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Tour highlights.

• Stops at all major sightseeing points
• See Stockholm from the water
• Easy transportation from City Hall to Tekniska and down to Fotografiska

See Stockholm by bus and boat

Combine the Stockholm Hop-on Hop-off bus and boat during your trip to the Swedish capital. Get the best of both worlds as you cruise among the 14 islands Stockholm sits on and ride in the bus to all the famous sightseeing points.

Visit Insta-worthy Gamla Stan with its colourful historical houses, discover a ship from the 17th century that sank on its maiden voyage at the Vasa Museum and stroll around the King’s Garden, a green oasis in the heart of Stockholm. But that’s not all! The Hop-on Hop-off bus has 22 stops, and the Stockholm Hop-on Hop-off boat has 8 stops. There is not a place in the city centre you can’t reach with Hop-on Hop-off Stockholm.

The ultimate Stockholm sightseeing combination

You can see it all with just one ticket. With stops at all the must-see sights, this is the ticket to your Stockholm adventure. Audio commentary in multiple languages is included on both the buses and the boats. This is why the Red Sightseeing buses and boats are more than an easy way to get around the city, they are also a great source for information on this dynamic Scandinavian city.

Furthermore, there is free Wi-Fi on board. So catch up with friends and family and make them jealous with pictures of your trip, remember to tag us on social media so we can enjoy your photo’s too! The boats also have a small café on board with Swedish ‘fika’ and soft drinks, so there is no need to go hungry or thirsty while you sit back and enjoy the journey.

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Order your Hop-on Hop-off tickets for the bus and boat combination right here and allow us to take care of you on your visit to Stockholm. See all the best of the city's sightseeing opportunities, visit the top attractions and get to the heart of the city with Hop-on Hop-off Stockholm!

• Ticket valid for 24 or 72 hours from the moment of first use
• Audio guide in 14 languages

List of bus & boat stops You can hop on and off at any of the following stops.

• Tegelbacken
• Gustav Adolfs Torg/The Royal Opera House
• Southern Heights
• Viking Line & Cruise line terminal S167 & S160
• Medborgarplatsen
• Kungsträdgården
• Nybroplan/Dramatic Theatre
• Skansen - Gröna Lund - ABBA The Museum
• The Vasa Museum, Nordic Museum and Junibacken
• Embassy Town
• Frihamnen Cruise line terminal F634, F638 & F650
• Hard Rock Café
• Hötorget Concert Hall
• Ice Bar & Central Station
• City Terminalen
• Rådhuset Stockholm Courthouse

Boat stops:

• Royal Palace
• Vasa Museum
• Skeppsholmen
• Gröna Lund and ABBA The Museum
• Cruise Berth S167 (not in operation during winter season)
• Museum of Photography

Click here for the map or find the locations of the stops in the Red Sightseeing app . 

Child ticket for 7-15 year olds Free entry for 0-6 year olds when accompanied by a paying adult Rescheduling and cancellation possible up to 24 hours in advance

Operating hours Bus: Daily between 10:00 - 18:25 every 30 minutes, last bus departs stop 1 at 17:20

Boat: Departures between 10:00 and 17:00, every hour Final departure from stop 1 at 16:00

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Hop On Hop Off Stockholm - Bus Tours

Get ready to explore the ‘Venice of the North’ at your own pace with a Stockholm hop-on hop-off tour. The buses cover the main Stockholm attractions like the Royal Palace, the Vasa Museum, Old Town and Nybroviken amongst others to ensure that you don't miss a thing. And the best thing is that these City Sightseeing Stockholm hop-on hop-off tickets offer the best value for your buck. Don’t wait up!

