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💡 The Short Version: Stockholm Adventures’ Stockholm at a Glance tour is SEK 565 for adults (SEK 455 for ages 12 to 17) and takes 2 to 3 hours and about 16 km, from Kungsbro Strand 21, a 5-minute walk from Central Station. The e-bike version is SEK 695. In winter the tour is an e-bike ride on Saturdays at 10:00, with winter tyres. Open tours take ages 12 and up, at least 1.45 m tall, and run in all weathers. Bike hire is from SEK 325 a day, and Bolt and Voi rent bikes on the street through their apps. Or book now: the guided bike tourad is from SEK 605, rated 4.7 from 1,120 reviews, and the top highlights bike tourad is from SEK 450 for 2 hours (GetYourGuide).
The tours compared
Prices are adult prices. Stockholm Adventures’ are the operator’s, and GetYourGuide’s are the lowest “from” price.
| Tour | Length | Price | What it is |
|---|---|---|---|
| Stockholm at a Glance | 2 to 3 hours | SEK 565 | City bike, about 16 km, ages 12 and up |
| Stockholm at a Glance, e-bike | 2 hours; 2.5 hours in winter | SEK 695 | Mid-motor e-bike, ages 12 and up |
| Södermalm e-bike tour | 2 hours | From SEK 669 | Södermalm, known as SoFo |
| City Bike and Boat Tour | 3 to 4 hours | From SEK 790 | Bike ride and an electric boat cruise |
| Segway tour | 2 hours | From SEK 745 | Through the centre, ages 12 and up |
| Guided bike tourad | 2 to 3 hours | From SEK 605 | 4.7 from 1,120 |
| Top highlights bike tourad | 2 hours | From SEK 450 | 4.3 from 355 |
Stockholm at a Glance
SEK 565 · 2 to 3 hours · about 16 km · English, German, Dutch and French departures
Stockholm Adventures starts and finishes at its Adventure Café on Kungsholmen. The route goes to Riddarholmen and its views over Riddarfjärden, through Gamla Stan and Stortorget, past the Royal Palace and City Hall, along Blasieholmen to Djurgården. The guide stops regularly. The bikes are two-speed city bikes with a coaster brake, and helmets are provided. Stockholm Adventures lists the departures as 09:30, 10:00 and 14:30 in English, 10:30 in German, 11:00 in Dutch and 14:00 in French, depending on the day.
The bike and walking path down the middle of Strandvägen. Photo: Tony Webster, Wikimedia Commons, CC BY-SA 2.0.
- Group size: minimum 2 and maximum 14. If a tour does not reach the minimum, the company offers another date or a full refund.
- Check-in is 15 minutes before departure.
- Weather: the tour runs unless the guide thinks it unsafe, and a limited number of reusable rain ponchos can be borrowed.
- Who can ride: a confident cyclist aged 12 or over and at least 1.45 m tall, with an adult for under-18s. A bike upgrade is available locally for a small cost.
- Private tours start from SEK 3,775 and have no minimum age.
GetYourGuide’s guided bike tourad is from SEK 605, SEK 40 above the operator’s price, and cancels free. Its rating is 4.7 from 1,120 reviews.
E-bike tours and winter
The afternoon e-bike tour is a 2-hour version of the city ride, at 15:00 on open departures, SEK 695. The winter version of the e-bike tour is 2.5 hours, with open departures every Saturday at 10:00. Every bike has winter tyres, and beanies and gloves are provided for anyone who needs them. The Södermalm e-bike tour is 2 hours, from SEK 669.
Hiring a bike
Stockholm Adventures hires bikes from Kungsbro Strand 21, to be picked up and returned during its opening hours, for up to 7 days. The weekday prices:
| Bike | 1 day | 24 hours | 3 days |
|---|---|---|---|
| Town Comfort, 2-speed city bike | SEK 325 | SEK 389 | SEK 775 |
| Road Comfort, 9-speed hybrid | SEK 430 | SEK 495 | SEK 1,005 |
| E-bike, mid-motor | SEK 745 | SEK 890 | SEK 1,835 |
Child seats are SEK 129, trailers SEK 280 and a 24-inch kids bike for ages 7 to 11 SEK 270. Making sure a bike fits is the renter’s job: the company gives no refund for a bike that does not fit.
The city also has street rental. Bolt and Voi run 1,500 bikes each, rented through their apps, and the bikes can be left in most bike racks, e-scooter bays and marked bays. E-scooters count as bicycles: they top out at 20 km/h and belong on cycle paths, not pavements. Only one rider is allowed, children under 15 must wear a helmet, and scooters cannot be parked along the city’s quays.
The path beside the Djurgårdsbrunn canal on Djurgården. Photo: Arild Vågen, Wikimedia Commons, CC BY-SA 3.0.
Which to book
- A first ride through the centre: Stockholm at a Glance, SEK 565, in the morning.
- Fewer legs, same sights: the e-bike version at SEK 695.
- December to March: the Saturday winter e-bike tour, at 10:00.
- A district you would not reach on foot: the Södermalm e-bike tour, from SEK 669.
- A bike and a boat: the City Bike and Boat Tour, from SEK 790.
- Your own route: a hired bike from SEK 325, or a Bolt or Voi bike.
- A guide on foot: Stockholm walking tours, from SEK 143.
- From the water: boat tours.
The route passes Gamla Stan, the Royal Palace and Stockholm City Hall without going inside. Stockholm public transport covers the rules for bikes on SL services, and what to book before you go to Stockholm lists the closed days for every sight.
Common questions
How much is a bike tour in Stockholm?
Stockholm Adventures' Stockholm at a Glance tour is SEK 565 for adults, SEK 455 for ages 12 to 17 and SEK 695 on an e-bike. It lasts 2 to 3 hours and covers about 16 km. GetYourGuide lists a guided bike tour from SEK 605 and a 2-hour tour from SEK 450.
Where does the bike tour start?
At Kungsbro Strand 21 on Kungsholmen, a 5-minute walk from Stockholm Central Station. Check-in is 15 minutes before departure, and arriving at the departure time will probably mean missing the tour.
Can you take a bike tour in winter?
Yes, on an e-bike. Stockholm Adventures runs a 2.5-hour winter e-bike tour on Saturdays at 10:00, with winter tyres and beanies and gloves if needed. The company's tours run in all weathers unless the guide thinks it unsafe.
Can children join a bike tour?
Open tours take ages 12 and up, who must be at least 1.45 m tall and accompanied by an adult. There are no children's bikes on open tours. A private tour has no minimum age.
How much does it cost to hire a bike in Stockholm?
Stockholm Adventures hires a 2-speed city bike for SEK 325 for a weekday and SEK 389 for 24 hours, and an e-bike for SEK 745 and SEK 890. Bolt and Voi rent bikes on the street through their apps.
Where can you ride an e-scooter in Stockholm?
On cycle paths. E-scooters count as bicycles, with a top speed of 20 km/h, and are not allowed on pavements. One rider only, and children under 15 must wear a helmet.
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