and possibly slippery walking surfaces) he made sure we were comfortable and had what we needed to enjoy our tour, I had expected a tour of the festive lights (which we saw them all) but got so much more. Fayez’ knowledge of history was incredible and he somehow managed to explain it in a way that was easy to understand and remember. He definitely has a gift for teaching. If you find yourself in Stockholm, don’t hesitate to take this tour. I cannot recommend it enough.…”

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7.Christmas Market Magic Walking Tour with a Local

★★★★★★★★★★4.3 · 3 reviews · 1 hour · from $128

Spend one hour in Stockholm’s festive Gamla Stan with a local guide, visiting Christmas market stalls, tasting a local treat and hot drink, and hearing stories about Mårten Trotzigs Gränd, St George statues, and the market tradition dating to the 1600s. Groups are limited to eight, with tours in English or Swedish.

“Eddine was a delightful tour guide. His historical knowledge of Gamla Stan, each street and square gave me a new appreciation for the island. We enjoyed coffee and pastries in his favorite Coffee House, walked down the narrowest alley, Marten Trotzigs Grand, explored the meaning of the St George statues erected by King Vasa, and enjoyed the Christmas Market that has operated each holiday season on the square since the 1600's. I would highly recommend hiring Eddine to be your guide.”

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8.Stockholm New Year’s Eve Pub Crawl

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 2 reviews · from $91Top rated

Meet at Generator Stockholm at 8 pm for a five-hour private night out through 3 to 4 Stockholm bars, followed by VIP entry to a major nightclub. Your local guide leads the group, runs games, and keeps the evening moving. Lisa has guided at least one route, though guide assignments may vary.

“The guide Lisa was absolutely amazing and made the entire night unforgettable with her energy and fun games. She kept the group lively and engaged the whole time—though convincing her to dance took some effort!”

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