The 15 Best Hop-On Hop-Off Tours in Scandinavia

1.Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Tour with Boat Tour Option

★★★★★★★★★★3.9 · 4,122 reviews · 1 - 3 days · from $35Our pick

Use a 24 or 48-hour RED Sightseeing pass to reach Copenhagen’s major sights by open-air double-decker bus, with commentary in 10 languages, WiFi, and flexible hop-on access. Add the one-hour boat ride from Nyhavn for harbor views of Christianshavn, Amalienborg, and the Little Mermaid.

“I assumed I had already paid for canal boat add on but got to where we caught boat and was told ticket was misleading and had to pay for trip as only bus was on ticket .”

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2.24 or 48-Hour Hop-On Hop-Off Sightseeing Bus Ticket

★★★★★★★★★★4.1 · 1,470 reviews · from $41

See Oslo’s main sights by hop-on hop-off bus, with stops near Vigeland Sculpture Park, the Bygdøy museums, Akershus Fortress, and the Opera House. Choose 24 or 48 hours, listen to multilingual commentary, use onboard Wi-Fi, and receive museum discounts. The Viking Ship Museum is currently closed for renovation.

“The English translation was spot on. There was a discount on several of the museums. This is always a great way to obtain an overview of the city. we arrived early morning before our room was ready. Thus a great way to spend the day while waiting to check on.”

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3.City Sightseeing Copenhagen Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Tour

★★★★★★★★★★3.5 · 800 reviews · 1 hour 30 minutes (approx.) · from $45

See Copenhagen from an open-top double-decker bus on three routes covering Nyhavn, the Little Mermaid, Tivoli, Christiania, Frederiksberg, and Carlsberg. Your 24, 48, or 72-hour mobile pass includes audio commentary, headphones, WiFi, and flexible hop-on hop-off access.

“Nice buses Nice tour guides Interesting facts Could use a lot more audio telling!!!! We missed a lot of interesting looking sites”

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4.City Sightseeing Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Tour

★★★★★★★★★★3.6 · 724 reviews · 1 - 2 days · from $46

Use a 24 or 48-hour pass to circle Oslo by open-top double-decker bus, with audio commentary in eight languages, free Wi-Fi, and stops near the Royal Palace, Vigeland Sculpture Park, museums, cruise terminals, Opera House, and MUNCH Museum.

“Some of the ports for the head sets were not working. Would suggest to only go on the bus with the glass windows up top not the plastic I ones as it’s hard to see out and take pictures of the top is on”

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5.City Sightseeing Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.3 · 709 reviews · 1 - 3 days · from $44

Ride three Copenhagen bus routes past Nyhavn, Amalienborg, the Little Mermaid, Tivoli, Christiania, and Carlsberg. Use a 24, 48, or 72-hour pass, hop off at 30 stops, and follow audio commentary in six languages. Buses are wheelchair accessible, heated in cold weather, and include Wi-Fi, headphones, and a map.

“A super way to get around Copenhagen. It was very cold but nice and toastie onboard. Would definitely recommend using this activity.”

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6.City Sightseeing Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Tour

★★★★★★★★★★3.9 · 682 reviews · 1 - 3 days · from $37

Use a 24 or 72-hour red and green sightseeing bus pass to reach Stockholm’s Royal Palace, Old Town, Vasa Museum, Skansen, ABBA The Museum, City Hall, and more. Free Wi-Fi, multilingual audio, wheelchair-accessible buses, and an optional 55-minute boat ride make this a practical first look at the city.

“Excellent value for money Stockholm seems to an amazing place with lots to see and do.”

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7.City Sightseeing Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Tour

★★★★★★★★★★3.7 · 546 reviews · 1 day · from $51

See Geiranger from an open-top double-decker bus on a one-day route linking the cruise terminal, Norwegian Fjord Centre, Westerås Farm, and Flydalsjuvet. Audio commentary comes in eight languages, with Wi-Fi and departures about every 30 minutes on cruise-ship days.

“Worth it for the view from the top. While there are only 3 stops on the route. Each stop was worth it. They gave good advice to start at the top and then do the stops on the way down. Tip is to walk down the last part by the waterfalls if you are of reasonable mobility.”

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8.Copenhagen Hop-on Hop-Off Bus with Boat Option

★★★★★★★★★★3.5 · 541 reviews · 1 hour 30 minutes (approx.) · from $36

See Copenhagen by open-top sightseeing bus, with stops near Tivoli, Christiania, Nyhavn, Amalienborg, and the Little Mermaid. Choose audio commentary in 10 languages and add a canal boat from Nyhavn. The ticket is valid for 24, 48, or 72 hours after first use.

