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The 15 Best Tours in Scandinavia

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Three countries, one very long coastline, and a season that decides half of it for you. The 15 below are the days that earn their place across Denmark, Norway and Sweden, priced and timed, with the full catalogue underneath.

Stockholm: City Archipelago Sightseeing Cruise with Guide - Boarding a classic Stockholm archipelago ship
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Stockholm: City Archipelago Sightseeing Cruise with Guide

1.City Archipelago Sightseeing Cruise with Guide

★★★★★★★★★★4.3 · 10,798 reviews · 1.5 - 3 hours · from $41Our pick

Cruise Stockholm’s waterways aboard a classic Strömma archipelago ship for 1.5, 2.5, or 3 hours. A live guide in English and Swedish explains the islands, landmarks, and local history. Expect indoor and limited outdoor seating, onboard WiFi, restrooms, and a café serving drinks and snacks.

“The cruise was very well organised and the guide provided us with many interesting information.the best part of the cruise was the ice breaker and the whole unique ice view”

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Copenhagen: Canal Cruise with Guide - The Playhouse, Opera House, and modern harbor
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Copenhagen: Canal Cruise with Guide

2.Canal Cruise with Guide

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 9,115 reviews · from $26Best value

Cruise Copenhagen’s harbor and canals for one hour with an English or Danish guide, passing Christiansborg, Amalienborg, the Opera House, the Little Mermaid, and the old Stock Exchange. Boats may be open, so bring a layer. Start points vary between Canal Tours Copenhagen and Stromma.

“we had a great trip with Kristian, and Captain Max, great banter, so friendly and very informative in a fun way! would recommend! 😊”

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From Bergen: The Original Fjord Cruise to Mostraumen - Waterfalls, mountain walls, and the Mostraumen strait
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From Bergen: The Original Fjord Cruise to Mostraumen

3.The Original Fjord Cruise to Mostraumen

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 8,440 reviews · 3.5 hours · from $93

Board Rødne Fjord Cruise at Zachariasbryggen by Bergen’s Fish Market for a 3.5-hour round trip through Osterfjord to Mostraumen. Expect Bryggen views, steep mountains, waterfalls, narrow currents, an English or Norwegian audio guide, a warm cabin, sun decks, and snacks for sale.

“Such a beautiful tour, incredible scenery and comfortable too.”

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Tromsø: Reindeer Sledding & Feeding with a Sami Guide - The short seaside ride from Tromsø
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Tromsø: Reindeer Sledding & Feeding with a Sami Guide

4.Reindeer Sledding & Feeding with a Sami Guide

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 6,417 reviews · 4 hours · from $198

Travel by warm bus from Tromsø to a Sami reindeer camp, where guides such as Inga, Ilya, and Maria introduce you to a herd of about 300 animals. Feed the reindeer, enjoy a 25 to 30 minute sled ride when available, eat hot stew, and hear Sami stories and joik in a lavvu.

“This was such an amazing activity and I definitely recommend. The coach was on time and the journey to the camp wasn’t too long. Once we got to the camp we were so impressed with how kind and friendly the workers were. The Sami guides were lovely and it was so interesting to hear about their backgrounds. Everything was straight forward and the reindeer were beautiful. You could feed them as many buckets of food as you wanted however most of them didn’t want to eat and just wanted to relax in the snow. The farm was so picturesque and calm. This was the best activity we did on our…”

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Stavanger: Scenic Fjord Cruise to Lysefjord and Preikestolen - Leaving Stavanger and entering Lysefjord
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Stavanger: Scenic Fjord Cruise to Lysefjord and Preikestolen

5.Scenic Fjord Cruise to Lysefjord and Preikestolen

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 5,791 reviews · from $82

Sail 3.5 hours from Stavanger to Lysefjord aboard Rødne’s electric catamaran. Hear English or Norwegian commentary, visit Fantahålå, gaze up at Preikestolen, and feel waterfall spray at Hengjanefossen. Leather seats, panoramic windows, sun decks, Wi-Fi, a kiosk, and wheelchair access make this a relaxed fjord outing.

“The boat ride was amazing, the sights were incredible and I’m so glad we chose to go on this tour. Being able to be inside with huge windows or outside on the top deck was great as it did get very cold after a while. The choice of drinks and food was a little unusual, although the coffee was very much appreciated after being in the cold wind.”

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Oslo: Scenic Fjord Cruise with Audio Guide Commentary - Starting beside the Opera House
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Oslo: Scenic Fjord Cruise with Audio Guide Commentary

6.Scenic Fjord Cruise with Audio Guide Commentary

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 5,375 reviews · 1.5 hours · from $44

Cruise Oslo’s inner fjord for 90 minutes on a quiet electric ship. You’ll pass Akershus Fortress, Bygdøy, Hovedøya, Sørenga, and the Opera House, with indoor seating, a large accessible deck, Wi-Fi, onboard drinks, and optional audio commentary in seven languages.

“Really enjoyable tour, the boat was very new and allowed good views all round while remaining warm. (I think it was -6 on my tour) The audio guide was helpful, though a little clunky knowing which parts went for where you are which could have been my fault not understanding it correctly.”

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Tromsø: Whale Watching Tour by Hybrid-Electric Boat - Meeting the boat at Kaigata 6
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Tromsø: Whale Watching Tour by Hybrid-Electric Boat

7.Whale Watching Tour by Hybrid-Electric Boat

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 4,217 reviews · from $195

From Tromsø, sail a hybrid-electric catamaran toward Skjervøy, where herring draws orcas, humpbacks, fin and sperm whales. You get heated lounges, panoramic windows, Wi-Fi, live English guiding, and about 1 to 1.5 hours near feeding grounds. Bring warm layers and seasickness medicine.

