Scandinavia · PRIVATE
Good private tours fill up weeks ahead and the great ones go first. Below: the 15 to book early, what each includes and how they differ.
Walk central Copenhagen with a private English-speaking guide such as Paula, Fran, Jack, or Laura. In three hours, you see Nyhavn, Amalienborg, Christiansborg, Marmorkirken, Stroget, and other landmarks, with a flexible pace for families and questions.
“Learnt a lot from Paula, who is Spanish, about the Danish way of living while walking through the City.”
Spend 90 minutes walking from Højbro Plads to the royal quarter with a guide such as Troels or Jack. Expect sharp comedy, Danish royal stories, Copenhagen fires, Nyhavn, WWII history, and the noon guard change at Amalienborg. The route ends near Marble Church.
“Our guide , Truel, was excellent. Very informative and entertaining. He was able to give us 2000 years of history in 90 minutes.”
Ride through Stockholm in a quiet private golf cart with an English-speaking guide such as Oscar, Monica, David, or Karoline. Choose 60 or 120 minutes, hear audio commentary in eight languages, reach narrow cobbled lanes and hilltop viewpoints, and bring a small well-behaved pet.
“Excellent! Caroline ( spelling?) was my guide, who was very friendly, personable, and knowledgeable. She took me places I definitely wouldn’t be able to get to because of my walking difficulties. I especially enjoyed the view/experience from above Söder Malarstrand! Fantastic views!”
Ride through Copenhagen with a local English-speaking guide, stopping at Amalienborg, the Little Mermaid, Nyhavn, Christiansborg, and lesser-known streets. The small-group format, provided radio receiver, photo breaks, and relaxed pace make it a useful first look at the city.
“Excellent bike tour of Copenhagen: friendly and helpful guide, 2 hours seems plenty in terms of getting a sense of the city, and the bikes are good and easy to manage.”
Meet a local guide such as Andres, Monika, Khaled, or Stefani at your hotel or a central landmark. Build a private two to eight hour walking tour around your interests, using public transport when useful. Expect city orientation, local food tips, Swedish history, and practical advice.
“Monika was very prompt and quite knowledgeable about Stockholm. This walking tour was a very good introduction to the area for those who have limited time for their visit. Monika clearly loves Stockholm and gave good guidance for eateries & shopping.”
Meet your English-speaking guide at Bishop Absalon’s statue and walk Copenhagen’s historic center at your group’s pace. See Gråbrødre Torv, the Round Tower, Church of Our Lady, Rosenborg Palace from outside, and Torvehallerne. Guides such as Laura and Jarod add history, architecture, and humor.
“Laura made the trip very interesting by mixing historical facts with architectural inputs and fun tidbits. It was great fun !”
Join a private 90-minute walk from Gammel Strand through Copenhagen’s political, cultural, and historic center. Your guide, possibly Troels, mixes Tivoli, Christiansborg, Viking artifacts, Kierkegaard, and Danish happiness with personal discussion and humor.
“Our tour guide was amazing, in that he was tons of fun and very informative. I absolutely loved the library gardens; I could have sat there for hours meditating in the serenity and beauty of the gardens.”
Join Roberto of Paradise Northern Light for a six-hour Aurora chase from central Tromsø. The small minibus carries up to 15 people, with thermal suits, hot drinks, Wi-Fi, and professional photos included. The route can reach distant, darker skies, even toward Finland, when weather demands it.
“If I could give this 10 stars I would! Roberto does not give up, he will work so hard to find the Northern Lights for you! We drove all the way to Finland and our tour went over the 6 hours because he was committed to finding the lights and getting pictures for us. I really appreciated this tour.”
Meet a private local guide at your accommodation and shape a 2 to 6-hour Bergen walk around your interests. Guides such as Tommy, Sabela, Jana, and Ilze have led relaxed visits covering local life, old streets, food tips, viewpoints, and nearby sights.
“Sabela was fantastic! We wanted to go a bit off the beaten path, and she certainly accommodated with a unique 3-hr walking tour of Bergen. Great experience!”
Spend about three hours walking central Copenhagen with a private English-speaking guide such as Magda, Karolina, Jeff, or Rozelle. Taste Danish hot dogs, fish cakes, roast pork, smørrebrød, pastry, beer, schnapps, elder juice, and coffee while learning about local life.
“We have done other Viator food tours that we enjoyed the whole experience- food, restaurants, drinks, wine & shops. The tour was at a hot dog stand, a tourist bakery, & farmers market. We paid $185 per person for a hot dog, a danish, an open sandwich & a can beer. We got a good walking history tour of Copenhagen but this guide should not be doing food tours”
Meet guides such as Neil, Karine, Olivier, Havi, or Guliya for a private Oslo walk lasting 2 to 6 hours. Start at your accommodation or a central landmark, see key sights, explore neighborhoods, and get practical advice on food, shopping, ferries, and public transport.
“Havi was so knowledgeable and answered all our questions. Great to have one on one guide”
Meet a local guide such as Dalit, Marta, Fabian, or Ernestas at your accommodation and shape a private Copenhagen walk around your interests. Expect practical advice on food, shopping, groceries, transport, and sights, plus lesser-known corners and everyday city life.
“Wonderful tour of Copenhagen covering some of the highlights, but also some off-the-beaten path jewels. Maria covered both history and what it’s like to live in the city today, and did it with a warm, friendly vibe we loved. We only had a few hours in the city and feel like we got a lot out of them, thanks to this tour.”
Explore Stockholm by electric golf cart with guides such as Oscar, David, Monica, and Max. In 90 minutes, you’ll see Gamla Stan, Riddarholmen, Södermalm, Monteliusvägen, Fjällgatan, Strandvägen, Djurgården, and Skeppsholmen, with photo stops and rain protection.
“Very informative, great driver/guide who genuinely loved what he was doing. Gave us tremendous historical insight of the places and events and made our tour very interesting, exciting in spite of the weather. The golf cart was warm and free from raindrops. Careful driver.”
Explore Copenhagen with a private English-speaking guide such as Monica, Claudio, Fabrine, or Grazi. Taste Danish hotdogs, pastries, smørrebrød, chocolates, and other local favorites while walking from Torvehallerne to City Hall Square and the Round Tower.
“Our guide chose excellent food experiences—very delicious and very Danish. We enjoyed walking and getting an overview of the city. Our guide, Crystal, had local insights that were interesting and personal. But, the tour was not a good value. The price should be a flat rate with optional up charges for alcohol, which we did not have. $400 for two felt overpriced for a hot dog between us, some pastries, strawberries, a few fancy chocolates, a couple of sodas and 2 smorresbord. Our guide was a nice person but looked like she had just rolled out of bed. Sorry for the plain critique; grooming matters.”
See Copenhagen’s royal palaces, parliament, colorful Nyhavn, harborfront, and Marble Church with a private guide in two hours. Choose English, French, Italian, Spanish, Danish, or German. Guide Kim has earned warm praise, but expect a brisk walk with few pauses and city traffic along the way.
“Gute und interessante Tour, aber man muss wirklich gut zu Fuß sein. Es werden kaum Pausen eingelegt.”
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