Stockholm Christmas Tour: Private & Custom with a Local Guide

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About this activity

Christmas in Stockholm combines festive markets, seasonal traditions, sparkling lights, and Scandinavian charm in a way few cities can match. From the medieval streets of Gamla Stan to traditional Christmas markets and beautifully decorated squares, the city offers an unforgettable festive atmosphere throughout the season.

Whether you're interested in Swedish Christmas traditions, festive food and drink, holiday markets, seasonal decorations, or discovering local winter customs, your host will shape the experience around your interests while sharing insights into the traditions that make Christmas in Stockholm so special.

Before your experience, you'll complete an online Personalization Form so your host can learn more about your interests and create a personalized route. During your walk, you'll enjoy an included hot chocolate, mulled wine, or soft drink. Your plans remain flexible throughout the experience, leaving room for spontaneous discoveries along the way.

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At a glance

Duration: 3 hours
Confirmation: Instant confirmation
Ticket: Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Group: Your group only
People per booking: 1–8
Guide: Swedish, English
Operated by: City Unscripted

Ages: Adults (0–99 years)

What is included

Included

Included: Online Personalization Form sent after booking to tailor your experience
Included: A glass of mulled wine, hot chocolate or a soft drink
Included: Get picked up (on foot) at your accommodation if it's central
Included: Private and personalized walking experience with insider tips from a passionate local
Included: Direct communication with your host for itinerary planning and local recommendations

Not included

Not included: Additional food, drinks and tickets to any attractions
Not included: Transportation (primarily a walking experience, public transport may be used at an additional cost)
Not included: Gratuities (optional)
Not included: Hotel drop off

Itinerary

Stockholm

Passing by

Stockholm embraces the festive season with sparkling lights, traditional Christmas markets, seasonal treats, and winter traditions that reflect Sweden's unique holiday culture. Before your experience, you'll complete an online Personalization Form so your host can tailor the experience to your interests. Whether you'd like to explore Christmas markets, sample festive food and drink, discover Scandinavian traditions, admire seasonal decorations, or experience Stockholm's winter atmosphere through a local perspective, your route will be shaped around what matters most to you. Here are some highlights your host may include during your experience:
Stop 2

Passing by

Explore Stockholm's historic Old Town, where medieval streets, festive decorations, and twinkling lights create one of the city's most atmospheric Christmas settings.
Stop 3

Passing by

Visit Stockholm's oldest Christmas market, where traditional wooden stalls, handcrafted gifts, festive treats, and seasonal traditions bring Swedish Christmas culture to life.
Kungstradgarden

Passing by

Stroll through one of Stockholm's most popular gathering places during winter, known for its festive atmosphere, seasonal lights, and holiday celebrations.
Skansen

Passing by

Discover one of Sweden's most beloved festive destinations, where traditional holiday customs, seasonal displays, and local heritage showcase the spirit of a Swedish Christmas.
Norrmalm

Passing by

Experience the heart of modern Stockholm as illuminated streets, festive storefronts, and winter displays transform the city centre during the holiday season.

Meeting point and pickup

You can be picked up from your accommodation or go straight to the meeting point.

Meeting point

This is a private walking tour. Your host will meet you at your chosen hotel, or you can select the central meeting point instead, which we recommend for the best overall experience. If your hotel isn’t listed, please choose the central landmark option. No private vehicle is included.

End point

This is a private walking tour. Your host will meet you at your chosen hotel, or you can select the central meeting point instead, which we recommend for the best overall experience. If your hotel isn’t listed, please choose the central landmark option. No private vehicle is included.

Pickup points

Hotel Diplomat
Scandic No. 53
Hotel With Urban Deli
Sven Vintappare Hotel
Clarion Hotel Sign
Villa Dagmar
Best Western and Hotel
Elite Eden Park Hotel
Hotel Kungstradgarden - The King's Garden
Nordic Light Hotel
Lord Nelson Hotel
City Lodge Stockholm

and 52 more pickup points

This is a private walking tour. Your host will meet you at your chosen hotel, or you can select the central meeting point instead, which we recommend for the best overall experience. If your hotel isn’t listed, please choose the central landmark option. No private vehicle is included.

Using your ticket

Once you've booked your experience, your local host will personally reach out to tailor the adventure to your interests. Whether you're seeking authentic food spots, cultural insights, or hidden gems, we ensure your journey is immersive, personalized, and uniquely yours, transforming your tour into a meaningful connection with the city.

Cancellation

Free cancellation

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

If you cancel	You get back
At least one day before	100%
Less than a day before	0%

Good to know

Service animals allowed
Public transportation options are available nearby
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
This is a private City Unscripted experience: real people, real connections
After booking, you'll receive a short online Personalization Form to share your interests, preferences, and must-sees. Your City Unscripted guide will personally reach out to craft a fully customized itinerary that suits your style—whether you love history, food, hidden gems, or cultural experiences.
This private tour is a walking experience. A private vehicle is not included.
Public transportation or local taxis may be used to transfer between sites. Exact transportation costs can be discussed with your host after your reservation is finalized.