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The 15 Best Tours & Day Trips in Scandinavia

374 tours  ·  from $7

Everything with a guide, a hull or a sled attached, in one list. The 15 below are the ones worth a whole day, priced and timed, with the rest of the catalogue underneath.

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

1.Whale Watching Tour by Hybrid-Electric Boat

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

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

2.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

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

4.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

5.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: 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

6.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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Stockholm: Archipelago Boat Tour - Finding the boat at Skeppsbron
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Stockholm: Archipelago Boat Tour

7.Archipelago Boat Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.4 · 3,110 reviews · 2 hours · from $39

Cruise from central Stockholm through the Djurgården Canal toward Fjäderholmarna, Stora Höggarn, and Tegelön. An English-speaking guide shares stories about Swedish history, royal life, local customs, and the boat. Choose indoor warmth or an outdoor deck, with snacks and drinks available to buy.

“The ship’s crew is extremely kind and helpful. The guide has a great deal of knowledge and talks not only about history but also about everyday life in Sweden. He tells his stories in a very interesting and humorous way 😊 The views are amazing! On the ship, you can choose to stay in a cabin or outside. I wholeheartedly recommend the cruise. Long after the trip, we kept talking about what the guide had shared, and we will definitely remember this beautiful experience for a long time.”

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From Copenhagen: Lund and Malmö 2-Country Tour - Kronborg Castle, Hamlet’s dramatic seaside setting
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From Copenhagen: Lund and Malmö 2-Country Tour

8.Lund and Malmö 2-Country Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 2,772 reviews · from $141

Spend nine guided hours crossing two countries from Copenhagen. See Kronborg Castle from outside, stroll Helsingør, ferry across the Øresund, visit Lund Cathedral, and explore Malmö with stops at Turning Torso and the Øresund Bridge. English guides such as Mario, Alan, and Peter add useful local tips.

“This trip was excellent, way better even than we expected. The balance of guided tour and free time was perfect. I am an older person but did the trip with my adult children aged 27 to 35. And we all felt the same. The coach was very comfortable and the guide Crispin was very informative and interesting.”

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Oslo Nature Walks: Island Hopping Tour - Hovedøya: abbey ruins, sheep pastures, and cannons
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Oslo Nature Walks: Island Hopping Tour

9.Oslo Nature Walks: Island Hopping Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 2,713 reviews · 4 hours · from $69

Spend four hours ferry-hopping across Oslofjord with an English-speaking guide such as Shaf, Patrick, or Giovanni. Walk about 7 kilometers across Hovedøya, Gressholmen, and Lindøya in warmer months, or two islands in winter, with history, forest paths, coastal views, and a picnic break.

“We were a family of four, during a cold and icy winter day. Everything was really good. We were all happy about the 4 hours we spent.”

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Tromsø: Northern Lights Chase Minibus Tour - Meeting in central Tromsø
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Tromsø: Northern Lights Chase Minibus Tour

10.Northern Lights Chase Minibus Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.4 · 2,687 reviews · from $172

Leave Tromsø with Polar Adventures and chase clear skies toward the Finnish border when needed. Guides such as Joanna, Romain, Aneta, and Hans Eric explain the aurora, help with camera settings, provide thermal suits and hot drinks, and take professional photos during this seven-hour evening trip.

“Juan and Socrates did a great job with our tour. They took us to great locations with terrific views of the northern lights. They were friendly and informative.”

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Stockholm: Highlights Boat Tour - Boarding at Strömkajen and choosing your seat
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Stockholm: Highlights Boat Tour

11.Highlights Boat Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.3 · 2,542 reviews · from $39

Cruise Stockholm’s waterways for 135 minutes, passing under bridges and through the lock linking Lake Mälaren with the Baltic Sea. You’ll see Gamla Stan, Södermalm, Djurgården, the Essinge Islands, and Hammarby Sjöstad, with recorded commentary and a café on board.

“We enjoyed the tour and the history with the pre-recorded audio. A live guide would have been better but I understand. The length and course of the tour was good and going through the lock was interesting.”

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Geiranger: Dalsnibba, Flydalsjuvet, Eagle Bend & Fjords Tour - Flydalsjuvet gives you the classic Geiranger view
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Geiranger: Dalsnibba, Flydalsjuvet, Eagle Bend & Fjords Tour

12.Dalsnibba, Flydalsjuvet, Eagle Bend & Fjords Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 2,329 reviews · 3.5 hours · from $115

Join an English-speaking guide such as Kira or Daniel for a 3.5-hour coach tour above Geirangerfjord. Stop at Flydalsjuvet, Djupvatnet, Dalsnibba Skywalk, and Eagle Bend, with sharp mountain roads, timed photo stops, and a return planned around your ship.

“This Tour is a must do if you spend a day in Geiranger, only term to describe: Breathtaking.”

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Copenhagen Highlights Walking Tour - Kongens Nytorv and the city’s grand façades
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Copenhagen Highlights Walking Tour

13.Copenhagen Highlights Walking Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 2,324 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $40

Walk central Copenhagen with guides such as Thor, Steen, Martin, Roger, or Sebastian, combining royal sights, wartime stories, political humor, and practical city tips. The outdoor tour lasts about two hours, follows an easy central route, and ends near Amalienborg and the Marble Church.

“Light hearted way to see the highlights in Copenhagen. Given the relatively small size of the city, a walking tour is a great way to see the highlights.”

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Copenhagen: Highlights 3 Hour Bike Tour with a Local Guide - Starting at Tropical Bikes on Vester Voldgade
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Copenhagen: Highlights 3 Hour Bike Tour with a Local Guide

14.Highlights 3 Hour Bike Tour with a Local Guide

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 2,312 reviews · 3 hours · from $62

Ride about 8 km through Copenhagen with guides such as Sam, Fien, Laura, and Francesca. You’ll visit Nyhavn, Amalienborg, the Little Mermaid, Rosenborg, and more, with bikes, helmets, rain ponchos, and child options available.

“Great tour of the city and introduction to cycling in Copenhagen. Our guide Aasa was excellent - very knowledgeable and patient. Staff at Tropical Bikes were very friendly.”

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Hamlet and Sweden Tour - Two Countries in one day ! - The ferry to Sweden
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Hamlet and Sweden Tour – Two Countries in one day !

15.Hamlet and Sweden Tour – Two Countries in one day !

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 2,223 reviews · 8 to 9 hours (approx.) · from $142

Spend 8 to 9 hours traveling from Copenhagen to Helsingør, Lund, and Malmö by minibus or coach. Explore Kronborg Castle at your own cost, cross to Sweden by ferry, and return over the Øresund Bridge. Expect free time, maps or audio guidance, and guides such as Andy, Mario, Steen, or Crispin.

“We had a great time with Steen, traveling in a minivan there’s about 10 of us. My kids age 20 and 15 also enjoyed the scenery and commentary along the way. Steen made it personalized with his scandi humor rather than just listening the pre recorded commentary that can easily put you to sleep. Bring phone charger or power bank and pack snacks specially if you got small kids. We stopped few times along the way and easily accessed washrooms. As it is winter we have to layered and rugged a lot but it’s cozy and warm in the van. It’s a very quick ferry ride to cross to Sweden,…”

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