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Experience Stockholm in Hop On Hop Off Bus Tours

Compact and perfectly styled, Stockholm is ever evolving. The capital of Sweden, Stockholm is a modern city that mixes its historical past with 21st-century ideals. A Scandinavian city that despite its size, offers the traveller a welcome that’ll make you want to return. Locals call it ‘beauty on the water’, and once you’ve explored the 14 islands that make up the city, you’ll be in no doubt about its beauty. Walk among the cobbled streets and ochre-colored buildings you’ll find Stockholm has historical and cultural attractions to suit all interests. History buffs will love the Royal Palace and the Vasa Museum. For music buffs, there’s always the ABBA museum and for the adventurous opportunities to seek out the Northern Lights.

City Sightseeing and Red Sightseeing Stockholm offers the best bus and boat tours to get up close to the top attractions of the city at your own pace. So, hop on and hop off as much as you like to tick key landmarks off your list including Royal Palace, Nybroplan, Vasa Museum, Skeppsholmen, Gröna Lund, Fotografiska, Slussen, and more.

Frequently Asked Questions

Q: what is the best time to book a stockholm hop-on hop-off tour.

Summer is arguably the best time to plan a visit to Stockholm and explore the city on a comfortable open-top bus aboard a hop-on hop-off bus. The weather is warm and comfortable with temperatures soaring in mid-July. The days are long and the balmy climate is best for sightseeing around the city. However, if you want to score good deals, you may avoid the peak tourist season in summer months.

Q: How does it work?

Stockholm bus tour offers you the convenience and flexibility to get off at the nearest designated stop. No tour guide, you set your own itinerary. You’ll find all the stops are located strategically at all the major attractions, making your touring as hassle-free as possible. And then, when you’re ready to continue, return to a designated bus stop, show your pass, and hop back on the bus and onwards towards your next attraction. So, go ahead and make a whole loop of the route once you have your tour ticket, get familiar with the city and pick out your favorite places to visit and then return to them during your stay.

Q: What is the validity of the ticket?

There are several ticket options available to you, depending on your length of stay. Each bus tour will have validity from 24, 36, 48 to 72 hours. And the great thing is you can plan ahead as the vouchers are valid anywhere between 6 months to 1 year and can be used at any point during that period. Check the product page or bus tour operator for complete details.

Q: Where can I find a list of all the stops and a map of the various Stockholm hop-on hop-off tour routes?

You can visit the relevant product page and check the Useful Downloads section to find the latest information as routes, stops, and timings change frequently.

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For groups of 12 or more, you may send us an inquiry at [email protected]. Although we do not guarantee bulk deals for all our tours, there are some tours for which we can offer discounted pricing. Ordinary hop-on-hop-off bus tickets are entitled to group savings. Attractions, pass items and combo tickets aren't.

Due the nature of this type of tour and varying demand, group travellers should be aware that there is no guarantee that the group will be able to travel altogether as the available seats vary from stop to stop and depends on demand each day. The group may need to split up and/or wait for the next bus(s).

As, we cannot guarantee that the group shall be able to travel together as one group, therefore we will reduce the group size down to 4-5 smaller groups per ticket (depending upon group size).

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• With 15 bus stops over the city go easy on planning the itinerary.
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Stockholm is the capital of Sweden and a Baltic Sea Archipelago. The city is famous for being mesmerizingly beautiful all over the world. This tour covers 15 bus stops so that you can absorb the enthralling views. Enjoy the sublime view of the Baltic Sea in the open and the iconic landmarks of the city. The tour will start from the Royal Opera, so take a backseat and with a relaxing mind absorb the blend forests, sea and parklands.

Red Route : Schedule:   10:00am - 5:00pm Loop:  8 0  Minutes Frequency:  45 Minutes

• 24 Hours Hop-on Hop-off Bus Ticket
• Audio Guide in English, Spanish, French, German, Italian, Japanese, Chinese, Russian, Swedish, Finnish, Estonian
• Entrance Fee (Unless specified)
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You can board the bus at any stop and voucher can be exchanged directly with the driver. Voucher: Mobile and paper vouchers are both accepted for this tour. You will receive a ticket in exchange for your voucher, which you must keep until the expiry date/ tour. Please check your ticket to know when it expires. After exchanging your voucher for a ticket, your voucher will no longer be valid. In loss of voucher/ticket, company is not liable for any refund. Book Now! You can use your ticket any day within 12 months.