“Worst Viator experience ever. We were unable to find a pickup location. Tried getting on multiple hop on hop off buses only to be told our tickets were for a different company. Bus drivers were very rude. We called Viator help number and they were unable to help us.”

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9.1-Day Hop-On Hop-Off Sightseeing Bus Ticket

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 533 reviews · from $42

See Ålesund from an open-top double-decker bus with a multilingual audio guide, Wi-Fi, and unlimited hopping for one day. The route links the cruise terminal, Art Nouveau streets, Hessa views, Aksla Viewpoint, and Ålesund Aquarium, with 10% museum discounts included.

“Bus stops need to be more clearly marked. Also there was another sight seeing bus company and it was very confusing which is our bus”

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10.City Sightseeing Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Tour

★★★★★★★★★★3.8 · 481 reviews · 1 - 2 days · from $51

Ride Bergen’s 13-stop City Sightseeing route past Bryggen, the Aquarium, the Hanseatic Museum, Mount Fløyen’s funicular, and cruise terminals. Your 24 or 48-hour ticket includes Wi-Fi, headphones, discount coupons, and audio in eight languages. It works well in rain or on a short port call.

“Für 43 € bei GYG pro Person im Vorverkauf ziemlich teuer. Tour ist nicht lang. Tickets vom Schiff hätten 41 € pro Person gekostet!!!”

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11.City Sightseeing Oslo Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Tour

★★★★★★★★★★3.0 · 455 reviews · 1 hour 30 minutes (approx.) · from $46

Ride Oslo’s seasonal open-top City Sightseeing bus for a 90-minute loop past the Royal Palace, Vigeland Sculpture Park, Bygdøy museums, Akershus Fortress, MUNCH, and the Opera House. Hop on and off for 24 or 48 hours, with audio commentary in eight languages, free Wi-Fi, and stops near the cruise terminals.

“The bus was comfortable and provided us with what we needed to get around town. The hitch was at the beginning… We did not know which bus to get on as there was some confusion about the bus with white or yellow. All the buses said “hop on, hop off,” so it was very confusing and this continued at every stop. We would hop off to tour some area of Oslo, then when we went back to the bus stop, it was the same thing all over again… Which bus to get on.The second issue was with the running narrative… There was a lot of static on mine, and the…”

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12.City Card with 40+ Attractions & Hop-On/Off Bus

★★★★★★★★★★4.2 · 403 reviews · 1 - 3 days · from $94

Use the digital Copenhagen Card in its app to visit more than 40 attractions, from Tivoli Gardens and Rosenborg Castle to museums, palaces, and canal tours. Add unlimited Stromma hop-on hop-off buses, seasonal routes, and a multilingual audio guide for an easy city introduction.

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13.City Sightseeing Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 399 reviews · 1 day · from $51

Take a one-day open-top bus tour through Ålesund, starting at the Cruise Terminal or joining at any listed stop. Hear commentary in eight languages, visit Fjellstua, Sunnmøre Museum, the Art Nouveau Centre, and Ålesund Church, and use the included coupon booklet for city discounts.

“This was a very comprehensivit tour covering quite a lot of territory. there were a number of stops that I would have explored further but with limited time in port on a cruise ship it was really only a matter of choosing one or two stops so we stopped for the look out and then at the city prot area.”

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14.Stockholm Hop-On Hop-Off Bus & Boat Options

★★★★★★★★★★3.5 · 273 reviews · 1 hour 30 minutes (approx.) · from $24Best value

Use a Red Sightseeing ticket to tour Stockholm by open-top bus and boat, hopping off near Gamla stan, the Royal Palace, Vasa Museum, Skansen, Fotografiska, and City Hall. Audio commentary is available in 15 languages. Choose 24 or 72 hours, but check the bus and boat branding carefully before boarding.

“Approximate times of arrival at each location. Confusion on the stop at Hard Rock Cafe and Bibliotech. Needs to be clarified. Excellent service and great drivers”

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15.City Sightseeing Stockholm Hop-On Hop-Off Bus

★★★★★★★★★★3.0 · 272 reviews · 1 hour (approx.) · from $40

See Stockholm from a red or green double-decker bus, with 11-language audio commentary, free Wi-Fi, and stops near Gamla Stan, the Royal Palace, Vasa Museum, Skansen, ABBA The Museum, City Hall, and cruise terminals. Ride the full loop or hop off to explore.

“We waited over 45 minutes for the bus and we were on the bus for only 3 stops. We decided not to waste our time waiting again and paid for Uber to travel to other spots.”

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