STOCKHOLM
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The 10 most popular museums in Stockholm. What each one actually shows you, who runs it, and what it costs.
Skansen in Stockholm is a 1-day open-air museum with 150 historic houses, 75 animal species, and seasonal markets. Admission ticket.
“The whole space was beautiful, Staff were friendly and accommodating Amazing animals, was a fantastic day out !”
Nobel Prize Museum in Gamla Stan: multimedia exhibits, guided tour access, and special exhibitions, plus a quick stop for Nobel chocolate.
“The process was seamless. We had an online ticket which quickly gained us entry to the museum. The guide was excellent and the museum impressive. Highly recommend.”
Visit Fotografiska in Stockholm for contemporary photography exhibitions, harbor views, and great food stops in a one-day admission ticket.
“Your perception of the museum will depend in part on whether you like the current exhibitions. We enjoyed the four exhibitions we saw. The space accommodates a diverse range of photography and other media. The museum is well designed, welcoming, and easy to navigate. The cafe/bar has a good atmosphere too, though we didn't eat…”
Visit the Viking Museum in Stockholm with an included audio guide, guided tours, and Ragnfrid’s Saga ride, then lunch at Eld.
“Loved the history museum did it very well loved the train ride too”
2-hour English Vasa Museum guided tour with admission included, small group size, and an expert to make the ship’s story click.
“Cedric is one of the very best tour guides I have encountered anywhere. His genuine warmth and enthusiasm made it feel like catching up with an old friend rather than taking a formal tour. Granted, he is in a great place filled with beauty and history, but he would be a terrific tour guide anywhere.…”
Skip lines at the Viking Museum in Stockholm with a mobile ticket, an English audio guide, and Ragnfrid’s 11-minute saga journey.
“We enjoyed the experience and learned a lot during our visit to the museum. The film Vikings was a great series and one of the reason we decided to visit. The visual about King Harald at the end of the tour was great 😊”
Stockholm Pass with Vasa Museum: use QR codes to enter 50+ sights and archipelago cruises across 1–5 days.
“Terrible. When we got to Stockholm they wouldn't honor the QR code. Other than spending extra money on Uber, no problem.”
Small-group walk through Stockholm’s Old Town with ferry views and skip-the-line entry to the Vasa Museum, ending on Djurgården.
“Excellent guide, kind and informative! We enjoyed his stories and stops along the way. Would highly recommend!”
Stockholm in one morning: City Hall views, Old Town walk, ferry to Djurgården, and a guided Vasa Museum visit with skip-the-line.
“What a wonderful experience! Bea is certainly an experienced guide! From City Hall… to a tour through Gamla Stan.. to the fascinating Vasa museum…. we truly enjoyed this walk through Stockholm history. We are from the States. This tour was exactly what we needed to learn about Stockholm and to get our bearings. Well worth…”
Private Stockholm Old Town walk and Vasa Museum skip-the-line tickets, with a short ferry ride and an English guide in 3 hours.
“Our tour guide, Elva, was excellent. She shared a wealth of information with a wonderful sense of humor. She respected our interests as well as our pace. The tour itself was the perfect way to begin our visit to Stockholm.”