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Wheelchair Access, Wi-Fi, Air Conditioning Infants can travel free and you do not require to book infant ticket. Please note that face masks must be worn on board the bus. Please note: the buses are red and green.

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Exploring Gothenburg with Stromma’s sightseeing bus tours is the perfect way of comfortably and flexibly getting to know Sweden’s largest city on the west coast and discovering its world-famous sights along with its hidden gems. Choose between our sightseeing options by bus and find the option that suits you best to make your stay here an unforgettable experience!

Gothenburg Hop On-Hop Off bus sightseeing

Our Hop On-Hop Off bus sightseeing tours allow you to discover the beauty of Gothenburg at your very own pace. Our buses frequent all of the city’s greatest attractions and take you to such spots as Liseberg, Haga, and Järntorget. This way, you’re free to experience the historical center of Gothenburg, discover its charming waterways and canals, and even get a real sense of what modern life in the city looks like. With our hop-on hop-off buses, you enjoy absolute freedom and flexibility to discover Gothenburg exactly the way you want to! Follow us on a complete sightseeing trip through the city or get on and off as much as you like to explore its many sights and attractions – it’s all up to you!  Season: April - August

For the complete all-in-one sightseeing experience in Gothenburg, we even offer a combination ticket for all our Hop On-Hop Off buses and boats ! While your ticket is valid, you may ride all of Stromma’s buses and boats as much as you like to discover the city in your very own way. You can switch between the two at four stops and experience Gothenburg’s most beautiful attractions from the land and the water to make memories for life. Season: April - August

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The Hop On Hop – Off bus stops at 9 different stops, including Avenyn, Stora Teatern and Haga. Read more about our ticket shops and departure points >> 3. Avenyn, Stora Teatern

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The old Volvo museum closed its doors in December 2023, but the new World of Volvo location is a Swedish experience like never before.

• The World of Volvo is situated near Volvo Group headquarters and only 14 miles from the Gothenburg airport.
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Its debut exhibit is a balance of Volvo's history, its pledge to safety, and future products. There are distracted-driving simulations, VR goggles, and an area that lets you scoop rubber balls out of a pit with a mini Volvo excavator. One clever installation shows the role speed plays in a car accident, using a stack of wooden chairs. It's an interesting way to see crashing without a seatbelt at 15 km/h (9 mph) versus crashing at 30 km/h (19 mph). The lesson? Not wearing a seatbelt is about as smart as falling headfirst from a stack of eight chairs.

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The FH, Volvo's biggest-selling truck ever, is on display behind the F88. It was the first to be built, in 1993. This FH12 was just the start to the Volvo trucks sold today, which are now offered with a range of electric, gasoline, and diesel powertrains. Exhibits big and small enter the space via a massive freight elevator just outside the building that can carry up to 48,500 pounds of Volvo history. Which is more ice wine than we're able to drink in a single visit.

The World of Volvo building will become home to its Overseas Delivery service, making its location relative to the airport and assembly plant so crucial. The site, which is the result of a collaborative effort between Volvo Cars and Volvo Group, is intended to be the home of future product reveals, TED talks, and—we hope— Car and Driver editors, because we so desperately want to play with those excavators again.

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Yes, he's still working on the 1986 Nissan 300ZX Turbo project car he started in high school, and no, it’s not for sale yet. Austin Irwin was born and raised in Michigan, and, despite getting shelled by hockey pucks during a not-so-successful goaltending career through high school and college, still has all of his teeth. He loves cars from the 1980s and Bleu, his Great Pyrenees, and is an active member of the Buffalo Wild Wings community. When Austin isn’t working on his own cars, he’s likely on the side of the highway helping someone else fix theirs.

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