Stockholm Hop-On Hop-Off Bus & Boat Tour
- Duration24 hours
- Daily
- Group
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Overview
Our Stockholm hop-on hop-off ticket links the city's islands by bus and, on the combined options, by sightseeing boat. With around 22 bus stops and 8 boat stops you reach Gamla Stan and the Royal Palace, the Vasa Museum, Skansen and ABBA The Museum on Djurgården, City Hall and the viewpoints of Södermalm. Tickets last 24 or 72 hours and cover the bus, the boat or both, depending on the option you choose, with audio commentary in ten languages. It suits first-time visitors, families and cruise passengers.
Highlights
- Bus, boat or combined tickets for 24 or 72 hours, depending on the option you choose
- Around 22 bus stops and 8 boat stops across Stockholm's islands
- Gamla Stan, the Royal Palace and the Nobel Prize Museum
- Djurgården's museums: the Vasa Museum, Skansen and ABBA The Museum
- City Hall and the panoramic viewpoints of Södermalm
- Audio guide in ten languages, earphones and Wi-Fi on board
Full Description
Gamla Stan and the Royal Palace
Gamla Stan, Stockholm's Old Town, grew from the settlement founded around 1252 on a small island where Lake Mälaren meets the Baltic. Its narrow lanes, including Mårten Trotzigs gränd, barely 90 centimetres wide at its narrowest, open onto Stortorget, the oldest square in the city, where the Nobel Prize Museum stands in the former Stock Exchange.
At the island's edge rises the Royal Palace, a massive Baroque building finished in the 1750s with more than 600 rooms, where the changing of the guard draws crowds in the outer courtyard. Getting to Gamla Stan is easy with this ticket: the bus stops at the Royal Opera and Slussen, and the boat stops beside the palace.
Djurgården: Vasa Museum, Skansen and ABBA The Museum
Djurgården is the green museum island of Stockholm. The Vasa Museum displays the only almost fully preserved 17th-century warship in the world: the Vasa sank in 1628 just minutes into its first voyage, was raised in 1961 and is about 98 percent original. Many visitors say it is the one museum in Stockholm not to miss.
Nearby, Skansen, opened in 1891, was the world's first open-air museum, with historic farmhouses, craft workshops and Nordic animals such as elk and bears. ABBA The Museum and the Gröna Lund amusement park are also within a short walk. Vasa Museum tickets and other entry fees are not included, but both bus and boat stop right on the island.
Stockholm City Hall and Södermalm
Stockholm City Hall, completed in 1923 on the island of Kungsholmen, is famous for its 106-metre tower crowned with three golden crowns and for the Blue Hall, where the Nobel Prize banquet is held every December. The gilded Golden Hall above is covered with more than 18 million mosaic pieces. Guided tours inside need a separate ticket.
Across the water, the hilly island of Södermalm offers the best free viewpoints in Stockholm. Hop off for Monteliusvägen, a cliff-top path looking over City Hall and Riddarfjärden, or for the Fotografiska photography museum on the waterfront. Is Södermalm worth visiting? For views, cafés and a more local feel, it is one of the city's highlights.
The Hop-On Hop-Off Boat Route
Stockholm is built on 14 islands, so seeing it from the water makes perfect sense. On the options that include the boat, sightseeing boats connect stops such as the Royal Palace, Nybroplan, the Vasa Museum, Skeppsholmen, Gröna Lund, the ferry terminal, Fotografiska and Slussen, with audio commentary as you sail.
The boats run about every hour from 10:00 to 17:00 in the sailing season, but they do not operate in winter, when the waterways freeze. The best time to use a Stockholm hop-on hop-off boat is from late spring to early autumn; in winter, the bus-only options are the better choice. Buses run all year about every 30 minutes.
Itinerary
- Royal Opera / Gamla StanStart near the Royal Opera or at Skeppsbron and walk into the Old Town and the Royal Palace.
- Slussen and SödermalmHop off for Fotografiska, Monteliusvägen and the viewpoints over the water.
- Stockholm City HallVisit the City Hall on Kungsholmen, where the Nobel banquet is held.
- Central Station, Hötorget and StureplanContinue through the shopping districts and the elegant Östermalm area.
- DjurgårdenHop off for the Vasa Museum, Skansen, ABBA The Museum and Gröna Lund; plan several hours.
- Boat loop (combined options)Switch to the sightseeing boat at Nybroplan or the Royal Palace to see the islands from the water.
What's included
- Hop-on hop-off boat (every hour, 10:00–17:00)
- Audio guide in 10 languages
- Earphones
- Wi-Fi on board
Not included
- Hop-on hop-off bus
- Entry tickets to attractions
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
- Food and drinks
Is this right for you?
Great for
- Anyone who wants to see it from the water
- First-time visitors who want the highlights
Think twice if
- You prefer short outings — this takes 1 days
- You want a private tour — this one is shared with other travellers
- You get seasick easily
Not suitable for
- Wheelchair users on the boats (the buses are wheelchair accessible)
- Guests who need hotel pickup
Meeting point
Start at stop 1 or board at any stop on the route; the main starting points are Tegelbacken near the Central Station for the bus and Skeppsbron by the Royal Palace for the boat. The full stop map is shown on your booking confirmation. Hotel pickup is not included. Buses run about every 30 minutes from 09:30, and boats about every hour from 10:00, with the last departures around 17:00.
Important information
- Your ticket is valid for 24 or 72 hours and covers the bus, the boat or both, depending on the option you choose.
- The boats do not run in winter when the waterways freeze; choose a bus-only option for winter visits.
- Buses run about every 30 minutes, 09:30 to 17:00; boats about every hour, 10:00 to 17:00.
- Entry tickets to museums and attractions are not included.
- Several companies run hop-on hop-off services in Stockholm; board only the vehicles shown on your ticket.
- Children up to 6 travel free with a paying adult; child tickets apply to ages 7 to 15.
- Small and medium-sized dogs are normally allowed on board.
Good to know
Frequently Asked Questions
Straight answers to what travellers ask us most, before they book.
How much does the Stockholm hop-on hop-off ticket cost?
The price depends on the option you choose: bus, boat or both, for 24 or 72 hours. The booking panel on this page shows the current price for each option, for adults and children.
Is hotel pickup included?
No. You can board at any stop, and many stops are near central hotels, the Central Station and the cruise terminals.
How long does one full loop take?
The bus loop takes roughly one and a half to two hours without getting off; most guests spread their visits over one to three days.
Is the tour suitable for children?
Yes. Children up to 6 ride free with a paying adult, and ages 7 to 15 travel on a child ticket.
What is the difference between the options?
The options differ in validity (24 or 72 hours) and in transport: bus and boat combined, bus only or boat only. The booking panel lists what each includes.
Does the boat run in winter?
No. The boats pause in winter when the waterways freeze, but the buses run all year.
What should I bring?
Your ticket on your phone, a warm layer for the open decks, comfortable shoes and your own earphones if you prefer them.
Which stop is best for the Vasa Museum?
Both the bus and the boat have a stop at the Vasa Museum on Djurgården, a few steps from the entrance.
Can I book for today or tomorrow?
Yes, usually. Tickets are sent right after booking and the booking panel shows the available dates.
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