“Really recommend this trip, the guides were super nice and knowledgeable. We were very lucky and got to see a bunch of orcas ! But even if you don’t see them the view is amazing”

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From Tromsø: Aurora Borealis Tour - Meeting the guide outside The Dock
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From Tromsø: Aurora Borealis Tour

8.Aurora Borealis Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 4,206 reviews · from $181

Join Arctic Breeze AS for a six-hour Northern Lights chase from Tromsø. Guides such as Brynjar, Oscar, Andy, and Mattia use weather forecasts and local knowledge to seek clear skies, sometimes driving toward Finland. You get thermal clothing, hot drinks, tripod use, camera help, and portraits.

“The tour overall was amazing and we were fortunate enough to get a great view of the lights for a long time. Oscar was really helpful talking us through the plans and was more than happy to take a lot of pictures on multiple different occasions. The only slight criticism is the bus itself, it felt very cramp and I am not a big person by any means but 4 seats at the back should be for kids in my mind. I would 100% recommend this to others!”

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Copenhagen: Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Tour with Boat Tour Option - Starting points, public stops, and the RED Sightseeing problem
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Copenhagen: Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Tour with Boat Tour Option

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

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

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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Tromsø’s Top-Rated Fjord & Fishing Cruise – All-Inclusive - Setting out from central Tromsø
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Tromsø’s Top-Rated Fjord & Fishing Cruise – All-Inclusive

10.Tromsø’s Top-Rated Fjord & Fishing Cruise – All-Inclusive

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 4,017 reviews · from $142

Spend five hours aboard Capella with Polar Adventures, cruising Tromsø’s fjords, spotting wildlife near Rya Island, and fishing in Ramfjord. Guides such as Thomas, Jack, Estefania, and Kristina have helped make the trip warm and hands-on, with fish soup, vegan soup, and unlimited hot drinks included.

“It was the perfect tour with amazing scenery of the fjords. The start and end location of the tour was just one minute away from the Radisson Blu—very convenient. The boat was small but cozy, with nice tea and coffee facilities. Fishing was also fun; we saw an eagle and the fish caught by the tourists, was added to the freshly cooked fish soup. By the way Stephanie’s fish soup was the best food we tried during the trip. The hosts were friendly and attentive—I definitely recommend it!”

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Private Walking Grand Tour of Copenhagen - Marmorkirken and the royal quarter
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Private Walking Grand Tour of Copenhagen

11.Private Walking Grand Tour of Copenhagen

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 3,953 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) Top rated

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.”

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Tromsø: Fjords and Sommarøy Islands Tour with Salmon Picnic - Meeting the coach in central Tromsø
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Tromsø: Fjords and Sommarøy Islands Tour with Salmon Picnic

12.Fjords and Sommarøy Islands Tour with Salmon Picnic

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 3,922 reviews · 4.5 hours · from $112

Join an English or Spanish speaking guide such as Andreas, Cande, Joanna, or Laura for a 4.5-hour coach trip from Tromsø to Sommarøy. Expect fjord viewpoints, island scenery, local food tastings, a beach picnic, and the chance to swim in Arctic waters.

“We had a wonderful Argentinian woman,unfortunately I can’t remember her name. She was fantastic and funny. She had lots of knowledge about the fjords and Sommoroy island. The barbecue was delicious. We enjoyed the trip immensely.”

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Tromsø: Self-Drive Husky Dog Sledding Adventure - Meeting the huskies on Kvaløya
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Tromsø: Self-Drive Husky Dog Sledding Adventure

13.Self-Drive Husky Dog Sledding Adventure

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 3,498 reviews · from $328

Meet 130 Alaskan huskies on Kvaløya, learn to drive your own sled, and take turns guiding a team through snowy Arctic scenery. The 70 to 80-minute run includes photo stops and real teamwork, followed by hot drinks and Hege’s chocolate cake in a Sami Lavvo.

“One of the most magical experiences we have ever done! Well planned, organised and a good mix of experience, meeting and cuddling the huskies with a talk with hot drink and cake - definitely would recommend”

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Stockholm: Skansen Open-Air Museum Admission Ticket - The historic houses tell Sweden’s story
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Stockholm: Skansen Open-Air Museum Admission Ticket

14.Skansen Open-Air Museum Admission Ticket

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 3,427 reviews · 1 day · from $27

Spend a flexible day at Skansen, Stockholm’s open-air museum, where historic homes, farmsteads, traditional trades, Nordic wildlife, and seasonal events bring Sweden’s past to life. Plan several hours, wear sturdy shoes, and check whether the aquarium and funicular require separate payment.

“The museum itself is quite large and would probably require at least half a day or even longer to fully enjoy. We had planned to spend only two hours there, so we couldn’t see everything it has to offer. That said, it’s definitely a pleasant area to walk around, with viewpoints, animals, and even a Christmas market when we visited.”

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Tromsø: Reindeer Camp and Sami Cultural Tour with Lunch - Meeting the herd of reindeer
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Tromsø: Reindeer Camp and Sami Cultural Tour with Lunch

15.Reindeer Camp and Sami Cultural Tour with Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 3,326 reviews · 4 hours · from $141

Travel about 35 to 40 minutes from Tromsø to a Sami reindeer ranch, where you feed a herd of roughly 250 to 300 animals. Warm up with hot drinks and cookies, eat reindeer stew or vegetarian soup, then hear Sami stories and a traditional joik song from guides such as Johannes, Inga, or Daniel.

“The tour was really nice. Super organized and informational + enough time with reindeers. Would recommend.”

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