6 Stockholm Christmas Tours Worth Booking

1.Stockholm: Christmas Traditions & Food Small Group Tour

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

Meet your English-speaking guide in front of Stockholm’s Nobel Prize Museum and walk through Gamla Stan, Östermalm, and Kungsträdgården. Along the way, taste roasted almonds, reindeer meat, saffron buns, glögg, crispbread, and Swedish candy while learning about Lucia, the tomten, and Christmas customs. Groups are limited to 10.

“Frankie was great! Lots of knowledge about the Christmas traditions and culture and lots of laughs too. Since I took the tour after Christmas, no market was open at that time.”

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2.Stockholm Christmas Tour and Food Tasting Experience

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

Walk through Gamla Stan with an English-speaking guide such as Loredana, Ana, or Frankie, stopping for Swedish Christmas traditions, Polkagris candy, festive lights, mulled wine, gingerbread, and optional ice skating. The small group has a maximum of 10 people, though the food tastings are modest.

“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.Stockholm: All-You-Can-Eat Christmas Buffet Cruise Livemusic

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

Step aboard M/S Vindhem for a 210-minute Christmas cruise through Stockholm’s islands, islets, and skerries. You’ll fill your plate with Swedish holiday classics, seafood, cheese, and desserts while a troubadour provides live music. 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. Learn about Tomten, Dalarna horses, Swedish Christmas customs, and local stories while enjoying non-alcoholic glögg and Swedish treats. The tour ends at Kungsträdgården, near ice skating and hot chocolate.

“The Christmas mark was NOT open - false advertisement :( But our guide was knowledgeable and very nice. We had already explored the areas she took us to so it was a little bit of a waste of time, but we did enjoy the information.”

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5.Stockholm: 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 Christmas markets and lights. You’ll hear about the tomten, Saint Lucia, and Dalécarlie horses, taste seasonal treats, and receive a list of authentic souvenir shops.

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

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6.Stockholm: Christmas Market Magic Walking Tour with a Local

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

Meet your local guide at Gustav III:s Obelisk for a one-hour walk through Stockholm’s Christmas atmosphere. Expect market stalls, seasonal sweets, a hot drink, crafts, and stories about Gamla Stan traditions. Eddine’s route has included Mårten Trotzigs gränd, St George statues, a favorite coffee house, and the old Christmas market on the square.

“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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